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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
11-03-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,427
Posted By BigDLong

Is this still for sale?

Is this still for sale?
Forum: C3 General
03-11-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,722
Posted By BigDLong

Thanks folks for all your replies and advice. ...

Thanks folks for all your replies and advice. You made my decision to get rid of it even easier than I thought it would be, espeically since I don't have the time or facilities to even attempt to do...
Forum: C3 General
03-08-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,722
Posted By BigDLong

what to do with a seized engine

Hi everyone. I was doing 90 mph on the Garden State Parkway with my 1979 L82 when I seized the original engine. I was too impatient to have it repaired so I replaced it. I kept the engine and two...
Forum: C3 General
09-13-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,705
Posted By BigDLong

1979 Owners Manual

Hey folks. Does anyone have a 1979 owners manual in a pdf format they would like to share?

Thanks!
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By BigDLong

THANKS DUDE! I'll take a look this afternoon. A...

THANKS DUDE! I'll take a look this afternoon. A picture is worth a thousands words (and dollars!).
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By BigDLong

Matching numbers question

I had my engine pulled and want to see if its the original. I looked all over the engine and the only legible numbers i could find were on the back kinda like this:

H35 010
509 76
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,172
Posted By BigDLong

Vette5.5 - I wish i had the room to keep the...

Vette5.5 - I wish i had the room to keep the original, but i dont. The shop I have it at is too busy to look at it (so i dont know exactly whats wrong with it) so now I need to find a new mechanic. ...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-12-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By BigDLong

Wanted - Mechanic and 350 engine

I need a mechanic to replace an engine for my 1979 L82. Either no mechanic I know wants to do the work or is on vacation. I am in the Hudson Valley area in NY, specifically Rockland County. If...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,172
Posted By BigDLong

Thank you all for the replies. My shop tells me...

Thank you all for the replies. My shop tells me it is the engine seized up and i'll need to replace it. I wont be doing the work, so I have to add labor cost too.

ScottyP99 - So far i got a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,172
Posted By BigDLong

79 L82 Engine prices

Hi folks. I think i F'd up real good now and may need to replace my engine. While I'm waiting for the word from my shop, how much should I expect to pay for a new or replacement engine? I want to...
Forum: C3 General
03-03-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By BigDLong

Shop Needed in Upstate New York

Hi folks.

Can anyone refer a good shop for my 79 vette? I need simple repairs now (shocks, exhaust, headers, etc) but may want to do some custom work later. I'm located in Rockland County, NY...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-21-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,057
Posted By BigDLong

Can you remove and ship the insulation?

Can you remove and ship the insulation?
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-21-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 16,471
Posted By BigDLong

Do you still have the driver side window motor?

Do you still have the driver side window motor?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-09-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By BigDLong

Well its in the 20's here in NY and i dont have a...

Well its in the 20's here in NY and i dont have a heated garage, so i guess my shop will be doing the work. I hear coated are the way to go, however I dont think i need super competition. Thanks...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By BigDLong

Todd, how much should I expect to pay for those...

Todd, how much should I expect to pay for those headers?
Forum: C3 General
11-30-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 67,052
Posted By BigDLong

Thanks for all the well wishes! I had my...

Thanks for all the well wishes!

I had my mechanic take a look at it and its mostly good news! Here's what it need mechanically:

All shocks
Upper and lower control arm bushings (both sides)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By BigDLong

Good to know about the shocks as i'm trying to...

Good to know about the shocks as i'm trying to save as much as possible on labor. I was told i should be able to do the headers and they should be coated. Is there any particular brand I should get?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By BigDLong

Work to be done!

Hi all. Im new to the forum and just bought a 79 L82 and I luv it. Now that the honeymoon is over, I need to get her back in shape. This is what my mechanic says i need:

1. Control arm bushing...
Forum: C3 General
11-26-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,365
Posted By BigDLong

Congrats dude! I just got mine last week and it...

Congrats dude! I just got mine last week and it needs a lot ofo little stuff to do. Hopefully by spring it will be decent!
Cant help you with the hood; i'll be asking for a lot of parts info too...
Forum: C3 General
11-22-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 67,052
Posted By BigDLong

I just picked it up on saturday and i'm psyched!...

I just picked it up on saturday and i'm psyched! As I mentioned previously its still rough around the edges, but it feels great. I posted two pics. Let me know if you can see them and thanks everyone...
Forum: C3 General
11-15-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 67,052
Posted By BigDLong

Update: Settled @ $5,000. Gonna pick it up...

Update: Settled @ $5,000. Gonna pick it up soon; will post pics then.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 67,052
Posted By BigDLong

Thanks for the advice! As for the interior, the...

Thanks for the advice! As for the interior, the seats have some rips and there's a small crack in the dash. I expected anything i find for this price i'd have to redo the carpet and seats anyway....
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 67,052
Posted By BigDLong

1979 L82 - Is it worth it?

Hi folks. I'm new to the forum and i've been checking it out and theres plenty good info here. I'm also a new potential owner; i looked at a 1979 L82 daily driver that needs mostly cosmetic work. I...
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