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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,801
Posted By barbs '69 resto

Thx for the info guys. I'll take it from here.

Thx for the info guys. I'll take it from here.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,801
Posted By barbs '69 resto

quadrajet dribbling gas

Any one know why my Rochester 4MV Quadrajet is dribbling gas on the driver side primary throttle plate when it is idling the pass. side looks dry? The carb. has been rebuilt and the problem still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By barbs '69 resto

Thanks for the suggestions I will definitely...

Thanks for the suggestions I will definitely check them out.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By barbs '69 resto

classic insurance

I have just completed a 3 year body off restoration on my '69 corvette which now puts the car in a higher valuation bracket. I'm looking for insurance companies that deal with classic cars. Any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-27-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,660
Posted By barbs '69 resto

washer pump

I totally rebuilt my pump. If your pump is like mine there is a doubled edged piston seal that resembles a O ring and 3 check valves most likely they are worn out. The check valve assm. is easy to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 760
Posted By barbs '69 resto

body moubt

I agree with Alan. If your body is off the frame as you mentioned it is a
easy job. When I did mine i chiseled the old heads off and did some slight adjustments to the new mounts for a better fit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By barbs '69 resto

I probably should have mentioned the spring is a...

I probably should have mentioned the spring is a stock 9 leaf replacement from Triangle spring purchased from Vett brakes.
I'm not pleased with the ride hight at all. I don't understand why the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By barbs '69 resto

rear suspension too high

My original leaf spring was tired and had to be replaced. The thing is the ride hight is extreme now. There is 6+ inches of clearance between
the top of the tire and the wheel opening. Anyone have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By barbs '69 resto

The hood latches are the same for bb and sb but...

The hood latches are the same for bb and sb but the years can be different. I had a big block hood on my 69 for 35 years and decided to replace it with a sb hood for correctness. The sb hood is from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By barbs '69 resto

This restoration was a body off and have seen...

This restoration was a body off and have seen every inch of this car.
Fortunately there was no rust below the area to be bonded. I had put
silicone sealer above the old adhesive by chance, 34 years...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By barbs '69 resto

bonding adhesive

While doing my restoration of my '69 coupe I noticed that the tops of the fenders had separated from the bird cage. This is the area under the lower windshield trim that is curved and about 5 inches...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,563
Posted By barbs '69 resto

leaking fittings

I removed the rear connector blocks and the prop. valve and it appears that the after market brake line flares are bottoming out on the blocks before the male and female cones have a chance to seal...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,563
Posted By barbs '69 resto

new brake line fittings leak

I'm approaching the third year of a body off restoration on a '69 coupe 350. The body is on and the engine running so far so good until I installed the master cyl. and attempted to bleed brakes. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,443
Posted By barbs '69 resto

I thought the dried sealant on my 69 vett wiper...

I thought the dried sealant on my 69 vett wiper bay was hot roof tar applied by the factory. I used a narrow putty knife to remove the sealant and used a vacuum to clean up loose particles. I sealed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,538
Posted By barbs '69 resto

The reason why auto trans don't come withs drain...

The reason why auto trans don't come withs drain plugs is to require the pan to be dropped and have the filter replaced. I use a fluid pump that attachés to a drill and run one of the tubes down the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,237
Posted By barbs '69 resto

It's next to number 3 driver side body mount.

It's next to number 3 driver side body mount.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,163
Posted By barbs '69 resto

rattle

I've found that after awhile a grove will wear into the barrel of the slip yoke and play will develope between the yoke and the tail bushing of the tranny which will cause vibration and shaking the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By barbs '69 resto

harness

I bought my harnesses from Last Detail in atlanta. They had the best prices at the time and they use Letric Limited harnesses.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By barbs '69 resto

shift boot

I also have a Nov. 68 built '69 and I believe the correct boots are both rubber. 69 upper has 2 folded bellows as per NCRS Tech. manual on page 12.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,214
Posted By barbs '69 resto

rivit tool

I did the exact same thing as JKNB and it worked beautiful.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By barbs '69 resto

heater valve

Can you tell us what the name of the manufacturer of the valve in the picture is, what it cost and where you bought it?
thx.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By barbs '69 resto

steering lock

I just finished rebuilding my steering column so I know how to do it from
the top end but its involved. I think if I was just going to move it to trailer it I would separate the rag joint and force...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,302
Posted By barbs '69 resto

bumpers

I had my bumpers done at Knox Custom Chrome and recommend them highly.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 966
Posted By barbs '69 resto

rad support

The radiator support itself is fairly easy to replace. On my car there are only six 5/16x1 inch bolts plus two more on the bottom attached to the extension cross member. Just remove every thing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By barbs '69 resto

Bottom seal

This is not a direct answer to your question, but you might want to consider leaving the bottom seal out because it acts like a sponge and also keeps any water from draining through which will rust...
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