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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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try changing the spark plugs on a hemi truck
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by markzeronine
it's easier on a 83 vette
only because they didn't make an 83 vette
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ozzy1
only because they didn't make an 83 vette
actually they made 44, 43 of which were destroyed, 1 of which GM has in a collection or something.
EDIT:
its in Kentucky on display:
http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/1983.php

But ultimately, you are correct, as he probably had not worked on the one remaining model, lol.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by tobibeck80
No....they're in the trunk.

here's mine, flip flop, swap, flop flip, done.

and because the motor is in the front, weight distribution is perfectly fine.
E34s and some of them older ones have them under the rear bench seat
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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yea forgot about them, def E34 and E32 I think.

E36 4 cylinder models have it in the front like 316 and 318
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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at least hondas have the hood that opens a full 90 degrees, as designed for motor pulling.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I feel your anger OP, but cmon, its not like you gotta change the batt. often....
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Mars_302
try changing the spark plugs on a hemi truck
Or a diesel for that matter
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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^

you can occupy morons over hours with this task
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by miasma
Or a diesel for that matter
Seriously?
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