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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By mysixtynine

I dont have an 81, but ill take a shot. ...

I dont have an 81, but ill take a shot.

The slot with the little saw like teeth on it tells me that slides into something plastic and the teeth grip it.

Looks like a harness connector support...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By mysixtynine

I used these directions when I did mine. i...

I used these directions when I did mine.

i found them helpful.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/1963-1976-corvette-steering-relay-rod-rebuild/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By mysixtynine

If its in the car and you hear it when you...

If its in the car and you hear it when you shutdown... check the elbows on the bypass switch(s) under the column.

One of my elbows was really dried up and leaking on the bypass switch. You could...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By mysixtynine

I put a 70 dash in my 69 because I wanted dash...

I put a 70 dash in my 69 because I wanted dash speakers, you need two of the small dash supports for a 70. The 69 has a totally different support for the dash that goes from side to side.

I dont...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By mysixtynine

I did my conversion a long time ago. On my...

I did my conversion a long time ago.

On my 69 pedal assembly there was a black rubber bumper that the pedal arm would rest against in the all the way UP position. Try removing that bumper for a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-24-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By mysixtynine

Both cars typically cost the same to fix give the...

Both cars typically cost the same to fix give the same things are wrong (68 does have some 1 year only stuff that can be more expensive). Which car is in better condition?

Which style do you like...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By mysixtynine

Maybe confirm you have the correct master...

Maybe confirm you have the correct master cylinder in there? You never know with parts places and or previous owners.

The power master should have 1 1/8" bore piston and 68-76 should have a deep...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,636
Posted By mysixtynine

I was surprised to find that the body and all its...

I was surprised to find that the body and all its components weighs the most when i pulled my body.
A stripped body with doors weighs about 1000.

Rounded numbers:
body with contents 1350
engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By mysixtynine

I would think the B pillar would have the caged...

I would think the B pillar would have the caged nuts in there for the softop frame to mount.

Do you have any pics of the plugs?

i've never seen them and would like to. Wonder if they similar...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,315
Posted By mysixtynine

I cant provide a wire diagram.. but my 69 should...

I cant provide a wire diagram.. but my 69 should be pretty similar.. but temper/qualify my info with that in mind.

Those top 3 fuses on the right of the fuse panel (heater, wiper radio ) are all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By mysixtynine

I wonder what other things guys have found...

I wonder what other things guys have found smuggled in there.... I wondered if I would find anything in mine when i pulled the body... only found things i had to fix.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By mysixtynine

These guys make alot of the steel stuff for...

These guys make alot of the steel stuff for vettes.

Ive never had to fix what your talking about so I dont know the logistics of cutting it out and making a new part since its part of the steering...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 223
Posted By mysixtynine

I put mine on recently and used Hillman...

I put mine on recently and used Hillman speednuts. These worked fine for me.

3/16" studs and 3/8" hex head speed nuts. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-15-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By mysixtynine

The part you are looking for is included in the...

The part you are looking for is included in the ignition harness. It goes to the wiper motor over to the odd ball female wiper door limit switch connector and then down to the bulkhead connector.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,337
Posted By mysixtynine

Those little taps are called scotch loks took me...

Those little taps are called scotch loks took me a while to find the name. Been around for over 50 years. Used mostly by telephone guys.

GM actually used them to installed capacitors as an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,337
Posted By mysixtynine

Ive seen two types of temp sensor. Typical one...

Ive seen two types of temp sensor. Typical one wire sensor is a grounding sensor. When temp is reached the sensor body will allow the wire attached to go to ground and call the relay by grounding it....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Posted By mysixtynine

Ive found that the edlebrock choke is almost...

Ive found that the edlebrock choke is almost useless in the summer unless i want to adjust it. Its typically so hot in my garage in the summer that the choke will heat up pretty quick and come right...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,337
Posted By mysixtynine

Those taps works just fine as long as the correct...

Those taps works just fine as long as the correct size tap is used for the correct sized wire so you dont ruin the wire your tapping into. Then whatever you are using this tap for needs to not over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
Posted By mysixtynine

I dont have a 75 wiring diagram so i have to go...

I dont have a 75 wiring diagram so i have to go by my 69 which will have some similarities but not exact. As others have said a good wire diagram for your year is pretty important for what you are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By mysixtynine

Is it this one? ...

Is it this one? https://www.lectriclimited.com/windshield-wiper-door-limit-switch-leads-103099
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-05-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By mysixtynine

Ive puzzled over this for 2 days... swearing I've...

Ive puzzled over this for 2 days... swearing I've seen something like this before. I've had my entire 69 apart over 12 years.

I dont think its the window seals without the rubber because the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-28-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By mysixtynine

Sounds like the seat belt underbody center cable....

Sounds like the seat belt underbody center cable. https://www.zip-corvette.com/71-74-seat-belt-underbody-center-cable.html

I dont know the offical story on it but my guess is due to the floors...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,387
Posted By mysixtynine

The edlebrock carb is basically an old Carter...

The edlebrock carb is basically an old Carter design. They were very prone to boiling. In your install instructions you should see a section just above the IDLE Mixture section. Maybe page 8 I dont...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,154
Posted By mysixtynine

That arm certainly seems to have been seasoned...

That arm certainly seems to have been seasoned with road salt... it looks as bad as mine did with 40yrs of use on them.

I am no engineer.. but that design goes from a what looks like square 1" to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By mysixtynine

Got mine from allens about 8 years ago. I love...

Got mine from allens about 8 years ago. I love the sound. Allens has more chambered length in theirs compared to other manufactures so its not too loud and the chambers are 3" so you get a true 2...
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