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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
11-08-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By craigbaker

Nope, still for sale......drop me an e-mail if...

Nope, still for sale......drop me an e-mail if you're interested.

Craig
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
11-05-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 649
Posted By craigbaker

'75 for sale

hiya,

I have a really similar 'vette for sale (it's not quite as nice), but I'm asking 6 grand less!

See:

For sale: 1975 Corvette Stingray. 98K, auto, 350 cu V8. Red paint (resprayed in...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
11-01-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By craigbaker

Price dropped to $7200.

Price dropped to $7200.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-09-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By craigbaker

1975 for sale

For sale: 1975 Corvette Stingray. 98K, auto, 350 cu V8. Red paint (resprayed in 2004), black vinyl interior, & black mag wheels. New rotors, master cylinder, power booster, brake line, alternator,...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-09-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By craigbaker

My 1975 C3 is for sale....

hiya,

I'm just about to put my C3 up for sale on the web. It's a 1975 Corvette Stingray. 350 Auto, cherry apple red (respray in 2004), black mag wheels, black vinyl interior, 99K miles. Solid...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By craigbaker

Not more alternator problems....

About 6 months ago I tried starting my '75 Vette and the battery had drained down. After a few tries (mostly recharging the battery) I replaced the alternator with a reconditioned unit from autozone....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By craigbaker

Hi guys, Thanks for the info there, that's...

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info there, that's been a great help. I'll probably go and get the battery charged up, and check the voltage at the battery and alternator whilst running as suggested....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By craigbaker

Cheers PetKah, That's certainly a...

Cheers PetKah,

That's certainly a thought......what cranking and storage info spec did you get on your interstate battery?

Many thanks in advance,

Craig
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By craigbaker

Problems starting

Hi guys,

I few weeks back I had problems starting my 75' Vette - the battery had run down and I went and got it checked out. The parts store told me that the battery was fine, so I decided on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By craigbaker

A bit hesitant..

hi guys,

Whenever my I start up my '76 Vette, it takes a couple of attempts to get the car to idle. Also, once I put it into drive, it tends to be really hesitatant (i.e. likely to stall) for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By craigbaker

It's not the adjustable bracket - it's the...

It's not the adjustable bracket - it's the bracket that secures the alternator to the engine block. Thanks for the lead though...

craig
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By craigbaker

'75 Alternator bracket

Hi all,

The bracket that holds the alternator to the engine block on my '75 vette snapped last week :( . I've tried NAPA, autozone etc but no look finding one. zip corvette has them, but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By craigbaker

Fitting a new carpet

Hi all,

I'm going to spend the entire weekend working on the interior of my 75 'vette. The main job is putting in a new carpet for the entire car - I just bought a replacement from Zip...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By craigbaker

Now to the electrics....

hi all,

I'm currently trying to get my 75' Vette running. A little while ago some muppets broke in and stole the stereo:( - and left the electrics in a right mess. The A/C now doesn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By craigbaker

Thanks guys - this is my first Vette so I'm...

Thanks guys - this is my first Vette so I'm slowly finding my feet (and unfortunately the innerworkings of a 31 year old car!!).

Craig
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By craigbaker

I had the same with my 75 this weekend :ack: ...

I had the same with my 75 this weekend :ack: Left the car for a few days without starting and then it won't turn over. I'd check that the battery holds a charge first - charge it up and then see...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By craigbaker

Sorry about that..... I'm in Aiken,...

Sorry about that.....

I'm in Aiken, SC.

Thanks.

Craig
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By craigbaker

Cheap parts on the web??

Hi,

I'm looking at finding some bits and pieces for my '75 Vette over the web but don't know where to start. Does anybody know where I could source things like an alternator, solenoid,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By craigbaker

Radio for my 75'

Hi all,

I left my '75 vette out the other weekend and somebody decided to steal the original factory radio :( . anyway, as well as taking the stereo, they ripped out the 'tuner' and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By craigbaker

'75 Doesn't start well

Hi all,

Whenever I start up my '75 Vette it takes several attempts to get the engine going. Then when I put the auto transmission either in drive or reverse it seems to cut out and stall....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 298
Posted By craigbaker

Thanks Ed, I now know how...

Thanks Ed,

I now know how much of a pain in the backside this is going to be!

Craig
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 298
Posted By craigbaker

Removal of passenger seatbelt on a '75

hi all,

I've been trying get the passenger seatbelt out of my '75 Vette as it's not extending far enough, and probably needs a new mechanism. Anyway, the idiot who owned the car before me...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By craigbaker

hi bob, It was the near side...

hi bob,

It was the near side (closest to the windscreen). I filled up and pumped the brakes when I got back - the other side (which was full) bubbled up but the other one didn't. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By craigbaker

Thanks guys - I've just bought the car and was...

Thanks guys - I've just bought the car and was hoping to have a little bit more of a honeymoon period before a near death experience!!

Whatever it is I hope this isn't going to be an expensive...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By craigbaker

Braking woes...

Hi all,

Following on from my previous post....bought a '75 vette as a weekend toy and maybe something to get to work in now and again. Anyway, I noticed the brakes pulled to one side when...
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