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Forum: C3 General
07-04-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 622
Posted By qtlow

Try taking a sharp center punch and a hammer and...

Try taking a sharp center punch and a hammer and dimple the metal all the way around the edge of the hole. That should shrink it enough for the threads to bite again.
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,729
Posted By qtlow

Built July 9, 1970. Under dash, behind seats,...

Built July 9, 1970. Under dash, behind seats, behind kick panels, windshield frame, no sign of green anywhere. All black, never restored.
Perhaps there was a small window late 70 early 71 they ran...
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 759
Posted By qtlow

I find this interesting as to what years got the...

I find this interesting as to what years got the slotted shims vs. shims with holes. When I rebuilt the trailing arms in my July built 70, I took out shims with holes. I'm 95% certain they were...
Forum: C3 General
09-08-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,860
Posted By qtlow

That's the case with my car. It wasn't...

That's the case with my car. It wasn't intentional neglect, but it was owned by a woman from 1977 till 2008 when I bought it. She didn't personally do any maintenance or repairs herself. She had to...
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,860
Posted By qtlow

1970

My driver/beater. I do hope to restore it someday, but not till I can commit to it and see it through. Until then, I'll drive it and enjoy it.
...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,852
Posted By qtlow

Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like it...

Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like it has 15x7 inch rims rather than the correct 15x8's.
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,837
Posted By qtlow

FWIW, I believe B.F. Goodrich hasn't made that...

FWIW, I believe B.F. Goodrich hasn't made that tread design since the late 80's.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-14-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,516
Posted By qtlow

Thanks but shipping is a little too steep as I...

Thanks but shipping is a little too steep as I suspected. I will pass. GLWS. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-14-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,516
Posted By qtlow

Still interested. I mostly need it for the rear...

Still interested. I mostly need it for the rear compartment and wall behind the seats. But will buy the whole set if shipping's not the deal breaker. Some pics would be nice. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-13-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,516
Posted By qtlow

I'm interested in this carpet set. A couple of...

I'm interested in this carpet set. A couple of questions though.
Is this the set you have?
https://alknochinteriors.com/product/72-77-plush-carpet-set/
Is it light or dark buckskin?
Does it have...
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,032
Posted By qtlow

OP, if your original bushing are in good...

OP, if your original bushing are in good condition I would leave it alone. I do not recommend the cheap aftermarket china made rubber bushings available from most Vette vendors. Maybe it was just my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,907
Posted By qtlow

Here's the actual size of the hook for reference...

Here's the actual size of the hook for reference if it helps. And yes, I believe you could grind it to fit your needs....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,907
Posted By qtlow

Lisle 58430

This is a cool little tool I've used in the past. Never tried it on shifter shaft seals though. You jam the hook past the rubber lip, twist and pull the seal out. Once you've gone this far though,...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-25-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By qtlow

FWIW, if you have any junkyards in your area, you...

FWIW, if you have any junkyards in your area, you can get miles of that stuff out of old Cadillac's from the 70's and 80's. Depends how hard you want to work for it. For only a couple of feet, I...
Forum: C3 General
01-07-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,339
Posted By qtlow

The engine data plate on the console of the ZL1...

The engine data plate on the console of the ZL1 is cool. No horsepower. No torque. No compression ratio.
Just 427/ZL1.
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By qtlow

Mershon's could be another possibility. ...

Mershon's could be another possibility.
https://www.mershons.com/
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By qtlow

Is that a pic from your office window? I can see...

Is that a pic from your office window? I can see how it would make your work day better just being able look outside and see your beautiful ride sitting there waiting to take you home.
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By qtlow

I could be wrong, but it looks a lot like the...

I could be wrong, but it looks a lot like the block off plate on the back side of the A/C evaporator box.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,637
Posted By qtlow

It goes on the speedometer cable side of the...

It goes on the speedometer cable side of the speedometer pinion/adapter/connector/bullet/ whatever you call it. :thumbs:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,637
Posted By qtlow

Just FYI. The Napa part # for the seal in the...

Just FYI. The Napa part # for the seal in the speedometer pinion is 15043.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ATP15043?keywordInput=1+5043

...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-21-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,036
Posted By qtlow

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By qtlow

This is what I do. After you start the car, grab...

This is what I do. After you start the car, grab the key ring and hook it over the top of the thumb lever of the ignition switch. It holds all the keys up high nice and tight against the ignition...
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By qtlow

Just a wild guess, but could the top 2 brackets...

Just a wild guess, but could the top 2 brackets be wheel chocks?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 28,420
Posted By qtlow

:iagree: It is a shame that website is dead! ...

:iagree: It is a shame that website is dead!
But some of his informative youtube videos are still there. Looks like he now has it back together and running....
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,205
Posted By qtlow

No worries. It's a shark body!

No worries. It's a shark body!
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