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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
02-08-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,871
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! After reading this post regarding...

Greetings!

After reading this post regarding pressure washing, I totally disagree. When I found my 1970 Corvette convertible, it was covered in burlap for over 20 years!
It required a...
Forum: C7 Corvettes for Sale
09-05-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 31,801
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! I agree with all of the...

Greetings!

I agree with all of the previously mentioned.

Regardless of whomever is posting their ad, keep in mind, possibly like yourself, the potential "customer" is a professional. The...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-26-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

There is nothing quite like a 1970-1972 Corvette...

There is nothing quite like a 1970-1972 Corvette Stingray.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-21-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,194
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! Based on the photographs and the...

Greetings!

Based on the photographs and the asking price, I would think for the nominal cost of joining NCRS (if you don't already belong), pay to have it judged for the whole "ball of wax" -...
Forum: C3 General
02-28-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,903
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

I had the same thought years ago when I first had...

I had the same thought years ago when I first had the soft top collapsed
in the back storage area. I thought "No problem, I can still attach the
hard top with the soft top installed". NOT!

Two...
Forum: C3 General
02-28-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,903
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! Once after having the soft top...

Greetings!

Once after having the soft top installed did I try attaching the hard top.
For me, it was impossible to secure the hard top at the rear studs let
alone the center bolt. The soft top...
Forum: C3 General
08-26-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 104,692
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Re:

Greetings!

My 1970 Corvette convertible was repainted in 1978 by Chevrolet
according to records obtained from the second owner to a 1969 color -
Monaco Orange after the original paint had flaked...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,092
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Re: Penske Dealership

Greetings!

FYI -
The dealership in Pennsylvania wasn't the only Roger Penske dealership.
Started in 1970 and sold in 1981, there was Roger Penske Chevrolet in Southfield, Michigan.

Both...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-18-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,842
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Re:

Dennis,

Hope all is well with you.
My 1970 L-46 (Michigan) car has a cap that's engraved "SEALED".
I also understand there is some kind of canister tucked inside of the
lower left front fender,...
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,903
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

1970 Hardtop "Step by step" removal instructions

Greetings!

I'm reposting from a response I made from a previous thread in order to add photos to the instructions.

On a 1970 hardtop there are (8) Eight attachment locations.
I know for a fact...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! I'm glad you were able to remove...

Greetings!

I'm glad you were able to remove the rascal. :thumbs:
Being the purist that I am, in the event you didn't get the top off,
I went to ahead and took photos to go along with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! On a 1970 hardtop there are (8)...

Greetings!

On a 1970 hardtop there are (8) Eight attachment locations.
I know for a fact because I currently own a 1970 two top convertible
and I do this all the time.

At the front there are...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-29-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,359
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Hello, No question about it, that is a...

Hello,

No question about it, that is a beautiful car!:thumbs:

I wanted to mention for your ad header, the correct spelling of the
1970 color is Donnybrooke, not Donnybrook. It's spelled...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-27-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,842
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! I did some research and the two...

Greetings!

I did some research and the two top suppliers of
"correct replacement" gas caps have both identified the following:

1968-1969: Vented
1968-1974: Non-vented or "Sealed".

What I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-27-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,842
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Two things - First, my cap is engraved with...

Two things -

First, my cap is engraved with the word "Sealed".

Does this mean it's not vented?

Second, I bought a new gasket for the cap.

A rubber seal or gasket is currently around...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 24,499
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Greetings! I have just the opposite dilemma....

Greetings!

I have just the opposite dilemma. After a drive, when I shut her down,
within 30 seconds I hear air release coming from somewhere and then
the door rises. When I start her up, the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,842
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Re: 1970 L46 Vented vs. Non-Vented Gas Cap

Greetings!

My wife has been complaining about the fumes in the garage after a drive in the ole' girl (My car, not my wife).

It's a 1970 L46 with the vented cap and no canister.

So then,...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-30-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,412
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Love the car. Love the color. :thumbs: More...

Love the car. Love the color. :thumbs:
More importantly, it's only original once!
A great piece of American history you have there.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-30-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,346
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Stunning jewel you have there. :thumbs: Your in...

Stunning jewel you have there. :thumbs:
Your in Illinois? Why your in luck, the last weekend in June.
Destination: Pheasant Run Golf Course in St. Charles, Ill.

The Event: Bloomington Gold....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Hello, Since you are the original owner(s),with...

Hello,
Since you are the original owner(s),with only 18,600 miles on the chassis and an
automatic transmission and "It's never been raced", why then would you replace the motor?

Rudy
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,605
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

I must say, if you can keep it, do so. As for the...

I must say, if you can keep it, do so. As for the paint, without a doubt, keep it like it is.
For those of us purists and for those "In the know" regarding original condition, it's worth so
much...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Hello, Did you do the rebuild or an outside...

Hello,

Did you do the rebuild or an outside source? If an outside source, who and how long ago?
In the photo, they appear to be exceptional. Regardless, for the price, a great buy!

Thanks.
...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Wanted: 1970-1972 exhaust tips

Greetings!

If anyone has a pair of 1970-1972 exhaust tips
they would like to part with for a reasonable price, PM me.

I say reasonable since a new pair of stainless steel can be
had for...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 30,557
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Steve, Thanks so much for your reply. My...

Steve,

Thanks so much for your reply. My biggest problem, no lift.
I got the car in the air using my ramps. From what I can see,
the leak is coming from where the motor and transmission come...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By Rudy's Stingray

Hi Alan, Before starting the car today, I again...

Hi Alan,
Before starting the car today, I again adjusted (straightened) the
throttle cable bracket. On the carburetor, I turned the screw on at the
right -front counterclockwise all the way and...
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