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Forum: C3 General
07-23-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1,249
Views: 109,989
Posted By C7-Beast

I suspect I know the answer but I'll throw it out...

I suspect I know the answer but I'll throw it out there anyway. I have headman LT headers on my 1980. Car starts right up. In the warm weather, after an hour of driving, The car refuses to start. It...
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,249
Views: 109,989
Posted By C7-Beast

I've got my 80 pretty well sorted mechanically....

I've got my 80 pretty well sorted mechanically. When the engine is cold, it takes 12-15 pumps of the gas pedal to get the car to start. Once warmed up, it starts without touching the gas. It is timed...
Forum: C3 General
07-09-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 56,081
Posted By C7-Beast

My 1980 L82 ...

My 1980 L82

https://photos.smugmug.com/Forum-Share/Cars/1980-L82/i-6LqwkMF/0/13fb4419/X2/C31-X2.jpg
Forum: C3 General
07-09-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,306
Posted By C7-Beast

I need new carpet but here is my solution. ...

I need new carpet but here is my solution.

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Forum: C3 General
06-12-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,645
Posted By C7-Beast

I have a factory and extended warranty on my...

I have a factory and extended warranty on my son's car. He took it in for a nasty noise coming from the front end. The dealer tried to charge him 160 for "diagnostics". I went bat-shi* crazy. Long...
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
Posted By C7-Beast

Everyone's taste is different. Someone really...

Everyone's taste is different. Someone really loved that car. That said, I think the headlights, wide-body kit and tail are hideous. :hide:
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,399
Posted By C7-Beast

I guess it's state dependent but I got antique...

I guess it's state dependent but I got antique tags for my 80 and that has a permanent registration and no longer needs safety inspections or emissions tests:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,133
Posted By C7-Beast

My buddies lift :)

My buddies lift :)
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By C7-Beast

I dumped them when they wanted 300 bucks a year...

I dumped them when they wanted 300 bucks a year for external hosting. I get better hosting now for 69 bucks a year. I will never go back to PB after that garbage they tried to pull.
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,645
Posted By C7-Beast

I call BS. I've been bringing my own parts...

I call BS.

I've been bringing my own parts to repair shops for 30+ years. They just won't guarantee the part. I've been to many shops over the years and not one cared that I brought my own parts...
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,645
Posted By C7-Beast

That hole at the top of the carb does not get a...

That hole at the top of the carb does not get a hose. I believe that is just a vent. The carb top gasket is leaking. My guess is it needs a rebuild. It also looks like there is a vacuum cab at the...
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,601
Posted By C7-Beast

I put about 200 miles on my 80 after buying it....

I put about 200 miles on my 80 after buying it. Tires looked brand new. Still had the little nubs on them. They were 15 years old so I just replaced them. A tire blowout is not something I would...
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,249
Views: 109,989
Posted By C7-Beast

My 1980 windows go up and down fine, albeit slow,...

My 1980 windows go up and down fine, albeit slow, but they wobble a lot going up. Guides?
Forum: C3 General
06-07-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,538
Posted By C7-Beast

I think you're making the right decision.

I think you're making the right decision.
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,399
Posted By C7-Beast

I'm so used to Q-jet tuning that I'm not sure it...

I'm so used to Q-jet tuning that I'm not sure it would be worth the effort for me. I know others that have really liked their fuel injecting kits. I also don't want to have to run a return line to...
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,538
Posted By C7-Beast

I'm not sure what values are on post 70 Corvettes...

I'm not sure what values are on post 70 Corvettes but weren't the 73's and later emissions choked and low HP or was that later?

The car looks pretty clean. I noticed your flywheel cover is...
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,822
Posted By C7-Beast

Great information! I was luck that my T-Tops had...

Great information! I was luck that my T-Tops had the original GM/Fisher bags but I did not get the strap. I'll have to see if CA has one in Claret.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,697
Posted By C7-Beast

American Racing for me. I just changed tires to...

American Racing for me. I just changed tires to BFG's. The Firehawks on it when purchased had been on for 15+ years and the car just sat for most of that time.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,020
Posted By C7-Beast

I thought when you pull the sender wire and the...

I thought when you pull the sender wire and the gauge maxes out, it means bad sender or bad wiring. I have the same problem. My sender looks new but it may be a cheapo replacement. Mine stays pegged...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,883
Posted By C7-Beast

Correct, I just checked and they were 78-82 only....

Correct, I just checked and they were 78-82 only. Sorry OP.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,883
Posted By C7-Beast

Could be the courtesy light timer. It's above the...

Could be the courtesy light timer. It's above the glove compartment and it's and orange box. Mine was bad and the lights would not go off. I got a replacement for about 80 bucks and now they work...
Forum: C3 General
05-24-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By C7-Beast

I'm very happy that the former owner of mine had...

I'm very happy that the former owner of mine had one when I picked up the car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,026
Posted By C7-Beast

I have a similar issue with my 80. When I start...

I have a similar issue with my 80. When I start the car, the oil pressure gauge stays pegged all the way up then will bounce from 40 and again be pegged once warm.

New sender, no issue with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,343
Posted By C7-Beast

I'm happy to report that grounding the black wire...

I'm happy to report that grounding the black wire did fix the windshield wiper issue. The guy who owned it before me replaced the wiper motor thinking the old one was bad.

Thanks for all the help...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,343
Posted By C7-Beast

Thank you GUSTO. I'll ground that today and...

Thank you GUSTO. I'll ground that today and report back.
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