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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (4/14)
3/11/12 6:26pm

The Rook

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He repainted it too???? geez i wish my guy was like that.....

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (5/14)
3/11/12 6:53pm

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

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ceastham1 said: Barry -

I can't wait to see it ... SO we will have to trade some seat time with each other perhaps ?!?!

I think we can work something out..... Wink

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (6/14)
3/11/12 6:56pm

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The Rook said: He repainted it too???? geez i wish my guy was like that.....

Dan, Lew is the BEST! He always takes care of his customers. I am so glad I found him! I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend him to anyone!

Barry

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (7/14)
3/12/12 1:30pm

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Lew definitely sounds like a good guy! The heat thing has me perplexed!! Stern Smile

Let us know what the diagnosis is. Is it blowing or are you getting nothing at all?

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (8/14)
3/12/12 6:02pm

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Paul, the diverter doors all work fine as does the fan! A/C works like a dream. The air comes out the holes it's supposed to, just no heat! Lew didn't seem the least bit concerned about it so I'm leaving it to him. Remember, this engine was in a Chevelle used for racing So the hoses could just be in the wrong places. The engine doesn't heat up at all, running between 160 and 180, even at idle with the hood up. The old engine always ran at least 200, so like I sad I'm sure it's a minor issue. Don't want the missus to have cold tootsies!

Barry

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (9/14)
3/12/12 6:04pm

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1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.

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I was ay Lews today,and saw your car sitting there.It looking . good. RICK

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (10/14)
3/12/12 6:10pm

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Yeah, Rick, the paint looks better than ever, it just needs a few things sorted out. Did you get your new tires on yet?

Barry

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (11/14)
3/12/12 7:38pm

They are on back order....1 to 1-1/2 Months before they are available again at tire rack.

Rick

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (12/14)
3/12/12 9:50pm

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Youi'll love them once you get them!

Barry

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (13/14)
3/13/12 5:20pm

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Well the fuel pump IS leaking as I thought, so a new one is coming. Also, the tach circuit board is starting to cause problems so it's about to be replaced also. It really never stops, does it? Still love it, though! Too late to turn back now! Wacko

Barry

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Re: Vette was home for a little while................................. (14/14)
3/16/12 5:40pm

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Heat is now working, just a matter of relocating hoses. both were actually on return ports. While it was on lift to change fuel pump, Lew noticed that there was a small drip of oil around oil pan so it was pulled and new gasket put on (N/C to me!). also discovered that factory style rocker covers were being hit slightly by rocker arms, so there're being swapped out. Tach issue has mysteriously dissapeared and he can't get it to do it again. One less repair for now! Lew also had a chance to readjust the idle mixture. A couple other minor issues and then it will be home again! (hopefully longer than a day). After I get it back, Lew wants me to drive it a bunch then take it back before the Gathering for oil change, adjustments, and inspections (just to be sure). It's good to find someone as anal as you are!

Barry

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