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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

My ‘77 Vette does this as well...unless my...

My ‘77 Vette does this as well...unless my ownership experience needs to be retrained...I just excepted that it as a feature of the Positve Exchange Of Cabin Air.... for a complete air exchange of 8...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

That is the Vette Brake and Parts Dual Mount Rear...

That is the Vette Brake and Parts Dual Mount Rear Spring set-up , on your ‘Vette.
The aluminum block with the grease fitting is used by placing the retainer bolt in different holes to adjust the...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-31-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 876
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

If you are not going to be doing this often......

If you are not going to be doing this often... then why buy a tool... Shoot, just mount it on to a plank of wood bolt or lag screw it down... to keep the bolt flange straight...that is what I did...
Forum: C3 General
07-18-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,533
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

It is good to know, that you enjoy sharing the...

It is good to know, that you enjoy sharing the 'Vette Experience. It does seem to brighten ones day, on both sides of the steering wheel.
Forum: C3 General
07-11-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,666
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

If I were in your position on this automobile......

If I were in your position on this automobile... I would just take all the Papers and Information , and walk into Tax / Motor Vehicle Office... And present your wants and needs...then ask ,What do I...
Forum: Southwest
06-30-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Denton Auto Tint located on Fort Worth Drive...

Denton Auto Tint located on Fort Worth Drive just a little bit off of I-35E.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Just a thought...if it is a cardboard and glue...

Just a thought...if it is a cardboard and glue construction... Then perhaps Steam from a boiling kettle, can soften the peice enough to reform the shape...kinda like they do with Cowboy Hats ...?...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,851
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Monroe Air Shocks... In order to get over Speed...

Monroe Air Shocks... In order to get over Speed Bumps , also tow a 15' Baja Speed Boat.
Usually just have around 10 P.S.I. in the air bladders, for Street use, add more air as required to adjust...
Forum: C3 General
03-02-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,902
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Before you perform the four wheel alignment......

Before you perform the four wheel alignment... You will find getting the front and rear alignment shim kits... And the alignment spec's you desire for the shop to use necessary...
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,442
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

One morning I had white smoke coming out of the...

One morning I had white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes... At first I thougth is was transmission fluid pucking out of the dipstick tube... Then possible coolant loss... Turned out to be a...
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,243
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

I have replaced both front and rear suspensions...

I have replaced both front and rear suspensions with VB&P products...took the tire carrier assembly off , because I like the way it looks with out it...Took out on the Interstate 35 E for a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,045
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

I have a set of air shocks on my '77... With a...

I have a set of air shocks on my '77... With a VB&P Dual Mount Spring Set-up. I have to use them inflated to get over our Speed Bumps... Due to the Dual 2-1/2" exhaust pipes headed toward the 4...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,710
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Have you tried any tubing wrenches... They look...

Have you tried any tubing wrenches... They look some what like a box end with a slot in it to slip over the tubing then on to to the compression fitting...available in a crows foot as well...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-04-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

You really need to rethink using the castle...

You really need to rethink using the castle nuts... One of mine split in half and dropped my steel spring on to the pavement ... At 70 mph on a Dallas Interstate Highway.... Lots of Sparks and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,610
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

On my 1977 model the fresh air inlet for cabin...

On my 1977 model the fresh air inlet for cabin air is on the passenger side of the channel where the windshield wiper assembly is located... The mode/blend selector door seals where bad from age......
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,756
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Sorry, no I do not have a photo of the screw...

Sorry, no I do not have a photo of the screw cover application. But if you take a screwdriver and remove the rack.... Then y'all will get a good idea as to what can be done...I actually adopted the...
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,756
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

One could all ways get some Roundhead Screws ...

One could all ways get some Roundhead Screws that are chromed, Polished Stainless, or even paint them the color of your car. For a "Button Effect " as a closure cover on the Luggage Rack mounting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Yes, it works like a tubing fitting... The mast...

Yes, it works like a tubing fitting... The mast slips down into the mounting base and the nut is like a compression ring...as stated the metals will kinda weld themselves together with corrision......
Forum: C3 General
02-15-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

When you get to the Blasters... they will most...

When you get to the Blasters... they will most likely ask you what kind of sandblasting that you want.
Such as Commercial for a light brushing to remove the rust and paint. Or Custom which should...
Forum: Southwest
12-31-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,419
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

Is the land located near US Highway 62/180 in the...

Is the land located near US Highway 62/180 in the High Desert somewhat near Guadalude Mountains National Park ? Or is it down along the Rio Grande River I-10 Roads? Or is just somewhere in between...
Forum: Southwest
12-31-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

I would think that Denton/Corinth , James Wood...

I would think that Denton/Corinth , James Wood Chevrolet on I 35 E would be the closest to your new home...if they did not want the CD pay...then Huffines Chevrolet in Lewisville on I 35 E might be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-24-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,628
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

When I replaced the pull handle... I had to end...

When I replaced the pull handle... I had to end up unbolt ing the handle tube ... Push the wire into it... Then feed the wire through the firewall ....rebolt the handle pull assembly...and attach...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,351
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

After you get the steering and suspension to your...

After you get the steering and suspension to your liking ... Get a four wheel alignment done with auto-cross spec's. ... I used the information from Vette Brakes & Parts for the Tech. to use....from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,198
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

I just use a stainless steel Allen head bolt with...

I just use a stainless steel Allen head bolt with a split ring lock washer.... Aluminum gaskets ...double checked them 4 years ago ....doing fine!
Forum: Southwest
11-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,419
Posted By TEXASDESERTVETTE

You might want to consider the Big Bend...

You might want to consider the Big Bend area...such as Alpine or Ft. Davis Texas ...mountains...canyons...rivers....desert....sand dunes...starry sky's....good folks
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