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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,894
Posted By Sunstroked

Yep, I had a 3:55 in my 72, when I switched to...

Yep, I had a 3:55 in my 72, when I switched to the Tom's 12 bolt conversion I changed to a 3:73 gear set. It works really nice with my TKO, .68 5th.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,894
Posted By Sunstroked

"There is no VIN stamped on it at all. Maybe it...

"There is no VIN stamped on it at all. Maybe it was ground off but I don't think so. As I understand it, stamping VINs on engines was only done on the high value cars or high HP engines. (corvettes)...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,818
Posted By Sunstroked

There is a product from Loctite called Chisel...

There is a product from Loctite called Chisel gasket remover. It actually strips paint. Yes, you cannot buy the good aircraft stripper anymore without a license. I think its still in production,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 603
Posted By Sunstroked

Heres what I have found. I have a 65 Mustang GT...

Heres what I have found. I have a 65 Mustang GT that I built for my wife. It came with stock disc front, drum rear. And a single reservoir master. I wont ever run that on a road driven car. My 72...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By Sunstroked

So, Im not sure what he is going to do with the...

So, Im not sure what he is going to do with the shield. I think he may remove it. We discussed it yesterday. He's defineately pulling it out to clean and paint the frame and engine compt. Will it go...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By Sunstroked

What is this?

So, Im helping out a friend get his 58 Corvette back on the road after about 41 yrs of sitting in a garage. So the 283 a non original out of a 64-66 full size car, was locked up. Rust in the...
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,147
Posted By Sunstroked

A buddy of mine just picked up a 69 427, auto. I...

A buddy of mine just picked up a 69 427, auto. I think it was a single 4 bbl, new paint, the rest Im going to say was good condition. Engine compt looked fairly original, but really needed a good...
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sunstroked

Last time I was there they did. I sold my house...

Last time I was there they did. I sold my house in 2012 and moved to LV
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sunstroked

In NV, Ive been searching for anything that even...

In NV, Ive been searching for anything that even closely resembles the above road described. Havent found it yet, but if you go into the Lake Mead recreation area, there is a road that runs from...
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sunstroked

Ive been on that road in the LP of MI, incredible...

Ive been on that road in the LP of MI, incredible road, beautiful area. My sister owns a B&B in Charlevoix. Been on 89A in a Corvette, great drive. Never been on the tail of the dragon, but have...
Forum: C3 General
01-06-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,702
Posted By Sunstroked

Keep those wheels tucked in. Can anyone say ROCK...

Keep those wheels tucked in. Can anyone say ROCK CHIPS? Beautifful car, the guy who built it did a great job judging from the photos.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,382
Posted By Sunstroked

I can confirm that an H pipe significantly helped...

I can confirm that an H pipe significantly helped suppress the noise inside the car. I have dyna mat, dyna foam, and carpet with the backing. I took great pains to install the mat inside the battery...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,804
Posted By Sunstroked

Im running an 18" wheel front and back with 5"...

Im running an 18" wheel front and back with 5" offset, 9" width forgeline wheels. I initially put 275/40 18 all around. The rears tuck in nicely inside the stock 72 fender flares, (wider than 68-69)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,642
Posted By Sunstroked

Reliability, What are you doing? Cruising to the...

Reliability, What are you doing? Cruising to the Saturday moring car show? Running an autocross or occasional drag strip? Slicks will destroy that rear end on a heavily modded engine. But if you are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,467
Posted By Sunstroked

If you do go with a header, in a relatively stock...

If you do go with a header, in a relatively stock engine, yeah I'd use the 1 5/8" headers. If you have gone with major engine upgrades, go as big as you can find. 2 1/2" mandrel bent all the way...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,188
Posted By Sunstroked

As for safety that the rear tire carrier...

As for safety that the rear tire carrier reportedly gives. :rofl:. These cars aren't safe. Don't fool yourself. It is what it is. No side impact crash protection. You have a thin steel door pan and a...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,188
Posted By Sunstroked

I never did put the spare tire carrier back on...

I never did put the spare tire carrier back on after my restoration. And then I added more modifications. I have a ridetech coilover rear suspension and a 3" SS exhaust. Kind of necessary for the...
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7,073
Views: 777,463
Posted By Sunstroked

Doorgunner, thank you for your service sir....

Doorgunner, thank you for your service sir. Without getting into the politics part, its so sad when someone who has no business being in our country is allowed to remain in a sanctuary city. Or any...
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,227
Posted By Sunstroked

In a Mustang. My engine makes so damn much noise...

In a Mustang. My engine makes so damn much noise thats where I moved mine too.
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,964
Posted By Sunstroked

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I would say the best C3 out...
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 784
Posted By Sunstroked

When I did mine, I made a tool to hold the razor...

When I did mine, I made a tool to hold the razor knife blade at about a 45 degree angle. Then I rounded the corners of the blade to prevent them from gouging. Just a few strokes on a whet stone...
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,617
Posted By Sunstroked

I just saw this post today, I haven’t spent much...

I just saw this post today, I haven’t spent much time on the forum lately, busy with other projects. But DUB was truly a generous man, his posts were so detailed, and I could tell he was the real...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By Sunstroked

I have used Vintage air in both of my classics....

I have used Vintage air in both of my classics. The instructions are clear and all inclusive. The systems are working excellent too. The Corvette was last charged 4 yrs ago when I changed over to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By Sunstroked

So, I just got the AC working on my 65 FORD,...

So, I just got the AC working on my 65 FORD, Mustang. I read through the factory service manual for proper idle and timing as I also installed a pertronix module in place of the points. Although The...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Sunstroked

Two things come to mind. Plastic clutch alignment...

Two things come to mind. Plastic clutch alignment tool, or pilot bushing. You can buy a very good quality steel clutch alignment tool for reasonable cost. And maybe that pilot bushing was a tad...
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