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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-17-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By jimiscnc

thanks for the info. price added

thanks for the info. price added
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-17-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By jimiscnc

64 corvette muncie 4 speed

ASKING $675.

NOTE. ALSO LISTED ON EBAY Listing here because I'm broke and racing to pay off my storage bill before my tool boxes and car parts are auctioned off in a few weeks!

Weight= 75...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-09-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6,722
Views: 767,904
Posted By jimiscnc

recent work on under $3K '90 purchased 2015

It sat outside since 2015 and I've been loving it finally starting this spring.

1. catch alternator on fire - prob due to idling a long time with under charged battery.
2. Decided it would be fun...
Forum: Northeast
01-06-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By jimiscnc

Thanks for all responses. very helpful. -jim

Thanks for all responses. very helpful. -jim
Forum: Northeast
01-01-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By jimiscnc

1990 ct. out of state reg. question

I have a 1990 i bought in ct with a nh registration/title.

Questions:

1. Any input on how to get it tagged in ct? forms inspections, trailering, misc? bought car in ct and has new hampshire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,013
Posted By jimiscnc

Fwiw

Anti-seize and new lock washers are best practice, in my opinion. Lack of anti-seize or any lube what so ever is asking for corrosion to repeat why the mounts have to be replaced in the first place....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
01-13-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,696
Posted By jimiscnc

vetterestorer - your pm's are full. is the...

vetterestorer - your pm's are full.

is the car still avail?

jim
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,601
Posted By jimiscnc

Rather than cut out the entire mount and replace,...

Rather than cut out the entire mount and replace, how about cutting out the rectangular pitted area and splice in a new flat piece of same thickness with a pre-drilled hole - less work in the long...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By jimiscnc

i can only offer generalities - if youre blasting...

i can only offer generalities - if youre blasting the trailing arm as an assembly - less the parts you mention, you really have to seal up all around all seals to prevent sand. and then aim...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 218,972
Posted By jimiscnc

Wow! If you decided to, you could become the...

Wow!

If you decided to, you could become the Bill Gates of Tech Writing for anything on earth that's technical.

Do a background check on anybody that asks you to explain nuclear weapons to...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-31-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,340
Posted By jimiscnc

I think leaving the body stock except for the...

I think leaving the body stock except for the split window was remarkable restraint and self control. many would flair the wheelwells and glass in the headlights and do a 73 type nose and take off...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,142
Posted By jimiscnc

Avon is two towns over for me. I'm a C3 guy,...

Avon is two towns over for me. I'm a C3 guy, though. It would be nice to visit one of your meetings some time.

Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,591
Posted By jimiscnc

one other thing i had a problem with; with a...

one other thing i had a problem with; with a stock chevy balancer.

you should use some silicon sealer or something like that on the crank snout outer diameter and the I.D. of the balancer.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By jimiscnc

Step one - admit you are powerless over corvette...

Step one - admit you are powerless over corvette e brake suckage.

63-82 e-brakes can't suck enough!

In conclusion, most Corvette experts agree 63-82 e brakes suckity suck suck suck.

only...
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,686
Posted By jimiscnc

Reminds me of something I read about Don...

Reminds me of something I read about Don Prudhomme once. He was talking to Dan gurney about Indy cars and wanting to drive one. Gurney's response was approximately; "Don, if you want it bad...
Forum: C3 General
01-04-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,069
Posted By jimiscnc

I've often wondered about this myself, as I have...

I've often wondered about this myself, as I have a lot of 68 partial harnesses and I'm too cheep to pony up approximately $1200.00 for all the repro Vette harnesses.

But I also don't want to burn...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,329
Posted By jimiscnc

Feb 09 for me

I worked in customer support for the biggest machine tool builder in the world. Prospects for another job are nil, unless I want to move 1,000 miles away.

I just got my used 4 axis vertical...
Forum: C3 General
08-01-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By jimiscnc

ordinary common garden variety auto BODY supply...

ordinary common garden variety auto BODY supply rubbing compound is good for dead paint.

3m is good, although there's others. auto PARTS rubbing compounds like turtle wax rubbing compound is not...
Forum: C3 General
08-01-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By jimiscnc

a legit question I have thought about a lot...

a legit question I have thought about a lot myself.

68-72 - short hood and wiper door system run by vacuum. lotsa mechanism for the door to lift up. may not have the linkage fastening plates in...
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By jimiscnc

the dude is fearless! and energetic. Darn...

the dude is fearless!

and energetic. Darn good work at that site! and very helpful even if you're not going all the way like this guy is.

Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,200
Posted By jimiscnc

First

First, thank you for your service.

Secondly, my question is: What problem are you trying to solve?

I agree with the excellent info in the other posts.

Jim
Forum: Northeast
04-22-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 199
Posted By jimiscnc

i know

I know the feeling, Steven.

If I was about 400 miles closer.....

Good luck.

Jim
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-21-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By jimiscnc

Joe - pls check your PM's! -Jim

Joe - pls check your PM's!

-Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,623
Posted By jimiscnc

Jay and Wilcox

I want to complement you both on the amount of work you have put in to answering this!

You all deserve some recognition for your generosity!

-jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By jimiscnc

caswell plating

they are in the home plating business.

what is not good about some plating materials like zinc or maybe cadmium is that they oxidize and loose their finish over time. I dont know how the resto...
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