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Forum: C3 General
01-20-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By ratbike88

1973 Front Bumper Install Help

My 73 coupe is almost ready to come out of the paint shop and I need help with the front bumper cover install. The original urethane bumper is in very good shape and is being re-installed, but I am...
Forum: C3 General
11-29-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By ratbike88

What about HD caps with standard yokes?

Any thoughts on this setup? HD caps, standard yokes, grade 8 bolts.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/IMG_1034.jpg
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 977
Posted By ratbike88

Looks Great

Wow....looks brand new. I am in Colorado Springs and my 73 desperately needs paint. Do you mind sharing some specifics about who did the work, how much of the work you did yourself, are you happy...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By ratbike88

Hurst Stock Style Shifter Questions

I want to install a stock style shifter handle on my Hurst setup in my 73 and I have a couple of questions. Does the reverse lock-out move up and down as factory? (non-functional of course) Is the...
Forum: C3 General
10-22-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,762
Posted By ratbike88

73 Corvette

Here's mine
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_5.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By ratbike88

Headlight Door Bowed

One of my headlight doors on my 73 is bowed up. It is not flat with the surrounding area. The headlight door is properly adjusted, it just has a hump. What are the headlight doors made of? and can...
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,009
Posted By ratbike88

Here's mine

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_5.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 704
Posted By ratbike88

I am curious how to bench test your clock. I am...

I am curious how to bench test your clock. I am going to remove mine and try to fix it, but I don't know what type of power source to hookup.

Thanks...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,140
Posted By ratbike88

Comp Cams Noise

I have to agree with the post about Comp Cams XE line being too noisy.

I have an XE268 in a 350 and that thing has had a loud tick since day 1. I have tried everything. Made sure there were no...
Forum: C3 General
10-03-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,188
Posted By ratbike88

Here is my 73

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_5.jpg
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,073
Posted By ratbike88

Silver 73

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_5.jpg
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By ratbike88

Isn't the vin stamped on the block? If the...

Isn't the vin stamped on the block? If the correct stamping is there, shouldn't that answer your question? Just a thought
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,492
Posted By ratbike88

My favorite is a 69 triple black convertible with...

My favorite is a 69 triple black convertible with a big block. But until I win Powerball, I am happy with the looks of my 73.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_5.jpg
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By ratbike88

73 Lowered before and after

73 before

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_1.jpg

After.... 1 coil cut off stock small block front coils. Lowered it from 29" to 27.5". Lowered rear with 8" bolts. 29" to...
Forum: C3 General
07-23-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,757
Posted By ratbike88

Here is my 73

Here is my 73

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_1.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/ratbike88/vette_2.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-23-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By ratbike88

Performer RPM coolant Leak?

I have an Edelbrock Performer RPM (not air gap) intake on my small block and I noticed antifreeze leaking out of the little 1/4" threaded hole just in front of the thermostat housing. When I first...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,361
Posted By ratbike88

Similar Problem with a Holley

I am having a similar problem with a Holley Avenger 670. When my car is cold and I try to start it, I have to pump it 10+ times to start it. I am thinking my carb bowls are going dry. I went for a...
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By ratbike88

Hey Budman...looks great. Keep us posted on how...

Hey Budman...looks great. Keep us posted on how you like the 4:11s with that 6 speed. My new 3:55s are just the ticket. Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,241
Posted By ratbike88

Brand "C" Valvetrain Noise

Can't say which performs better, Voodoo vs. Brand "C", but I can tell you from personal experience, Brand "C" is noisy. I have an XE268 installed in my 355 smallblock and it has been noisy since the...
Forum: C3 General
02-20-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By ratbike88

Sounds Great

Your vette sounds great. Sounds like a vette should with a nice deep rumble. What exhaust system do you have? What mufflers?
Forum: C3 General
02-20-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By ratbike88

Mike's Rearend Alignment Tip

As I mentioned at the start of this post, Mike gave me several tips to help with the installation of my newly rebuilt rearend. When I put everything back together and dropped the rear of the car to...
Forum: C3 General
02-16-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By ratbike88

Kudos for Tracdogg2

I just wanted to put in a 'plug' for Tracdogg2. I just received my freshly rebuilt differential last night. Mike did a gear swap from 4:11 to 3:55 and a complete rebuild. The rearend looks brand new....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 780
Posted By ratbike88

If it were me...

If it were me, I would try to buy it. My motto is: "it is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it". That being said, I would verify that it truely is your original and that...
Forum: C3 General
01-19-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 8,316
Posted By ratbike88

68499 :thumbs:

68499 :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,257
Posted By ratbike88

Diff Codes

The codes on the rearend will tell you the gear ratio that was originally installed, but it is possible the gears have been swapped out one or more times. One way to determine your actual gear ratio...
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