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Forum: C3 General
05-18-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By 79L824SPD

Corvette Guys

Anybody ever use the The Corvette Guys in Beloit Wi. Just had the rear bearings done and the differential rebuilt. All new u-joints installed also. Very happy with the service and fast turn around...
Forum: C3 General
08-13-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,487
Posted By 79L824SPD

What does anyone think of the bearing assemblies...

What does anyone think of the bearing assemblies that some of the vendors sell. They say just bolt them in. Return your old ones back to them for a core.
Forum: C3 General
07-30-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By 79L824SPD

I have a 79 also with the L82 and 4spd. Didn't...

I have a 79 also with the L82 and 4spd. Didn't buy it for the gas mileage.
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,709
Posted By 79L824SPD

I agree completely with what he did. It was...

I agree completely with what he did. It was probably a wrecked Corvette to begin with. All he did was make it a driver again instead of sending it to the scrap yard.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By 79L824SPD

Rear Bearing Assemblies

Wondering if anyone has installed the bearing assemblies that you can get from the various venders. The ones that are all ready to just be bolted in. Thought it would be better and easier to go this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By 79L824SPD

Why'll I'm pondering this wheel bearing rebuild I...

Why'll I'm pondering this wheel bearing rebuild I was thinking. Why doesn't someone come up with a more modern type of a conversion, something like the newer Vett's have. I wouldn't think it would be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By 79L824SPD

I wasn't planning on pulling the Trailing Arms...

I wasn't planning on pulling the Trailing Arms out. Just redoing the bearings. I'm leaning pretty hard towards Van Steel or maybe Yogi Bair. The car is pretty much rust free having been stored...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By 79L824SPD

Rebuilding Wheel Bearings

Been looking at doing rear wheel bearings. Considering having Van Steel rebuilding my originals. Just wondering if this the way to go? it seems like a easy way to get them done the right way. Any...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,252
Posted By 79L824SPD

Let me get this right. Your Grandmother has had a...

Let me get this right. Your Grandmother has had a corvette for at least 15yrs and you just found out about it?
Forum: C3 General
07-21-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,094
Posted By 79L824SPD

Try the plastic gear in the tranny. Mine was...

Try the plastic gear in the tranny. Mine was jumping around also. Took the gear out and just cleaned it a little, put it back together and it works fine. Maybe it wasn't in correctly?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By 79L824SPD

Thanks for the info. I did what you said today...

Thanks for the info. I did what you said today and sure enough the pedal went down, although slowly. I'll try a master cylinder. I'm pretty sure its original to the car. Does anyone know anything...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By 79L824SPD

Brake Issue

Have a issue with my brakes. It's a 79. Brake pedal feels fine when just slowing down, but when you come to a stop the pedal will be at the top, then slowly go down, sometimes to the floor. I'm...
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,983
Posted By 79L824SPD

Hey, to each his own. He likes what it is. I...

Hey, to each his own. He likes what it is. I don't know why you guys always have to rip the cars up that aren't stock looking.
Forum: C3 General
08-03-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By 79L824SPD

Yea, Same here. Seems like mine starts quicker if...

Yea, Same here. Seems like mine starts quicker if its been sitting a week rather than a few days.
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,876
Posted By 79L824SPD

Here's mine. I went with the black Hookers. With...

Here's mine. I went with the black Hookers. With the silver car I thought they looked better than chrome. I think the stainless heat shields set it off just about...
Forum: C3 General
07-07-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,936
Posted By 79L824SPD

I really don't see that much wrong with it. I...

I really don't see that much wrong with it. I mean it was built for show, not a driver. The way some of you guys rip stuff up kind of irks me. Just because its not a bone stock Vett.
Forum: C3 General
07-02-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By 79L824SPD

Took a nice ride today

On Vacation this week, but the better half has to work, so took a nice ride. Weather was about perfect, 75-80 degrees and nothing but sunshine. Southern Wisconsin is really pretty this year. We've...
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By 79L824SPD

When I replaced mine this spring I hooked up the...

When I replaced mine this spring I hooked up the inside first, then muscled the shock mount ends in. Got them started in the slot, then gently persuaded them the rest of the way with a few taps of a...
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By 79L824SPD

Corvette fatality

Had a Corvette crash with a fatality here locally. The story said He was driving a 2004 Vett. Missed a corner and went airborne, hit a utility pole and ended up in a field. Story said he was thrown...
Forum: C3 General
05-08-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By 79L824SPD

When I first contacted him He told me a 2 week...

When I first contacted him He told me a 2 week turn around. It was 3 weeks from when I sent it to when I got it back. He keeps you informed of where he's at in the process. I would recomend him to...
Forum: C3 General
05-07-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By 79L824SPD

Got my carb back.

Just got my carb back from Lars last week. Don't ever remember the old Vett. running as smooth as it does now. Thanks Lars for a job well done!!
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By 79L824SPD

Jet Performance Carb.

Thinking about one of these rebuilt carbs for my 79. I have heard that these Jet carbs were the best ones to get. Not really anybody in the area to rebuild the one I have. Any feedback would be good....
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By 79L824SPD

Must be nice, mine has been in storage for two...

Must be nice, mine has been in storage for two and a half months already. Got about 15 inches of snow now here in southern Wisconsin.
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,216
Posted By 79L824SPD

I remember back in the early 70's a guy who lived...

I remember back in the early 70's a guy who lived up the street had a Corvette with snow tires and a trailer hitch also. He used it to pull his 2 snowmobiles around. I was only 13 yrs old at the time...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 112,917
Posted By 79L824SPD

Here's...

Here's...
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