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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-14-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By stock76

I never tried to separate them. I always thought...

I never tried to separate them. I always thought if you did you'd destroy the lens. Some clown must have wanted them real bad. Thats what i get for stopping at a Walmart on my way home.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-14-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By stock76

Thanks, but the two I need are the outer rings -...

Thanks, but the two I need are the outer rings - the larger diameter rings shown in your picture, not the smaller inner rings.
Thanks!! No way they just fell off. Both were on the driver's side.
...
Forum: C3 General
02-13-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By stock76

I used the Tru Flex on my 76 and the rear went on...

I used the Tru Flex on my 76 and the rear went on with minimal fitting. The front took some work to make it fit. There really isn't that much flex in them and if I were to do it again I'd go with the...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-13-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By stock76

1971 tail light outer trim rings

Some SOB stole two stainless outer trim rings from the tail light lenses on the driver's side on my 1971. Didn't take the inner trim rings. No way they fell off. Lenses are otherwise perfect. If you...
Forum: C3 General
09-07-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By stock76

Van Steel rebuilt mine 10 years ago. Still going...

Van Steel rebuilt mine 10 years ago. Still going strong

https://www.vansteel.com/
Forum: Paint/Body
04-17-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,953
Posted By stock76

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/p3120304_82578cc569bc9714413db29414e1b7dbcfb33277.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,489
Posted By stock76

I don't have anything against clones as long as...

I don't have anything against clones as long as they are not passed off as the real deal. Some have their place in the scheme of things.

I looked at a 63 split window and a C-1 clone at the...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,426
Posted By stock76

The fit around the pillar posts on top sure look...

The fit around the pillar posts on top sure look good but the sides look bad. Nothing lined up that well with these cars coming out of the factory and compound it with repro parts made offshore or...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,598
Posted By stock76

The important thing is they made it right. All...

The important thing is they made it right. All companies can have a problem but what separates them is how well they take care of the customer when it happens.
That was the worst looking bumper I...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By stock76

Can't really tell about the topside. Some rust is...

Can't really tell about the topside. Some rust is probably going to be normal for a car that old. The body mounts at the kick panels look pretty good. Almost rust free. This area commonly sees a fair...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,288
Posted By stock76

I used to use the Mity-Vac to bleed my brakes. It...

I used to use the Mity-Vac to bleed my brakes. It would pull air back into the system from around the bleeder threads. I solved it by sealing around the bleeders with petroleum jelly.

Switched to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By stock76

After you bled the brakes and had no change in...

After you bled the brakes and had no change in pedal was there air in the lines when you tried bleeding them again? If so then air is getting in somewhere. One place could be the bleeders themselves....
Forum: C3 General
12-29-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By stock76

I posted a thread a few days ago regarding...

I posted a thread a few days ago regarding finding a replacement VBP spring.

Not one answer as to where you can currently find one.

I had the VBP Performance Plus package on the front and rear...
Forum: C3 General
12-26-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By stock76

My 71 and 76 have the rectangular courtesy light...

My 71 and 76 have the rectangular courtesy light on the back panel (also called the vertical floor). They use different bulbs but look similar

If you have the socket check to see if it is still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-25-2018, 01:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By stock76

I had the same thing happen using a "quality"...

I had the same thing happen using a "quality" made in Taiwan harmonic balancer installation tool. Like yours the bolt snapped off inside.

The fan and A/C compressor were already off so I had a...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By stock76

Thanks, but I'm not sure that is a fix. The...

Thanks, but I'm not sure that is a fix. The spring Van Steel sells is excellent but a different configuration from the VBP dual mount system.

On the rear no big deal, you can just do what I did -...
Forum: C3 General
12-20-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,498
Posted By stock76

I used a product called Citri-Strip on most of...

I used a product called Citri-Strip on most of mine. It worked very well. In some areas I used a heat gun and razor blade method, and in some areas I sanded (by hand, a power or air sander on...
Forum: C3 General
12-20-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,155
Posted By stock76

I soaked mine for two days with the gas method...

I soaked mine for two days with the gas method and the original mirror glass came right off.

Like with all old things, you gotta be patient.
Forum: C3 General
12-20-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By stock76

Since I got 145 looks and no answers I guess no...

Since I got 145 looks and no answers I guess no replacement has become available.

Might be an opportunity for one of the vendors?

I am pretty sure VBP did not make their own composite spring...
Forum: C3 General
12-14-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,419
Posted By stock76

You may want to check the frame too. All the...

You may want to check the frame too. All the holes in a C-3 frame are large enough to let mice in.

I bought a 1971 coupe from upstate New York that was stored every winter in a heated garage.
...
Forum: C3 General
12-14-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By stock76

Does anone offer a direct replacement for VBP's composite spring?

Any vendor sell a replacement spring for the Dual Mount rear and Front mount composite mono-spring kits?

The rear one on my 71 was starting to de-laminate so I pulled the whole setup off and went...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,094
Posted By stock76

I remember the post about the 20 minute booster...

I remember the post about the 20 minute booster installation.

I had just finished replacing mine and it took several hours and a lot of cussing.

I didn't take the dash off to do it. Three of...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By stock76

I have been using DOT 5 silicone fluid in my 1976...

I have been using DOT 5 silicone fluid in my 1976 Vette since 1982 with no brake issues. Fronts are still original VBP lip seal calipers (rebuilt once) rears are VBP O-ring calipers replaced eight or...
Forum: C3 General
10-13-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,146
Posted By stock76

How are you bleeding the brakes? Are you using a...

How are you bleeding the brakes? Are you using a tool like a Motive brake bleeder?

If you are using a vacuum bleeder like a Mity-Vac at the bleeder to draw the fluid, it is possible that when you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By stock76

The first replacement I bought after trying to...

The first replacement I bought after trying to rebuild my original one (no go) was a brand new Chinese made unit. Pure crap.

The best OEM rebuilt units are the ones that have the outer tube cut...
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