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Forum: Transactions Feedback
04-22-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Posted By wabco40

I'm not having a shot at them, I would just like...

I'm not having a shot at them, I would just like to know when my parts will ship and if anyone else is having the same issue.
A reply to an email informing of any delays would be nice, I mean to say...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
04-22-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Posted By wabco40

Ordering from Willcox

Hi,
Has anyone had any problems ordering parts from Willcox?

I ordered some door weatherstripping and a few other small parts from them on April 13. All parts where listed as being in stock on...
Forum: National Events
03-01-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,562
Posted By wabco40

71, 427 small block, 5 speed Legend transmission....

71, 427 small block, 5 speed Legend transmission. Electron blue.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1733x1153/vette10_b71cba761f51c03c56c3e7bc9bc880b7b1117ca5.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2020, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

Craig, now I know why you said the brake booster...

Craig, now I know why you said the brake booster nuts where simple with extensions and a wrapped UJ. You don't have a clutch pedal and dash in the way :)
Forum: C3 General
02-16-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By wabco40

71 on Counts Kustoms

I submitted my 71 to Counts Kustoms "Show me your ride". I was quite surprised he choose it to do a review on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPu4iTUiGs&t=622s
Forum: C3 General
01-05-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By wabco40

Was good to catch up, your black 69 looks great. ...

Was good to catch up, your black 69 looks great.

Hope to see you at future events.
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By wabco40

Hi Sug, Theres another custom cars and...

Hi Sug,

Theres another custom cars and coffee at the motorplex tomorrow morning. Are you going?

I thought I would go even though there was one only two weeks ago.

Brad
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By wabco40

I'm using Van Steel double offset trailing arms...

I'm using Van Steel double offset trailing arms with 1" per side shortened spring. No sway bar. Also 10" C4 link bolts to get the ride height down.

...
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By wabco40

Thanks. Should have introduced yourself. Catch up...

Thanks. Should have introduced yourself. Catch up next time
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By wabco40

Thanks, it's a 71. Wheels are American Racing...

Thanks, it's a 71. Wheels are American Racing VF483.


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Forum: C3 General
12-24-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By wabco40

Most of the older generation do, however I think...

Most of the older generation do, however I think a lot of the younger generation are starting to go for the Japanese cars!!!
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By wabco40

Thanks. The sizes on the bottom picture are, rear...

Thanks. The sizes on the bottom picture are, rear 18x11 wheel with 305/35r18 tire and front 17x9 wheel with 245/45r17 tire.
The top picture uses a 18x9.5 wheel with a 275/40r18 tire on the rear.
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By wabco40

The problem is the kick up on the frame at the...

The problem is the kick up on the frame at the front of the wheel arch (the frame is wider here). This is the area that restricts wheel backspace. I'm using 5.25" backspace this gives me about 0.25"...
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By wabco40

Great pictures. I think there must have been a...

Great pictures. I think there must have been a thousand cars turn up.

Pity we didnt catch up.

...
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By wabco40

The maximum backspace you can go on the wheel...

The maximum backspace you can go on the wheel without hitting the frame kickup (without frame mods) is 5.5". Even with this backspace a 12" wheel will protrude past the standard rear wheel arch about...
Forum: C3 General
11-30-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By wabco40

It was perfect weather for it. I should have gone...

It was perfect weather for it. I should have gone out myself.

Maybe tomorrow!!!
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

So your to blame :-) Thanks, I am quite...

So your to blame :-)

Thanks, I am quite impressed with them. Worth all the hassle.

You must be very close to getting back on the road.
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2019, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

Hi Craig, I'm surprised Denny's Driveshafts...

Hi Craig,

I'm surprised Denny's Driveshafts wanted anything to do with you!!!
I had a hell of a time purchasing there aluminium half shafts and CV joints, the boss simply did not want to deal...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2019, 03:40 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,590
Posted By wabco40

Very nice build. However those screw holes...

Very nice build. However those screw holes temporarily holding the flared fenders in place will come back to haunt you.
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

Thanks Craig, looks like the gap is down to...

Thanks Craig,
looks like the gap is down to about 6mm. I will have to check mine when I get home from work next week.
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

Thanks. I can’t see gaining that much, I...

Thanks. I can’t see gaining that much, I currently have about 3/8” gap so that would be the most I could gain.
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2,058
Views: 366,506
Posted By wabco40

Hi Craig, how much higher do you think it's...

Hi Craig,

how much higher do you think it's placed the diff cross member compared to when using the original bushes. Looks like to new bushes have quite a large flange on them and it's a bit hard...
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,419
Posted By wabco40

Another one for Electron blue ...

Another one for Electron blue

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Forum: C3 General
07-19-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,440
Posted By wabco40

https://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff391/wabco40...

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Forum: C3 General
04-22-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 77,993
Posted By wabco40

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