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Forum: C3 General
04-19-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

I know that it's been a week since posting. Sure...

I know that it's been a week since posting. Sure could use more free time to focus on this project but I'll act on what I can muster.

I'll start with more photos from the last several days.

I...
Forum: C3 General
04-19-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,386
Posted By Dustup7T2

How can you not stare? Yours is another CF...

How can you not stare? Yours is another CF favorite of mine and always good to see it return.

Glad for you and the car, Paul; togetherness means different things to different folks and we share...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2017, 04:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

On Tuesday (yesterday), I had the opportunity to...

On Tuesday (yesterday), I had the opportunity to take the wheels/tires to a nearby Les Schwab Tire center. Wanted to recycle those old skins and then prep the wheels for paint (the only painting I've...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2017, 02:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Yeah Mr.D, this car just keeps getting more...

Yeah Mr.D, this car just keeps getting more interesting by the day.

It does seem to show little wear overall and would not be surprised to find out that it sat inside, protected from the elements,...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,093
Posted By Dustup7T2

Take mine for any value add. It's also a '72...

Take mine for any value add. It's also a '72 base-model car ... at least, when new, it was.

...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,785
Posted By Dustup7T2

No offense to your bro but no. In fact, the...

No offense to your bro but no.

In fact, the alternator is not designed or responsible to charge the battery; its primary function is to power the car's electric circuits during motor operation...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dustup7T2

More engine ID pad location information can be...

More engine ID pad location information can be found by clicking...

here (http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php).

Welcome to the Forum!
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,785
Posted By Dustup7T2

You beat me to it, bazza77 !

You beat me to it, bazza77 !
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,785
Posted By Dustup7T2

Has to be plausible to protect the brand (ain't...

Has to be plausible to protect the brand (ain't no Datsun) and fit the time line.

The fuel filter clogged after visiting the last gas station. Ole Link says that replacing the filter, emptying the...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

I agree with your assessment. Here's...

I agree with your assessment.

Here's something to consider though: the clone-427 was assembled with a new pump. I was told the other new work was freshly honed cylinders (over-bored? dunno?),...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,963
Posted By Dustup7T2

I'm late to the sidepipe party but here now... ...

I'm late to the sidepipe party but here now...


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Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Wheels - not yet. Need to take the set somewhere...

Wheels - not yet. Need to take the set somewhere to have the tires dismounted first but will keep the crew apprised of that solution.

Thanks!
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Hi Rescue, I remembered that when I ordered the...

Hi Rescue,
I remembered that when I ordered the new one. I am truly fortunate to have this treasure in my shop.
...
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2017, 02:20 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Didn't get enough time with the car this past...

Didn't get enough time with the car this past Monday or today (Tue) but I did get really dirty during the time that I had, cleaning the front axle and steering linkage components of old grease, oil,...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

The backs of the wheels haven't been cleaned so...

The backs of the wheels haven't been cleaned so they may yield evidence that argent has not been applied.

If there's information towards my wheel paint questions from those of you experienced in...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2017, 03:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Another middle of the night update... After...

Another middle of the night update...

After reading dillon14's question on ID'ing rally wheels here (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-general/3965790-rally-rim-question.html), it got me to...
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Fascinating. First time I've run across one...

Fascinating.

First time I've run across one so wasn't aware. Thanks again, GUSTO!
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

I continue to juggle priorities, making time to...

I continue to juggle priorities, making time to work on this car. I tend to work alone and rarely have any companions, outside of my laptop playing music videos from youtube.

Have had success...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

After contemplating how far do we want to go in...

After contemplating how far do we want to go in maintaining subsystem components or replacing said componemts with rebuilds or new pieces and also keeping the budget on a projected trajectory, a...
Forum: C3 General
03-22-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Since the car is in original shape for most...

Since the car is in original shape for most everything except the short block, I am fully aware of what it represents. It's not my intention to lose that but in this case, it also has to fit a...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Oh, and here's another potential expense: due to...

Oh, and here's another potential expense: due to the many comments about the photo resolution and color capabilities from my so-called "smart phone", I may have to invest in a digital camera with...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Hey Walt, actually, I did perform the extraction...

Hey Walt, actually, I did perform the extraction with the halves assembled. I knew there were drilled channels in those halves so without them assembled, there are too many holes to seal to get any...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2017, 02:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Ok, I got around to disassembling the pass side...

Ok, I got around to disassembling the pass side caliper earlier tonight.

I failed to image it before separating the halves but noted that one of the two clamping bolts, holding it together, was...
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Before the latest project news, 7T1v brings up...

Before the latest project news, 7T1v brings up the subject of originality. I certainly respect his and a good portion of other CF contributors, either as expert or from talented experience or any...
Forum: C3 General
03-16-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,137
Posted By Dustup7T2

Thanks again, Walt. Comin' through like a dose of...

Thanks again, Walt. Comin' through like a dose of salts.

If I can weasel the time after the workshift later today, I'll perform just what you're suggesting about bench disassembly and post the...
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