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Forum: C3 General
09-04-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,345
Posted By 1955pirate

As my wife said just yesterday as we passed a...

As my wife said just yesterday as we passed a C4....everything after a C3 just looks like a car.
Forum: C3 General
08-02-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 951
Posted By 1955pirate

hitting brake pedal and gas pedal at same time

I don't have that problem with my '69 Stingray but I do hit the gas pedal when I depress the brake pedal on my '06 XLR. Gonna' have to widen the gap on that also.
Forum: C3 General
07-08-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,454
Posted By 1955pirate

Numbers matching

Terrifically overused term.
Forum: C3 General
02-19-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,257
Posted By 1955pirate

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By 1955pirate

It appears your post and that of jartanyon...

It appears your post and that of jartanyon confirm my thought that there were/are some inherent problems with certain C3 brakes while sitting inactive for a period of time.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By 1955pirate

Both of those ideas are on my mind. As soon as...

Both of those ideas are on my mind. As soon as the snow is gone and my non-heated garage is warm enough I will start my search for the source of the problem.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By 1955pirate

brakes while in storage/inactivity

Seems I read here somewhere about C3 (in this case my '69) brakes developing problems while the car is inactive or in storage for an extended period. I have entered several inquiries in "search" but...
Forum: C3 General
01-31-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,382
Posted By 1955pirate

I went with vinyl in my black '69. It was born...

I went with vinyl in my black '69. It was born with vinyl and I have kept everything as original as possible. Leather is beautiful and a great material for seats. My Dodge Ram 3500 has leather and...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,676
Posted By 1955pirate

1958

Not surprised to see the '58 on the list. It was, after all, just like most of the other make/models of that year.....they all went crazy with chrome. Having said that, the'58 Corvette has now come...
Forum: C3 General
11-02-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,264
Posted By 1955pirate

You beat me to it. I had the same Capt. Nemo...

You beat me to it. I had the same Capt. Nemo thought when I saw that POS.
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By 1955pirate

Rebuilt motor

I feel for ya' buddy...what a bummer. Having said that I have never taken the unsupported word of a seller that the motor has been recently rebuilt. I have no plans to sell my '69 SBC coupe but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,344
Posted By 1955pirate

defference between 350/300 and 350/350

What are the differences between the base 350/300 and the 350/350 as far as internal and external components?
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By 1955pirate

Skunk stripe?

That skunk stripe would definitely have to go. But, everyone has different tastes.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-16-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By 1955pirate

What applications?

Can someone tell me what applications (year models) this column will fit other than '74?
Forum: C3 General
08-12-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By 1955pirate

smoothed out look...not

As always everyone to their own likes but I don't like the smoothie look. C3's are made to have angles.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By 1955pirate

Nope, not a four bolt. Struck out there also.

Nope, not a four bolt. Struck out there also.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By 1955pirate

GM big block

OK, got my answer about the GM big block I came across in the estate of which I am executor. Unfortunately, nothing to get excited about. According to the numbers it is a '73 to '85 454, car and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By 1955pirate

Bb id

I am executor of the estate of a deceased relative. In inventory of the estate I came across what appears to be a GM big block V8. This block is in an old shed along with other stuff....some good...
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,936
Posted By 1955pirate

picnic tables

I don't know, you would have to have some pretty tall bar stools to utilize those two bars/picnic tables sticking out the rear end. But, look on the bright side....if you went to a park for a picnic...
Forum: C3 General
07-05-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By 1955pirate

carpet

Al Knoch. Very satisfied with their product. I had them installed by a local company that does high end yacht interiors and do some car interiors for repeat customers. I established a relationship...
Forum: Other Cars
06-30-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By 1955pirate

Oh Oh

Out for a nice drive in the country in my '69 coupe today and spotted something that definitely caught my eye. A 1950 Chevy coupe, split windshield and all. Always did like that era of the Chevy...
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,309
Posted By 1955pirate

Most of the comments here are good and should be...

Most of the comments here are good and should be of help to the potential buyer. The one comment I disagree with is that it is just "an old Chevy." It is not just an old Chevy...it is a Corvette. ...
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,305
Posted By 1955pirate

How about some pics?

How about some pics?
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By 1955pirate

A bucket of puke is what comes to mind.

A bucket of puke is what comes to mind.
Forum: C3 General
05-27-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,454
Posted By 1955pirate

'35 Ford street rod

Took my date to the prom in a '35 Ford 3-window coupe street rod. Unfortunately, it was not mine. It was my uncle's street rod.
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