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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,443
Posted By wytevette

I went and bought a spring compressor today. ...

I went and bought a spring compressor today. The kind with hooks and one bolt down the middle.

It made it much much easier. I got the passenger side on tonight no problem. Except, I had to pry...
Forum: C3 General
07-11-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By wytevette

I don't know, but it was absolutely stupid to put...

I don't know, but it was absolutely stupid to put it inside the passenger compartment. My wife was using our '73 as a daily driver (about 10 years ago) and the alternator was overcharging and cooked...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-10-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 671
Posted By wytevette

Wow does that look cheezy for $1800! I was...

Wow does that look cheezy for $1800!

I was expecting tuned port manifold with injectors?!?!?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By wytevette

I just ordered a rag joint repair kit from...

I just ordered a rag joint repair kit from Willcox last weekend, and it should be here in a couple days. No experience with them yet.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,523
Posted By wytevette

The wife and I went to BIR for show and go last...

The wife and I went to BIR for show and go last saturday, and there was a guy with a 69 camaro and he had a "427 big block", according to the announcer. When he snapped the throttle, and when he...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By wytevette

They also make a nylon strap gizmo so you can use...

They also make a nylon strap gizmo so you can use your overhead hoist to remove the hood by yourself if you can't persuade the wife to quit nude sunbathing long enough to come help you.:leaving:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By wytevette

You probably didn't see it on this website...

You probably didn't see it on this website because corvette forum is for people who like corvettes.:flag: Investing in muscle cars is so mid-80's dude.;)

Please don't be offended by my opinons.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,267
Posted By wytevette

I have had two vehicles do what you are...

I have had two vehicles do what you are describing to me, and both of them had to have a new head gasket installed. The head gasket was leaking cylinder pressure into the coolant system and over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By wytevette

That is one sweet ride. The pictures are...

That is one sweet ride.

The pictures are great and I really enjoy the details.

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,081
Posted By wytevette

12 point box end wrench is still better than a...

12 point box end wrench is still better than a flare wrench, if a six point socket won't fit.

Or, (gasp), a vise grips:smash:. (ps. No, I don't use vise grips, pipe wrenches, channel locks, or...
Forum: C3 General
07-03-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,926
Posted By wytevette

This is so freaking awesome looking! Easily my...

This is so freaking awesome looking! Easily my favorite custom of all time.

:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By wytevette

Plug wires going to the wrong cylinder(s)? That...

Plug wires going to the wrong cylinder(s)? That is, if you put new wires on or monkeyed with them?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,122
Posted By wytevette

I don't think our motor runs in reverse when we...

I don't think our motor runs in reverse when we back up. Mine doesn't anyway. Some Ski Doo snowmobiles do though. :D

I tried one of those electronic gizmos (don't remember who made it) in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,578
Posted By wytevette

I see, he is going for the "rat rod" look. ...

I see, he is going for the "rat rod" look.

Nothing wrong with that. In fact, that is what I am going for with mine!:D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By wytevette

I don't remember what brand of (eh-hem,...

I don't remember what brand of (eh-hem, "inexpensive") Headers I have. But, a couple of the plugs are very difficult to remove with a standard wrench. I made up a wrench from a spare 5/8 (not deep)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By wytevette

I have the same year and same setup. ...

I have the same year and same setup. Unfortunately, I can't look at it at the moment, but can check it this evening.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By wytevette

There are a couple videos on youtube showing a...

There are a couple videos on youtube showing a body lift, but they are by no means instructions.

My wife and I bought our '73 in November 1996, and it was sitting outside. The passenger floorpan...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By wytevette

I dunno. Some of those are ON THERE REALLY TIGHT!...

I dunno. Some of those are ON THERE REALLY TIGHT!

I tried one of those "pittman arm pullers", made in China that you find at the local swap meet. It failed.

I want to replace the ball joint...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By wytevette

Mine bolts to the steel radiator mount frame with...

Mine bolts to the steel radiator mount frame with one of those "self threading" body screws.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By wytevette

I have a '73, and on mine, the brake line goes...

I have a '73, and on mine, the brake line goes along the drivers side frame rail. The floor/seat pan obscures the tabs and bolts that hold the line to the frame and I can't get any wrench on them. ...
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