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Forum: C3 General
11-27-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 689
Posted By pokey1

I bought a heater core for my 81 from corvette...

I bought a heater core for my 81 from corvette central 3 years ago and have been satisfied. I honestly don't remember where it was made.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,626
Posted By pokey1

I put the Coopers on my 81 and like them better...

I put the Coopers on my 81 and like them better than the Goodyears I had.:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By pokey1

I think I will try the hidden antenna. Thanks all...

I think I will try the hidden antenna. Thanks all for the input.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By pokey1

The mast in my antenna is broke thanks to...

The mast in my antenna is broke thanks to vandals. There is nothing left to rebuild.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By pokey1

Mine came with the CB option. The antenna was...

Mine came with the CB option. The antenna was broke. There are no replacement antennas available. I ordered a replacement AM/FM antenna from Ecklers but to flush mount it, my hole has to be bigger. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By pokey1

antenna frustration

:confused Fed up with electric antennas. Has anyone found a fixed mast antenna that fits in the stock hole on an 81. Every one I have found needs a one inch hole and I don't want to make the hole...
Forum: C3 General
04-11-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,332
Posted By pokey1

:cool:T tops and MasterCard. Don't leave home...

:cool:T tops and MasterCard. Don't leave home without them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,927
Posted By pokey1

I have the Cooper Cobras on my 81. Very happy...

I have the Cooper Cobras on my 81. Very happy with them. I don't drive mine in the rain though. On dry pavement, I think they handle better than the Goodyear Eagles it had before. The ride is better...
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By pokey1

:rofl::ack:I have one. Put it in last year. I...

:rofl::ack:I have one. Put it in last year. I started having battery drain issues afterwards. Its going in the garage sale this spring. You cant see the channel its on when the T tops are out. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,423
Posted By pokey1

:crazy2:Thanks. Its got me totally frustrated....

:crazy2:Thanks. Its got me totally frustrated. Its the only thing on my 81 that I have found that Bubba worked on. The nut that is stripped just a bolt with a nut in it. Have no idea how they got a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,423
Posted By pokey1

Having the same problems myself. Three shocks...

Having the same problems myself. Three shocks went fine, left front, one nut is stripped, one bolt broke. Havent got that one drilled out yet. Curious about using a helicoil too.
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 44,543
Posted By pokey1

I agree. I live in Michigan and do mine once a...

I agree. I live in Michigan and do mine once a year and they look like new.:cheers:
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,464
Posted By pokey1

I am happy with Hagerty. They have treated me...

I am happy with Hagerty. They have treated me well on my 81. They didn't quibble when I valued the it. I live in Michigan where insurance rates are terrible but at least they are close by. With all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By pokey1

I just ordered the KYB shocks. I think I will...

I just ordered the KYB shocks. I think I will replace the bolts and bushings and live with the spring a little longer. I like the stiff ride and handling of the steel spring. Thanks to everyone for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By pokey1

Thanks guys, I think I will go composite to get a...

Thanks guys, I think I will go composite to get a better ride and eliminate the noise.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By pokey1

Thanks. If I replace it, should I use the same or...

Thanks. If I replace it, should I use the same or go to composite? Spring creak is driving me crazy:crazy:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,882
Posted By pokey1

Good luck finding a replacement CB antenna. Been...

Good luck finding a replacement CB antenna. Been looking for one for my 81 for two years. Nobody that I know of makes a replacement.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By pokey1

81 rear spring

I know the standard spring for 81 was fiberglass, mine is steel. My corvette central catalog says the exceptions are 4 speed and FE 7. Does anyone know what FE 7 stands for?:crazy2:
Forum: C3 General
01-14-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,487
Posted By pokey1

:crazy2::crazy2:I put a KHE 300 in my 81 and hate...

:crazy2::crazy2:I put a KHE 300 in my 81 and hate it. You cant see the readout in the sunlight, the volume regulator is a joke. will have something new before spring.
Forum: C3 General
01-12-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,011
Posted By pokey1

I put Coopers on my 81 and I think it handles...

I put Coopers on my 81 and I think it handles better than it did with Goodyear Eagles. Just food for thought.
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,223
Posted By pokey1

I never figured out how to post pics but I...

I never figured out how to post pics but I stripped and polished all of the trim on my 81 last winter and I would never paint it again. Every place I took it this summer people commented on how good...
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By pokey1

:cheers:I have an 81 and I stripped and polished...

:cheers:I have an 81 and I stripped and polished my trim. Rockers too. I love it. It just depends if you want original or not. I wanted a little more bling. :woohoo:
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,513
Posted By pokey1

:cheers::woohoo:My wife loves our 2 tone 81 so...

:cheers::woohoo:My wife loves our 2 tone 81 so much she had me build a bar in the poll barn so we could spend more time out there.
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
Posted By pokey1

I would almost bet the filter in the vacuum line...

I would almost bet the filter in the vacuum line is plugged. Had the same problem with my 81.
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,116
Posted By pokey1

:crazy2:At least those cars were for sale. I went...

:crazy2:At least those cars were for sale. I went cruising a month ago and saw three corvettes at three different houses, all sitting in the weeds and stopped and asked if they were for sale and got...
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