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Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,341
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I bought the 7000 TL so I could use it with my...

I bought the 7000 TL so I could use it with my F150 as well. I have lift picks installed/ clipped into my 2015 C7. I find that the Quickjack rubber pads don’t line up to my jack pucks- just maybe...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12,116
Views: 1,290,258
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Replaced 2015 cabin air filter

When I found out I had to remove the Z51 dry sump oil lines I was intimidated at first. But after watching all the videos it was easy but cramped. 42,000 miles and it looked like it had NEVER been...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-06-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12,116
Views: 1,290,258
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I used the Marvy Uchida brand. Went over the...

I used the Marvy Uchida brand. Went over the stitching a couple of times. Hopefully it won’t fade too quickly.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-06-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12,116
Views: 1,290,258
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Interior upgrades

Finished color dying my stitching orange and installed an RPI Designs Waterfall Extension...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I have the 78 with power antenna and cb radio,...

I have the 78 with power antenna and cb radio, replaced with a power antenna (CB delete) from Zip about 17 years ago and it failed to go up and down after a few years as well. In the end, I replaced...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-24-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12,116
Views: 1,290,258
Posted By SwedeAWACS

dealer showed pics of one in the front leaking...

dealer showed pics of one in the front leaking and one in the rear (can’t recall which sides). They recommended replacing as front or rear sets. 42.000 miles but I’m the third owner so don’t know...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-22-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12,116
Views: 1,290,258
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Replaced Magnetic shocks

Chevy dealer wanted $5k to replace all 4 magnetic shocks, $675 each plus labor. I Ordered the shocks from Rockauto online for $365 each, then purchased a Bendpack QuikJack with the money saved and...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
10-22-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Satisfied RPI Customer

Ordered a C7 Waterfall Extension custom painted Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic with carbon flash flags. It took 12 weeks to get delivered but they tell you right up front, that it may take awhile...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-21-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,865
Posted By SwedeAWACS

RPI C7 Waterfall Extension

Ordered a C7 Waterfall Extension custom painted Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic with carbon flash flags. It took 12 weeks to get delivered but they tell you right up front, that it may take awhile...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-27-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Just got back

Went for the first time this year, was a fun road trip from Colorado Springs for the C7. Met lots of nice folks and had a good time. Always wanted to go before, but seemed a bit far for our old C3
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By SwedeAWACS

1978 - 9/16" rear sway bar broke

I'm slowly backing out of the garage this morning and I hear a metallic "snap" as I go over the curb. So I shut it down, crawl under, and find that my rear sway bar broke on the left side.

I've...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,527
Posted By SwedeAWACS

My trailing arm bolts were rusted in so I had to...

My trailing arm bolts were rusted in so I had to cut them with a sawzall on each side of the trailing arm and removed the whole trailing arm.

Getting the new ones in was a tight fit. I used the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,527
Posted By SwedeAWACS

After all the fussing with my rusted shims and...

After all the fussing with my rusted shims and trailing arm bolt, I decided to replace everything with stainless. Figured I wouldn't have to "talk to Jesus so much" if I ever had to do it again.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By SwedeAWACS

a technique I used, I tied a long string to the...

a technique I used, I tied a long string to the old speedo cable, and As I pulled it out through the firewall, and down to the transmission it snaked the strig through as well.

When I went to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I just replaced my speedo cable yesterday, a...

I just replaced my speedo cable yesterday, a technique I used was; I tied a stream of twine to the dashboard end of my cable and then pulled the cable out through the firewall and from underneath...
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I took mine down to a local machine shop. I was...

I took mine down to a local machine shop. I was able to bend the tabs up, but you'll still need a hydraulic press to push the old bushings out, and then the new bushings in. I think they charged me...
Forum: C3 General
08-23-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By SwedeAWACS

When I took mine out, I did everything you did...

When I took mine out, I did everything you did and I also disconnected the drive shaft from the differential.

The key is to loosen the crossmember bolts but don't remove them. Leave them in about...
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,650
Posted By SwedeAWACS

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Corvette Action Center between Pueblo and...

Corvette Action Center between Pueblo and C-Springs

About 1.3 hrs South of Aurora on I-25
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 586
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I used fishing line. Threaded it through...

I used fishing line.

Threaded it through the cotter pin hole, snaked the line through the holes and pulled it through

Swede
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By SwedeAWACS

Van Steel

Van Steel
Forum: C3 General
06-21-2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By SwedeAWACS

RE: Stainless bolt vs Grade 8 bolt After...

RE: Stainless bolt vs Grade 8 bolt

After working so hard to get the trailing arms out, I also had it in my noggin to go stainless everywhere. I had the same discussion as Rick B with Dan at Van...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By SwedeAWACS

A friend told me that a technique to try and...

A friend told me that a technique to try and locate where the leak is coming from is to start the car, turn on the fan to high, roll up the windows and shut the door. Then from outside use a length...
Forum: C3 General
01-10-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,471
Posted By SwedeAWACS

If it's a one time move, I used a U-Haul auto...

If it's a one time move, I used a U-Haul auto hauler, open trailer. Tandem axles, surge breaks when I PCS'd from Alabama to Colorado, pulled behind my Ford Expedition
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By SwedeAWACS

I got my liners from Ecklers and cut them down to...

I got my liners from Ecklers and cut them down to size, used the old ones for templates - they were black.

After I had my springs blasted I primed and painted with the Krylon smoke gray, came out...
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