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Forum: C3 General
Today, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 81
Posted By 69L88

Your car was built in late May of 73 so I would...

Your car was built in late May of 73 so I would say based on the B 3 73 block cast date, it is possible it is original but IMO is on the ragged edge of likelihood as typically there was approximately...
Forum: C3 General
Today, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 98
Posted By 69L88

If the rubber is still pliable, a small dab of...

If the rubber is still pliable, a small dab of dish soap will allow them to “pop” into place.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
Yesterday, 12:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 985
Posted By 69L88

Well, you were the one who unzipped their fly by...

Well, you were the one who unzipped their fly by starting your response with “I know this will cause trouble…” so while I do agree with the need to keep it civil, your “attitude” is clearly on...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By 69L88

Apologies to the OP. I see now that “forged” was...

Apologies to the OP. I see now that “forged” was in the heading and I missed that.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-21-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By 69L88

Typically, folks who may be interested will have...

Typically, folks who may be interested will have had that interest piqued by knowing if the journals are standard and if it is cast or forged. I’m not all that familiar with the 454s but for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By 69L88

:iagree:Spot-on. You can buy shims from...

:iagree:Spot-on. You can buy shims from McMaster-Carr in 0.001” increments.

You didn’t mention if you were checking fronts or rears. On the rears, be sure you observe the parking brake adjuster...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By 69L88

I second this.

I second this.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 985
Posted By 69L88

Interesting discourse but not what I want to...

Interesting discourse but not what I want to spend many more brain cells on. I will only add that Gary Ramadei is the current expert on how to build them. He has generously helped many of us on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 985
Posted By 69L88

No trouble at all. It is actually a pretty...

No trouble at all. It is actually a pretty simple explanation once you understand the mechanics of how bevel gears work. In essence, as torque is applied, an axial force is introduced into the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-18-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 678
Posted By 69L88

Forum rules are you must list a price.

Forum rules are you must list a price.
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By 69L88

Sealers are generally agnostic when it comes to...

Sealers are generally agnostic when it comes to color. Their job is to seal, not cover. Always use a sealer, irrespective of the substrate.
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By 69L88

Filler is typically sanded with 80. Depending on...

Filler is typically sanded with 80. Depending on how smooth you are able to lay it down the first coat, you might use 50 to do a first pass but be very careful not to sand down to the fiberglass...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 985
Posted By 69L88

If that is the question he’s asking, find another...

If that is the question he’s asking, find another person to do the work.
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By 69L88

The seam you see from the engine bay is most...

The seam you see from the engine bay is most likely a factory seam. There is a bonding strip that runs the full length of the fender from the door to the bumper that is the factory fender/surround...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By 69L88

What is the condition of the current substrate? ...

What is the condition of the current substrate? Any presence of previously applied paint and or primer?

If you are starting with bare panels, you should consider a high solids primer surfacer...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By 69L88

If you have the desire (and the time) to do it...

If you have the desire (and the time) to do it yourself, you can do as good a job as anyone in restoring the contours and getting it ready for paint. You can do it with a few hand tools and sanding...
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By 69L88

:iagree: since you’ve been using a stripper,...

:iagree: since you’ve been using a stripper, you’ll want to remove all of the filler to avoid problems with the new paint. Plus, removing the filler will reveal what kind of repairs were done...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By 69L88

Big difference between unrepairable vs...

Big difference between unrepairable vs unacceptable. Add in undesireable as another category.

While one can apply some general categorization of least to most, the fact is that any unit is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,922
Posted By 69L88

10 year old thread. Please start a new one.

10 year old thread. Please start a new one.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,033
Posted By 69L88

I had a 57 that rode and drove like a buckboard....

I had a 57 that rode and drove like a buckboard. My 69 is like a Cadillac compared to the 57 but is like a buckboard compared to my Audi S5.

Unless you want to go full Monty on an Art Morrison...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 366
Posted By 69L88

How did the original mount fit? Line up the...

How did the original mount fit?

Line up the old mount against the new.
Forum: C3 General
04-09-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 594
Posted By 69L88

Shoot a bunch of clear, close shots and send to...

Shoot a bunch of clear, close shots and send to v8fastcars@msn.com and ask Lars to comment. He is, simply, the most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to Qjets.
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By 69L88

Only if you need a reminder as to what happens to...

Only if you need a reminder as to what happens to rubber after many years.
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By 69L88

Motor mount rubber. Most likely from the...

Motor mount rubber. Most likely from the driver’s side.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-08-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 432
Posted By 69L88

No need to go there.

No need to go there.
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