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Forum: C3 General
Today, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
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Thanks Stan. Great information. Yes, my car is...

Thanks Stan. Great information. Yes, my car is as basic as they came in 1971. No power steering, no power brakes, no power anything LoL. It did have a white soft top but I've since replaced that...
Forum: C3 General
Today, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 68
Posted By theandies

Help me decode my 1971 Convertible build sheet

I was looking for a part number in my AIM and forgot I had save what was left of my build sheet when I replaced my fuel tank years ago. It's so brittle I didn't mess with it back then and just put...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By theandies

I use Earls - Never failed: Earls Header...

I use Earls - Never failed:

Earls Header gaskets (https://www.earls.com.au/product-tag/header-gaskets/)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

I thought about that and I have the lock out...

I thought about that and I have the lock out parts that came with my dizzy. How are you controlling timing with the 8572 locked out?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,749
Posted By theandies

Roadkill is fun. They make no excuses that they...

Roadkill is fun. They make no excuses that they are Bubba. Graveyard Cars is OK. It can be a little campy at times but the product they produce is second to none. Those are really the only two I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By theandies

I bought them a few years ago. They were OK. ...

I bought them a few years ago. They were OK. The drivers side left lumbar foam needed repair and I did the bottom swap so the repair is on the passenger side now. I used Mr. Mikes covers and did...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 164
Posted By theandies

The cig lighter housing is the ground. Once you...

The cig lighter housing is the ground. Once you touched it with the bulb socket it makes the circuit.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2024, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By theandies

I put Fiero Seats in my '71 ...

I put Fiero Seats in my '71
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By theandies

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,625
Posted By theandies

I put a ZZ4 in my '71 way back in 2001 and it's...

I put a ZZ4 in my '71 way back in 2001 and it's been a great engine. Everything bolted on from the old one (except I had to buy a flywheels as I have a 4 speed). I can't compare to the original...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2024, 04:08 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

Interesting............ I do like the old school...

Interesting............ I do like the old school look but I'm not married to it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

No not really.

No not really.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

I did watch a video on vapor guard hose and hose...

I did watch a video on vapor guard hose and hose ends the the guy just cuts the hose and the end just pushes on easily in the video. No mention of lube or anything. When I try what he did I can't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

Started putting together my fuel line today. I...

Started putting together my fuel line today. I have to ask what, if any, lube is used to get the vapor guard hose on the vapor guard ends. They are almost impossible to get on all the way. I don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,009
Posted By theandies

There is only one person in this world that I...

There is only one person in this world that I would let even look in my Q-jets direction and he's the tread starter.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By theandies

I don't know if you watch Graveyard Cars but they...

I don't know if you watch Graveyard Cars but they had a numbers matching block cast iron repaired.
Start at around the 10:00 minute mark. This block was toast, much worse that what you are dealing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2024, 01:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By theandies

If it's running then start it and spray some carb...

If it's running then start it and spray some carb cleaner at various parts of the intake and vacuum lines etc. If there is a vacuum leak the engine will speed up burning the carb cleaner. JUST BE...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-03-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

I have a nice place on the passenger side fire...

I have a nice place on the passenger side fire wall to mount it (it will have a pressure gauge on it as well) so if I mount it there it would only have about two feet (or less) of hose up to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-03-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

I've received all my fuel system parts. Just...

I've received all my fuel system parts. Just working on layout. Next question. How far is too far from the throttle body for the pulse damper?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-28-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By theandies

I had to install shoulder harness belts in my...

I had to install shoulder harness belts in my 1971 Convertible before my wife would let me take my boys for a ride. There is no way she would have let me take a baby around and I wouldn't do it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-28-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 480
Posted By theandies

Don't overthink this. Get one of these and just...

Don't overthink this. Get one of these and just route the heater hoses together. This is what I did and it's been like that for 20 years.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By theandies

Here is my preliminary fuel system schematic....

Here is my preliminary fuel system schematic. What do you guys think?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By theandies

I've owned my Vette for 25 years and have had my...

I've owned my Vette for 25 years and have had my engine and 4 speed out and in 3 times as a unit without issues other than the hoist I rented wasn't long enough to go from the front so I went over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By theandies

Appears to be from the front edge of the door.....

Appears to be from the front edge of the door.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By theandies

When I installed a right hand chrome mirror on my...

When I installed a right hand chrome mirror on my '71 the mirror came with a template that aligned with the front and top edges of the door to show where to drill. Your mirror didn't come with that?...
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