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| C3 General Discussion For general topics of discussion related to the 1968 - 1982 Corvettes. |
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10-26-07, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Dallas
Posts: 22
My Corvette(s):
1968
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What the heck fell off my car?
While driving to work this morning in my 68 Vette, I heard something scraping on the ground and sometimes bouncing up against my car. I pulled over and looked around and there it was: It was about 1" to 1.5" square with rounded edges on what appeared to be a U-shaped mounting bracket. It looked to be a little to the rear and to the center of the drivers side front wheel. Two wires kept it from falling off.
I was less than a mile from a good service center, so I risked it. It fell off before I could get there, but the car runs fine. They looked around underneath and traced the wires to a W-shaped plug, but since they couldn't find anything not working, they just gave me the plug and wires and sent me on my way. I drove 30 minutes home no problem.
Any guesses?
Cliff notes:
Bad news: Something fell off my car
Good news: Apparently Corvettes come with some expendable parts.
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10-26-07, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 209
My Corvette(s):
71' convert and 78' both Red
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What color were the wires?
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10-26-07, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Dallas
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My Corvette(s):
1968
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one red, one blue (possibly blueish-grey). I am colorblind 
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10-26-07, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: MI
Posts: 62
My Corvette(s):
1972 Convertible LS5 4spd
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The first thing that comes to mind is the backup lamp switch. It sounds similar to what you described, but not the exact location.
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10-26-07, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Dallas
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The location is a little in doubt. I got a quick look from under the passenger side. It was on the side of the freeway and I didn't feel like rolling around under the car right then.
I am 99% sure it was the driver's front quadrant though.
It if was the backup lamp switch, what does that mean? It is a problem?
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10-26-07, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland / D.C.
Posts: 925
My Corvette(s):
'69 Convertible Vette; '72 Z28 Camaro Rally Sport
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Quote:
Originally Posted by angry planet
The location is a little in doubt. I got a quick look from under the passenger side. It was on the side of the freeway and I didn't feel like rolling around under the car right then.
I am 99% sure it was the driver's front quadrant though.
It if was the backup lamp switch, what does that mean? It is a problem?
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The wires to the back-up switch are usually pink and green (which could be confusing if you're color blind)... are your back-up lamps working?
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1969 Corvette Convertible (build date Dec 20, 1968), # matching L-46, Muncie M-21, 3.70:1 Rear, Monza Red, Black Top & Black InteriorIn progress... On-frame full body restoration and 427 big block rebuild / conversion.
and 1972 Camaro Z-28, Rally Sport, 350, M-21, 3.73:1 Rear, Cranberry Red/Black Stripes
Last edited by fine69; 10-26-07 at 08:50 PM.
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10-26-07, 08:58 PM
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Location: Maryland / D.C.
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My Corvette(s):
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Originally Posted by 72VETTE454
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Cool article... is that a pic of Mr. JohnZ ?
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10-27-07, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Dallas
Posts: 22
My Corvette(s):
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Oh.... backup as in 'reverse', not backup as in 'redundant'.
I will check the backup lights tomorrow. Thanks for all the replies.
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10-27-07, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Washington, Michigan
Posts: 6,196
My Corvette(s):
'67 Marina Blue Convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fine69
Cool article... is that a pic of Mr. JohnZ ?
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Yes, but a poor one - this one's better. 
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10-27-07, 07:45 PM
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Location: Millersville, MD
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My Corvette(s):
1979 L-48 Black Coupe
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The secret's out. Now we know what John looks like....LOL.
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10-29-07, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Horse Cave, KY
Posts: 1,249
My Corvette(s):
1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
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How about a picture of your UFO? The backup switch would not normally be near the left front fenderwell. I'm wondering whether this might be a Bubba item.
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10-29-07, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland / D.C.
Posts: 925
My Corvette(s):
'69 Convertible Vette; '72 Z28 Camaro Rally Sport
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After some thought, it could also be the neutral safety switch. Those are U-shaped with the wires and connector you described. 
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1969 Corvette Convertible (build date Dec 20, 1968), # matching L-46, Muncie M-21, 3.70:1 Rear, Monza Red, Black Top & Black InteriorIn progress... On-frame full body restoration and 427 big block rebuild / conversion.
and 1972 Camaro Z-28, Rally Sport, 350, M-21, 3.73:1 Rear, Cranberry Red/Black Stripes
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10-30-07, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: MI
Posts: 62
My Corvette(s):
1972 Convertible LS5 4spd
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Angry Planet? Are you still with us? It is Devil's Night! 
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