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Forum: C3 General
12-12-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By rcread

There is no way to tell how many Corvettes of a...

There is no way to tell how many Corvettes of a specific specification were made. You can see how many L82s were made, how many automatics were made, but not how many L82s with automatic...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 651
Posted By rcread

Use the stock Quadrajet and have it rebuilt by...

Use the stock Quadrajet and have it rebuilt by Lars. You're welcome.
Forum: C3 General
08-21-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By rcread

What method are you using to bleed them? Gravity,...

What method are you using to bleed them? Gravity, pumping the brake pedal or a pressure bleeder? Are you going in order from the furthest caliper from the master cylinder to the closest? Each rear...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,195
Posted By rcread

I have three Corvettes (two C3s) and two...

I have three Corvettes (two C3s) and two Porsches, including a Boxster S. Maintenance and repairs for the Porsches are fairly expensive. Not Ferrari expensive, but they aren't for the faint of heart....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,687
Posted By rcread

I would love to see the process of rebuilding...

I would love to see the process of rebuilding this carb. I’ve rebuilt two QJets, both with parts from Cliff, one for my ‘71 Corvette and the other for my ‘72 Pontiac LeMans 400. It would be great to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,359
Posted By rcread

I was only 40 when this thread was started. Ah,...

I was only 40 when this thread was started. Ah, the good old days.
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By rcread

Parents' 1977 Corvette is staying in the family

My dad passed away in February and my mom decided that I needed to pick one of his cars for my own, as well as my wife and two kids. I claimed his 2008 Corvette convertible (black, manual), my 24...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,217
Posted By rcread

Why don't they make it for people so we don't...

Why don't they make it for people so we don't have to get up in the middle of the night?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-09-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,843
Posted By rcread

I decided to take the Corvette. Actually, two...

I decided to take the Corvette. Actually, two Corvettes - I'm taking their '77 as well. My dad bought this car new for my mom when I was 10. Mom didn't like driving it because she's 4'11" and she...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-01-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,843
Posted By rcread

Yeah, our daughter's 135i had a fuel injector...

Yeah, our daughter's 135i had a fuel injector stick open and wash down a cylinder. Now we're working on getting the engine replaced. Fun stuff.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,843
Posted By rcread

Thanks. I think he'd want me to have the...

Thanks. I think he'd want me to have the Corvette. I have fond memories from when I was a kid of going on road trips with him in my mom's '77 Corvette that they bought new.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,843
Posted By rcread

Corvette or M3

My dad passed away last weekend. In the aftermath of this horrible event, my mom has decided to offer one of each of his cars to me, my son, my daughter and my wife. I have the first pick. The two...
Forum: C3 General
01-11-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,646
Posted By rcread

That's quite an overbite.

That's quite an overbite.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,022
Posted By rcread

I've always filled it to the bottom of the neck....

I've always filled it to the bottom of the neck. We have the big wide open neck that makes it easy to see how full it is.
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rcread

I saw it at a drive in theater. It's 56% on...

I saw it at a drive in theater. It's 56% on Rotten Tomatoes. I can't believe it's that high.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By rcread

I would start by checking the PCV valve.

I would start by checking the PCV valve.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By rcread

That's an interesting option for the track, but I...

That's an interesting option for the track, but I wouldn't want to get caught in a rainstorm with that tread pattern.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,641
Posted By rcread

That car is great for cruising in style. Nothing...

That car is great for cruising in style. Nothing from 1978 really performed very well without significant modification.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By rcread

Are you using a BFH?

Are you using a BFH?
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,085
Posted By rcread

The Mid Year Corvettes have the spine that runs...

The Mid Year Corvettes have the spine that runs down the middle of the back deck. The hardtop accounts for that and, even if the rest of it fit, there would be a gap in the middle at the back.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,641
Posted By rcread

I have a Vise Grip made specifically for brake...

I have a Vise Grip made specifically for brake lines. Works great.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 719
Posted By rcread

I would suggest a Quadrajet over the 1406 carb....

I would suggest a Quadrajet over the 1406 carb. Borgeson is a great upgrade. I love mine.
Forum: C3 General
10-28-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,551
Posted By rcread

Yeah. 35K should get you a decent chrome bumper...

Yeah. 35K should get you a decent chrome bumper car. Good luck in your search!
Forum: C3 General
08-31-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By rcread

You might try applying some heat to the window.

You might try applying some heat to the window.
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 939
Posted By rcread

I can read the instruments fine with the stock...

I can read the instruments fine with the stock bulbs and don't need to create unnecessary work.
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