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Forum: C3 General
12-21-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 980
Posted By BUGGSY1970

How about $125 for a SAAB key and then $85 to...

How about $125 for a SAAB key and then $85 to program it to work. Why would you buy a key if it didn't work?
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,487
Posted By BUGGSY1970

My car has spent the last 20+ years in the...

My car has spent the last 20+ years in the Northeast. Birdcage is in great shape with only surface rust. Windshield was replaced at one time. I didn't know enough to check it when I bought it so I...
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,069
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Many times when people are down on their luck it...

Many times when people are down on their luck it has little or nothing to do with luck. Many people fail at jobs, marriages, friendships, and life in general because of the choices that they make. ...
Forum: C3 General
03-11-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 932
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Before you start buying parts and replacing...

Before you start buying parts and replacing everything with new parets you need to decide what you have and what you want it to be. For example:
1. Numbers matching high optioned car mostly...
Forum: C3 General
03-08-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,973
Posted By BUGGSY1970

What does it matter? If it does not have the...

What does it matter?

If it does not have the original engine it is whatever you make it. LT1, BIG BLOCK, small block, fuel injected, or 327. It will never be original so whatever it has under...
Forum: C3 General
03-07-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,987
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Be careful dealing with that jewery store. The...

Be careful dealing with that jewery store. The value of a stone is based upon its color and clarity neither of which is visable to the naked or untrained eye. Some jewers have been know to swap...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Thanks for the tips. Can the motor be...

Thanks for the tips.

Can the motor be removed from the regulator while the regulator is in the door? Bubba must have done this repair before and after removing the rivets he welded the regulator...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Replacing Power window motor

I need to replace the power window motor on the driver's side of my 70 coupe. Any tips on removing the motor or where to get a replacement would be appreciated.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 548
Posted By BUGGSY1970

I hope you changed all the fluids before you...

I hope you changed all the fluids before you fired it up. If not do so now. If that car sat outside for the better part of 2 years without being driven you got a whole lot of moisture in the oil,...
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 991
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Just think he destroyed a $200 gauge bezel and a...

Just think he destroyed a $200 gauge bezel and a $150 dash pad to get that $75 radio to work as poorly as it did.

You got to wonder what else he did to that poor car.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By BUGGSY1970

That is one of the main reasons why there are far...

That is one of the main reasons why there are far more 63-71 big block cars today than ever rolled off the General's assembly line.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By BUGGSY1970

For 68-71 vettes there is no vin identifiers as...

For 68-71 vettes there is no vin identifiers as far as engine or mechanical components. The only thing you can tell from the vin is Coupe or convertible.

The only way to determine original...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
02-25-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Looking at the AIM for my 70 and my parts book it...

Looking at the AIM for my 70 and my parts book it looks like the bolt is 1/4'-20 X1". no idea what the head markings are but it is not in a visable place so I would not go crazy over it.
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By BUGGSY1970

If you are looking at this car as an investment...

If you are looking at this car as an investment or a car you can make money on, RUN.
Look at the example above pay 8K for it throw 21K at it and you are in it for 29K and 1000 hours in labor. ...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
02-11-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By BUGGSY1970

I picked up a bolt identification sheet from...

I picked up a bolt identification sheet from Paragon Reproductions. I picked it up at Carlisle but I am willing to bet it is also in their catalog. It shows a picture of a bolt with the head...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Sell the 383 and rebuild the L48 and stuff it...

Sell the 383 and rebuild the L48 and stuff it back in. Car is more valuable with the original engine and after rebuild it will have more power than you know what to do with.

Once the engine is...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By BUGGSY1970

You are going to sit your a-- in those seats for...

You are going to sit your a-- in those seats for the next couple of years, if they don't fit right it will be a bear to mount the covers, you will look at them everytime you get in the car, it is one...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By BUGGSY1970

The first thing I would do is take it to a...

The first thing I would do is take it to a reputable mec hanic and have him check it all out. He will assess all the operating systems to make sure the car is safe to drive.

Have him do a tune...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,328
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Boy are you an optimist. When you said that the...

Boy are you an optimist. When you said that the frame and birdcage were in pretty good shape for a 35 year old car i pictured something entirely different.

It looks like an excellent repair and a...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,141
Posted By BUGGSY1970

What did you want for $8000? You could have...

What did you want for $8000? You could have bought a 10 year old Camry to drive around in and look like everyone else in a 10 year old Camry, Accord,or other look alike car.

If you are looking...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By BUGGSY1970

The policy is an agreed value policy. That means...

The policy is an agreed value policy. That means you agree on a value with your insurance company before the policy is written. If the number is reasonable they usually don't balk( a million...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,063
Posted By BUGGSY1970

You should get yourself a GM Service manual or an...

You should get yourself a GM Service manual or an AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) for detail on this and many other service proceedures.

The upward motion of the bezel is usually controlled by...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 677
Posted By BUGGSY1970

I used some tabs from a velcro strip. I think it...

I used some tabs from a velcro strip. I think it cost me $1. Can't remember I did it 4 years ago and they worked fine ever since. Used contact cement to glue them on.
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By BUGGSY1970

Where is this salvage yard? I live in NY and...

Where is this salvage yard? I live in NY and would love to find a salvage yard for Vettes.
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,306
Posted By BUGGSY1970

2006 H2.

2006 H2.
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