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Forum: C3 General
03-13-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 629
Posted By Kevin68

Go to your non-CFC3 cross post. I've done this...

Go to your non-CFC3 cross post. I've done this (mid-70's back to '68 steering) and have the part you need. The picture is the part you need but that is NOT the brake/clutch pedal support. Don't...
Forum: C3 General
03-13-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By Kevin68

Check your cross post. I have the upper bracket...

Check your cross post. I have the upper bracket you need and a few other bits of advice. BTDT.
Forum: C3 General
08-22-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,617
Posted By Kevin68

Sorry to hear this. At 58, it makes me think. ...

Sorry to hear this. At 58, it makes me think.

He was immensely helpful on a fiberglass repair I did and I referred others to his posts because his expertise and experience was obvious; VERY...
Forum: C3 General
06-23-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Kevin68

Are Ram's horns worth anything?

Other than for a restorer looking for the correct date code? i.e. needle in a haystack.

I couldn't even find these numbers on here.
http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/exhaust_man.html

Date...
Forum: C3 General
05-16-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Kevin68

Here, I hope this helps. :rofl: :cheers: ...

Here, I hope this helps. :rofl: :cheers:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1254_b8110cb027baa8c5c6eb1b2a5c332e513f7fa791.jpg
Forum: C3 General
04-20-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Kevin68

All of the local trailer rental places around...

All of the local trailer rental places around here have car trailers for local rental. And for less money than u-haul.
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,005
Posted By Kevin68

Grind the cracks down from top and bottom so the...

Grind the cracks down from top and bottom so the crack opens up to 1/4 - 1/2 inch, feather the grinding a few inches from the crack put some tape on the underside so it doesn't sag. Lay new glass...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By Kevin68

Looks like someone tried to paint it. Bad idea.

Looks like someone tried to paint it. Bad idea.
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By Kevin68

I've got Corbeau seats on a fiberglass floor and...

I've got Corbeau seats on a fiberglass floor and didn't have any fitment issues related to the fiberglass floors. The rear outboard bolts are buggers to get in...bending a cheap wrench will help...
Forum: C3 General
03-22-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Kevin68

I used FR because the guy at Ididit and I weren't...

I used FR because the guy at Ididit and I weren't communicating. He didn't seem to understand that I was trying to push the column forward and he kept trying to tell me what length I needed. Add to...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Kevin68

I'm in agreement that the stock position is not...

I'm in agreement that the stock position is not great for comfort driving. I went with a Flaming River replacement in my 68' (which had ragged out '69+ column in it when I bought it, so no loss...
Forum: C3 General
03-03-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,377
Posted By Kevin68

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4485_ae14cb18ad53c59caf5e40d2fb60a5d8599ff1e8.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
01-05-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,732
Posted By Kevin68

I went round and round with the Ididit guys...

I went round and round with the Ididit guys telling them that I needed a custom length and not their standard '68 Corvette column because of the Borgeson I put in. I finally got frustrated with them...
Forum: C3 General
01-05-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,914
Posted By Kevin68

I have a 9,000' extra-long and wide Auto Lift...

I have a 9,000' extra-long and wide Auto Lift brand from Best Buy Automotive (they have a lot of different brands, including Bend-Pak and Dannmar). If you can't do long, definitely get a wide version...
Forum: C3 General
10-07-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By Kevin68

The conversion parts, even Borgeson, are probably...

The conversion parts, even Borgeson, are probably less than the sales tax you'd pay on a different car.
Forum: C3 General
10-05-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,583
Posted By Kevin68

Out of curiosity, I looked and found out that you...

Out of curiosity, I looked and found out that you can buy these. Ecklers has two versions $200-230. Zip or CA probably has them too. They didn't come up in a search for tonneau, but did for...
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,583
Posted By Kevin68

I don't remember it pouring on it for any length...

I don't remember it pouring on it for any length of time. It works great to keep the seats dry but probably needs a longer tail to keep the back completely dry. The tail doesn't go all the way to...
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,258
Posted By Kevin68

Guilty. :leaving: Never really considered that...

Guilty. :leaving: Never really considered that children may be watching. I will be more respectful moving forward. :hide:
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,583
Posted By Kevin68

I didn't reinstall mine and don't regret it. ...

I didn't reinstall mine and don't regret it.

I've got this to cover it when parked. Old pic, but you get the idea....
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,171
Posted By Kevin68

What was the temperature on the gauge when idling...

What was the temperature on the gauge when idling and did you verify with an infrared thermometer? Running at idle for a long period of time will tend to raise the coolant temperature, has low fuel...
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By Kevin68

Like the body work and lights (but would never...

Like the body work and lights (but would never buy it).
Those wheels are hideous.
Hate the donk look for this car.
You got those big flares, fill them up with 315's.
You're cursive sucks. ...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,678
Posted By Kevin68

I think there are many others who are far more in...

I think there are many others who are far more in tune with the market than I am, but based on what I've seen and heard here, I think you can get a '68-69 that is functional but probably has some...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,678
Posted By Kevin68

Throw = total distance the pedal moves with the...

Throw = total distance the pedal moves with the pedal all the way up and then pushed to the floor. As Bikespace alluded to, the range of clutch engagement (when the clutch plate starts to contact...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,678
Posted By Kevin68

The Mazda has a hydraulic slave cylinder that...

The Mazda has a hydraulic slave cylinder that makes it easier to to push the pedal in. The total clutch pedal throw is maybe 4-6 inches. Mine is closer to 8" or more. I've never measured it. The...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,678
Posted By Kevin68

Doh, typing/working while you posted. What time...

Doh, typing/working while you posted. What time are you planning on being there?
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