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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By LS6 Motor

I bought the relay off eBay for $60, the only...

I bought the relay off eBay for $60, the only difference is the mounting bracket. It’s a NOS for a 78-84 Oldsmobile. The part number difference is the bracket which is flat on the original and bent...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By LS6 Motor

1982 Power Antenna

I just put the correct power antenna in this car with the correct harness. When I turn the radio on the relay behind the passenger seat makes a noise like a loud rubber band releasing. The radio is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By LS6 Motor

Buccaneer and Lestat52, on either of your cars,...

Buccaneer and Lestat52, on either of your cars, does the warning buzzer still work for the seatbelt, key in the ignition and headlight? If not try unplugging the black box on the fuse panel but leave...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-29-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By LS6 Motor

1982 Parasitic Draw

I have a read a number of posts on this and haven't been on this board in a while. I picked up a 1982 from a friend of mine that has owned it for 42 years since they bought it from a local...
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,370
Posted By LS6 Motor

You would be correct in your assumption that the...

You would be correct in your assumption that the warranty doesn't start until it is titled. The one problem would be trying to submit a warranty claim. You wouldn't be able to find a labor code...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

I wondered if anybody was doing that. Back then I...

I wondered if anybody was doing that. Back then I found a shop in Virginia that took an early 70's big block rear diff and modified my rear truss to fit that unit. They also set me up with big block...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

They are new aluminum pieces. The originals which...

They are new aluminum pieces. The originals which are magnesium were at best a poor design. They are very susceptible to premature wear if there are any leaks with the green coolant due it's...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

I hope you did something with the rear end...

I hope you did something with the rear end because I scattered three of them 30 years ago when I bought my first new Vette which was a 1980. I rebuilt the original motor and punched it out to a 355...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

It's interesting that you say that, but to pay...

It's interesting that you say that, but to pay someone to do a restoration like this would be six figures parts and labor. Keep in mind this is a nut and bolt restoration including research and...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

Nice, what's under that big hood :D

Nice, what's under that big hood :D
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

Here are a couple more pictures of things that...

Here are a couple more pictures of things that take time. Anyone know what the first picture is? It is the knock sensor shield. I called Vette salvage yards everywhere, no luck. A good good friend...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

Here is the latest problem I'm working on and...

Here is the latest problem I'm working on and something that really needs to be looked before you purchase these cars because this part is extremely time consuming. These are pictures of what is left...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

They were cold soaked, hot tanked and then...

They were cold soaked, hot tanked and then glassbeaded. Then I painted them with 1500 degree clear paint and baked in a powdercoater oven at 400 degrees to set the paint before I fire the engine.
...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

Well I'm definitely not Chip Foose, but...

Well I'm definitely not Chip Foose, but considering I work 55 hours a week, I always make time for it. I have owned the car for 13 months and have about 750 hours in it.
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

The base models do, mine has the heavy duty...

The base models do, mine has the heavy duty suspension with the steel spring.
Forum: C3 General
08-04-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

I worked on the body all day today, I have to...

I worked on the body all day today, I have to replace the 1 and 2 mounts on both sides of the birdcage because of water intrusion over the last 30 years.
Forum: C3 General
08-03-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,574
Posted By LS6 Motor

1982 Restoration

Hey guys, it's been awhile but I got a new project to play with on July 1st 2012. After 2 years without a Vette I picked up this 1982 with 88000 miles on the clock for $5000 and have started the...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-14-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By LS6 Motor

Unfortunately, that's a carb car and this one is...

Unfortunately, that's a carb car and this one is a throttlebody car so everything is different.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-14-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By LS6 Motor

Wanted: Anybody Parting Out A 1982

If anybody is parting out an 82, would you please send me a message. I need some small parts that aren't reproduced currently, thank you, Mark.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By LS6 Motor

WTB Knock Sensor Cover for an 82

This is a small shield on the passenger side of the block and it mounts on two studs that are part of the oil pan bolts and it shields the sensors. Anybody got one and I will really go out on limb...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By LS6 Motor

Any one parting out an 82?

I'm looking for a few different items, but right now one bracket is holding me up. It is located after the converter and mounts to the rear crossmember. It is two pieces that suspend the rear exhaust...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-20-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By LS6 Motor

Call Dr Don in Texas, he might have what your...

Call Dr Don in Texas, he might have what your looking for as he does restorations on these radio. The number is 936-435-1811
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-14-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By LS6 Motor

I will give you $12.00 for both of them. I'm...

I will give you $12.00 for both of them. I'm shipping them to 14612 zipcode. I wouldn't think it would be more than $10.00 for UPS ground.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-12-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By LS6 Motor

6th picture down, see the center hub there is a...

6th picture down, see the center hub there is a chip in it that may or may not be covered by the center cap. These wheels were deeply pitted and my friend that refinished them spent all of 30 hours...
Forum: C3 General
02-10-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,373
Posted By LS6 Motor

It looks original, but without a restoration...

It looks original, but without a restoration guide to check numbers it's just a guess. If it is original it is worth money to someone restoring that year. Here is mine out of the 82 I'm restoring,...
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