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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,033
Posted By leadfoot88

Depends on what you want it for as most have...

Depends on what you want it for as most have stated already. I have had c3/c4/c5/and c6 but never multiples at the same time.

I really do love the c4's. Something about the way you sit in them is...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,419
Posted By leadfoot88

Yea I am leaning toward leaving it the way it is....

Yea I am leaning toward leaving it the way it is. The car is a nice driver and not a show car. I love to tinker with my car and always seem to be finding something that could be just a little bit...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,419
Posted By leadfoot88

Should I keep Original Glass?

Wondering how important it is to keep the original glass in my '69.

The windows have some scratches from the bottom to the top very faint and the windshield has a small scratch down near the cowl....
Forum: C3 General
09-07-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,471
Posted By leadfoot88

I don't know about anyone else but I ran outside...

I don't know about anyone else but I ran outside to look under my car when I saw this. It is scary to think how easy it is to miss something like this.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,104
Posted By leadfoot88

Sorry I can't help other than to say I don't have...

Sorry I can't help other than to say I don't have power steering but I wouldn't have it any other way. So worth the simplicity to have a little more effort in parking lots. On the road it's a dream...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-20-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,183
Posted By leadfoot88

Still for sale?

Still for sale?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By leadfoot88

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed to know!

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed to know!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By leadfoot88

My Turn for Headlight Help

My car is a 1969 350.

I searched and searched and I found a lot of useful information about the headlights/vacuum system. I got a vacuum gauge today and finally got to spend some time trying to...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

Thanks! I will check the hinges. I was...

Thanks!

I will check the hinges. I was assuming that is where the adjustment is off. I took a quick peek about a week ago but didn't get to spend a long time checking things out. I don't remember...
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

Pics Attached.

Pics Attached.
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

I did not get a chance to work on it this...

I did not get a chance to work on it this weekend. I got very sick on Saturday so I spent my weekend laying in bed.

Thank you for the suggestions and help. I will upload some pics of the hood...
Forum: C3 General
02-03-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

Those were my initial thoughts. Appears from what...

Those were my initial thoughts. Appears from what everyone is telling me that such a simple approach is not possible with good results.

I may stop into a few other body shops to continue getting...
Forum: C3 General
02-01-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

Here is a picture to show the rest of the car....

Here is a picture to show the rest of the car. Pretty good 5-10 foot condition overall.

Going to work on the hood alignment this weekend. It sits a little high in the front.
Forum: C3 General
02-01-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

Sorry. They all three agreed it was a crack...

Sorry.

They all three agreed it was a crack in the fiberglass. Hearing a lot of the same from folks on here too that it was probably caused by too much weight on fender, like leaning on it or...
Forum: C3 General
02-01-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

To update everyone. I talked to three different...

To update everyone. I talked to three different body shops yesterday and they all said the same thing... Drive and enjoy the car. They didn't think it was worth the investment to fix the few paint...
Forum: C3 General
01-31-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

There are a few areas like that around the car...

There are a few areas like that around the car where the paint is cracking. I have not investigated under the wheel well yet. I do not know if it is because of age or flexing or maybe from rocks and...
Forum: C3 General
01-31-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

I'm convinced it is a crack in the glass but...

I'm convinced it is a crack in the glass but would be awesome if I'm wrong! It is a noticeable height difference in person when you can run your finger across it. There are paint cracks in other...
Forum: C3 General
01-31-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,760
Posted By leadfoot88

1969 Body Repair

Coming to ask the Guru's about some help with fixing some damage to the fiberglass on my 1969.

How extensive is a repair like this? I do not plan to do it myself. What kind of cost should I...
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

Yes he is a corvette guy and has owned many c3's....

Yes he is a corvette guy and has owned many c3's. He also told me he bought a 78 pace car when it was new and he still has it. So I will be able to compare the two. Yes I have examined the cage,...
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

I don't know why people say this. It is not true....

I don't know why people say this. It is not true. I made $12k off the last car I sold. If you buy them smart and buy them correctly then you most certainly can make money and enjoy a car for a year...
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

Thanks for the responses. Yes I didn't post...

Thanks for the responses.

Yes I didn't post all the details and I'm sorry for that but didn't think the entire story was necessary. There are many more details too but thought that was enough to...
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

Thank you very much for a useful post. I...

Thank you very much for a useful post. I appreciate that insight. I am really having to consider that.
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

OK guys you are getting caught up on semantics. ...

OK guys you are getting caught up on semantics.

He knew I was a buyer if it checked out as described. It was described as a show car and it was not. He didn't say anything about the transmission...
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

Yea it would be if it looked like the pictures he...

Yea it would be if it looked like the pictures he sent me. The pics didn't show the faded paint.
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By leadfoot88

Help Buying 1978 Pace Car

I need help deciding on weather I should buy a 78 pace car.

A buddy of mine called me up and told me he knew a friend with a 78 pace car l82 all original with 34k miles on it and that it was in...
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