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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,372
Posted By Racer11

When to repack and or inspect Rear wheel Bearings

I started out with new bearings and good quality grease.

What mileage intervals should I re grease and ck them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,798
Posted By Racer11

When going from 308 to 355 what kind of a...

When going from 308 to 355 what kind of a difference did it make in your fuel economy ? I would like to change my ring and pinion but I was concerned about gas expense issues.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,637
Posted By Racer11

When I first got my vett some years ago my pedal...

When I first got my vett some years ago my pedal was hard as a rock with the engine not running and with the engine running I had difficulty stopping the car since the pedal would almost hit the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,506
Posted By Racer11

Try taking the seat out not really that difficult...

Try taking the seat out not really that difficult to accomplishment. When I had my steering column out and dash etc etc I found it much easier to lay on my back and get up under there. I'm 6'...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-28-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,694
Posted By Racer11

I had a red top for a few years after we used it...

I had a red top for a few years after we used it in my dirt track car for a couple of years. It finally died but once I ran it down completely and it was a B---ch to get charged back up. Now I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Racer11

Thanks to all for the input,,,,I will purchase a...

Thanks to all for the input,,,,I will purchase a filter mag ( good idea ) and the tool that cuts open the filter for inspection(s). To me this car is a summer sport only and I don't get out in it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,947
Posted By Racer11

I have Hdy roller lifters with a roller cam and...

I have Hdy roller lifters with a roller cam and rockers on a balanced motor and I love them. And there was no need to break in the cam when the engine was first started, instead I just took off down...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Racer11

Removing oil bypass

I have a interest in plugging the oil bypass valve and force all the circulating oil to go thru the filter. In doing so i will install the wix filter that is for racing and flows at a much higher...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By Racer11

Same problem with my install,,,the elbow solved...

Same problem with my install,,,the elbow solved the problem..frustrating at first
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 147,111
Posted By Racer11

Tagged for later reading

Tagged for later reading
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,715
Posted By Racer11

And.......what happens to the floor after that...

And.......what happens to the floor after that time span ??
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,434
Posted By Racer11

Dont use KYB's I have them on my mono rear...

Dont use KYB's I have them on my mono rear spring and it is too springy,,,I get at least one bounce that is too many.

VBP sent me some shocks that were supposedly for my springs and they were...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,715
Posted By Racer11

My floor pan was in a little worse condition on...

My floor pan was in a little worse condition on the passenger side and about the same as yours on the driver side.

I got in there with a abrasive grinder and knocked off all the loose rust and...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,045
Posted By Racer11

I could have never accomplished what I have done,...

I could have never accomplished what I have done, without this forum and all the good folks who have offered their best advice and experience.
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,873
Posted By Racer11

I have a Dewitts in my 76,,,I run thru the rad....

I have a Dewitts in my 76,,,I run thru the rad. and then thru the cooler that is mounted in front of the Rad. After everything is warmed and been on the road a while,,I can grab the outgoing line...
Forum: C3 General
03-06-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Racer11

Thanks guys for everyone that has added some...

Thanks guys for everyone that has added some input,,,,

Now it will be Carpet time very soon......:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Racer11

Yea,,,,,I think I will just put some of that...

Yea,,,,,I think I will just put some of that reflectix under the carpet,,,that along with a pad should do the trick. The reflectix is easy to come by and surley not a cost factor.

With this...
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Racer11

Ok,,,, I have looked at Al Knoch and others and...

Ok,,,, I have looked at Al Knoch and others and the prices are a lot higher than what I find in ecklers or corvette central....

Is there a big enuf of difference in quality to spending twice the...
Forum: C3 General
03-04-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Racer11

Mark,,,, Thanks,,,,never heard of...

Mark,,,,

Thanks,,,,never heard of them,,,,have you got some contact information I can have .....
Forum: C3 General
03-04-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Racer11

New Carpet,which Vendor to use

Well......I want to put in new carpet,,,reading some older threads it looks like I will have some fun with this endeavor.

What vendor(s) has the best fitting carpet ?

What heat barrier works...
Forum: C3 General
03-03-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Racer11

I found it guys,,,,,:thumbs: I took out the...

I found it guys,,,,,:thumbs: I took out the rear compartment to access the bolt. I need to replace the compartment housing anyway,,it was broken in a couple of places when I bought the...
Forum: C3 General
03-02-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Racer11

Are you talking about the center storage...

Are you talking about the center storage compartment behind the seats? I noticed that the center compartment is boxed in and I can look behind that boxed in part from the other compartments on...
Forum: C3 General
03-02-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Racer11

rear consol removal

Fustration at its best,,,,,I need to get my rear consol out to get the rug pulled back.

I removed the two screws on the side and the two on the top and something is holding the rear. It feels...
Forum: C3 General
08-25-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By Racer11

Couple of years ago I completely went thru my...

Couple of years ago I completely went thru my entire front suspension on my 76. Replaced every thing regardless of condition and had my box rebuilt by Gary Ramedi or however his last name is...
Forum: C3 General
06-10-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,666
Posted By Racer11

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I have the...

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I have the same wonder myself. I talked with the owner at the Vet show in Indep at the square, he seemed like my kind of a guy to work on my car.

I have a...
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