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02-03-2024, 02:45 PM
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Posted By Rich80

Corvette is sold!

Corvette is sold!
01-30-2024, 05:19 PM
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Views: 846
Posted By Rich80

SOLD 1980 C-3 Corvette

1980 Chevrolet Corvette · Coupe · Driven 144,000 miles

1980 L-48. Brakes, Calipers, Master Cylinder, alternator, water pump, DeVitts Radiator done. Rear rebuilt. Seats done. Car would be a project...
Forum: C3 General
01-27-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By Rich80

Sounds good. Thanks!

Sounds good. Thanks!
Forum: C3 General
01-27-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By Rich80

Drivers Side Door Weatherstripping

Question. I am replacing the weatherstrip rubber piece that goes all the way around the door. I am aware there are various screws at each end of the rubber piece but are there any clips holding it in...
01-21-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,477
Posted By Rich80

I wonder what a ball park price would be to get...

I wonder what a ball park price would be to get it fixed. Keep in mind the article reads the fix is another plastic part.
Forum: C3 General
09-23-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

Thanks for all the help! Much appreciated!

Thanks for all the help! Much appreciated!
Forum: C3 General
09-23-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

New board worked. I noticed the new board has a...

New board worked. I noticed the new board has a potentiometer for calibration if needed. Old board had a burn mark....
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

Ignition on Engine off tach goes down to 1500....

Ignition on Engine off tach goes down to 1500. When I start it the tach reads 2500 to 3000. The engine is actually running at around 1000 to 1200. When I shut it off the tach sits at 3000.
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

New alternator no change. Voltage spikes probably...

New alternator no change. Voltage spikes probably toasted the board. Ordering a pre calibrated board. Last thing I want to do is reset that needle.
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

Change out the alternator and see if the...

Change out the alternator and see if the tachometer settles down.
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

[QUOTE=MelWff;1607050281]same as DC, output...

[QUOTE=MelWff;1607050281]same as DC, output terminal of alternator, set multimeter to AC[/QUOTE)

Looks like I am showing AC voltage?
Battery measured 12.6. (Charged)
14.6 when running
Forum: C3 General
09-14-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Rich80

Tachometer

Hello, was out last night in my 1980 and noticed two things. My tach is showing at least 1500 RPM's above what it should be showing. The other thing I noticed was the alternator light turned on a few...
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

The owner said he has owned a few C-3’s through...

The owner said he has owned a few C-3’s through the years. He was knowledgeable. I may take it back in a few months to get the air conditioning blowing cold again.
What it really needs is a crate...
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

I ended up dropping the car off at a garage in...

I ended up dropping the car off at a garage in Milton, Delaware Route 1 called Emory's Chassis Works. Close by for me. They called me a day later saying the rear caliper inner bleeders were broken...
Forum: C3 General
08-26-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By Rich80

Check for spark. No spark then it’s the ignition...

Check for spark. No spark then it’s the ignition module in the distributor.
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 369
Posted By Rich80

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4103_f1aa1526b65bba617c9bbb2d7607f5d62f68dcb3.jpeg
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 369
Posted By Rich80

Same emergency brake cover and cushion. I will...

Same emergency brake cover and cushion. I will leave it loose. Thanks!
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 369
Posted By Rich80

The original cover was a homemade oak console....

The original cover was a homemade oak console. Looked terrible.
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 369
Posted By Rich80

1980 Emergency Brake Cover

Hello,
Bought a new emergency brake cover and armrest pad. How would you attach the pad to the emergency brake cover? The cover lodges itself in between the seats and lifts up when the seatback is...
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

Understood. I will need to collect some blocks...

Understood. I will need to collect some blocks over the next week to jack it up. Thanks.
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

Yes, the front reservoir was dry. Why wouldn’t a...

Yes, the front reservoir was dry. Why wouldn’t a bleed kit take the air out of the master cylinder?
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

Crush washers were installed. Front reservoir was...

Crush washers were installed. Front reservoir was done with a bleed kit pushing on the pedal until no air was seen.
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Rich80

Brake Bleed Question 1980

Hello,
I changed out the calipers in the front and bled the master cylinder front reservoir. This morning I bled the brakes and thought I got all the air out of the lines. It felt like I had pedal...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By Rich80

Front Brake Line Crossover 1980

Gentlemen,
In replacing my front brake calipers, I rounded off the nut getting it loose. It was in bad shape to begin with, so the Craftsman line wrench finished rounding it off. Question. I am...
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,062
Posted By Rich80

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Merry Christmas to the Corvette nation!
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