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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-08-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By kenko74

Best Stock Survivor in Northwest?

I agree. Every mechanical part that could possible wear has been rebuilt to factory new. Excellent driver. Many good years left in this vehicle...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-04-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By kenko74

F/S 1974 Convertible Body Off Frame Restoration

Pacific Northwest, on eBay. One owner last 18 years. Garaged. Immaculate and well documented. Suspension and steering all HD upgraded, Trailing arms and differential rebuilt by Vansteel....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-15-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 925
Posted By kenko74

F/S Completely Restored 1974 (WA) $24000

Ready for some head-turning fun this Spring?
This beautiful automobile is a fine example of what a detail-oriented engineering perfectionist can accomplish.
While always gorgeous to look at, in...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By kenko74

Thank you

Thanks Mark,
I've seen Gorilla Glue now makes a super glue. Was wondering how the stuff holds up to washings and weather?

I like how thin the super glues are--should not cause a proud fix...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By kenko74

Door Chip Repair Advice

I parked on a down hill slope, caught a gust of wind when opening my driver's door, accidentally let go, and the door opened too far. With the momentum, the front edge struck the interior door hinge...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By kenko74

Gas Smell

I think the smell is simply gas evaporating from the huge carburetors on these cars. I have a fully sealed tank, relatively new vapor canister, and all vent lines are new and tight. But after...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By kenko74

Cam

I restored my '74 L48 and installed a COMP 260H cam. This cam is slightly hotter, I think it gives a much better idle response (throaty). This is probably the hottest CAM you can use that is...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-23-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By kenko74

Rented It

I ended up renting a copy from Corvette Central for about half the cost of a purchase. The video quality was poor (a DVD cut from a well-worn VHS tape, and a bit outdated), but was still extremely...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,240
Posted By kenko74

Grounding strap

This was mentioned earlier, but I didn't see your reply. The battery grounding strap connected to the frame under the battery is a source of major corrosion. My strap was still connected (barely),...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,478
Posted By kenko74

Van Steel

71,
I, too, live in Washington state, but I removed my trailing arms and sent them all the way to Florida (Van Steel) to have completely restored. The before/after photos are remarkable. The work...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 440
Posted By kenko74

The birdcage is integral in the body fiberglass,...

The birdcage is integral in the body fiberglass, it is not connected to the frame.

My advice is for you to quickly got out of the middle of this, and have your friend join this forum. There are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,269
Posted By kenko74

Bushing

There's a steel bushing that goes in the middle of the white nylon pulley. If that bushing is worn or missing, it it almost impossible to adjust the parking brake tensioner cable enough to allow the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By kenko74

Bushing

There's a steel bushing that goes in the middle of the white nylon pulley. If that bushing is worn or missing, it it almost impossible to adjust the parking brake tensioner cable enough to allow the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By kenko74

I read that from other posts and had planned to...

I read that from other posts and had planned to simply grind the upper hinge pin's head to a "D" shape, but the way my door was shimmed, there was absolutely no way a little head grinding was going...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By kenko74

Procedure Updated

All,
I edited my post after a successful door hinge pin and bushing replacement. One of the few tasks that took less than an hour:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By kenko74

Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Replacement

My driver's door sagged just a little, as the bushings had worn out and separated. I didn't want to unbolt the hinges from the frame/door, so after reading many similar posts, here's how I performed...
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,062
Posted By kenko74

Done!

Took a couple weekends, fingers are sore from all the scrubbing, but the weatherstrips all replaced. Thanks for the tips. :cheers:

Now for more fun. Noticed the driver's door wasn't aligned...
Forum: C3 General
05-17-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,062
Posted By kenko74

I'm just a cry baby...

Well, I just decided to go at it with the 3M adhesive remover and a bunch of rags. Turned out it wasn't all that bad. Yes, my fingers are sore. But I got one door completely done and the new...
Forum: C3 General
05-17-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,062
Posted By kenko74

Doors are Steel

Huh? C3 doors are steel, with glass outer skins. All the weatherstripping is adhered to the steel part.... But I won't be doing any wire wheel effort, too drastic.

I was wondering if there's a...
Forum: C3 General
05-16-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,062
Posted By kenko74

Wire Wheel?

At one point I was so frustrated I was thinking of a high speed drill-powered wire brush, and taking it down to bare metal, then having the insides of the doors repainted. Some say time is money, I...
Forum: C3 General
05-16-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,062
Posted By kenko74

Weatherstrip adhesive removal -- way too difficult

Replacing all the weatherstripping. Some knucklehead before me used way too much super black adhesive on top of the original yellow-brown adhesive. So I've got a 35 year old dual-layer mess to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-16-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,613
Posted By kenko74

What Method?

I'm using the 3M adhesive remover, but it's a long, slow, finger-tiring procedure. I'm using both adhesive remover soaked rags and 3M scotch-brite scrub pads. But my removal rate is about 1 inch...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-14-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By kenko74

Sounds like I'll be getting a M2W switch. ...

Sounds like I'll be getting a M2W switch.
cheers,
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-14-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By kenko74

Purpose of NPP exhaust flaps?

Concerning the NPP exhaust flaps on an '09 Coupe, they can be easily opened by removing a fuse, resulting in a slightly louder exhaust note.

What's the mechanical risk to the engine/emissions...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-12-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By kenko74

Want to Buy 68-75 convertible top DVD Video

I'd like to buy a used Al Knoch Convertible Top Installation Video DVD for a 1968-1975.
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