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Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 758
Posted By BeansWorld

Special thanks to Don at RPI for helping me through a nightmare order!

Vette fans,

I placed an order for an ACS front splitter and side skirts in Carbon Flash from RPI. These parts will ship direct from ACS. Well, apparently there's two shades of Carbon Flash;...
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 234,299
Posted By BeansWorld

Thanks jr, I posted it here as well: ...

Thanks jr, I posted it here as well:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3s-for-sale-wanted/3651054-for-sale-1970-marlboro-maroon-454-4-speed-convertible.html#post1589614450

Cheers,

Eugene
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 234,299
Posted By BeansWorld

Mine just sold this afternoon on eBay, I was one...

Mine just sold this afternoon on eBay, I was one of the original posters on this thread. Bittersweet, just like when I sold the 2006 Z06. I'll continue to follow the C3 team as my daughter earns...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-02-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,698
Posted By BeansWorld

Sale pending.

Sale pending.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-28-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,698
Posted By BeansWorld

Adjusting the price to a reasonable $45k OBO. ...

Adjusting the price to a reasonable $45k OBO. I'd like to see this car go to a forum member but eventually will advertise outside of the forum.

Thanks for your interest.
Forum: C3 General
05-13-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By BeansWorld

I installed JL Audio components in the front -...

I installed JL Audio components in the front - 5.25" in the kick panels with a tweeter in the dash. Subwoofer and amp in the rear.

If you're going to make any investment into the sound system,...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-13-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,698
Posted By BeansWorld

There's alot to this car, so I'll keep adding...

There's alot to this car, so I'll keep adding details...

New MSD cap / rotor and Taylor Pro wires. Aftermarket alarm system with auto door locks on key fob. Here's some interior pictures and two...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-12-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,698
Posted By BeansWorld

Documentation includes original manual and POP...

Documentation includes original manual and POP (identified as 454 4-speed 3:73 rear axle ratio and power steering), copies of previous owner titles (2), appraisals (2), registrations, bill-of-sale,...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-12-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,698
Posted By BeansWorld

For Sale 1970 Marlboro Maroon 454 4-speed Convertible

Team,

For your consideration is a 1970 marlboro maroon / black standard interior professionally rebuilt .060 over 454 4-speed convertible resto-mod but with most all original parts included in...
Forum: C3 General
05-06-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By BeansWorld

Brian, And Manassas is my neighbor, I...

Brian,

And Manassas is my neighbor, I would've been glad to assist. Good luck on your search.

Regards,

Eugene
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By BeansWorld

I replaced the distributor cap and rotor as part...

I replaced the distributor cap and rotor as part of maintenance and to start the troubleshooting process. Turns out it had a hairline crack from bottom to top. Difficult to see even. I have about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By BeansWorld

The MSD was installed by the PO during the...

The MSD was installed by the PO during the restoration, probably around year 2000-2002. Points presumably removed during this time.

I'll run through the checklist during the next failure, thanks...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By BeansWorld

Periodic backfire out exhaust then stall

Hi team,

I'm driving a 1970 454 with a Holley 830 cfm carb and MSD Digital-6 Plus ignition system with Mallory fuel pump, all installed via previous owner. Generally speaking, everything runs...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By BeansWorld

I searched for quite a while (6 months maybe)...

I searched for quite a while (6 months maybe) until I ran across a set dated 10/69 (I have a January 70 build). I paid around $400 for the set, then had them refinished for an additional $400. I...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By BeansWorld

Do you have room to store your original engine...

Do you have room to store your original engine and transmission? Is there room for an engine lift? Ceiling clearance and plenty of working room? I have a small single-car garage, I wish I had room...
Forum: C3 General
02-10-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By BeansWorld

cb, The hood will have to be removed. I...

cb,

The hood will have to be removed. I doubt the 75 system differs from the 70 system that much, you're installing the condensor and drier in front of the radiator, the rest is easily...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,122
Posted By BeansWorld

Replacing the plug isn't an issue, my concern is...

Replacing the plug isn't an issue, my concern is what caused the wire to separate in the first place. Some internet diagrams show a diode off the field excite terminal; AIM shows a fusible link. I...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,122
Posted By BeansWorld

Maybe this is good timing. I was working on my...

Maybe this is good timing. I was working on my upper radiator hose and noticed the brown/white field wire was broken (actually looks like it burned). I would do a repair but my concern is what...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,264
Posted By BeansWorld

Just last week I saw a WTB add in the local...

Just last week I saw a WTB add in the local Craigslist looking to pay $800 for a nice local hood to minimize travel. $800 seems like a reasonable starting point provided there is no fiberglass...
Forum: C3 General
01-31-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,087
Posted By BeansWorld

cfish04, Go to the Vintage Air website link...

cfish04,

Go to the Vintage Air website link below, you can enter the first three digits of your zip code to find closest authorized dealers. My local quotes were $1800 for installation; FWIW I...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By BeansWorld

191970 454 vette will stall out under load, but not on idle

I'm also dealing with a temperature issue but believe these are unrelated. I'll be at cruising speed, probably around 2000 RPM. The car will just die, on a few occasions it has backfired out the...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By BeansWorld

We had a nice weekend here in Northern VA (about...

We had a nice weekend here in Northern VA (about 60 degrees), so I ran another test. I let it warm up to around 180 degrees, the IR thermometer verified 170 degrees at the temperature sensor mounted...
Forum: C3 General
10-21-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By BeansWorld

Doorgunner, Oddly enough, the AC was not on...

Doorgunner,

Oddly enough, the AC was not on when the car overheated at idle; since the fans were not engaged I assumed faulty wiring to the trinary switch. That may not be the case, so I'll need...
Forum: C3 General
10-21-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By BeansWorld

It's raining so I haven't had a chance to take a...

It's raining so I haven't had a chance to take a test run. But I've been thinking about this...

I ran the car nearly 1000 miles this summer without these symptoms. The Vintage AC system was...
Forum: C3 General
10-20-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By BeansWorld

Alan71, I know the seals above the radiator are...

Alan71, I know the seals above the radiator are in place that push up against the hood. I'll check for those connecting to the sides etc.

Bill, thanks for the compliment! Suspension is full VBP...
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