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03-28-2023, 01:35 PM
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Posted By curtis75

Hey, another Canadian. I'm just down the highway...

Hey, another Canadian. I'm just down the highway a bit. Aluminum heads are a nice upgrade. Other than cost its pretty much all upside. I haven't built many motors but went roller lifters on the...
11-14-2022, 08:57 AM
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Views: 757
Posted By curtis75

Price drop

Price drop
10-31-2022, 10:01 PM
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Views: 757
Posted By curtis75

SOLD 1969 side exhaust - price drop

SOLD - Factory corvette side pipes. Covers are in good condition. No pitting, one small crack on the front LH piece. Insulation on the inside has some damage. Pipes are included but have been...
Forum: C3 General
02-14-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By curtis75

Could you thread off the spade connector, and...

Could you thread off the spade connector, and solder it on to the copper pin?
11-14-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,285
Posted By curtis75

I've got ICON pistons in the 427 I built a few...

I've got ICON pistons in the 427 I built a few years ago. No complaints about them. Its not a real high strung motor but I have had no problems. For what it's worth the machinist mentioned that they...
Forum: C3 General
05-12-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By curtis75

What year of Camaro? If it came from a 94-97 it...

What year of Camaro? If it came from a 94-97 it would be an LT1 engine which will bolt up to the old SBC. If it came out of a later 4th gen, it would be an LS motor which would require a different...
Forum: C3 General
04-19-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,835
Posted By curtis75

ok, I see what you mean. I guess I'll have to do...

ok, I see what you mean. I guess I'll have to do some cutting if I want that look.
Forum: C3 General
04-19-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,835
Posted By curtis75

73/74 front bumper on a 75?

Will the front bumper off a 73/74 fit on the front of a 75? I don't like the big bumpers that stick out on the 75 and would prefer the look of the earlier one. How different are the grills? Will they...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-14-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,089
Posted By curtis75

If you're doing the razor method, wear safety...

If you're doing the razor method, wear safety glasses. Getting a paint chip in your eye sucks.

Probably a good idea with chemical stripper as well, now that I think about it
Forum: C3 General
03-08-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3,304
Views: 945,733
Posted By curtis75

I don't like this thread, It makes my project...

I don't like this thread, It makes my project look like crap. Its good to see another young guy (and Canadian too) taking on a big project. I started mine 5 years ago when I was 19. Everything you've...
02-26-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By curtis75

Lowering the Front - How much to remove from bracket

I am lowering the front suspension and need to trim the aluminum brackets so they work properly but I'm not sure how much to trim them. My measurements tell me about 0.375" but I was wondering if...
02-24-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 652
Posted By curtis75

Door Alignment

I did a body off on my 75 and ended up replacng the rear clip with an ACI one piece for a 69-73. I put my doors back and the gaps look pretty good but on the back lower corner the door sits in about...
02-21-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,699
Posted By curtis75

Does anyone offer a windshield with the antenna...

Does anyone offer a windshield with the antenna in it?
Forum: Paint/Body
02-06-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By curtis75

No it doesn't, that could be my problem. Know a...

No it doesn't, that could be my problem. Know a good place to get one? I think it would still be pretty flimsy towards the rear though, I'm not sure if there should be something back there as well.
Forum: Paint/Body
02-01-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By curtis75

I tried this last night but couldn't get the door...

I tried this last night but couldn't get the door to move. I even place a piece of would between the bottom of the door and the sill and tried to close the door. It didn't really move much at all. Am...
Forum: Paint/Body
01-30-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By curtis75

What their rep said was the fiberglass mat had a...

What their rep said was the fiberglass mat had a binder in it that was broken down by the poly resin but not by epoxy so the mat would stay a little stiffer. He didn't know if it would effect...
Forum: Paint/Body
01-26-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By curtis75

Tap Plastics's Fiberglass mat says it is only...

Tap Plastics's Fiberglass mat says it is only good for Polyester and vinyl ester resin. Something to watch out for when using epoxy resin.
Forum: Paint/Body
01-24-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By curtis75

Really? You're not just screwing with me. That...

Really? You're not just screwing with me. That sounds to easy.

The only thing missing from the doors is the window on the passenger side. everything else is in there. I will put it in just to...
Forum: C3 General
01-24-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By curtis75

Any other ideas?????

Any other ideas?????
Forum: Paint/Body
01-24-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By curtis75

Door Alignment

I did a body off and replaced the rear clip on my 75. I am now trying to get the doors lined up again and they are reasonably close with the exception of the bottom rear corner. It is sitting way in...
01-20-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,613
Posted By curtis75

You can find Vortec 350 heads that will bump your...

You can find Vortec 350 heads that will bump your compression a bit (64cc chamber) and the flow pretty well for a stock head. Watch your lift though they are only good to ~0.475" I believe. Don't...
Forum: C3 General
01-20-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By curtis75

I saw that on ACI's site. They say it is for...

I saw that on ACI's site. They say it is for convertible and I don't see anything for a coupe. I might get it anyway to stiffen it up.
Forum: Paint/Body
01-20-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By curtis75

The clip is bonded to the rear tub. It almost...

The clip is bonded to the rear tub. It almost seems like there is suppose to be an add on support in there but I haven't seen anything like that.
Forum: C3 General
01-20-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By curtis75

The clip is bonded to those areas. It almost...

The clip is bonded to those areas. It almost seems like there is suppose to be an add on support in there but I haven't seen anything like that.
Forum: Paint/Body
01-19-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By curtis75

C3 Rear Clip Flex

I installed an ACI rear clip on my 75 coupe. The clip is for a 68-73. It is on the car and fits pretty well but when you push on the center of the deck (where the luggage rack would be) it is very...
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