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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,110
Posted By 65747785

My dad started this thread in March of 2009. He...

My dad started this thread in March of 2009. He passed away in Feb of 2010. He was my best buddy and teacher of many things to me. I miss him in some way each and every day. I can't even convey...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-20-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By 65747785

:iagree: glad to see that I'm not the only one...

:iagree: glad to see that I'm not the only one who sees the value in this original delco part... I realize to the right person this could be worth around 50 to 75 bucks, maybe more in time, but call...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-20-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By 65747785

:bs yeah you're absolutley right, it's some...

:bs

yeah you're absolutley right, it's some :bs
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-19-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By 65747785

It was last summer that I saw the sign at a local...

It was last summer that I saw the sign at a local Franks Auto Supermarket "$25 for battery cores". That could've changed though. The battery is sealed, so it's very unlikely it would leak or...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-18-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By 65747785

1985 Delco Freedom Battery

I have an original sealed Delco Freedom Battery out of a 7000 mile 1985 corvette. The car is my uncle's and he needed a new battery, he's not into nostalgia, so he didn't care about his original.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,579
Posted By 65747785

I did consider that, and it's still a...

I did consider that, and it's still a possibility. However, when I changed the power steering valve and cylinder, I turned the wheel with the pitman arm disconnected, wouldn't that let me feel the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,579
Posted By 65747785

steering problem

Hey everyone. I'm currently driving my yellow 1977 since it's restoration and there is something wrong with the steering. It's very tight and it doesn't return well. After a turn I have to pretty...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,477
Posted By 65747785

Ahh okay. I did wonder if I was giving correct...

Ahh okay. I did wonder if I was giving correct info on the small block impeller. I see that my info was wrong.

At the time I did wonder why not cast iron in both the small and big block...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,477
Posted By 65747785

The small block impeller is stamped steel and...

The small block impeller is stamped steel and looks like an alternators cooling fan.

The big blocks impeller is cast iron and larger in diameter. The side facing you (once the pumps cover is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,477
Posted By 65747785

Bought my 65, 396 in 1975 with 42,000 miles on...

Bought my 65, 396 in 1975 with 42,000 miles on the clock. It didn't like getting caught in traffic, the temp would go up to 200, 210 degrees. 90% of the time it stayed at 180. Short burst of 100...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-21-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,152
Posted By 65747785

These kinds of threads only fuel the fire for the...

These kinds of threads only fuel the fire for the C4 haters. Give it a rest already with the I love my C4 and the haters will go away and find something else to pick on.
Forum: C3 General
01-02-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By 65747785

I already have 4 Corvettes here. 1 of them is a...

I already have 4 Corvettes here. 1 of them is a 74, 454 convertible.
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 34,762
Posted By 65747785

I have to ask, how did he match the paint that's...

I have to ask, how did he match the paint that's on your car?

Did he have a paint reading machine and it read what's on your car? Or did you take the gas door to him and he worked from that?
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By 65747785

$14,500 is a great price. The car is an...

$14,500 is a great price. The car is an unmolested survivor.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-30-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,463
Posted By 65747785

They're both right........ :yesnod:

They're both right........ :yesnod:
Forum: C3 General
12-16-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,558
Posted By 65747785

The Gymkhana option (FE7 option code) came with a...

The Gymkhana option (FE7 option code) came with a 7 leaf spring. That's what my 74, 454 has.

Put a small piece of masking tape or a horizontal chalk mark on the drive shaft. Put a mark on the...
Forum: C3 General
12-16-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,842
Posted By 65747785

The Mako Shark II is still around (kinda). The...

The Mako Shark II is still around (kinda). The GM Styling department made a few inprovemenst to it a couple to a few years later. One improvement was a longer rear body section. The Mako Shark II...
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By 65747785

There should be 3 curved things on the contact...

There should be 3 curved things on the contact (with 3 spaces in between). The horn button has a ring on the underside. The horn button just snaps onto those 3 curved things on the contact.
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By 65747785

Sounds like you're missing the horn contact...

Sounds like you're missing the horn contact that's held on with 3 screws to the steering column center (in the center of the steering wheel).

Look it up in one of the Corvette parts catalogs to...
Forum: C3 General
12-08-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By 65747785

Being your car was repainted in base / clear...

Being your car was repainted in base / clear they'll be able to match the paint perfectly.

I have a friend who owns a little body shop and he has all the colors and tints in quart cans in the...
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 787
Posted By 65747785

I wasn't expecting that last wish, pretty funny....

I wasn't expecting that last wish, pretty funny. :lol:

My wish for Christmas, I hope gasoline is still around 10 years from now and doesn't cost 10 bucks a gallon.
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By 65747785

That's the tough part even for a shop as you...

That's the tough part even for a shop as you already knew before taking it to the shop. I've seen so many cars over my years where the paint doesn't match the body and that's the scary part of it...
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,606
Posted By 65747785

That was very nice of you Rodger to get his...

That was very nice of you Rodger to get his pictures posted.:thumbs:

Hey Barebones, that's a pretty nice car you got there. As others have said, it's not overly done. Just an opinion, I...
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By 65747785

That's okay, you don't have to get back with the...

That's okay, you don't have to get back with the actual bill price. $1,300 is a good ballpark figure (less the other work you need).

I have a good idea now what it might cost me if I take my...
Forum: C3 General
12-06-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By 65747785

I'm curious, would you tell me how much yours...

I'm curious, would you tell me how much yours will cost at the shop? You'll get a better paint match (hopefully) at the shop than we'll get here doing it ourselves.

I already know the base /...
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