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Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By Faster Rat

10.25 to 1 is not really high compression and...

10.25 to 1 is not really high compression and does not require special premium fuel. Just keep the timing below maybe 34 degrees total. I would be more concerned about ethanol sitting in a carb...
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By Faster Rat

My only trip down a 1/4 mile drag strip was in...

My only trip down a 1/4 mile drag strip was in 1969, driving my brother's 1966 Olds 442 with a factory 3 speed (Ford?) and factory (Hurst?) floor shifter. With tall Casler "cheater" slicks it did 60...
Forum: C3 General
03-15-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By Faster Rat

Make sure your it doesn't leak. Radios do not...

Make sure your it doesn't leak. Radios do not like oil. Ask me how I know this....
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 756
Posted By Faster Rat

Good luck. I had mine shipped from Winston, OR...

Good luck. I had mine shipped from Winston, OR to Miami 20 yrs ago for $1600. Supposedly enclosed. Picked up on a flatbed tow truck, tracked it to San Diego, took a month to get delivered on an...
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By Faster Rat

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Found this under the seat.
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By Faster Rat

Show a photo of the tranny stamp. They should be...

Show a photo of the tranny stamp. They should be identical, done at the same time with the same gang stamp. Any anomalies should be in both places. If not, you have a restamp and likely NOM.
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By Faster Rat

If not rebuilt, it still has (some) nylon coated...

If not rebuilt, it still has (some) nylon coated teeth on the timing chain gear. Best replace the oil with high ZDDP to save the cam and lifters.
Forum: C3 General
02-06-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By Faster Rat

The car I was referring to was 27979, a red coupe...

The car I was referring to was 27979, a red coupe raced by Garrett Waddell in the IMSA GTO class. It was displayed at Bloomington Gold's L88 Invasion in 2008 and owned by Steve Rohelier. Somehow I...
Forum: C3 General
02-05-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By Faster Rat

Hey Ed, I remember some years ago a forum member,...

Hey Ed, I remember some years ago a forum member, who owns an L88 with a NOM, being reunited with it's original motor. Sounds like a win-win... if you can find the car.
Forum: C3 General
02-05-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By Faster Rat

If both you and the interested prospective buyer...

If both you and the interested prospective buyer are honest individuals, it shouldn't be a problem. When I found mine 20 years ago in Collector Car Trader, I told the seller's son I would pay his...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 247
Posted By Faster Rat

All wiring in my 69 has been replaced with...

All wiring in my 69 has been replaced with Lectric Limited. It all works perfectly. Would not consider restoring a 55 year old car and leave any old wiring in it. Probably the best investment made...
Forum: C3 General
02-03-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 352
Posted By Faster Rat

They did mine, including T-Top straps. All metal...

They did mine, including T-Top straps. All metal was re-chromed and the retractors restored. Paid $828 in 2017. Could not be happier.
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 315
Posted By Faster Rat

Do you have spark? Do you have points? If no to...

Do you have spark? Do you have points? If no to the first and yes to the second., try running a fine nail file between the contacts. Worked for me when I tried to start mine in a storage locker...
Forum: C3 General
01-23-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By Faster Rat

We pulled my 427 with bell housing attached after...

We pulled my 427 with bell housing attached after removing hood, radiator, shroud and tranny. Had to have an extension on the hoist and jack up the rear end to clear the radiator support.

Going...
Forum: C3 General
01-21-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,674
Posted By Faster Rat

Looks just like my leg after riding my Harley...

Looks just like my leg after riding my Harley with shorts and tennis shoes, instead of jeans and boots. Good thing is you (should) only make stupid mistakes once. My factory side pipes with...
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 17,465
Posted By Faster Rat

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Here is some information posted on the Supercar...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By Faster Rat

I took pictures then covered with clear plastic...

I took pictures then covered with clear plastic and duct taped to the cleaned remainder of the tank.
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 17,465
Posted By Faster Rat

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So my trim tag says 4-7-69. If I restamp and drop this puppy in...
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By Faster Rat

You could always just put a small tack weld in...

You could always just put a small tack weld in the.open position
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By Faster Rat

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Just managed to pick up a NOS one from a friend. Saw an ad on Ebay...
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,809
Posted By Faster Rat

Even this forum is not immune to the cancel...

Even this forum is not immune to the cancel culture epidemic. What a bunch of cry babies..
Forum: C3 General
11-27-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By Faster Rat

I exchanged my original for a Paragon repro...

I exchanged my original for a Paragon repro because the glass was discolored. Like yours, the repro is now flopping around. I see a NOS mirror online for $1,039 and that ain't gonna happen. Now I...
Forum: C3 General
11-24-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,215
Posted By Faster Rat

I have had my original spare in the tub for the...

I have had my original spare in the tub for the almost 20 years that I have owned the car. Several new sets of tires have been put on due to their age. The thought of jacking the car up and...
Forum: C3 General
11-21-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,730
Posted By Faster Rat

I started my project 19 yrs ago and still have a...

I started my project 19 yrs ago and still have a lengthy to do list. When I told my mentor I felt like I was sliding down a slippery slope, he told me to look at it as climbing a mountain to reach...
Forum: C3 General
11-15-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 17,170
Posted By Faster Rat

It is not just happening with our C3s. Nobody...

It is not just happening with our C3s. Nobody seems to want old Harleys either. I have an absolutely pristine, low mileage 1995 Softail Custom that I just spent $3,600 at the dealer bringing to...
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