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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,900
Posted By 70_Shark

"One final issue could be vacuum leaks. A good...

"One final issue could be vacuum leaks. A good size vacuum leak will let air past the throttle blades, just like opening the throttle will, so make sure to check that out too."

Would this cause a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,900
Posted By 70_Shark

Holley 4150-Idle screw not touchng linkage

Car ready to get back on the road. Decided to do a quick tune up. I checked my float levels-good. Set my idle mixture screws 1 1/4 turn. Started up fine. Slightly more turning and I have good vacuum...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By 70_Shark

Automotorplex

First visit to this complex. Wow. My wife and I were thinking about buying a cabin, but after seeing this complex, we are rethinking everything. My wife called it a 'car city'. Some of the garages...
Forum: C3 General
07-31-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,057
Posted By 70_Shark

I was there on Saturday watching the judges going...

I was there on Saturday watching the judges going over that cinnamon convertible. (a very rare color for a '70). There were a lot of nice C3's there. It kind of gave me more incentive to go out to...
Forum: C3 General
07-23-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,334
Posted By 70_Shark

I'm just interested in good coverage without the...

I'm just interested in good coverage without the frills and mags. Restoration is going on 20 years now. Last year I put a total of 12 miles on my 'vette before ripping it apart again. I care for this...
Forum: C3 General
07-20-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,129
Posted By 70_Shark

Remember envy is one of the seven deadly sins! On...

Remember envy is one of the seven deadly sins! On a side note, when I win the lottery, my collection will smoke his. All kidding aside, it is cool to see someone who seriously enjoys Corvettes. I'm...
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,319
Posted By 70_Shark

...and don't forget the bumper sticker that...

...and don't forget the bumper sticker that announces 'My other car is a Corvette'
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-10-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,685
Posted By 70_Shark

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy206/70shark/D...

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy206/70shark/DLD_1020.jpg
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,319
Posted By 70_Shark

My Corvette would not be able to get out of my...

My Corvette would not be able to get out of my neighborhood in winter. That's why my daily driver is a 4-Runner. The Corvette does not see the road until a couple good rains. I always feel bad for...
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By 70_Shark

When I did mine, the night before, I hung super...

When I did mine, the night before, I hung super thin painters poly on the walls and ceiling. Taped the seams with blue masking tape. This created a 'booth' that encapsulated my area from corners,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,881
Posted By 70_Shark

Interesting how you handled the turn signal...

Interesting how you handled the turn signal indicators. Much cleaner (and less work) than mine. I also got rid of that stupid radio which never sounded as good as the engine....
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,535
Posted By 70_Shark

This was my first concern when I viewed your...

This was my first concern when I viewed your pictures. I painted mine in my garage also. Basically the same setup. Put a couple extra coats of clear on for wet sanding because of the garage...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By 70_Shark

Help! Custom power steering very hot!

I installed a March serpentine belt system on my ZZ502 and thus had to use a different power steering pump from a newer model GM. I bought a aluminum fluid canister and plumbed it together with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-01-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,620
Posted By 70_Shark

That may be the solution to the problem. Like I...

That may be the solution to the problem. Like I say, with my method and that modification, it was a simple procedure.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,620
Posted By 70_Shark

Nope. I didn't. But good point. Maybe someone in...

Nope. I didn't. But good point. Maybe someone in the past if it was done at all. Maybe it is an optical illusion with the pic because I fought with it for a while. Stopped, had a beer, and thought...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,620
Posted By 70_Shark

Just did mine and was fighting with it. I will...

Just did mine and was fighting with it. I will show what I did that worked well.
1. Silicone'd the pin to stay erect. Let cure overnight.
2. Compressed spring and tied off with dental floss.
3....
Forum: C3 General
05-28-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By 70_Shark

Very nice! My '81 G&L L2000e hog does not...

Very nice! My '81 G&L L2000e hog does not resemble my 'vette at all. They both scare pets and small children when you get on them.
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,554
Posted By 70_Shark

I've had a lot of muscle ('70 Challenger, '70...

I've had a lot of muscle ('70 Challenger, '70 'Cuda, '68 Chevelle, ...) when I was a kid but always wanted a black 'vette. Finally built one and very happy.
Forum: C3 General
05-19-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,651
Posted By 70_Shark

I'm not into extreme modifications but I respect...

I'm not into extreme modifications but I respect the work/talent involved. Check out the quick crappy scans just for fun. Circa 1976....
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By 70_Shark

Cobra Daytona coupe

This may be way off but the other night I watched a HD presentation of the 'Americas Greatest Race Car'. Wow. The Cobra Daytona coupe. What I found cool about the show was how much of the design of...
Forum: C3 General
09-14-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,621
Posted By 70_Shark

I have been "tinkering" with mine for 15...

I have been "tinkering" with mine for 15 years...never ends. Looks like you have a nice base. Have fun!
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,835
Posted By 70_Shark

The same ad was posted in Minneapolis in July. ...

The same ad was posted in Minneapolis in July.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/1861957936.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,385
Posted By 70_Shark

The box that it came in had a shipping weight of...

The box that it came in had a shipping weight of 27lbs.
Forum: C3 General
08-28-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,883
Posted By 70_Shark

Never.

Never.
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By 70_Shark

I was working with him getting parts and he told...

I was working with him getting parts and he told me that he had to take care of some extended family matter (late July).
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