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Since the ignition switch is shot and my daughter has wanted a start button in the vette"cause it would be soooo cool!" I've decided to install one. Where is the most convenient place to pass wires through the firewall?
Just goofing around I found a very convenient rubber plug to pass the wires through. As with all my projects I have to break them down in 15 minute segments so my back holds up. Next I'll get my daughter to hook up the leads and I'll install the button.
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Uhhh...nevermind
I still have a very loud cooling fan...weird
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you should be able to hook up your push button switch right at the start sw on the steering column, using the existing wires inside
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Bob, one of the reasons I was looking to use direct lines was my bad back. It's been pretty bad lately and crawling up unnder the steering column and dash would probably land me in bed for a week.
I hooked up the push button start and mounted it where the lighter was. Works great and my daughter loves it.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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Pics or it didn't happen! 
I've been thinking about doing the same. Have you seen this guy's video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOVcgUvgD4

I've been thinking about doing the same. Have you seen this guy's video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOVcgUvgD4

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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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oops, "Not Actual Size"
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
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Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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I feel Your Pain . I am starting to dream of a C5 Drive very little work
Glad you got it going
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Careful what you wish for with the C5! I could not keep mine aligned, could not keep tires on it, and the interior was falling apart faster than I could fix it. And I babied it! But it was beautiful, and very reliable.
I still miss it, tho...

I still miss it, tho...


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What year I am thinking 2000 +
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C5s were 1997-2004 (mine pictured was an '04). All were LS1 engines, 2000+ were 350 hp/350 torque. Terrific, reliable powertrain. Powerful and 30mpg highway. Mine was a daily driver, which I wouldn't recommend. But if you can afford to have one as a weekend warrior, go for it! No better value out there at the moment.

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