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Forum: C3 General
11-22-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Vette Rookie

I'll give it a look, $230 for a set of uncoated...

I'll give it a look, $230 for a set of uncoated Hedman's are a little much for one time use, or maybe someone around here may have an old set sitting around that they may want to get rid of!
Forum: C3 General
11-22-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Vette Rookie

Cheap break in headers for a big block

Hi everyone, it's been awhile and the rebuild has been on ice or dead for at least a year, but I'm finally getting to the point where I assemble the engine and break it in. I've replaced the 350 with...
Forum: C3 General
10-28-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,001
Posted By Vette Rookie

Thanks, that did help, now all I have to do is...

Thanks, that did help, now all I have to do is decide which starter bolt pattern is better, and the diameter of the torque converter will be.
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,001
Posted By Vette Rookie

So the different sizes relate to the transmission...

So the different sizes relate to the transmission size 350 or 400?
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,001
Posted By Vette Rookie

Toque Converter bolt patterns

Finally getting around to putting the motor together for my 73 rebuild. Can anyone give me a little information on which bolt pattern to look for in a flex plate? Basically is there a preference...
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 147,371
Posted By Vette Rookie

Nice work there on the underside, I'm just...

Nice work there on the underside, I'm just getting started on the rear wheel wells on my 73, and was wondering why you only use the lacquer thinner as clean-up? It seems to me that it worked pretty...
Forum: C3 General
12-04-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 147,371
Posted By Vette Rookie

I noticed in a later post, that you have also...

I noticed in a later post, that you have also installed the plates over the mounts. I found that by installing them and torquing them to spec it helped to further seat the main bushings. So my...
Forum: C3 General
11-12-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,844
Posted By Vette Rookie

Sometimes you can even get it from the middle man...

Sometimes you can even get it from the middle man cheaper, I guess they buy in bulk and are able to undercut the original supplier. Just check their prices before you order. I have placed orders from...
Forum: C3 General
11-10-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Vette Rookie

It has been rebuilt at least once, there are...

It has been rebuilt at least once, there are conflicting punch marks near the caps trying to establish which is 1,2,3, or 4 and the rods were a hodge podge of numbers, so I am installing a set of pro...
Forum: C3 General
11-08-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Vette Rookie

PS block is a '69 427. Any ideas?

PS block is a '69 427. Any ideas?
Forum: C3 General
11-08-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Vette Rookie

I went looking for parts to convert my rear...

I went looking for parts to convert my rear window to the removable type. found two that had most of the parts, minus the window itself. When the bidding went above $300, i decided to back out, even...
Forum: C3 General
11-07-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Vette Rookie

Wrecked Vette auction in Forest City NC this past week.

Here is a pic of some of the approximately 100 wrecked C3's that were up for sale this past weekend in Forest City, NC. Most went for scrap $150 w/o engine and $200 with. What a shame!
...
Forum: C3 General
11-07-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Vette Rookie

Block markings

Starting to reassemble my engine and while I was doing a final check, I noticed some numbers stamped onto the main webbing where the oil pan seals. Does anyone know what these represent? The numbers...
Forum: C3 General
09-29-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,179
Posted By Vette Rookie

I think I'm leaning this way for my 73! They...

I think I'm leaning this way for my 73!
They call it "Deep Water Blue"! BMW has one close to it that is called "Deep Sea Blue".

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll120/tlcoats1/1297442790525.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
09-16-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By Vette Rookie

Thanks for the link, but for some reason, all I...

Thanks for the link, but for some reason, all I get when I click on it, is a "No Matches found". I further used the search function using the name "Corvette Engineering" and his name "427v8" and it...
Forum: C3 General
09-16-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By Vette Rookie

Corvette Engineering

Has anyone here got any contact information for the company Corvette Engineering. Trying to contact them about their hydroboost mounting plate and have not been able to reach them through their site...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-22-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By Vette Rookie

PM sent. Thanks!

PM sent. Thanks!
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-21-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By Vette Rookie

WTB Killer Headlight kit

Looking for killer headlight intallation kit with or without mounting hardware.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-21-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By Vette Rookie

WTB Killer Headlight installation kit

Sorry! Wrong forum
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Vette Rookie

I have had luck with golf tees. Now would be a...

I have had luck with golf tees. Now would be a good time to drain and flush your system of the old fluid. Over time the fluid absorbs a lot of moisture which can cause corrosion issues in the lines...
Forum: C3 General
05-28-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By Vette Rookie

Not completely up to speed on this, but there...

Not completely up to speed on this, but there should be washers on that end that have smaller holes thru them to act like a reducer.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,412
Posted By Vette Rookie

Moderators please remove

Right after I posted this, I found Kaos' thread on the same topic.
Sorry for the double post.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By Vette Rookie

OK I know it is an old thread, but I just had to...

OK I know it is an old thread, but I just had to ask, since this is suppose to be closed to the public, how does an average Joe get into the show? I want to take some of those pics too.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,412
Posted By Vette Rookie

Wiring harness question: Isis Intelligent Multiplex system

Has anyone looked into the feasibility or benifits of using this system instead of a regular aftermarket harness for their rebuild? Standard price looks to be around 1200 w/remote capability and...
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,644
Posted By Vette Rookie

I like that one too. To bad it wasn't mine. But...

I like that one too. To bad it wasn't mine. But I did the next best thing:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll120/tlcoats1/aac073220a0a006400107c2f6be162c6.jpg

I needed this to justify the...
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