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Forum: C3 General
08-20-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By LGHTSPD

Pat, Mine came with Well nuts. The...

Pat,

Mine came with Well nuts. The installation went easily, took about an hour to do the eight louvers.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
01-05-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By LGHTSPD

OEM side exhaust rocker cut out

The installation instructions with my 1969 GM repro side exhaust give detailed measurements for the rocker cut out. The drawing has a shaded area that isn't very clear on what the final cut out...
Forum: C3 General
01-05-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 751
Posted By LGHTSPD

Hagerty policy, 69 BB, 35K agreed value, locked...

Hagerty policy, 69 BB, 35K agreed value, locked storage, not daily driver, no mileage limit, $315 per year. Pennsylvania
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By LGHTSPD

My Corvette was bought long distance from an...

My Corvette was bought long distance from an individual. After all of the due diligence stuff was taken care of, it all came down to trust. Our agreement was that I would wire the full payment to...
Forum: C3 General
10-21-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 5,845
Posted By LGHTSPD

Saudi, Take a look at the Jeep Liberty...

Saudi,
Take a look at the Jeep Liberty taillights. They have the imbedded amber lense. You wouldn't have to do the cutting/gluing, just cut to the needed diameter.
Mike
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By LGHTSPD

The set that I got are the stock covers with...

The set that I got are the stock covers with stainless pipes. No paint needed. This link takes you to the CC page. http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.com/c3stockside.htm

Bob, Allen's had a show...
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By LGHTSPD

NHvette, thanks for the info. My plan is to...

NHvette, thanks for the info. My plan is to make molds for the cutouts instead of using a conversion panel. This way I can add the panel line in the location where the factory pieces would have...
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By LGHTSPD

Side exhaust installation advice needed

Finally took the plunge at Carlisle and got Allen's stainless side exhaust with the stock covers. They'll go on my '69 L36 with stock manifolds. Any installation advice would be appreciated.
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Forum: C3 General
05-04-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By LGHTSPD

Based on your VIN, thats probably right. B is...

Based on your VIN, thats probably right. B is the designator for Sep 68.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
05-02-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 8,795
Posted By LGHTSPD

Police chief of a municipal police department. ...

Police chief of a municipal police department. In addition to my 69 BB, my other vice is flying gas turbine powered radio controlled jets. Why have a cheap hobby? :D
Forum: C3 General
04-25-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By LGHTSPD

My 69 VIN ends with 11385 and was built 20 Dec...

My 69 VIN ends with 11385 and was built 20 Dec 68. There were 9675 cars between ours. Using the weekly production figures quoted in Rick Bizzoco's book, page 3, your Corvette was built between Mon...
Forum: C3 General
04-22-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,578
Posted By LGHTSPD

Most police officers, I am one, really don't go...

Most police officers, I am one, really don't go out looking for this violation unless it is rubbed in our face, like if someone drives daily. I'm a gearhead, have a 69 BB, and most of my co-workers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By LGHTSPD

Lasik

I had LASIK one year ago when I was 49, best $5K I ever spent. If you're serious, make sure that your surgeon uses a laser for both parts of the procedure. Intralase for flap cutting and Allegretto...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2006, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By LGHTSPD

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By LGHTSPD

>>The wiper door does not open or close on its...

>>The wiper door does not open or close on its own. I can raise/lower (carefully) and have WD-40'd all pivot points of that assembly. No apparent hangups.<<

A couple of possible culprits...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By LGHTSPD

If the interlock valve has failed, the wiper door...

If the interlock valve has failed, the wiper door will not operate properly. Most likely you will also have a vacuum leak which you will notice in slow movement of your headlights as well any other...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By LGHTSPD

TedH, I have a 69 also and just completed...

TedH,

I have a 69 also and just completed fixing the same problems that you're having. May I suggest that you check the following things:

1. The wiper door must be full forward to contact the...
Forum: C3 General
03-13-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By LGHTSPD

Goodrich Radial T/A 245/60-15 is what I have all...

Goodrich Radial T/A 245/60-15 is what I have all the way around on my 69 BB coupe. They ride well and I've never had a problem with them rubbing.
Congratulations on your new Shark!

Mike
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By LGHTSPD

Dave, Sorry for the delay, just got home. ...

Dave,

Sorry for the delay, just got home. The photos are headed your way.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By LGHTSPD

corvetteload, photos sent directly to you. I...

corvetteload,
photos sent directly to you. I don't know how to attach them to be able to post them here.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By LGHTSPD

Corvetteload, As soon as I get home from...

Corvetteload,

As soon as I get home from work, about an hour, I'll take a couple of photos and send them to you.

Mike
Forum: C3 General
03-02-2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 52,424
Posted By LGHTSPD

Pennsylvania C3 LGHT SPD

Pennsylvania C3 LGHT SPD
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