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11-20-02, 10:49 AM
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Hello Boys and Girls !!!
Hello kids!
As I was browsing the web, I ran across this site and decided to join  . I'm a new member and new owner of a 1981 potential beauty  . I just named her "Lucy". Vette's have to have chick's names! Look at all those curves!!!  She's got a pearl white paintjob, which is a bit cracked in some places, and cinnabar interior (looks burgundy). I need to do quite a bit of work to her. I just did a tune up last weekend and I bought shocks (4 Bilstein), which I only installed the rear. She was kind of tiled in the rear and replaced only the rear ones, but it seems that I need to replace the front since she's still tillted a bit in the rear and in the front. I might tacke that this weekend. Is that a job I can do myself? Just wondering. I was reading a repair manual and didn't indicate like I neede to mess with the spings any but heard otherwise by someone  .
Just wanted to introduce myself! You will all hear alot of stupid questions from me, since I'm not much of a "do-it-yourself" car guy.
Rick
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11-20-02, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 1,590
My Corvette(s):
1981Dark Blue Metallic
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Hey Rick
Welcome to the clan, no such thing as stupid questions. These folks have helped me a lot, I'm just a desk jockey and know enough about cars to be dangerous but the other  members have given me a lot of help. Again Welcome
Chuck 
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11-20-02, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: CAC
Posts: 18,408
My Corvette(s):
The mythical 1990 ZR-1
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Rick,
Welcome to the Corvette Action Center.
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11-20-02, 11:02 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lilburn GA
Posts: 9,087
My Corvette(s):
2002 Yellow Z06 (sold); 1999 Pewter FRC (sold)
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Welcome Rick
I'm sure you'll get some answers to your questions soon.
Congrats on your car!
Tammy
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11-20-02, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Auburndale, Florida
Posts: 6,231
My Corvette(s):
1969 Killer Shark
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Rick, Welcome to CAC
No need to fool with the front springs to replace the shocks. However, I suggest you get a bottle of liquid wrench and soak the upper mount nut first. They should drop right out the bottom of the A frame when all the fasteners are off.
There are special tools for grabbing the upper stud, but you can do the same with a good pair of vise grips. Just stay away from the threads. The Bilstiens will have a internal hex/alan head that will make putting the new ones in easier. (at least they should have that).
Make sure you really support the car, and put some saftey material under it. I like to throw spare wheels and tires under so that if the car does fall it won't fall all the way to the ground.
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11-20-02, 11:14 AM
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Re: Hello Boys and Girls !!!
[quote] Originally posted by PhatRick
[b]Hello kids!
I just named her "Lucy". Vette's have to have chick's names! Look at all those curves!!! .
'Nessa and I couldn't agree with you more there, welcome to CAC
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11-20-02, 11:43 AM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Northern California
Posts: 239
My Corvette(s):
1975 Pearl White Stingray, 4 Speed, T-Top
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Congrats on your new purchase Rick. Looking forward to seeing some pictures!
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11-20-02, 12:10 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Monroe, Georgia
Posts: 5,928
My Corvette(s):
1978 Silver Anniversary two-tone silver
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Welcome PhatRick!
Welcome to Corvette Action Center.
Fire away with the questions, we have the friendliest and most helpful members around!
Heidi
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11-20-02, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Posts: 1,802
My Corvette(s):
1981 HD Suspension; ZN1 Option
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Welcome to the best L81 site
Rick,
Welcomed aboard! These folks have big knowledge and hearts for the 1981 Corvette. Everyone's humble opinion on technical matters help a whole bunch.
We also enjoy the great assistance from the CAC membership. Always willing to help.
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11-20-02, 01:52 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New York
Posts: 786
My Corvette(s):
1967 torch red Corvette convertable 1:24 model
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Welcome to the Rick, and congrats on the new vette!
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11-20-02, 02:40 PM
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Thank you all for the warm welcome!!!
Chris - thanks for the info! I'll install those front shocks this weekend and post the results. 
Trixie - Love your picture!!! I'll get mine up soon...
Rick
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11-21-02, 01:08 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: PA
Posts: 1,271
My Corvette(s):
1981-dk gray met-FE7-4speed-true duals,no cats-
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From one 81 owner to another,welcome to CAC Rick! Lets see a picture of your 'new" car.
Dave
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11-22-02, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 84
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Rick,
Welcome to the Corvette Action Center and congratulations on your new 81. They are great cars and you've come to a great place.
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11-22-02, 05:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: South Riding, VA, USA
Posts: 518
My Corvette(s):
1964 Red Convertible and 2005 DSOM Z51 Coupe
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Welcome..............
Welcome....I am sure you will enjoy this site. My red 64 is also named Lucy as my logon name suggests. My wife and I refer to her as Lucy, out topless redhead. ENJOY
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11-22-02, 06:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 67
My Corvette(s):
69 Red 427 4-Speed Vert, 98 Black Auto Vert
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Congrats on the '81! Thought I'd mention that shocks won't cure the tilting problem. It'll most likely be springs, bushings or body mount cushions. I'd recommend the '81 shop manual if you're going to do your own wrenching. And of course, all the Forum resources. Good luck with it. 
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