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Help Fuel Pump connections
Hello venn. I think only one end, at the Carburetor. Take a look at the online vendors for what they look like. I believe they also have a similar piece you mention, just not in blue. Don't know about the fuel pump but forums seem to have complaints about the higher failure rates of new... -
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QJet
Hello Lawrence. I might be a little late in responding but I've heard good things about The Carb Guys. their site says they are in Toronto but it's actually Oshawa. If you do decide to go at it yourself there is Cliffs High Performance for parts , he also does some servicing of the carbs. he is... -
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Event NCRS Ontario Regional Meet
Hello 50th AEfan. I had a question about the event September 14-16 at the CWHM. When will the cars be on the floor for viewing? Will it be all three days and all day? I would like to see them but just not sure when to go. Thanks and take care. -
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Looking for a mechanic
Hello andyc31968. I have used Stingray Auto in Mississauga, near to Mississauga/Oakville border for my 69 with no complaints. Also used Robinson Automotive in Mississauga for my daily driver. Robinson often has "classics" in the shop and is familiar with Corvettes. Both have websites and if not... -
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Question Rochester Quadrajet rebuild
Hello Rruff Day and thanks for your quick reply. I had heard of the company in Oshawa and wondered if any one had any experience with them. Hadn't thought of Race Ready, good suggestion that I should look into . Thanks and take care. -
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Question Rochester Quadrajet rebuild
Hello. Wondered if anyone could recommend somebody in Canada that can rebuild a Quadrajet? Thanks and take care. -
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Help C3
Hi. I'm not sure if you mean it doesn't turn over or it turns over and doesn't fire up. Either way heat could be a problem. The starter could be hot and nor engaging ,they do sell heat shield "blankets" so it is a some what common problem. Or if it doesn't fire it could be the gas has sat, no...- mbp
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high beams not working
Hello. I know that with my 69 I replaced the pull on/off switch. First time I tried them the Low beams worked but when I tried the high beams they worked for seconds and then started to strobe. Tried them again after that and only lows, nothing from the highs. It turned out that the switch has... -
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A beginner Question
Hello and greetings. I would think any of major companies grease would do the job. Not sure just what those companies might be in Norway but there really isn't a lot of difference between the big names in grease. I would think that anything by Mobile would be of good quality and you couldn't go... -
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Question Seat Belts
Hello. I wondered if anyone knew of a shop in Canada that will restore/refurbish a set of 69 seatbelts? Would like to get new webbing and retractors replaced and rebuilt. All locations seem to be in the U.S. and would like to try to avoid because of shipping costs, duty and exchange rate. If... -
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reliable canadian shop to rebuild c5 rear diff
You may want to check out the website for info and call Stingray Auto Tech. They are in Mississauga, Ontario. Brian has been fixing vettes for many, many years it's basicly all that they work on and I'm sure your diff. rebuild would be nothing new to them. Rebuilt my 69's differential when I... -
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Am I Nuts?
Hello JohnP. In my opinion the problem is the fact that you have two, maybe three SNOW shovels way to close to the vette. You must remove them from the room and then the spirit will hit you to get out there and enjoy! -
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heater box rebuild
Hello Teamo. I know the post is a few months old but I wondered if you ever figured out what that rusty piece was for? Had my 69 core out for replacement recently and it was not there either and I couldn't figure out what it could possible be for. I had the movable door and that was all. That...