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Forum: C3 General
03-19-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By mark79,80

Do not purchase one. I have seen them rub thru...

Do not purchase one. I have seen them rub thru the paint when they move around from air movement at high way speeds. The Corvettes I have owned picked up more paint chips on the dog legs behind the...
Forum: C3 General
02-12-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By mark79,80

1. There is a gasket that goes between the cat...

1. There is a gasket that goes between the cat converter and the pipe flange at each end:

https://www.zip-corvette.com/75-81-catalytic-converter-flange-gasket.html

2. The pipe hanger is...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-23-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 434
Posted By mark79,80

Se

I purchased this from Amazon for my 1980 to increase the ac idle:
...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-04-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By mark79,80

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-03-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By mark79,80

Englewood FL

Englewood FL
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-03-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By mark79,80

Thanks. Hopefully someone will get good enjoyable...

Thanks. Hopefully someone will get good enjoyable use out of the tools like I did.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-03-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By mark79,80

SOLD Specialty Tool Collection and More

Sold last Corvette and liquidating related tools Sold
Includes:

Various Pullers, Pitman Arm Removers, Ball Joint & Tie Rod Separators.

Steering Column Service Tools.

Power Steering Pulley...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By mark79,80

205 x 75 x 15, is very close in height to the...

205 x 75 x 15, is very close in height to the stock size tires. It mounts on the spare tire wheel and fits in the spare tire carrier.
Forum: Paint/Body
12-21-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By mark79,80

I would water sand the paint to knock down the...

I would water sand the paint to knock down the orange peel. Then spray a few coats of clear lacquer over the color coat. Ideally, you want a slower drying lacquer thinner for the clear to flow out,...
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By mark79,80

Do you use PayPal friends and family, or send a...

Do you use PayPal friends and family, or send a PayPal invoice?

thanks
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By mark79,80

Payment when selling parts

I am wondering how sellers are being paid for parts sold? I am planning to list some items, so would like to know the predominant payment method.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-09-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By mark79,80

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-09-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By mark79,80

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-08-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By mark79,80

1978-82 Extensive Parts Collection priced below wholesale.

Liquidating extensive collection of OEM GM parts, many are now discontinued.

Sold

Includes: New Front Hubs & Rotors with Bearings & Seals. New Steering Gear Box plus rebuild Gaskets & Seals....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-07-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By mark79,80

Thanks for the complement. The tires are the BF...

Thanks for the complement. The tires are the BF Goodrich White Letters. I had them mounted on the inside, because of all the negatives about the letters browning. If someone wants to, the tires can...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-07-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By mark79,80

SOLD 1980 Corvette L82

1980 Corvette L82. Vin 1Z876AS433033 Sold

-Rare car: Only 5069 made with the L82 and 2077 in Yellow Paint.
-Since purchasing, the car has always been stored in a climate-controlled garage....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 513
Posted By mark79,80

I wonder if the shops charged you for new...

I wonder if the shops charged you for new compressors, but installed rebuilt ones. The rebuilt ones, have a higher failure rate, than the new ones.
Forum: Paint/Body
09-19-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By mark79,80

For painting metallic colors the last coat is...

For painting metallic colors the last coat is sprayed as a drop coat. This evens out the metallic particles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6720i3rUvpY
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By mark79,80

You can replace the spare with a 205 x 75 x 15...

You can replace the spare with a 205 x 75 x 15 tire. It will fit in the 1978-82 spare tire carriers and allow them to fully close. This is the closest size to the original 255 x 60 x 15 tires.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 880
Posted By mark79,80

After reading that eBay stopped allowing R12...

After reading that eBay stopped allowing R12 sales, I was curious to see where it is sold:

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m28308044563/

Not familiar with this company, but it looks similar to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By mark79,80

Corvette Rubber Co. makes the weatherstrip in the...

Corvette Rubber Co. makes the weatherstrip in the US. Have never compared it to other brands, but always had good luck with it fitting and holding up for years:
...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By mark79,80

If the flair fitting is still sound, except for...

If the flair fitting is still sound, except for the rounded end, you might consider using a locking Vice Grips to install it in the new caliper, rather than replace it. It is not like you have to...
Forum: C3 General
07-29-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By mark79,80

I believe the blistering was caused by the cover....

I believe the blistering was caused by the cover. Moisture was trapped under the paint. With fiberglass being somewhat porous, the moisture could have come from under the hood and thru the...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-23-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By mark79,80

Nice car. I would check the date of the tires,...

Nice car. I would check the date of the tires, before driving. I believe they were discontinued in about 2008.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By mark79,80

If you search, you will find a number of posts...

If you search, you will find a number of posts about by passing the heater core. I purchased brass plug barb fittings from Lowe’s in the two sizes to match the inlet and outlet heater hoses. I...
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