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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By ZD75blue

I think if any wheel is going to go flying off...

I think if any wheel is going to go flying off its going to be the front one...

From a lower control arm flying away... :leaving:
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 15,436
Posted By ZD75blue

Good Luck Lars! Hope ya get back to 100%...

Good Luck Lars!

Hope ya get back to 100% soon!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-17-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,836
Posted By ZD75blue

You can do it with the lines on the car if the...

You can do it with the lines on the car if the rest of the lines are mostly filled with fluid. Slide some vacuum line over the new lines and fill them up with fluid. Then hook up to the master...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By ZD75blue

Oil Pressure switch, and coolant temp senders?

Hi guys...

Putting my 1975 L48 engine back together after a few years, its been in pieces for a few years now... I've forgotten where the sender goes for the oil pressure, and where the coolant...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By ZD75blue

Getting oil pump pickup off old pump?

Hi guys,

Having some issues getting the old oil pump pickup off the old pump. Trying to reuse it and save a trekking to the chevy dealer.

What tools and other implements of destruction have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,935
Posted By ZD75blue

I would remove the frame extension, to ease the...

I would remove the frame extension, to ease the removal of the front bumper. Theres enough stuff in the way getting to the bolts that if you can sit where the frame support is, it makes life easier....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By ZD75blue

Woah! Excellent resource, thanks for...

Woah!

Excellent resource, thanks for sharing! :cool:
Forum: Engine Mods
01-01-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By ZD75blue

Building engine that won't be started for 2 months.

Hi guys,

Looking for recommendations on assembly lube and which bearings need it.

Used to be STP was the thing to use, but I'd like something that will not dry out or run.

Thanks!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By ZD75blue

This is one of those times that an adjustable...

This is one of those times that an adjustable timing light pays off.

Climb under the car with it in the air and bump the starter till the line shows up, throw some nice bright white paint on it. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By ZD75blue

If you are running an automatic, drain the...

If you are running an automatic, drain the transmission before you pull it... if the tail shaft slides out it'll dump its contents all over the place.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,412
Posted By ZD75blue

Hey, Anyone heard from Groovy Jay? He did...

Hey,

Anyone heard from Groovy Jay? He did something similar, except hand fabricated a new bumper...

I personally like the idea, once the frame rails are carrying the load, the stock bumper...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By ZD75blue

Go get a couple 2x12's and make some ramps. Once...

Go get a couple 2x12's and make some ramps. Once its up, jack it up.

:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By ZD75blue

Luckily only the back half of mine is sketchy. ...

Luckily only the back half of mine is sketchy. I've started forming out of 16 gauge... since I've got a few sheets of that around. Rig is out of welding gas, and got .040 flux core to use......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By ZD75blue

Hey, before I hammer form this stuff... are the...

Hey, before I hammer form this stuff... are the lower corners available?

The back half of mine is rotted out... at least the lower corners.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

I bought mine through Zip Corvette. Part...

I bought mine through Zip Corvette.

Part number SU-757 89.50 for it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

Thanks John, I'll disassemble the control...

Thanks John,

I'll disassemble the control arm ahead of schedule and bolt the shaft up... Did your piece come pre-drilled for the rear bolt? Mine is all smooth black metal. Pondering using the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

Thanks 68... Man, thats a lot of plating. ...

Thanks 68...

Man, thats a lot of plating. What gauge did you use? I was considering boxing the underside of the engine mount horns, and running solid mounts... but it looks like the bar has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 713
Posted By ZD75blue

Drop a main cap/rod cap or two and check out the...

Drop a main cap/rod cap or two and check out the bearings while your in there.

If they look good, drop some plastigauge in and see if they are still tight. Button it up if its in good shape, but...
Forum: C3 General
12-13-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 802
Posted By ZD75blue

Thanks Glass. Yeah, the bumpers will get...

Thanks Glass.

Yeah, the bumpers will get glassed in, and the 5mph rubber nubs will go away as well. Will look like a 74 tail, without the seam. The front will be 73'ish, with the opened finned...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

Hey John, Thanks! I'd like to know how...

Hey John,

Thanks!

I'd like to know how you decided where it ought to go... The side thats torn doesn't have a whole lot of shims, but the other has got a few more than I'd like.

Trying to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

Thanks! They are indeed the same part......

Thanks!

They are indeed the same part... :cool:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By ZD75blue

Picture Request: Frame crossmember with crank pulley cutout...

Hi guys,

Need a picture of the frame cross member from the top standing where the engine goes.

Trying to figure if the General used the same bracket for the lower control arm on both sides. ...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 802
Posted By ZD75blue

I "think" i can get away with some little bullets...

I "think" i can get away with some little bullets hidden up under the bumpers.

Good point though Batman, I'll investigate further. :cheers:
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 802
Posted By ZD75blue

1975... Probably going to be black. (Medium...

1975... Probably going to be black. (Medium blew, white, brown, and yellow urethane bumper right now... sanding down to gelcoat!)
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 802
Posted By ZD75blue

Let me go gouge my eyes out with a rusty body...

Let me go gouge my eyes out with a rusty body mount bolt... :rofl:

:leaving:
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