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Forum: C3 General
04-27-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By fontking1a

Bite the bullet! I've owned my '69 427/435 since...

Bite the bullet! I've owned my '69 427/435 since June of 1970. It also was a manual steering car and although at speed, it was OK, parking and slow speed was a bear. I just had a Borgeson power...
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,450
Posted By fontking1a

I Want My 1969 427/435 to Have Power Steering, What's Involved?

Getting too old to park my 1969 427/435. It has no power steering and the car is hard to maneuver at slow speeds. Is there a good way to remedy this problem? What are my options???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,029
Posted By fontking1a

:yesnod:Since most everyone here seems to be an...

:yesnod:Since most everyone here seems to be an expert I won't go into a long winded response. I will say however that I certainly have completely disconnected my HHO system because nobody is a...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By fontking1a

There are some fantastic combo units manufactured...

There are some fantastic combo units manufactured today at a very reasonable price. I'm not big on "originality" and have owned my 1969 Corvette for over 40 years. The modifications I've made suit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,029
Posted By fontking1a

Try HHO, Water plus Baking Soda=Hydrogen Gas

I've installed an HHO system on my 1969 427/435 4 speed. Essentially it's a "Brown's Gas" setup that makes hydrogen gas which either goes into the carbs at idle or the intake manifold at cruising. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,431
Posted By fontking1a

I've installed an HHO system on my 1969 427/435 4...

I've installed an HHO system on my 1969 427/435 4 speed. Essentially it's a "Brown's Gas" setup that makes hydrogen gas which either goes into the carbs at idle or the intake manifold at cruising. ...
Forum: C3 General
01-29-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

More pics.... Updated photos showing HHO...

More pics....

Updated photos showing HHO setup in front right corner of engine bay. My big block 11:1 compression ratio 427 ci /435 hp has been running this distilled water plus baking soda...
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

They are Western Wheels. Not sure if that...

They are Western Wheels. Not sure if that company is still around.
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

Maybe this will do it? More pics to come but...

Maybe this will do it? More pics to come but this is what I've got right now.....



http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u612/Louis_Alan_Lazarus/Corvette/pascojpeg_zps53217f48.jpg
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Forum: C3 General
01-25-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

No talent necessary using the sewing machine. If...

No talent necessary using the sewing machine. If you can use a band saw, you can sew. It's just a matter of taking the seat coverings apart and figuring out how "they" did it. There are little "v"...
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

The mirrors came from a 1997 Buick Riviera or...

The mirrors came from a 1997 Buick Riviera or Olds Aurora....same mirrors. Haven't hooked up the wiring...yet. Got the control button for the mirrors but need a wiring diagram. The mirrors are...
Forum: C3 General
01-24-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

Maybe this will work.... ...

Maybe this will work....

http://s1324.beta.photobucket.com/user/Louis_Alan_Lazarus/media/Corvette/centconsjpeg_zps0664767b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2
Forum: C3 General
01-24-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

The pictures are on my hard drive and also posted...

The pictures are on my hard drive and also posted in facebook. I'm afraid to say I forgot how to post pictures to my corvetteforum account. Could somebody please email that information and I will...
Forum: C3 General
01-24-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

You can email me at : lazarus2@pacbell.net

You can email me at : lazarus2@pacbell.net
Forum: C3 General
01-24-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By fontking1a

I'm Back.....!!!

Haven't been on the Corvette Forum website for years now. Finally retired and have some time to spend on this forum discussing Corvettes. My 1969 427/435 just had an interior "make over" by yours...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,638
Posted By fontking1a

Your shifting problems may be caused by worn...

Your shifting problems may be caused by worn motor mounts. I had the same problem for several years and never could adjust the linkage properly. The reason is the motor mounts were totally worn out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 910
Posted By fontking1a

Don't be so sure your T-tops are leaking. I...

Don't be so sure your T-tops are leaking. I thought my car had the same problem and after replacing the t-top seals with brand new ones, the leak was still there. As it turned out, the source of...
Forum: C3 General
06-22-2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By fontking1a

The vent drain slot is clogged with debris. It's...

The vent drain slot is clogged with debris. It's hard to get at but you can if you try. My car also leaked from the t-tops and I thought it was the weatherstripping on the t-tops. It turned out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-19-2005, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By fontking1a

On my '69 there are a black plastic headlight...

On my '69 there are a black plastic headlight covers behind the grills. Mine warped and wouldn't let the headlights go down...just up. I drilled two holes in the plastic and used a small wire tie...
Forum: C3 General
05-11-2005, 10:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,564
Posted By fontking1a

If you're not going to put sidepipes on a...

If you're not going to put sidepipes on a Corvette, where else would they go? Egads man, it's a Corvette. It's not a Fiat, Alfa Romeo or any other loser sports car. You're talkin' the "real deal",...
Forum: C3 General
04-26-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,580
Posted By fontking1a

dandoback...the rear grilles do function! They...

dandoback...the rear grilles do function! They are an integral part of the "Astro-Ventilation" system. If yours are not draining, look at the inside rear fender well near the top of the tires. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,040
Posted By fontking1a

I've owned an Apollo airless unit for about 25...

I've owned an Apollo airless unit for about 25 years and have painted at least ten cars using this system including my '69 Corvette. You will get some orange peel but that can easily be block sanded...
Forum: C3 General
04-25-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,580
Posted By fontking1a

The whoosh kind of washers are adjustable. You...

The whoosh kind of washers are adjustable. You can aim them and once they are set, they work well at any speed and deliver as much water as needed...when needed.
Forum: C3 General
04-25-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,580
Posted By fontking1a

What is the Worst Feature of the C3?

After commenting in another thread, I just have to ask the forum members this question. What is the Worst Feature of the C3? I love my '69 427/435 and don't plan to ever sell it. However, the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2005, 10:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,732
Posted By fontking1a

Yep. I did it so long ago can't really remember....

Yep. I did it so long ago can't really remember. I think the t-fitting is gone. Frankly, I'm just happy the windshield wiper washer still works. It's a funky design at best...especially when you...
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