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Forum: C3 General
11-19-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Question on adjusting the VB&P front spring.

I have the VB&P transverse front monospring in my 72. I wanted to adjust the spring setting to the softest available but I can't get those stupid bolts that go through the aluminum blocks out. One...
Forum: C3 General
08-09-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 830
Posted By 'Bochawa72

If you want to enjoy it look at it in person and...

If you want to enjoy it look at it in person and buy the nicest one your bank account can handle. Also don't settle for anything you don't want. I bought a nice driver on eBay and it wasn't at all as...
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,384
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I had the same problem on my 72 less than two...

I had the same problem on my 72 less than two weeks ago. I went to cars and coffee one morning with no issues. I got in to leave and nothing when I turned my key. All my connections were tight but as...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-22-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I've got a set but they arent show quality by any...

I've got a set but they arent show quality by any means. SBC Hooker Super Comps with the STS baffles in them. Ceramic coated by Jet Hot but the finish is flaking off, mostly on the parts under the...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,746
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I made it there by about 1030 and was hoping to...

I made it there by about 1030 and was hoping to maybe get in with a late registration. I was told there were so many cars registration ended early. One of the vendors had heard the number 440...
Forum: C3 General
04-04-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,940
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I also had a set of Hooker Super Comps coated by...

I also had a set of Hooker Super Comps coated by Jet Hot. In less than a year I had rust spots showing where all four pipes combine into the collector. I took them to Jet Hot and they re-finished...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2016, 11:58 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 114,409
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I'm in the middle of my install and would like to...

I'm in the middle of my install and would like to add a few things I didn't see in this thread. Even after pulling the column from the car I simply could not get the shaft to collapse. I ran across...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,897
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I had the repair work done two hours north in LA...

I had the repair work done two hours north in LA at a place J&D Corvettes. All they does is Corvettes. The rear quarter panel on the drivers side was replaced and the rear tail panel was also...
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,897
Posted By 'Bochawa72

The accident was not my fault and the other...

The accident was not my fault and the other company accepted fault 100%. I was told by both my company and the other company state law said I was not eligible for a full repaint. I was advised to...
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,897
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Advice needed on devaluation claim after accident.

My 72 just got back from the shop after being rear-ended. While the repair is great there are a few issues. First they were not able to match the paint perfectly and the insurance company refused to...
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,576
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I do not have classic or vintage insurance. I...

I do not have classic or vintage insurance. I called about it once and I drive the car too much. I also drive it to work from time to time and was told that automatically disqualified me. I also want...
Forum: C3 General
12-20-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,576
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Rear ended this weekend

Well it finally happened, my first accident. I was stopped at a stop sign waiting for some traffic to move and I got hit from behind by a young lady on her phone. No one was hurt and I was able to...
Forum: C3 General
11-29-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,465
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Thanks for the tips guys! I will have to get in...

Thanks for the tips guys! I will have to get in there but my guess is that I am missing the correct clip. Why else would it continue to rotate? I do have manual locks and do still have my little...
Forum: C3 General
11-28-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,465
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Why do door locks bind?

My locks have continually froze up on me. Turns out the curved rod from the outer door handle was getting caught on the lock mechanism. When I use the outer door handle the curved rod rotates to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Well I got it all sorted out. It was a pretty...

Well I got it all sorted out. It was a pretty stupid mistake really. While I did get it running a bit the other night when I went back out in the morning she wouldn't go. Back to square one. I pulled...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Thanks Toobroke, I did pull those gas soaked...

Thanks Toobroke, I did pull those gas soaked plugs and put in a set of previously fouled but cleaned plugs. Also found a tip tonight about tuning the accelerator pump. It was way out. I got that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

After a few days on the road I had some time to...

After a few days on the road I had some time to do some research and have another go with a clear head. I did some tuning on my accelerator pump and quintuple checked TDC and got everything ready for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

The first time the motor spun up to 5000 rpm I...

The first time the motor spun up to 5000 rpm I backed the idle screw all the way out. I should have still been setup for an idle around 850rpm from when I last had it on the car. I had been moving it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

The idle speed screw was only half a turn from...

The idle speed screw was only half a turn from being bottomed out. I had my wife crank the car while I was playing with the distributor. My had slid down below the cap and onto the body and I could...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Car will start but then dies. VID added

I had on a FAST EZ-EFI system 1.0 that wasn't so easy. After never quite getting it tuned right I decided to go back to my carb setup. I got everything back together and I can't get the car to run...
Forum: C3 General
08-04-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By 'Bochawa72

I agree Toonz, the current color does work well....

I agree Toonz, the current color does work well. But I am upgrading from a 2 gallon tank to a 3 gallon tank. I have to option to paint it whatever color I want. I wanted to do something different...
Forum: C3 General
08-04-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm going to...

Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm going to just match the color, no decals or badges though. A guy on the harley forum photoshopped this for me and I kind of dig it. I've never been a big fan of...
Forum: C3 General
08-03-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Designers/artists input wanted

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum, please move it if it's not.

I just got a Harley Davidson Forty Eight for commuting purposes and as part of the deal I am getting a bigger tank and...
Forum: C3 General
03-07-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 922
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Goodbye Italy

I am moving on to the next adventure in life. The Navy has seen fit to transfer me from Naples, Italy and send me back to the States. San Diego will be my new home for the next few years. I hope that...
Forum: C3 General
09-29-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By 'Bochawa72

Well thanks for the help everyone. After peering...

Well thanks for the help everyone. After peering into the gap in the door and fiddling with the lock mechanism for an hour I returned inside to check this thread. I just happened to have a...
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