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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By MELVINJ

Turn signals dont work on C3

Strange one: On my 68, with emergency flashers do, it works, on front parking lights and rear tail lites, as it should.

With emergency blinkers off, all lights work when acuated (brake lights,...
Forum: C5 General
11-03-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By MELVINJ

Cut a small 2" x 6" peice of lumber to what ever...

Cut a small 2" x 6" peice of lumber to what ever dimension you need. You can lay it on the lift arm where you need it

I have a two post, and will use this idea when needed
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,199
Posted By MELVINJ

Well. Im a 502 guy, and also have a 04 Coupe with...

Well. Im a 502 guy, and also have a 04 Coupe with a LS1

Check out "My Corvette photos" under my avatar

My 68 has the 505/502

I just got the long block assembled, and put on a Edlebrock efi...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2005, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By MELVINJ

On closer inspection, I only have the play in the...

On closer inspection, I only have the play in the drivers side, rear wheel. At 9 and 3 oclock, I have about 1/8" or less of play. But at the 12 and 6 oclock, LOTS of play. When I wiggle in this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By MELVINJ

The buskings are fine. Thats not where the play...

The buskings are fine. Thats not where the play is. The movement is less than 1/8 inch, as per Vansteels input. I beleive its bearings
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 310
Posted By MELVINJ

Dont cut it. They go for about 75, 80 bucks for...

Dont cut it. They go for about 75, 80 bucks for one side. but can be bought at PARAGON, or ZIP, if you have too
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 420
Posted By MELVINJ

Rear bearings

Well. I already know the answer, but have to ask it anyhow:

With wheels off the ground, and hands at the 9 and 3 position on the tire. When I wiggle the tire back and forth, I can feel slight...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By MELVINJ

Rear bearings

Well. I already know the answer, but have to ask it anyhow:

With wheels off the ground, and hands at the 9 and 3 position on the tire. When I wiggle the tire back and forth, I can feel slight...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By MELVINJ

Use reflectex. Ive used it on my Cuda, and...

Use reflectex.

Ive used it on my Cuda, and 68BB vette

Its bubble wrap covered in foil. VERY easy to cut, thin, and teasy to stick in place using 3m spray adhesive

Out standing heat barrier,...
Forum: C3 General
09-27-2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By MELVINJ

68 part now made (little crossed flags)

That go on shift console plate: Ecklers of all places $27
Forum: C3 General
09-27-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By MELVINJ

Also, you know the little crossed flags that go...

Also, you know the little crossed flags that go on 68 shift console plates: Ecklers of all people now carry them :$27
Forum: C3 General
09-27-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By MELVINJ

I bought my 68 smog system (air pump, diverter,...

I bought my 68 smog system (air pump, diverter, all brackets) for $300, from Bill Hodel. Look in Hemmings news under smog parts. Get his number. He does NOT have a toll free #, and he loves to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By MELVINJ

Caution: 68 headlite housings: There may a...

Caution: 68 headlite housings: There may a slight difference in the door size from the early to late 68 models. Be sure the headlight door will fit in the cutouts in the nose
Forum: C3 General
09-23-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By MELVINJ

I restored my 68. Mech, cosmetics, drive train,...

I restored my 68. Mech, cosmetics, drive train, you name it. Need help, email me
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,363
Posted By MELVINJ

Look at my avatar, and hit my corvtte phots. ...

Look at my avatar, and hit my corvtte phots. Youll love that 502.
502/502

Edlebrock Pro Flo EFI

M-22 w/3;55 rear

Best dyno 415 hp at the rear

The best thing I like is the relibility: I...
Forum: C3 General
09-16-2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,779
Posted By MELVINJ

Just about anything that is on the 68 that is one...

Just about anything that is on the 68 that is one year only is reproduced. Even the radio knobs

But there are 2 items I can assure that arent reproduced:

1. Shift plate console. And the...
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2005, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By MELVINJ

Hey, send me your phone number. Im live about 7...

Hey, send me your phone number. Im live about 7 miles form there. Im a a exp C-3, having restores a 68 and 79
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By MELVINJ

On my 68, I had the fender issue only on the...

On my 68, I had the fender issue only on the drivers side. I dremeled my rocker mouldings to fit, but an after thought:

I have had to run a pair of header gaskets on a motor before to stop leaks....
Forum: C5 General
08-30-2005, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 574
Posted By MELVINJ

GM bras are great. I got mine in oct 04 from the...

GM bras are great. I got mine in oct 04 from the dealre, $79

Yeah the instructions do suck, but great fit, takes about 5 minutes to put on, or take off once installed

I use it allot, and only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2005, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By MELVINJ

I just looked at the GM perf parts nodular iron...

I just looked at the GM perf parts nodular iron flywheel. I dont beleive it will work on my 502, even though its ext balanced, but it may: So what is the price you guys paid for one?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By MELVINJ

Ive got a 502-502, M-20, 3:55 rear. I havent...

Ive got a 502-502, M-20, 3:55 rear. I havent heard of a nodlar Iron flywheel before (Man, 15 lbs?). Im a daily type driver

Bottom line, less rotating weight sound like a good thing (let alone...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By MELVINJ

4 speed folks: Aluminum flywheel

I can get an aluminum flywheel for $250 25 lbs!

The stock flywheel, as we all know, is heavy as hell. So................

Is it worth it? Seems less HP wasted on rotating mass = more hp and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2005, 12:42 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,576
Posted By MELVINJ

I had a 79 L-82 .. I ran the same temps as you are

I had a 79 L-82 .. I ran the same temps as you are
Forum: C3 General
08-25-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,860
Posted By MELVINJ

Ive pulled/put in the motor on my 68. Later...

Ive pulled/put in the motor on my 68. Later changed the throw out bearing (sucked), rebuilt trailing arms, rebuilt a 427, painted, upholstered, changed the heater core, painted, etc, all on my own...
Forum: C3 General
08-25-2005, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,669
Posted By MELVINJ

454 engine weight

Anyone have the weight for 454 (iron heads) engine. Need a figure
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