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Forum: C3 General
01-16-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By John92LT1

The level is fine, with radiator full and level...

The level is fine, with radiator full and level at the cold mark in the overflow. When warm, raising the hood as soon as I stop the car, the level is still fine. The issue seems to be splashing out...
Forum: C3 General
01-15-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By John92LT1

Coolant splash from expansion tank, 1979

Since replacing the motor & cooling system on the '79, I have had a problem with coolant splashing out of the expansion tank during, um, "spirited driving." I would like to prevent this as it is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,274
Posted By John92LT1

79 Turn Signal Switch Pivot?

After spending the last 1.5 months doing a heart transplant (and several other vital organs) on the '79, and definitely being ready to drive it, I was surprised to not have a working left turn...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-14-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By John92LT1

Oops- I couldn't find this and thought it had...

Oops- I couldn't find this and thought it had been pulled by the moderator. So, there is a new posting. Sorry for double hitting!

And the motor can be yours for $500.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-14-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By John92LT1

FS: Original, stock 1979 L82 engine

Just removed the original, stock L82 from my vehicle. 105k miles. Includes intake, heads, 2yr old q-jet and some accessories (fuel pump, dist., etc.). The engine ran fine, with a bit of smoke on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By John92LT1

Dave- Did you find an answer to your fit...

Dave-
Did you find an answer to your fit question? I am looking at replacing the Q-jet with a Demon when I replace the motor next month. I plan to keep the same (stock) intake at this point, so...
Forum: C3 General
06-12-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By John92LT1

Thanks all for the info and input. Opinions,...

Thanks all for the info and input. Opinions, info, options, etc.- that is exactly what I hoped for! I did a forum search before, but obviously had it over-constrained, using "79". I'll check again....
Forum: C3 General
06-11-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By John92LT1

Vintage Air for my '79?

My '79 has survived 4 years of high school at the hands of my children (2 years with my daughter after she got her license, and then 2 with her younger brother), and now that they will both be off to...
Forum: C3 General
05-19-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,179
Posted By John92LT1

Here are my 2 cents after just going through this...

Here are my 2 cents after just going through this twice with my kids. About 5 years ago, my daughter turned 16 and got the 1981 C3 I had since she was born. Please don't whine about the power &...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By John92LT1

Great ideas, guys. I'll try them when I get back...

Great ideas, guys. I'll try them when I get back home this weekend. I don't know why I didn't try closing the hood while working on it last time, oh well. The idea of removing the support brace to...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By John92LT1

Question replacing headlight actuators, 1979

Is it possible to remove the headlight actuators on a 1979 with the hood on? I tried over the weekend with no luck. I have not yet tried with the hood lowered (just thought of that)... Maybe that...
Forum: C3 General
08-12-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,242
Posted By John92LT1

lurch59- Good info, spot on. One note to...

lurch59-
Good info, spot on. One note to add, though: Check your labels carefully, as most synthetics are now blends, even Mobil 1. In the late 1990's, as other major oil players tried to enter...
Forum: C3 General
05-10-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By John92LT1

Beautiful ride- very cool! My daughter's...

Beautiful ride- very cool!

My daughter's senior prom is tonight- I guess it is that time of the year! Surprisingly, she let her date be a gentleman and drive his truck, and she left her '79 L82...
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
Posted By John92LT1

Sounds good- that is what I was thinking of...

Sounds good- that is what I was thinking of using. Thanks. I have ~4 existing pins, which I'll probably remove, so that they all match.
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
Posted By John92LT1

Attaching Hood Insulation Clips

My daughter asked for some help replacing her C3's tattered & frayed under-hood insulation before a show next week, so here we go...

She is missing about half the clips on the hood. I have the...
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By John92LT1

Good for you! My daughter took my C3 when she...

Good for you! My daughter took my C3 when she was 16, it has been her daily driver for 2 years. When she goes to college this fall, it will become her brother's daily ride. He has been logging...
Forum: C3 General
01-27-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,408
Posted By John92LT1

Have to know more info... is it: 1. Too much...

Have to know more info... is it:

1. Too much time working on the car?
2. Too much money constantly spent on the car?
Either of those are solvable, taking a longer term approach.

3. Doesn't...
Forum: C3 General
01-04-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,423
Posted By John92LT1

No problem with the car. I would have to agree...

No problem with the car. I would have to agree with the earlier post about how the child has been raised to this point. It is just a car, and it is insured.

When my daughter got her license, a...
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By John92LT1

OK, if you are talking about synthetic oil, then...

OK, if you are talking about synthetic oil, then start with your favorite (cheapest) available hydrocarbon, run it through the appropriate steam cracker, and then separate out the produced ethylene...
Forum: C3 General
11-17-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,665
Posted By John92LT1

Oh my, this guy is so right! I just realized that...

Oh my, this guy is so right! I just realized that (gasp!), my C3's mileage is not as good as the latest crop of hybrids/electrics! What have I been doing to the planet?!?! :willy:

And I am...
Forum: C3 General
10-14-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 675
Posted By John92LT1

Yeah, that is her daily driver to school & work,...

Yeah, that is her daily driver to school & work, although she will NOT be taking it to college next year! You can always find it in the school lot, sitting alone, as all her friends know not to park...
Forum: C3 General
10-13-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 675
Posted By John92LT1

First time trying to upload a pic, we'll see if...

First time trying to upload a pic, we'll see if this works. Not from the show, but here is her car, in a classic American Power pose from earlier in the year. :cool:
Forum: C3 General
10-13-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 675
Posted By John92LT1

Thanks Dan, that's the one! :thumbs: I agree...

Thanks Dan, that's the one! :thumbs:

I agree with the earlier posts about being there to participate & have fun- and believe me, even if she had not brought home anything, she had fun! I just...
Forum: C3 General
10-13-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 675
Posted By John92LT1

First Show

Well, my 17 year old daughter saw the adverts for the local club's fall car show, and asked about entering her '79 L82. We discussed it, the time it would take to clean her basic daily driver for...
Forum: C3 General
07-15-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,193
Posted By John92LT1

2. First day of ownership. Friday after...

2. First day of ownership. Friday after Thanksgiving, at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. 40F, drizzle, getting dark... on my back trying to wiggle under the car to check the starter to try &...
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