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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2004, 07:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,089
Posted By 73ragtop

A Modest Proposal

After reading all these nice things about the 73, I think I've changed my mind about selling it. Seriously, I believe Doug was wise to snatch this car when he did. I certainly wouldn't have sold it...
Forum: Southwest
11-20-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 472
Posted By 73ragtop

Ouch! That car looks way too happy to be spending...

Ouch! That car looks way too happy to be spending the night away from me for the first time since 1998. But I'm really happy she went to someone who I think will take great care of her and appreciate...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
11-09-2004, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,622
Posted By 73ragtop

Sold today!

Details worked out; here's a picture of Doug taking his Vette away. If any of you have a chance to do business with Doug, go for it. A real gentleman and good judge of Corvettes. Thanks to everybody...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 437
Posted By 73ragtop

Can't remember where I got mine, but when you buy...

Can't remember where I got mine, but when you buy one be sure and buy the index with it. When I bought it, the index was about 8 or 9 bucks extra, but without it, you'll go nuts trying to find what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2004, 12:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,571
Posted By 73ragtop

I had a 1968 Corvette T-Top back in the early...

I had a 1968 Corvette T-Top back in the early 70's and I have a 73 convertible now. Even lacking the stiffness of the coupe's top, the 73 is a much better riding, quieter, and more comfortable car....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-03-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,267
Posted By 73ragtop

Sure. Buy a Mac and use iMovie. Save your movie...

Sure. Buy a Mac and use iMovie. Save your movie as a Quicktime movie, like one of these on my web site. Child's play.

http://homepage.mac.com/skyfox.one/FileSharing19.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By 73ragtop

Man, these 73's are getting as common as fleas on...

Man, these 73's are getting as common as fleas on this board.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By 73ragtop

Must have been no Vettes produced from 1970...

Must have been no Vettes produced from 1970 through 1976 then, since no Corvette was painted black by the factory during those years. Source: http://www.idavette.net/trivia.htm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2004, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By 73ragtop

Another little known fact is 1973 is the first...

Another little known fact is 1973 is the first year with a suspension tuned for radial tires. That's pretty much all we use these days.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-18-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
Posted By 73ragtop

Yes, for 5k you might get a decent paint job....

Yes, for 5k you might get a decent paint job. Unfortunately, you've got to also have a C3 to put it on. :lol:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By 73ragtop

It doesn't look visually longer ... it IS longer....

It doesn't look visually longer ... it IS longer. The 1972 was 182.5 inches long. The 1973 was 184.6 inches long. When the 1974 added the urethane rear bumper, it became 185.5 inches long. No optical...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,870
Posted By 73ragtop

The first thing I replaced when I got my 73 in...

The first thing I replaced when I got my 73 in 1998 was the points. I replaced them with the Pertronix Igniter Lobe Sensor, and a little later added Lars' recurve kit. I've had zero trouble with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2004, 09:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,397
Posted By 73ragtop

The Mighty L48 ...

The Mighty L48

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/73ragtop/Engine.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,397
Posted By 73ragtop

The Mighty L48 ...

The Mighty L48

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/73ragtop/img017_1.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2004, 08:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,598
Posted By 73ragtop

Pictures! I must have pictures forthwith!

Pictures! I must have pictures forthwith!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2004, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,251
Posted By 73ragtop

I didn't remember Ken Miles driving, but I found...

I didn't remember Ken Miles driving, but I found this:

At Daytona, Shelby substituted Bob Holbert for Ken Miles as Dave McDonald's co-driver. Shelby considered Miles too valuable to risk on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,251
Posted By 73ragtop

Not always. Back in the 60s I frequented an AHRA...

Not always. Back in the 60s I frequented an AHRA dragstrip called Green Valley, a few miles north of Fort Worth. What I didn't know for years was that the 1/4 mile dragstrip was the back straightaway...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-10-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By 73ragtop

Thanks. I'm in Denton, which is about 35 miles...

Thanks. I'm in Denton, which is about 35 miles north of Dallas.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 493
Posted By 73ragtop

Hagerty. $28,500 agreed value. Kept in a locked...

Hagerty. $28,500 agreed value. Kept in a locked garage; must show proof of insurance for other cars equal to number of other drivers in household. $226 per year.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-08-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By 73ragtop

That's the first time I've ever heard that....

That's the first time I've ever heard that. Anyway, go to:

http://homepage.mac.com/skyfox.one/

and you can see photos, documentation, and even a couple of mini-movies about my Vette.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-07-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By 73ragtop

Hi Joey; I have a convertible for sale, but it's...

Hi Joey; I have a convertible for sale, but it's a 73. However, what I wanted to tell you was to be careful buying a 30 year old Corvette on the East Coast. Really check for rust on the frame and...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-05-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By 73ragtop

My 73 is for sale, but I believe 2 of our forum...

My 73 is for sale, but I believe 2 of our forum members will be looking at it this week or next. It's at:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=888436

My web site with pictures,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2004, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,049
Posted By 73ragtop

I'm not certain if your 77's dash is the same as...

I'm not certain if your 77's dash is the same as my 73's, but I've pulled the lower side dash pad, or at least pulled it back, to replace the headlight switch. I've come to the conclusion that Chevy...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-29-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By 73ragtop

I'll give you some great advice: "Run Away." If...

I'll give you some great advice: "Run Away." If that car has only 41K miles on it, two of the three owners must have been the Knievel boys. :nono:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2004, 06:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,203
Posted By 73ragtop

I'd never consider anything else. ...

I'd never consider anything else.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/73ragtop/img017_1.jpg
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