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Shielding for carpet install?
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I recently used this material from Frost King...
I recently used this material from Frost King along with 1" tape made of same material for small seams, hard to reach areas. Entire interior (less the doors) was completed using this stuff, took...
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Carberator backfire
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Yep agree with the gents about vacuum leaks and...
Yep agree with the gents about vacuum leaks and timing. Sounds to me like vacuum advance is non-functional at this stage.
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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hey, good news and glad you got it resolved!
hey, good news and glad you got it resolved!
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08-13-2013, 10:49 AM
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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Man, I do not envy you. Wiring / electrical...
Man, I do not envy you. Wiring / electrical problems are many times a rats nest and can take a lot of time to diagnose and will test a man's patience. If you don't hear a click at the relay when...
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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When you turn cycle the switch from off to high,...
When you turn cycle the switch from off to high, do you hear the relay click? you might need another person to run the switch while you listen. You should hear it click. If you don't then your...
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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Here is a test procedure I used. Turn your...
Here is a test procedure I used. Turn your blower switch to high in the car. If you put a jumper wire on the ORANGE to PURPLE wire, assuming you have same color scheme, your blower motor should...
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information requested
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I am an owner of a 1980, I really like mine,...
I am an owner of a 1980, I really like mine, although it was a money pit/project car. Let's put it this way...prepare to open your wallet and keep it open for a very long time. As Caseyjones...
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07-22-2013, 03:03 PM
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No power at Gauges fuse, but power at others
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nice crimp job though:lol:
nice crimp job though:lol:
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07-22-2013, 11:08 AM
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1980 Interior lights and gauge cluster illumination
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p.s. no screws are on the front of the plate,...
p.s. no screws are on the front of the plate, decoration only.
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1980 Interior lights and gauge cluster illumination
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It has been awhile since I pulled mine, but you...
It has been awhile since I pulled mine, but you take out the side panels along the console there are 4-6 screws that hold those two carpet pieces in place. Then you can get to screws on the plastic...
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1980 Interior lights and gauge cluster illumination
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regular bulbs are cheap. If I remember, I got an...
regular bulbs are cheap. If I remember, I got an entire bumper to bumper set for $30 a few years back. well worth the investment, makes a huge difference.
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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Additional shot of relay placement on firewall. ...
Additional shot of relay placement on firewall.
http://www.idt-inc.com/pdf/photo-29.jpg
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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http://www.idt-inc.com/pdf/photo29.jpg
http://www.idt-inc.com/pdf/photo29.jpg
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07-21-2013, 03:39 PM
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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Figured it out 10 hours later
Futz around with all kinds of wiring diagnostics, checking motor, switches, tracing wires, ohm meters, voltage testing, yada yada. Turns out the flippn connector that goes into the firewall relay...
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1980 Corvette Heater Blower Not Working
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did you ever have any luck getting this fixed...I...
did you ever have any luck getting this fixed...I am in similar boat at the moment.
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Blower motor 1980 L82
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Blower motor 1980 L82
Hi Folks,
I have a problem with my AC Blower not working. The relay appears to be functioning (I hear it click when I cycle the fan switch to high setting). I jumped the red wire to to the...
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How Your Headlight Vacuum System Works
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I use this diagram: ...
I use this diagram: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2736499-how-your-headlight-vacuum-system-works.html
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04-09-2012, 09:17 PM
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Rebuilt Differential
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Its leaking pretty much everywhere there is a...
Its leaking pretty much everywhere there is a seal. Small leaks, its wet on both sides of differential and then where the pinion connects to drive shaft. I was thinking that I would replace the...
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Rebuilt Differential
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Rebuilt Differential
Gents, the differential on my 1980 L82 needs to be rebuilt, its leaking. I was hoping to find one that I can swap out that is already pre-built and swap out the core. Any suggestions where I can go...
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07-25-2011, 08:38 PM
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leaking trans at speedo cable
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I had similar problem with leakage although my...
I had similar problem with leakage although my tranny is a 700r 4 speed automatic, same issue nonetheless. While I had him fix this, I decided to get entire thing rebuilt and new shift kit, lockout,...
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07-25-2011, 08:35 PM
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How Your Headlight Vacuum System Works
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WOW, what a great post!!
obviously lots of thought went into this diagram and explanation!!! Very helpful and much appreciated!!!
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07-18-2011, 08:03 PM
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WTB: 1980 L82 Electric cooling and mounting hardware
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All set, thank you for replies!
Thx all for private email replies. At this time I believe I am all set, waiting for part to arrive. Regards, Paul
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07-12-2011, 09:16 PM
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WTB: 1980 L82 Electric cooling and mounting hardware
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WTB: 1980 L82 Electric cooling and mounting hardware
Looking for factory 1980 L82 electric cooling and mounting hardware in working condition. Let me know and thx!
Paul
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C3 General
07-09-2011, 07:21 PM
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1980 L82 Horn blowing fuses
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You were correct ghost
I should have started at the horns first. #1 bubba (previous owner) who messed w/the wiring didn't have a solid connection on the horn...thus the wire came off and was resting on the frame...ouch. ...
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07-09-2011, 11:03 AM
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1980 L82 Horn blowing fuses
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1980 L82 Horn blowing fuses
Gents, I have a situation where when I press the horn button it blows the fuse, which leads me to believe there is a short somewhere. At one point it sort of worked from time to time, but recently...
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