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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-25-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By dallas916

Definitely a possibility if the car has a lot of...

Definitely a possibility if the car has a lot of miles. If you jack the wheel off the ground and rock the whole tire at 6 and 12 (not hard enough to work the suspension) you should get "0" motion. ...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-25-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By dallas916

I did all of mine on my '91 ZR-1. I was on the...

I did all of mine on my '91 ZR-1. I was on the road in Oregon and my outer right rear started falling apart. I ended up doing it on the street in front of my son's house. It's not too bad...a few...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-25-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,604
Posted By dallas916

R-134 systems use PAG oil...usually "100" or...

R-134 systems use PAG oil...usually "100" or maybe "150". I'm not sure what the "46" is used for.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-18-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,604
Posted By dallas916

The R-12 in the system is NOT compatible with the...

The R-12 in the system is NOT compatible with the R134 at all. Don't mix them. At the very least a flush is needed, then of course, the fittings need to be changed. And, FYI they have just...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-17-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By dallas916

Are you up for THIS one?

Got a little spare cash??

http://autocollections.com/index.cfm?id=3369&action=details&tab=inventory&cartable=&sortorder=car,year&sr=19
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
05-12-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,825
Posted By dallas916

The Danbury '53 Cadillac is 1:16, not 1:12. ...

The Danbury '53 Cadillac is 1:16, not 1:12. The white convertible, right?

Most of the 1:12 Franklin '67 vettes go for around $400 or so, but there's one color that's more rare...or maybe it's...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
05-12-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,427
Posted By dallas916

I'm pretty sure Revell or Revell Germany still...

I'm pretty sure Revell or Revell Germany still makes a 1:24 car hauler trailer. I'm not sure if it comes with a tractor, but they have several versions of those. Of course, you'll have to assemble...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
05-12-2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,436
Posted By dallas916

Here's a few pics scanned from prints of a Pocher...

Here's a few pics scanned from prints of a Pocher Mercedes 540K I built about 20 years ago. It's still in the Blackhawk Museum near San Francisco as far as I know. I had to find some very thin...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
05-12-2011, 03:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,436
Posted By dallas916

Here's my modified version of the Pocher...

Here's my modified version of the Pocher Testarossa "Spyder". It was a beotch to detail because I had to cut out all the metal where Pocher had faked the openings. None of these Pocher newer year...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
05-12-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,056
Posted By dallas916

Maybe a little, but the Europeans sure pay big...

Maybe a little, but the Europeans sure pay big bucks for the ones they like plus the high quality plastic models.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By dallas916

pics of my "old" '65 coupe

I don't hang out much here anymore since I sold my ZR-1 ('91), but I thought I'd share some pics of my '65 coupe that I brought back from the edge of death in 1984-87.

Link to album, you should...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
04-16-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,056
Posted By dallas916

GMP has shut down

I was trying to get my hands on the yet-to-be-released 1/12 scale 1968 GT40 LeMans winner (#9) because I have the other three winners along with a driver-signed Compuware C5-R and some others. When...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
04-16-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,436
Posted By dallas916

I just wanted to vouch for Stephane and Scale...

I just wanted to vouch for Stephane and Scale Details. I have been buying their accessories for at least 10 years and they are great with customer service and quality.
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By dallas916

Yeah....water + gasoline. Great idea, Mr....

Yeah....water + gasoline. Great idea, Mr. firefighter.
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By dallas916

One hot vette!

Ouch!

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/corvette-bursts-into-flames/1jrcwynu3?q=Corvette&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnrll&gt1=42010

Note the trail going into the trees.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By dallas916

The dealership had to make adjustments between...

The dealership had to make adjustments between the frame and the lexan twice before my new one was correct. It's a bit tricky from what I remember because I think the bolts are under the part of the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-15-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By dallas916

Definitely start up front and leave them about...

Definitely start up front and leave them about half loose. Hopefully, the glass-to-frame mounting job is accurate and it will fall into place. If not, you may have to start over at the frame and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-15-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By dallas916

Turns out the #1 problem back there was...

Turns out the #1 problem back there was discovered by a DT guy putting new rubber on: the entire bracket that is normally factory welded to the diff housing (left rear) is GONE! Broken off to a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,835
Posted By dallas916

Mmmmmm...same place. Someone is testing one of...

Mmmmmm...same place. Someone is testing one of those ignition-killing lasers to stop you from running.

Shhhhhh...the feds are creeping up on us.:eek:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-13-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By dallas916

If you look at your left rear frame just behind...

If you look at your left rear frame just behind the wheel do you see a pump attached to the outside of the frame? Oh...if you have the shield you probably can't see it from straight in...need to...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-12-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By dallas916

Hmmmmm....I parked it on my incline driveway and...

Hmmmmm....I parked it on my incline driveway and don't see anything happening. :(
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By dallas916

Good site. I'll search it. Thanks.:thumbs:

Good site. I'll search it.

Thanks.:thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By dallas916

No sag. It actually feels pretty good at street...

No sag. It actually feels pretty good at street speeds, and dips and bumps don't seem unusual, but at highway speeds it seems to wander and float. eah, I haven't heard the pump at all. I guess I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By dallas916

HELP! Any Suburban/Yukon owners here?

Now that my ZR-1 is in the hands of another lucky guy I need to get on to other cars' issues. I bought a 2005 Suburban with the AUTORIDE suspension system. The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL light is...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-12-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By dallas916

Any Suburban/Yukon owners out there?

Now that my ZR-1 is in the hands of another lucky guy I need to get on to other cars' issues. I bought a 2005 Suburban with the AUTORIDE suspension system. The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL light is...
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