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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,038
Posted By 1Fordman

Gary did the rear end, trailing arms and steering...

Gary did the rear end, trailing arms and steering gear on the 68. 10 + years later they're all doing just as good as the day I got them back.

If you choose him to do your differential, you won't...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By 1Fordman

I have a 68 but to venture a guess, looks like...

I have a 68 but to venture a guess, looks like the cable from your cruise control servo to the throttle linkage. I'll defer to the folks that own the later model C-3's.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By 1Fordman

:iagree: Paramount was a good source of...

:iagree:

Paramount was a good source of parts when I refurbished my Sun distributor machine. They also sell restored ones.
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By 1Fordman

The price on the red one has come down, it was...

The price on the red one has come down, it was 250K at the all Corvette show in Los Altos in 2012.
Forum: C3 General
06-07-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,360
Posted By 1Fordman

My 68 had some damage similar to Orourkes rr...

My 68 had some damage similar to Orourkes rr wheel well damage. Because of the paint I have (House of Colors), it's over 6K to fix. I think you have a minimum of at least 10K in damage. Why is...
Forum: C3 General
05-20-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,812
Posted By 1Fordman

Appears to be a Turbo 350 in the underside photo,...

Appears to be a Turbo 350 in the underside photo, 68's had Turbo 400's.
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,584
Posted By 1Fordman

Another thumbs up for Gary, from a very satisfied...

Another thumbs up for Gary, from a very satisfied customer.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By 1Fordman

Hey Gary, How are you? Just wanted to let you...

Hey Gary, How are you? Just wanted to let you know the trailing arms and steering gear you built for me almost 10 years ago are still as good as the day they went in.

Do you remember Don the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By 1Fordman

Had the same problem on the 68 because the flat...

Had the same problem on the 68 because the flat stock linkage tends to bend and straighten out with the resulting loss of throw.

Get the linkage and pivot block from a 73, it's made out of round...
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,895
Posted By 1Fordman

Great looking car, lots of attention to detail,...

Great looking car, lots of attention to detail, with an awesome finished product! Brought back memories while building my 68 back in 2007-2009.

Hope the helpers were well compensated during the...
Forum: C3 General
02-11-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,705
Posted By 1Fordman

One of the 5 made was on display at an all...

One of the 5 made was on display at an all Corvette show in Los Altos, CA back in 2011. The asking price at the time was 250K. It's probably the same car as Milpitas is just across the bay from Los...
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 25,346
Posted By 1Fordman

These created one massive vacuum leak everytime...

These created one massive vacuum leak everytime you used it. Had one on a 51 Chevy, engine would almost stall completely. It got taken off real quick!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By 1Fordman

:iagree: I have the tool and was able to use...

:iagree:

I have the tool and was able to use it but very tight area to work in. I also installed a second seal just for insurance.
Forum: C3 General
10-21-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,673
Posted By 1Fordman

I rebuilt the carbs on my L-71 a few years ago. ...

I rebuilt the carbs on my L-71 a few years ago. When I started it, had the same symptoms you describe. I put the wrong metering plate gasket in the front carb. The kits come with 2 gaskets, 1 with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-27-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By 1Fordman

Mounted mine center of the dash right behind the...

Mounted mine center of the dash right behind the windshield. I do get some fading and signal loss in heavily wooded areas but other than that the reception is good.
Forum: C3 General
08-31-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,122
Posted By 1Fordman

That sir is one fine looking 75, job very well...

That sir is one fine looking 75, job very well done!
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-28-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By 1Fordman

L-71 center carburetor

I have a 68 L-71 and a few years ago picked up an extra service replacement center carb. I can check the date code on the carb, but if you doing an NCRS restoration most likely service replacement...
Forum: C3 General
11-29-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,389
Posted By 1Fordman

Saw that one or one of the other 4 at Corvette...

Saw that one or one of the other 4 at Corvette Spectacular in 2011 or 2012. It was 250K then so the asking price has gone up in the past few years.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,764
Posted By 1Fordman

It's probably the unilite module, they have a...

It's probably the unilite module, they have a history of doing what your symptoms are. I ran unilite's in a couple of past cars but carried a spare module because they did die out on the road.

As...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By 1Fordman

+1 for them as well. They're on Soquel right...

+1 for them as well. They're on Soquel right where it curves.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By 1Fordman

Peninsula Tire on Del Monte in Monterey did a...

Peninsula Tire on Del Monte in Monterey did a great 4 wheel alignment on my 68 7 years ago. I don't know if the same alignment person is still there.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,150
Posted By 1Fordman

What you want is 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" of free play. ...

What you want is 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" of free play. When you push down on the clutch pedal using your fingertips and not your foot, you want free movement in the above listed range before you start to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By 1Fordman

Congratulations, it's most well deserved. I...

Congratulations, it's most well deserved. I enjoy your videos, especially with the fron tires grabbing air! What's even more amazing you never seem to blow anything up, I would say lots of good...
Forum: C3 General
05-07-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 10,962
Posted By 1Fordman

68 L-71 covertible CVO Road King 72 FX...

68 L-71 covertible

CVO Road King

72 FX shovel
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By 1Fordman

Alan, Without a doubt you have the cleanest...

Alan,

Without a doubt you have the cleanest C-3 on the planet! I'm blown away by the quality and professionalism of your restoration.
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