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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,052
Posted By halseyb007

If the rivets have been removed, you shouldn't...

If the rivets have been removed, you shouldn't have any problem pulling the rotors off. I'll look for some pictures to post from the project and try to get something up here soon. Good luck!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,052
Posted By halseyb007

Thanks for the advice all! I ended up getting...

Thanks for the advice all! I ended up getting the rotors off finally- air hammer cut through 'em like butter :-)

I got the rotors off, but some of the rivets are stuck in place because of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-02-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,052
Posted By halseyb007

How to remove rear rotors, drill out rivets?

I have a '77 and my plan this weekend was to replace the rotors and calipers. My vette only has 16k miles on it but I've noticed some leaking from the calipers and didn't want to screw around with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-18-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Finally got the new clutch kit- put the disc in. ...

Finally got the new clutch kit- put the disc in. I know that I put the clutch disc in correctly, such that the side that faces the flywheel is facing the flywheel. But, how important is it that the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Hi Again- Yesterday I got started on removing the...

Hi Again- Yesterday I got started on removing the clutch. I had to get my brothers help to loosen the bolts because the engine would turn over every time I tried to loosen them on my own. We...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2006, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

I partially purchased the car to learn more about...

I partially purchased the car to learn more about working on them. This does seem to be a very large project for a novice like myself, though I have to say the experience is priceless. Lets put it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-07-2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Back at it again...

Well, I'm happy to say I have finally found some time for the second love of my life (mainly because my wife is out of town for a few days :rofl: ) After about 5 hours I got the bell housing off -...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

I don't remember if there being any vibration-...

I don't remember if there being any vibration- but that doesn't mean that there wasn't. I will take a look at the pressure plate when I get the bellhousing off- is there any other way of getting to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

I put a jack with a 2x4 on it going from side to...

I put a jack with a 2x4 on it going from side to side supporting the oil pan underneath the engine. Hoping that'll do the trick. Should the throw out bearing fall from behind the fork when the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

After another 5 hours or so of working on it, we...

After another 5 hours or so of working on it, we finally got the tranny out! It ended up needing a combination of lifting the drive shaft while prying on the yolk to get it to disconnect, but it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Thanks everyone for the help- after about 10...

Thanks everyone for the help- after about 10 hours of working on it with my brother, we still don't have the tranny out, the drive shaft is killing us. We thought we would be able to disconnect up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Does anyone know of a good site or some good tips...

Does anyone know of a good site or some good tips for removing the transmission? I've got the car lifted up, disconnected the negative end of the battery, removed the knob to the shifter, and now...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

Thanks for the feedback- I'll get a start on...

Thanks for the feedback- I'll get a start on looking at it some more tomorrow- Seems like a big project- I read somewhere that the engine needed supported when the transmission is removed, is this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By halseyb007

HELP!!! Clutch problem, I think...?

Hi All, I don't have too much experience working on cars and I nearly had a heart attack when my '77 locked up on me when shifting into 3rd the other day. I have a 4 speed manual transmission. I...
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By halseyb007

FIXED!!! Thanks

FIXED!!! Thanks
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By halseyb007

thanks, I saw that spring, but wasn't sure how to...

thanks, I saw that spring, but wasn't sure how to get to it to replace it... after looking it over some more, i think that the spring is ok, it seems like the handle is rubbing up against the casing,...
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2005, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By halseyb007

limp door handle

my driver side door handle sits a little limp, it functions fine, but when you release the handle it doesn't come up flesh with the door. I took the door panel off of the door and became a bit...
Forum: C3 General
05-26-2005, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By halseyb007

77 Vette head light issue

I just got me vette last weekend!!! I love it, but another issue has come up; Both headlights worked the first few nights, however pulling in the other day I noticed that the right headlight was...
Forum: C3 General
05-26-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,640
Posted By halseyb007

Ok, Thanks to everyone for the help. I got the...

Ok, Thanks to everyone for the help. I got the right speaker out after removing the panel and tested it, appears to be bad. I grabbed a shelf speaker and touched the wires to the connetor on the...
Forum: C3 General
05-26-2005, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By halseyb007

that could explain why it had been disconnected,...

that could explain why it had been disconnected, on the other side it says phillips... I think you are right.
Forum: C3 General
05-26-2005, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By halseyb007

HELP, what is this sound???

I found a cable unplugged by my fuse box and thought it might have something to do with the alarm, but no dice. I plugged it in and the only thing that I noticed was different was that when I put...
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By halseyb007

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By halseyb007

I just purchased a similar vehicle, except a 77. ...

I just purchased a similar vehicle, except a 77. It was 1 owner all origianal all working. They were asking $16,900 for it, I got it down to $16,000. The vette only had 15,000 miles on it too, was...
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,053
Posted By halseyb007

Congrats! I am 20 and just bought mine last...

Congrats! I am 20 and just bought mine last weekend, though I turn 21 in 2 weeks... I love mine and there hasn't been a night yet where I haven't been out sitting in it soaking up the enjoyment. ...
Forum: C3 General
05-24-2005, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By halseyb007

:thumbs: :thumbs: I know we didn't get...

:thumbs: :thumbs:


I know we didn't get that same nice weather here in Columbus, it was raining all day! :ack:
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