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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,737
Posted By whitehause

You could probably " manage " to do it with the...

You could probably " manage " to do it with the hood on, but if you have a buddy to help they are easy to take off and would make the whole job a ton easier. Just run a sharpie around the bolts so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By whitehause

Very true. It was originally an L71 car with...

Very true. It was originally an L71 car with transistor ignition so it has the big radiator, so I'm just sticking with the stock radiator and position for now, but if I go aftermarket in the future...
Forum: C3 General
05-07-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,431
Posted By whitehause

Had to do one on my 68....it's a job for sure. It...

Had to do one on my 68....it's a job for sure. It can be done without the super expensive specialized tools, but you'll have to have a pretty well stocked garage. Jack stands, press, a couple very...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By whitehause

The whole rad support is out due to a retro...

The whole rad support is out due to a retro roller cam swap, so it should be easy enough to do. I didn't realize till I hit it with a wire wheel it was just two spot welds. Not too worried about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By whitehause

Found they are just held with 2 spot welds ( 1...

Found they are just held with 2 spot welds ( 1 back and 1 bottom ), so light drilling - air chisel and they're off. I got 1/4 20 stainless button heads and nylok nuts, so one in each spot weld...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By whitehause

One of the biggest PITA things on the early c3's...

One of the biggest PITA things on the early c3's in my opinion. I have 2 68's and this drives me crazy. Get some nail polish and put a mark ( or two )for on or off. Only way I can remember after a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 751
Posted By whitehause

I have a 68 L71 ( as confirmed by the tank...

I have a 68 L71 ( as confirmed by the tank sticker) it's NOM, but since the tank had the sticker on it I assume it's original, and no fuel or vapor return system. Just one feed line running to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By whitehause

Anyone replace 68 lower radiator U brackets?

Lower radiator U brackets were rusted, so I got new cushions and brackets. Are the lower ones welded on and has anyone replaced them without having to weld the new ones on. (pop rivet, round head...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 49,934
Posted By whitehause

lol....was thinking the same thing As the OP...

lol....was thinking the same thing
As the OP I'm actually getting ready to pull the motor out refresh it and go roller cam.

Well, as soon as it gets above -5 outside
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By whitehause

Popped the switch out....contacts look good, but...

Popped the switch out....contacts look good, but very greasy inside key cylinder hole. I'd like to pull it apart and clean it, but it's got a crimped over housing keeping the guts in....hummmm. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By whitehause

I've been thinking switch.....but this is in a...

I've been thinking switch.....but this is in a 68....switch is in the dash, so it's not as hard to remove. Might just have to bite the bullet and pull the switch.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By whitehause

Ummm...yeah....I've never seen that. Cut em out.

Ummm...yeah....I've never seen that. Cut em out.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By whitehause

Shouldn't be bolts holding the rotor unless...

Shouldn't be bolts holding the rotor unless someone installed them. Do you have the wheel off? If so, drill or cut whatever those bolts are. As far as the front goes....yes, you'll have to drill them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,967
Posted By whitehause

Batt in the right hand box?......what a great...

Batt in the right hand box?......what a great idea! I'm thinking of replacing my positive cable and that would save me a ton of trouble with routing:rock:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By whitehause

Yeah....I'm thinking the relay sound is probably...

Yeah....I'm thinking the relay sound is probably normal,(just an energized relay pulling in) I can just hear it because the engine doesn't turn over.
The ammeter pulling all the way to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By whitehause

Strange intermittent no start issue

Hey guys,
I have a strange ignition problem with my 68 BB.
Every once in a while, I'll try and start it and get what I can only describe as a "relay clunk" sound. It's not a...
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,924
Posted By whitehause

Two words "Red Barchetta" It's...

Two words "Red Barchetta"

It's coming
Forum: C3 General
09-11-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,984
Posted By whitehause

First year baby....68's....A SB auto for her, and...

First year baby....68's....A SB auto for her, and a BB 4sp for me.:thumbs:

Both coupes, because like someone mentioned before, I like the lines of a coupe more than a Vert.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By whitehause

I've used both. I like the epoxy IF you have...

I've used both.
I like the epoxy IF you have the car good and free of defects first.

The poly primer is nice if you have little nicks and scratches, but you HAVE TO use it quick, and almost have...
Forum: C3 General
09-07-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,672
Posted By whitehause

The real question is what does he want for it?

The real question is what does he want for it?
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
Posted By whitehause

Both my 68's are April.....14th and 19th

Both my 68's are April.....14th and 19th
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 882
Posted By whitehause

I have two 68's. They were bought years apart...

I have two 68's. They were bought years apart from different states, but were built 5 days apart. Sorry they are both April, so no help here.
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By whitehause

IF this is true, and it's a NOS original 69 ZL1,...

IF this is true, and it's a NOS original 69 ZL1, I would think the sky is the limit. If it gets out in the open market, someone with more money than sense will buy it for at a huge premium. Take the...
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,731
Posted By whitehause

I never understood the post count angle....what...

I never understood the post count angle....what does more posts get you and why do you think people do it on purpose? Posting about bumping post counts seems a little self serving, but hey, I don't...
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,731
Posted By whitehause

I guy that knows a guy that I knew of told me he...

I guy that knows a guy that I knew of told me he knew the guy that knows a guy that thinks it's a guy like the other guy I know that built it.
Now I don't know anything about the car but I know the...
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