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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-17-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,195
Posted By FlyViper

Appreciate it. Used to be, in F-35s now. Price...

Appreciate it. Used to be, in F-35s now. Price reduced, $19k OBO.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-06-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,195
Posted By FlyViper

Thanks for the support Marc! If any lookers are...

Thanks for the support Marc! If any lookers are thrown off by the hood, I certainly am open to making a deal that includes me getting it painted, but my assumption was someone would rather take care...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-05-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,195
Posted By FlyViper

Appreciate it! TTT - will consider any reasonable...

Appreciate it! TTT - will consider any reasonable offers.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-25-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,195
Posted By FlyViper

Sold

Sold.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-10-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,854
Posted By FlyViper

1971 454, 4 Speed - $20K

After 11 years of ownership and a lot of great memories, time to let her go. I have $32K into this car (including original purchase price), asking $20K. I'm selling because the car isn't used much...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

Exactly what happened and what I finally did to...

Exactly what happened and what I finally did to fix it. Rookie mistake!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

TimAT was spot on, my timing was so far off that...

TimAT was spot on, my timing was so far off that the spark was missing completely. What I learned from this is:

1. If removing a distributor and putting the same one back, take the cap off and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

My problem occurred before I removed the cap. I...

My problem occurred before I removed the cap. I did remove it to verify the rotor was turning when the engine was turned over, but since the problem was there prior to doing so, I don't think it is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

New in 2009, probably have put around 6K on the...

New in 2009, probably have put around 6K on the motor since then (overseas for 5 years hurt the driving cause!) I will check TDC, thanks for the recommendation.

After I read your response, this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

Circuit tester light flashed when touching the...

Circuit tester light flashed when touching the TACH terminal during cranking. No spark, and noticed what I can best compare to as cigar smoke coming out of the carb after cranking stops (~5 sec of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

I was wondering about that; I'll go get a light...

I was wondering about that; I'll go get a light tester then.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

Probably a dumb question, but I assume I can get...

Probably a dumb question, but I assume I can get a valid result using a multimeter for what you said? When I turn over the engine I should see 12v from the tach terminal, right? I don't have a test...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By FlyViper

I removed my HEI dizzy to replace the o-ring...

I removed my HEI dizzy to replace the o-ring (minor oil leakage where it meets the intake manifold). Popped the dizzy back in with a few attempts to get it seated (had to get the tooth for the oil...
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By FlyViper

I used horseless carriage from CO to FL - great...

I used horseless carriage from CO to FL - great company to work with. They provided covered transport for a bit over a grand if I remember correctly. I thought it was a pretty good deal considering...
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,593
Posted By FlyViper

I started in your exact position 8 years...

I started in your exact position 8 years ago...here's what I did and have been really happy with:

ZZ454 crate, Demon carb, MSD ignition (Dizzy), Dewitts raditor w/ elec fans, rebuilt transmission...
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,177
Posted By FlyViper

You don't lose anything by not having it hooked...

You don't lose anything by not having it hooked up. You could disconnect the vacuum line from the carb, disconnect the line from the vapor canister to the fuel tank (plug both), and lastly buy a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,068
Posted By FlyViper

I'm far from an expert, but I'm with...

I'm far from an expert, but I'm with sstocker...my BB will do that a bit after it hasn't driven in a while (sitting in humid-as-all-hell Florida). I can even feel bits of moisture hitting my hand if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,897
Posted By FlyViper

Went Dewitts and never will look back. From...

Went Dewitts and never will look back. From Phoenix, AZ summers to Florida 95* with 90% humidity, this radiator/dual fans has kept the BB cool at every point. I think I've put that radiator through...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,820
Posted By FlyViper

I bought my c3 8 years ago at my first assignment...

I bought my c3 8 years ago at my first assignment in the AF, and have only used the base auto shop or my own garage to do work. I also have had the car in storage for near 5 years of owning it due to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,284
Posted By FlyViper

My '71 is originally a small block, but now has a...

My '71 is originally a small block, but now has a 500 HP BB in it. I'm replacing the stock half shafts/u-joints with new 3" HD steel half shafts and spicer u-joints. I'm not concerned with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,828
Posted By FlyViper

I suppose I could just replace the u-joints, but...

I suppose I could just replace the u-joints, but 45 yr old half shafts behind some decent power makes me wonder if a few hundred bucks isn't worth it in the long run. I'd hate to not replace them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,828
Posted By FlyViper

Looking at half shaft options for my 71 with a...

Looking at half shaft options for my 71 with a 500HP BB. Definitely going with 3" diameter, but how much does thickness matter? For example, Drag Vette's are thicker than Fort Wayne's, but also more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
Posted By FlyViper

Are these what you have?:...

Are these what you have?: http://fortwayneclutch.com/product/1963-1979-corvette-rear-axle-heavy-duty-steel-half-shaft-driveshaft-assemblies-3-x-083-sku-stlv1350_12sh3x83/

Any other...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
Posted By FlyViper

Maybe I'll take this as a sign from the car gods...

Maybe I'll take this as a sign from the car gods and replace the half shafts and u joints...they're old anyways and it's probably only a matter of time before the BB tears them apart. I'm not in a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
Posted By FlyViper

It is weird I hear and feel nothing wrong in all...

It is weird I hear and feel nothing wrong in all parts of driving - forward, backwards, both in turns and straight...the initial problem has proven to be unrepeatable. That said, better safe than...
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