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Forum: C3 General
01-07-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,933
Posted By slaine

I'm VERY sorry about the damage to your car. The...

I'm VERY sorry about the damage to your car. The paint and body look nice.
NO-ONE I have ever talked to thinks that their dog is a problem. I have never owned a dog but I have spent countless...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,283
Posted By slaine

I bought my 1980 new in 1979(still have it). It...

I bought my 1980 new in 1979(still have it). It was an L-48 with a turbo350 and a lock-up converter. I've purchased two rebuilt turbo 350's w/o mentioning that they were for a corvette. They were...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By slaine

I had this exact problem with my one owner 80...

I had this exact problem with my one owner 80 vette. The whole electrical system would stop and I mean everything would black out while running down the road and then suddenly, all would resume as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-27-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 941
Posted By slaine

Ron I put a mild 406 in my 1980 L-48 Corvette. It...

Ron I put a mild 406 in my 1980 L-48 Corvette. It has auto and air. I put in a 160 deg thermostat. ALL of the shroud, seals and spoiler pieces were intact. The factory radiator was kept very...
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,943
Posted By slaine

I am curious, what did you say to the driver?...

I am curious, what did you say to the driver? What did he say? Anymore when someone does something rude, if I confront them, politely or otherwise, all they do is SCREAM insanely.
I'm 6' 200 lbs and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-20-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,886
Posted By slaine

Ted, good for you. Asking questions HERE is very...

Ted, good for you. Asking questions HERE is very smart. You just have to weed out the occasional "way-less-than-helpful" response. I'm 58, I learned the hard way to work on my own vettes since 1969....
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 120,853
Posted By slaine

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/slaine/vette21.jpg
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 120,853
Posted By slaine

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/slaine/vettelilly016.jpg
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 120,853
Posted By slaine

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By slaine

Hi, I have the dual snorkle setup on a 1980. It...

Hi, I have the dual snorkle setup on a 1980. It was originally an L-48. The motor is now a 406. It runs 12.4 with the snorkles in place. The underhood heat is incredible. I like having the cool air...
Forum: C3 General
05-17-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By slaine

Very nice!:)

Very nice!:)
Forum: Other Cars
11-11-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,674
Posted By slaine

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,357
Posted By slaine

:eek: (Incredulously) You can do that!?! :lol:

:eek:
(Incredulously) You can do that!?! :lol:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By slaine

It's a "motion detector" for an aftermarket ...

It's a "motion detector" for an aftermarket alarm.
Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-21-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By slaine

Hi Bob, I'm getting ready to replace my radiator...

Hi Bob, I'm getting ready to replace my radiator core support on my 80 vette. Corvette Fever has an article on this job in the July 2004 issue.
The holes are not drilled in most replacement supports...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 888
Views: 23,895
Posted By slaine

Justin, I feel your pain. Have you double checked...

Justin, I feel your pain. Have you double checked that your plug wires
are going from the correct posts on the distributor to the correct plugs?
If you mix two plug wires up the car, it will start,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2006, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By slaine

Hi...well not to disagree with anyone but I...

Hi...well not to disagree with anyone but I bought my 1980 corvette new and it came with a lock-up converter.
Mike
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2006, 01:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By slaine

I don't get it, I do that all the time. You won't...

I don't get it, I do that all the time. You won't believe the mileage I get.
:lol:

Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,254
Views: 127,805
Posted By slaine

I've followed this thread from the very...

I've followed this thread from the very beginning. I feel MsVettemans' pain. Here's where I'm coming from... I own a small business that repairs high pressure painting equipment(3000 psi). We TEST...
Forum: C3 General
01-27-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,453
Posted By slaine

I've seen a coupla quotes that strike a chord...

I've seen a coupla quotes that strike a chord with me. I've done all my own work since 1969 except warranty twice. In the fall of 69 I dropped my 66 Mercury Cyclone 390GT for an oil change when a...
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,047
Posted By slaine

On my 80 vette, the wires for the delay allowed...

On my 80 vette, the wires for the delay allowed it to hang down behind the passinger kick panel frame. In 27 years of owning the car, I have done ALL of the work on it. Finding the relay back in 85...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By slaine

I always replace the whole resistor assembly. I...

I always replace the whole resistor assembly. I didn't think that Radio Shack had those type of ballast resistors. Boy, if they do, it should be cheaper!
Mike 8)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2005, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By slaine

The plug on top of the aircon bulge at the...

The plug on top of the aircon bulge at the firewall, is connected to ballast resistors. Under the plug you will see an oval shaped cover held in place to the aircon bulge by two small screws. Remove...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,902
Posted By slaine

Without any noticeable wear on the rear axle...

Without any noticeable wear on the rear axle assembly, and assuming that the seals are proper, the seals WILL leak if they are installed "dry" on dry yokes. They will burn out in about fifty miles....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2004, 06:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,013
Posted By slaine

Yeah, I can remember learning to drive a stick on...

Yeah, I can remember learning to drive a stick on a "three-on-the-tree" Ford Fairlaine. I grew up isolated out in the country. My dad wouldn't teach me poop about anything. I bought the car from a...
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