Usually I do pretty good on the mechanical stuff, but I've hit a problem I'm
not sure how to handle.
It is time for a new lawn tractor.  The current one is a Montgomery Wards
tractor, so you know how old this thing has to be.  I inherited it with the

Posting this for my brother...
He says he has to have a louder exhaust system than he's got, on his '04
Vette convertible (automatic, comemorative edition).
He wants it to have a "low rumble" at idle or at a stop light, and a

I am looking at a 99 c5 that I really like.  I just cant decide to keep
or sell the 96.  It is my third c4.
The c4 value is around 20K.  Dont harass me about the value. It is what
I believe.  The c5 is around $25K.

I am located in Central Arizona and am looking to purchase a 1964 or
1965 Corvette.  The car must be a solid, reasonable looking driver with
at least the 300hp engine and four speed  .  .  .  coupe preferred but
hardtops considered.  Bonus factors include factory air, 340, 350 or

When I turn  the headlights off , the left headlight makes a grinding
sound for like 8 seconds after its down ? Also when i put my fog
lights on my headlights pop up? This all started at the same time.
Thanks

My dad just bought a 2005 Corvette w/manual transmission..  He was telling
me about some type of "fuel efficiency" setting that sometimes forces him to
switch between certain gears...  For example, sometimes he cannot switch
from 1st to 2nd...  it forces him into 4th for fuel ...

My first vette and want to replace the dash as it looks awful with the
cracks and gouges.
I've ordered the overlay from Eckler's as I haven't the money for new, now
realizing I should have posted here for any pro/cons of such an item. Also

I have a 1963 w/327 (250 hp?) approx. 96K miles that I'm getting back on
road. What is the current wisdom on dealing with unleaded gas in this motor?
I may have to pull the heads for other work after 20 year sit. Thanx- Lib

I have a new roof panel for my
1995 coupe.
What method (trick) is used to align
the front bolt holes on the new panel with

1) What is the current wisdom on dealing with carb, fuel pump, master
cylinder, etc. after long sit? Should items with gaskets, seals, etc. be
replaced or kitted if available?
2) Should I consider replacing the rubber cushions in the frame and body

Is the R8C option worth it ?? Would you do it again ??
Thanks for any and all responses.
Art

I am looking for a 1963 Corvette block with a date stamp anywhere from
March 25th through April 10th.

A friend of mine sent this to me.
Since it is a MS Word file, and I normally don't open or post them, I'll
paste the information from it here, so it may be scrambled a bit.
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I have to replace the timing cover gasket on my 1992 Vette w/ LT-1,
Its very different from what im used to in the 80’s.  If I dont mess
with the timming gears is it still possiblle to screw up the timing?
For instance the optispark distributor on the front...is there only

Well guys,
Ive finally lost my mind. lol. My 79 has been running warm up to 220 and
higher, ive replaced all the goodies, and ive ordered the air dam which had
been broken off by previous owner.