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Forum: C3 General
02-20-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,430
Posted By SLine78

As you can see in my signature, both of my vettes...

As you can see in my signature, both of my vettes have silver as one of the two tones.
Forum: C3 General
02-16-2007, 12:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,673
Posted By SLine78

Here is a before and after shot of one of my rear...

Here is a before and after shot of one of my rear backing plates that I did with Grecian Gold Rub'nBuff.

http://www.eskimo.com/~mcbalch/vette/BackingPlateBegin.jpg
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Forum: C3 General
02-12-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,866
Posted By SLine78

Looks like another addition to the 71 Vette...

Looks like another addition to the 71 Vette Registry.

Great find.:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
02-12-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,601
Posted By SLine78

First vehicle I drove was a 63' Falcon Club Wagon...

First vehicle I drove was a 63' Falcon Club Wagon (really a Econoline van with widows all around), with a 3 on the tree.

With the engine between the drivers and passenger seat and the battery...
Forum: C3 General
02-06-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,026
Posted By SLine78

I am running Yokohama's on both my 71 and 78....

I am running Yokohama's on both my 71 and 78. When I orginally bought the 78, it had Goodyear Eagle GTs and later I had installed some GT+4s. The 71 came with Goodyear S/Ts. In my opinion the...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By SLine78

When I had my 78 SA repainted I made a copy of...

When I had my 78 SA repainted I made a copy of that page of the AIM and gave the copy to the painter. He also wanted the decal's for guidance to make sure the line where the paints meet was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,087
Posted By SLine78

From the numbers you provided, there is nothing...

From the numbers you provided, there is nothing specific to identify this carb to a Vette or any other 73 350 Auto Chev.

The 7043202 FS 0313 decodes as

704 - Rochester Carb 70 - 75
3 - 1973...
Forum: C3 General
07-12-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By SLine78

I bought my Dynomax headers used from SteveG75. I...

I bought my Dynomax headers used from SteveG75. I have not experienced any clearance problems with them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,087
Posted By SLine78

Lar's Quadrajet tuning paper says "CHEV 73 350...

Lar's Quadrajet tuning paper says "CHEV 73 350 all Auto" for a 7043202. This means it could have been installed on any 73 chevy with a 350 and auto transmission, except a truck. This would include...
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,448
Posted By SLine78

I agree with dosoctaves, I would have taken it...

I agree with dosoctaves, I would have taken it for a cruise by now. If pulled over, I would explain I was taking a quick shake down cruise to test it out, and if the DMV would have been opened...
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,919
Posted By SLine78

The round head key unlocks the doors. The square...

The round head key unlocks the doors. The square head key is for the iginition

The speedo does not currently work, so for a rough speed estimate, double you what the tach says and add 10.
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,062
Posted By SLine78

Rob, It was not until late 78 that a...

Rob,

It was not until late 78 that a non-pace car owner could order the glass tops. The became an official option in 79. Of the colors the glass tops were offerd in, the LOF blue ones had the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,863
Posted By SLine78

Nothing makes it easier when troubleshooting a...

Nothing makes it easier when troubleshooting a eletrical problem than a good schematic. We are lucky that there is a copy of the 1978 Corvette Electrical Troublshooting Manual online thanks to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By SLine78

You only need a clip for the end of the threaded...

You only need a clip for the end of the threaded adjustment piece. The other end twists into place.

Here is a link from Ricks showing the clip you need. It is the DOR459 one in the picture (third...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-27-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By SLine78

Gary, My Dynamax headers installed fairly...

Gary,

My Dynamax headers installed fairly easily from the bottom on my 78. Had to fashion up a spacer for the AC compressor mount.

I did not see in your post what type of transmission is in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-27-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,573
Posted By SLine78

I agree with Mr Peabody, if you are going to work...

I agree with Mr Peabody, if you are going to work in Fremont and the Elliot Bay area, you want a place to the north. Depending on budget, I would look at North King County, which would include...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-19-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By SLine78

Jarett, I have two C3s, a 71 and a 78SA....

Jarett,

I have two C3s, a 71 and a 78SA. What are planning on doing? I have experience with overhauling most everything but automatic transmissions and differentials. But as my buddy said the...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 573
Posted By SLine78

Steve, Did you install the converitible top...

Steve,

Did you install the converitible top yourself or have it done?

I need to finiush replacing the weatherstripping on the hard top, so I can install it and align the widows before putting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By SLine78

Steve, I suggest starting with a couple...

Steve,

I suggest starting with a couple upgrades that will benefit the rest of the changes you plan to make later. Begin by replacing the trailing arm bushings since their original or install new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,495
Posted By SLine78

Terry, Use this site for electrical...

Terry,

Use this site for electrical information for your 78. (can also be used for 79 since they wiring is very similar)

78 Electrical Troubleshooting...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2005, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 388
Posted By SLine78

If you have an AIM, the part number will be...

If you have an AIM, the part number will be listed there.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2005, 01:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,542
Posted By SLine78

I tend to be in the purist camp when it comes to...

I tend to be in the purist camp when it comes to wheels, but I was looking at some of Shane's before pictures, and the smoothies have really brought his vette to life.
:cool:
Forum: Southern California
07-05-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,777
Posted By SLine78

I'm interested in participating in bringing Lars...

I'm interested in participating in bringing Lars to the Northwest.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
05-17-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By SLine78

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By SLine78

130 ft lbs front calipers 60 ft lbs rear...

130 ft lbs front calipers
60 ft lbs rear calipers

Mike
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