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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
01-25-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,792
Posted By Schaggy

I have a very nice '72 coupe. It's small...

I have a very nice '72 coupe. It's small block/4-speed car, but I'd be close to the bottom of your price range. It's got all upgraded suspension, new paint, and all the vacuum stuff works. The motor...
Forum: C3 General
06-29-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By Schaggy

Van Steel

I picked up the Van Steel offset trailing arms and the bearing/shim kits from Eckler's and had them put together by a mechanic friend as at that point the project was over my head.

He set them up...
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By Schaggy

Parking Brake Handle

Hey everybody - Where are we sourcing parking brake handles? They're out of stock everywhere I look and I'm getting tired of doing the two-handed brake-set on my '72.

Anybody seen one around?
Forum: C3 General
05-02-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 761
Posted By Schaggy

Seat Belts

So my '72 coupe has the three-point seatbelts without retractable lap belts. It only has retractors on the shoulder belt.

Why do all of the seat belt kits that say they're for '72 have...
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,332
Posted By Schaggy

That's Purty! :thumbs::thumbs:

That's Purty! :thumbs::thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,332
Posted By Schaggy

Not to take away from what is a really great...

Not to take away from what is a really great thread here - I especially appreciated the bits about trailing arms, something I farmed out (when I'm skeered I say I'm skeered :rofl:) - but is there...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-27-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By Schaggy

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

:iagree::iagree::iagree:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-27-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,229
Posted By Schaggy

I've run into this and found that a meticulous...

I've run into this and found that a meticulous clean, the fel-pro one-piece blue gasket and some the Right Stuff (http://www.permatex.com/products/our-brands/the-right-stuff) in the corners is the...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,332
Posted By Schaggy

Take a close look - That car is better supported...

Take a close look - That car is better supported than a vette on a 2-post lift.

The small 2-ton jack that you see toward the rear of the car is only used for its low height to get the car on the...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,332
Posted By Schaggy

Good question! - It's simple, but time consuming ...

Good question! - It's simple, but time consuming

1. Open the doors and take out the tops & back window (This is probably just paranoia, but advice taken from my buddies who restore...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schaggy

Just did this job last year and almost made this...

Just did this job last year and almost made this exact mistake (thankfully I happened to be out bench racing with a pro-mechanic buddy)

So one more bump :)
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,592
Posted By Schaggy

I'm not sure if you were actually asking, but...

I'm not sure if you were actually asking, but Alan 71 is right - the one in the front (in the first picture) is a '72. That's the only year with the chrome bumper and amber turn signals.

Sad.......
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By Schaggy

I pull my trans first - but my car's a 4-speed...

I pull my trans first - but my car's a 4-speed with the welded cross-member.

Also - My headers are welded to my exhaust pipes, which can lead to obvious problems pulling the motor. If this is the...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,332
Posted By Schaggy

Two things I've found very helpful in a small...

Two things I've found very helpful in a small space

1. Cheap stand lights - I have one that's about a foot tall and one that's about four feet tall. They have flexible tops so you can put the...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 860
Views: 266,740
Posted By Schaggy

I'll play...

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Forum: C3 General
08-30-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,259
Posted By Schaggy

The only thing wrong with the C7 is that it's not...

The only thing wrong with the C7 is that it's not in my garage. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
07-02-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,226
Posted By Schaggy

:iagree: -Either that or park way out and...

:iagree:

-Either that or park way out and enjoy the stroll.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Schaggy

PB Blaster all the way! Also - This may...

PB Blaster all the way!

Also - This may sound counter-intuitive, but try tightening it just a scootch before you loosen it.

Good luck! :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
07-02-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,356
Posted By Schaggy

I do that too, sometimes. :D My friends with...

I do that too, sometimes. :D My friends with shops and lifts like to make fun of my 'redneck car lift' when we're drinking beers. :woohoo:

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Forum: C3 General
07-01-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,356
Posted By Schaggy

I feel your pain man :thumbs: Thank God for...

I feel your pain man :thumbs:

Thank God for friends with lifts!

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,177
Posted By Schaggy

I have had a lot of cooling problems with my '72...

I have had a lot of cooling problems with my '72 small-block and everything described here has been part of the fix (aluminum rad, timing, vacuum, chin spoiler, electric fans, high-flow water pump,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,214
Posted By Schaggy

Most mechanics I know will add somewhere around...

Most mechanics I know will add somewhere around 25% to book times for anything older than about 25 years. This varies from shop to shop so make sure you get a written estimate.

Also make sure that...
Forum: C3 General
06-28-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,686
Posted By Schaggy

Targa! Targa! ...

Targa! Targa!

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Forum: C3 General
06-28-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,698
Posted By Schaggy

I don't like a lot of customs, but I really dig...

I don't like a lot of customs, but I really dig what you've done with the rear of this car.

Bee-yoo-tee-ful!

:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
06-26-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,876
Posted By Schaggy

My $.02.... One of the things I've noticed...

My $.02....

One of the things I've noticed is that the C3 was designed by engineers for engineers more than any other common American car of its era. If you consider the bend-over length of the...
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