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Forum: C5 Tech
06-17-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,177
Posted By IrishJoker

C5 2002 Corvette Coupe Turn Signal Issues

For about a year I've been having trouble with my turn signals not working properly, meaning sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I have the service manuals and I've looked up "Turn Signal...
Forum: C3 General
01-04-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,871
Posted By IrishJoker

A C3 is still not a C1 or C2....it wouldn't bring...

A C3 is still not a C1 or C2....it wouldn't bring $119K even if it had just 10 miles on it. Do these people ever do their research before they put these crazy prices on a car? Watch a car auction...
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,678
Posted By IrishJoker

When was the last time you checked your brake...

When was the last time you checked your brake pads?
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,872
Posted By IrishJoker

Here is my 81

I restored my 81 in 2002, installed the top of the line Stainless Steel Hooker Headers and Side Pipes in 2005. I also installed the stainless steel shields with a little extra so you could read the...
Forum: C3 General
03-16-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,345
Posted By IrishJoker

Take a different look at the car: 1. It's...

Take a different look at the car:

1. It's the last of the all chrome Bumbers front and rear. Does that make a difference to you?

2. It is a Big Block.

3. It's not in "show" condition...
Forum: C3 General
03-15-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Posted By IrishJoker

My 81 works great in AM or FM no problems -...

My 81 works great in AM or FM no problems - sounds like you have a connection problem.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By IrishJoker

Hazard/warning relay is bad most likely.

Hazard/warning relay is bad most likely.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,601
Posted By IrishJoker

Why do you care about the rivets? They don't...

Why do you care about the rivets? They don't need to be there do they?
Forum: C3 General
03-01-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By IrishJoker

Probably any boat tail from 74-79. 80, 81 and 82...

Probably any boat tail from 74-79. 80, 81 and 82 already have the spoiler built in. Your Craig's list says "83" there is no 83 vette and you listed 1984 - which is the first year of the C4 so don't...
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,637
Posted By IrishJoker

Chrome will eventually turn blue up at the...

Chrome will eventually turn blue up at the headers, and chrome will peel and pop off eventually.
You will eventually either burn your leg or your passenger will without the heat shields installed,...
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By IrishJoker

Depending on the year, the slots are either not...

Depending on the year, the slots are either not painted or painted, one year had a red ring around the outer edge of the wheel, look at Mid-America Motor works - they sell the repro's and they have...
Forum: C5 General
02-23-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 439
Posted By IrishJoker

Have you looked at Mid-America, Corvette Central,...

Have you looked at Mid-America, Corvette Central, Corvette America, Eckler's or Zip? The point is many of the sponsors of this website have these parts available.
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By IrishJoker

Depends on which year wheel you are talking about.

Depends on which year wheel you are talking about.
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,637
Posted By IrishJoker

Note the "Heat Shield" installed on the side...

Note the "Heat Shield" installed on the side pipes - you don't burn your legs with a heat shield. Yes they turn a slight golden color up near the headers and down to the spagetti twist.
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,637
Posted By IrishJoker

Do not go with Chrome - you will be sorry, power...

Do not go with Chrome - you will be sorry, power coated as well will eventually give out - your only option is Stainless steel - Hookers - and 4 inch hooker side pipes with Sweet Thunder inserts.
I...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By IrishJoker

Are you talking about in the slots or around the...

Are you talking about in the slots or around the center hub? Slots are a flat and the center hub is a low gloss.
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,125
Posted By IrishJoker

1980 - Was not the last year of the St. Louis...

1980 - Was not the last year of the St. Louis Vettes, 1981 was, I have one. Also 1981 was the last Carborated Vette as well as the last in the C3 offered with a manuel 4 speed Transmission. The...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 19,354
Posted By IrishJoker

Here is my 81 with Hookers: ...

Here is my 81 with Hookers:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/IrishJoker/20090606_0021.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/IrishJoker/20090606_0019.jpg
Forum: C3 General
11-03-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,815
Posted By IrishJoker

The BIG question is what type of insurance are...

The BIG question is what type of insurance are you carrying on the car? Do you have an "Agreed Value" policy with your insurance company? If you are just carrying regular car insurance .... you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By IrishJoker

That's very strange, in mine, I have to pull the...

That's very strange, in mine, I have to pull the shifter towards me then up to engage 1st gear, straight down for 2nd, and when shifting into 3rd from 2nd gear, the shifter automatically wants to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By IrishJoker

Yours must have been changed/modified - the...

Yours must have been changed/modified - the reverse Lock-Out is there on an 81 - It won't/shouldn't go into reverse without raising the T-Handle as stated.

BTW - I'm sure you all are aware that an...
Forum: C3 General
10-18-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 35,056
Posted By IrishJoker

1981 - Weekend Cruiser: ...

1981 - Weekend Cruiser: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/IrishJoker/20090606_0020.jpg

1995 - http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/IrishJoker/DSCF1045.jpg

2002 - Long Distance Cruiser -...
Forum: C3 General
10-18-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,488
Posted By IrishJoker

I don't know what "modern luxuries" you would...

I don't know what "modern luxuries" you would give up, my C3 has most of the important ones execpt "OnStar", Auto Day/Night Mirrors, Auto Temp Control.
I have power windows, Air conditioning, power...
Forum: C3 General
08-24-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,898
Posted By IrishJoker

External T-Top Carrier System #2.

There was a 2nd option offered for carrying your tops externally on the car. I much prefer option #2.
My car has the GM authorized luggage rack for 1981. 4 body mount postes instead of the 6 and 8...
Forum: C3 General
08-24-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,898
Posted By IrishJoker

What you are showing is the "Shop Manual" NOT the...

What you are showing is the "Shop Manual" NOT the AIM. The AIM is the "Assembly Instruction Manual" Loose leaf sheets in a binder. sold separately.
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