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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,358
Posted By bgall2

Thanks for all the comments, I have enjoyed...

Thanks for all the comments, I have enjoyed reading them. Nothing on my 78 is after market and never will be including the hood. I agree that the hoods on some C3 models does warp a little over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By bgall2

My 78 had a noise in the rear end as well. More...

My 78 had a noise in the rear end as well. More of a chatter around corners after the car had been drove for a good while. A mechanic suggested that I ALWAYS double the posi track fluid amount and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,358
Posted By bgall2

Thanks for the info guys. As I suspected, I most...

Thanks for the info guys. As I suspected, I most likely will just have to live with it. Not that big a deal I guess but I am a perfectionist when it comes to my cars. Bought a 2019 stingray and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,358
Posted By bgall2

Hood allignment

Hi folks...1978 Silver Anniversary Edition. The hood (on the back by the windshield) does not come down flush with the top of the fender. It is up about 1/4 inch or so but keeps hood from looking...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 455
Posted By bgall2

HI, First thing you need to do is check fluid and...

HI, First thing you need to do is check fluid and put some in before your master cylinder runs dry...then you have a bigger job.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,817
Posted By bgall2

I had the EXACT thing on my 78. It is not...

I had the EXACT thing on my 78. It is not runout....not bearings....it is worn seals in one or more calipers letting air in. If your calipers have never been replaced I would suggest replacing all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By bgall2

Thanks a lot guys....again. Found the light...

Thanks a lot guys....again. Found the light flasher hid under the passenger side dash. Replaced and all my blinkers work fine....and I have the noise as well.
Bob
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By bgall2

light flasher location?

Hey Guys. I know my 78 has 2 light flashers and one is on the fuse panel under dash under steering wheel. Where is the other one, exactly please? And, if anyone knows, which kind should I be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By bgall2

One light flasher is on the circuit breaker panel...

One light flasher is on the circuit breaker panel and the other is on a line inside the center console....is this correct? But I do not know which is which.:flag:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By bgall2

Mark, Thanks for the reply. I cant remember if...

Mark,
Thanks for the reply. I cant remember if I have changed all the bulbs or not. However, every blinker/bulb is flashing...just fast. No bulbs are out.
Bob
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By bgall2

quick blinkers Help

Hey guys,
I have gotten so much GREAT information on this site. The blinkers on my 78 work but have started flashing erratically and fast...far removed from the "on, off, on, off" mode. I can live...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By bgall2

Exactly what I have just corrected on my 78. ...

Exactly what I have just corrected on my 78. Would bleed the brakes and have hard peddle for day or so and then soft and light on. I lost very little if any fluid but it was a rear caliper...
Forum: National Events
08-21-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,752
Posted By bgall2

For what it is worth....you cant please...

For what it is worth....you cant please everyone...ever. So keep the events at Bowling Green..what a great place to meet and greet
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Yes, I have been to the Museum several...

Yes, I have been to the Museum several times....my son and I go every year when we got to the INDY 500 in May. Took my vette once and was able to park in the Corvette Parking only area....I always...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Hey Guys...replaced the rear calipers using all...

Hey Guys...replaced the rear calipers using all the recommendations you all made and it went very well. Let me say that I changed them out in order they should be bled...I gravity bled the right...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Replaced rear calipers with no problems and only...

Replaced rear calipers with no problems and only did a gravity bleed when finished. Brakes hard as a rock now. Did not do fronts as I have decided to replace the hard lines on front due to rounded...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,467
Posted By bgall2

Ed, I have a 78 and replaced my control valve. ...

Ed,
I have a 78 and replaced my control valve. I contemplated rebuild but I did not want to risk having to pull it back out and do the rebuild again if something not right. My advice is buy a new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By bgall2

That is a good idea with the tape. I will be...

That is a good idea with the tape. I will be doing the work on base at the Auto Hobby Shop. Great place to work with a lift etc. I was hoping I could special order the lines a certain length that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By bgall2

Hard Brake Line--what kind?

Gents,
I just replaced the real calipers on my 78 and it appears to have fixed my brake issue. I will replace the front calipers as well but discovered I need to buy the hard brake lines first...
Forum: C3 General
08-03-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,682
Posted By bgall2

overpaid for a vette is what you think...is it...

overpaid for a vette is what you think...is it worth that to you? if so you made a great deal. I love my 78. I would not sell it for that price.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-03-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

And who was in Hawaii? I was there as...

And who was in Hawaii? I was there as well...flew P-3 out of Barbers Point....great memories.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-03-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Thanks a lot guys. Very good information. I...

Thanks a lot guys. Very good information. I enjoy working at the hobby shop on base (Millington TN) as there is always somebody to talk to etc. Yes, John, I have made a few messes myself....but I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Thanks guys....I have the new brake pads as well...

Thanks guys....I have the new brake pads as well and each box contains the "goo". How/when is the best time to apply the "goo"?
Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,863
Posted By bgall2

Replacing calipers...how long should it take?

I have my new calipers in my garage for my 78. I will be replacing all 4 very soon at the Auto Hobby shop on base. I will NOT replace the soft hoses as I did that last month. I am pretty good with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By bgall2

Thanks for the information. The Calipers are now...

Thanks for the information. The Calipers are now ready to install. I am looking forward to the job when I can get the time to get to the Auto Hobby Shop on base and get to work.
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