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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-23-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By texas jim

1981 Corvette parts

(Edited), perfect condition.
​​​​​(Edited)perfect condition
MAKE OFFER.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-07-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,771
Posted By texas jim

5.3 vortec engine

Is this engine worth any performance attention. I never heard much about it. Thanks in advance.
Forum: C3 General
07-09-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By texas jim

Anyone know of a degreaser/engine cleaner that leaves the cleaned area shiny?

Years ago I used "foamy engine bright," but can't find it anymore.
Forum: C3 General
07-02-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By texas jim

I like the inserted short pipe in the cross...

I like the inserted short pipe in the cross member for exhaust to pass thru, but would prefer half pipe, upper half (half circle) where exhaust pipes ran under instead of through the cross member. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,690
Posted By texas jim

First thing that comes to mind is a wheel bearing...

First thing that comes to mind is a wheel bearing when you mention "wobble." When my trailing arm bushings started getting bad, I got a "sway" when I got in the gas and the gentleman above may very...
Forum: Paint/Body
02-23-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,336
Posted By texas jim

door hinge and hinge mount area on body and door.

I recently caught my driver side door on my gate post while backing out with the door open. Brilliant! The door was pulled back and it slightly cracked both hinges where the pins go through. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,600
Posted By texas jim

Glad you're OK. Being from NY, but having lived...

Glad you're OK. Being from NY, but having lived in Texas for the past 36 years, when my big brother would tell me that cellphones while driving were against the law, I'd feel differently. In the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,184
Posted By texas jim

Great post and great info. Thanks much. This...

Great post and great info. Thanks much. This site is still great!
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By texas jim

IMO, modify your crossmember to allow a true dual...

IMO, modify your crossmember to allow a true dual exhaust, rather than that one sided set up from the factory.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,481
Posted By texas jim

I'd say that cop's wife neglected him that...

I'd say that cop's wife neglected him that morning. Although "all my EXs live in Texas," I'm glad I'm here. I was pulled over once only for the DPS officer to tell me that I had a neat car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By texas jim

I lowered seats in 1950s and early '60s pick ups...

I lowered seats in 1950s and early '60s pick ups I've had in the past, but I'd think, in our Corvettes, you'd have to either modify the floor board or end up with no seat adjustment, as the tracks...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,531
Posted By texas jim

I turned 59 this past June. I never planned on...

I turned 59 this past June. I never planned on buying a 'Vette until my ex father in law offered to sell the car to me, when I was still married. I was into '40s and '50s cars and trucks, but built...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,578
Posted By texas jim

I can't agree more! Not only is this guy Alan in...

I can't agree more! Not only is this guy Alan in the know, big time, but he shares his knowledge/experience, etc in order to help others. I feel he has more going on than just Corvette know-how. ...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,480
Posted By texas jim

Years ago, like everyone,, I always used the vent...

Years ago, like everyone,, I always used the vent tube, which was 1/4" if I remember correctly, as a return, elec pump w/ a regulator, so the fuel didn't sit in the line and get hot waiting to feed...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By texas jim

My best friend had an old Studebaker Lark with an...

My best friend had an old Studebaker Lark with an 8 track that he wired up and had on the floor in front. Cat Stevens, James Brown, Am Green... Then cassettes got big. Great times!
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By texas jim

I agree with making the panels yourself. My '81...

I agree with making the panels yourself. My '81 original panels could really fit a little tighter. Eventually I'll cut new ones from a suitable thin panel material. So much for detail work from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,591
Posted By texas jim

Yes. My '81 shipping weight was 3,225lbs.

Yes. My '81 shipping weight was 3,225lbs.
Forum: C3 General
09-11-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By texas jim

Absolutely!

Absolutely!
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,290
Posted By texas jim

...and bias snows from November thru March. Lol!...

...and bias snows from November thru March. Lol! DIDN'T radials change things!
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,566
Posted By texas jim

Beautiful car!

Beautiful car!
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By texas jim

@ Mel, you have a beauty! I always loved the...

@ Mel, you have a beauty! I always loved the Corvettes through the very early '70s, when Sunoco 260 was around and factory compression was high.
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By texas jim

Yes, Bill, I wouldn't trust it to drive more than...

Yes, Bill, I wouldn't trust it to drive more than afew feet even though it looks good.
Yes, M.Young, that's how I was thinking. I really like my '81, but it's not like the older real...
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,457
Posted By texas jim

14mpg sounds pretty good to me.

14mpg sounds pretty good to me.
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,353
Posted By texas jim

In my '81, there is a rubber plugged hole under...

In my '81, there is a rubber plugged hole under the back of the hood just behind that hood latch. Same thing happened to me, got it open using that hole, but a real pain. Not sure if your year has...
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By texas jim

Original Spare Tire For My '81

I have the original spare tire, that came with the car. It still holds air and is in OK shape, but I haven't carried it around in it's container under the car in quite some time. It's just sitting...
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