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Paul, last night looked back at some NCRS archieves on troubleshooting and a 1972 Corvette came up with the same problem except for the lack of electrical power. It did turn out to be the starter solenoid. Sounds like Bish and Jbsteven are on target. FYI, Mark.

Paul I would look at the ignition switch first. The total lack of electrical power could be the result of a fusable link somewhere in the primary circuit. The starter problems you describe, I have seen caused by a bad or failing ignition switch. Usually starter "heat soak" off the headers will...

You insure it with an agreed upon stated value through a collector car specific insurance agency. If the value you are asking for is above what they consider fair market, then an appraiser will have to give an opinion. The insurance company will set the premium based on this value. Mark.

Casey, that is what I have heard also. The GTO has the HP but a jelly bean design. It's no wonder GM is in the trouble it is. The Charger is nice but a 4 door limits the styling. They did this for more market size attraction but it does not fit the old muscle car mold. My vote goes to the...

Anyone see this months Motor Trend? A comparison article between the 05 GT and the 06 Dodge Charger staged in San Fran. The Mustang wins! They also reference 1968 cars used in the movie. The 68 Charger was pretty fast for a heavy car but the 390 Mustang was slower than I would have thought...

I went to pick up the HCS last Fiday. The body and paint work look great. The hood and fender tops always had a few little flaws in them so I left the car there and had them repaint the hood and the fenders down to the stripe. It now is flawless and the paint is a perfect match. While it was in...

Thanks to all for their help. After looking at countless used ones, some quite good, I decided to go with new. Expensive but the car is really nice. Mark.

jbsteven, thanks, I will contact the seller, however mine is a late 68 with the chrome surround. This looks different. Maybe for the recessed unit? Mark.

meadowsdk68, thanks, not too bad at all. Should be done sometime next week. As long as it is in there I am having them do a couple of othe minor things on my nickel. The guy that hit me was horrified. He said "why couldn't have I hit an old junker?" He kept apologizing, but the damage really...

This past Monday I was driving through a BP gas station and an Electric company truck backed into my right rear quarter panel. I took it in right away and got an estimate. Not really all that bad. The Electric company will pay for the repair. No damage to any fiberglass, tail lights or...

Casey, re-threading to a larger size might work. If the old plug holds I have also gone to the hardware store and bought an o-ring that fits over the threads without getting cut. This should seal between the bottom of the hex head on the plug and the surface of the oil pan. Buna-N should be OK...

That is a good looking spoiler, nice and simple. Now if they could offer something for the tail lights! Mark.

Hook, I have always tied down to the rear axle and front A arms then chocked all the wheels front and back. I do it this way so the car still has suspension travel and will not get beat up on what we call roads here in the mountains of Colorado. Don't know if this is technically correct but it...

One other idea, it could be the new "Pony" package with lower door striping and a rear spoiler as optioned on 6 cylinder cars. Maybe one of those for the press pool. Mark.

Sara, probably custom by the owner. Did you notice the plates? California or Manufacturers? Sometimes manufacturers will road test a package to test public opinion. Any decals? Mark.

Way to go Casey! Mark.

Arlie, I see cars quite often sold on E-bay only to be relisted by the winning bidder. I don't know if they change their mind once they see the car or E-Bay is used as a car dealership by some. I see the same thing at Barret-Jackson, a car will sell for a good price then you will see it later...

$10,300 with 2 days left. Is that about tops for this car? After looking at the pictures it seems very rough. Without proof of a numbers matching engine.....what do you guys think? Would this car bring over $40,000 restored? Besides the gas pedal did you notice it is a 3 speed? How odd is that...

Casey, been out of town so I missed the play by play, but it sounds like you are on to something! Hopefully it is fixed in time for the season, Mark.

OK, last year I bought my HCS from Bish for $16,500. It is a 289 4 speed, dealer added air, disc brakes, ps, AM radio, trac-loc diff. Highland green with black interior. Car took Concurse Bronze in 2003 in Dearborn, MI Ford show. Car is in excellent condition. The value would seem to agree with...