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Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-06-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,331
Posted By 71rdster

I have been a Vette guy since my late 20's (now...

I have been a Vette guy since my late 20's (now 67). Before marriage, and kids I had several Vettes (66 BB vert, 68 BB vert, 71 SB vert, 74 Coupe). The 71 languished as a project car while I coached...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,475
Posted By 71rdster

Over the years, I have used all of the major...

Over the years, I have used all of the major suppliers;
Corvette America
Corvette Central
Dr Rebuild
Ecklers
Keen
Knopf
Mid America
Paragon
Willcox
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,002
Posted By 71rdster

I did the same on my 71. The car is not built to...

I did the same on my 71. The car is not built to access those bolts through the deck lid hinge pockets. To get to the bolts that hold the hinge bracket in place, you would need to cut into the body...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,493
Posted By 71rdster

69 and 74 Seat tracks are not interchangeable due...

69 and 74 Seat tracks are not interchangeable due to the mounting locations. 69 and 74 seats are relatively speaking interchangeable as the mounting holes on the seat tracks for the seat bottoms are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By 71rdster

Try Corvette America ...

Try Corvette America
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By 71rdster

I have the same problem. Those plates were never...

I have the same problem. Those plates were never meant to be removed. The are held in place in the bird cage by two bent tabs of steel. If you removed them, you would have no way to reinstall them,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By 71rdster

The diagram in the Paragon online catalog may...

The diagram in the Paragon online catalog may help. Here is the link.

https://www.paragoncorvette.com/corvette-parts-catalog/c3/#/108/

I am sure that Alan 71 probably has some detailed photos...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-03-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By 71rdster

Search through the listings. Several 79-82 style...

Search through the listings. Several 79-82 style seats are listed. I have seat frames, no cushions. $200 for the pair + shipping.
...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-03-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By 71rdster

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ttt
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-19-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By 71rdster

I have some 73 - 77 tracks. Don't have the 79 - 82

I have some 73 - 77 tracks. Don't have the 79 - 82
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-18-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By 71rdster

79 - 82 Seat Frames FS

For Sale 79 - 82 seat frames, black. $100 each + shipping.

Location Houston Texas area
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,301
Posted By 71rdster

If saving the bearings is not an issue, use an...

If saving the bearings is not an issue, use an acetylene torch.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,996
Posted By 71rdster

You have not filled out your profile. What year...

You have not filled out your profile. What year is your C3? Late C3 seats (79-82) are a decent up grade over the earlier style seats. They can be bought at fair prices, and are a fairly simple...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,360
Posted By 71rdster

Not 3 latches. Two large bolts went thru the deck...

Not 3 latches. Two large bolts went thru the deck lid latches held on with special nuts underneath. A smaller carriage bolt went thru a small tab in the center of the hard top under the rear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,921
Posted By 71rdster

Look at the bright side. He has an opportunity to...

Look at the bright side. He has an opportunity to get a new motor, and he has a new boat anchor.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
Posted By 71rdster

The weather stripping is glued and screwed. Your...

The weather stripping is glued and screwed. Your old screws and the special washers that hold the weather strip in place are likely deteriorated. You may want to consider getting new screws and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By 71rdster

Maybe not. It could have a blockage in the line...

Maybe not. It could have a blockage in the line between the tank and the fuel pump. Don't ask how I know.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,551
Posted By 71rdster

When I got my 66, it needed a brake job right...

When I got my 66, it needed a brake job right away. The caliper mounting bolts were frozen solid like yours, and were soon rounded off from my efforts to remove them. Torched the heads off of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By 71rdster

If you are into a little bling under the hood,you...

If you are into a little bling under the hood,you could replace it with a polished aluminum unit or a chrome one "while you're at it", but if this is a daily driver, leave it alone.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By 71rdster

All of the major Vette parts vendors carry...

All of the major Vette parts vendors carry replacement soft tops. There are tops on Ebay, and there are lots of soft top venders on the web. Knoch makes their own tops, and they are available as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,343
Posted By 71rdster

I am working on putting C4 seats in a 71. if you...

I am working on putting C4 seats in a 71. if you don't care if the seats are adjustable, it's a pretty easy fix. Build yourself some adapter plates from flat steel stock available at Home Depot....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By 71rdster

No kidding! I am swapping boosters right now.The...

No kidding! I am swapping boosters right now.The first three nuts were off in 30 minutes. I cannot see, or even feel the fourth nut. I replaced boosters on this car about 25 years ago, but I don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,736
Posted By 71rdster

L98 accessories and serp setup fit in a c3 just...

L98 accessories and serp setup fit in a c3 just fine.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,434
Posted By 71rdster

Didn't they have to select "Technical and...

Didn't they have to select "Technical and Performance" to get here?

BTW there is no C3 specific body and paint section. Its under general Corvette Topics
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,067
Posted By 71rdster

Okay! I got a set of flex head flare nut...

Okay! I got a set of flex head flare nut wrenches, and found that because of limited space, I could only get the wrench in place on the nut in a position with no room to loosen the nut. I can...
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