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Forum: C3 General
02-26-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By lilgto

These guys aren't too far from you...

These guys aren't too far from you (Manassas)...they can also powdercoat the frame: http://www.ascoweb.com/
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By lilgto

Found this listing online - I've never heard of...

Found this listing online - I've never heard of them, but I think Rosedale is near Bmore:

Corvette Haven
7316 Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale MD 21237-2524
Phone: 410-866-3355
Headings: Auto Body...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By lilgto

Try Mike's Auto Body (Mike's Corvettes) in...

Try Mike's Auto Body (Mike's Corvettes) in Thurmont:

http://www.mikesautobody.net/index.html

Nice folks that do a ton of vettes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By lilgto

Thanks everyone for the responses. When I...

Thanks everyone for the responses.

When I first started the shimming process I did just shim for the body to the frame, both looking at the measurements to a level ground and checked for any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By lilgto

Well after four full days at it I can get the...

Well after four full days at it I can get the doors pulled in perfectly but i have to use so many shims under mounts no. 4 and no. 1 that it looks like a 4x4 :willy: So i know something isn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By lilgto

Yes, I have been playing with the hinges on the...

Yes, I have been playing with the hinges on the door (up and down) and the body (left and right). However, the only way to get the top of the rear doors pulled in towards the body is to jack up/add...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-16-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By lilgto

Door alignment help

Hello,
I'm trying to line up the doors on a '69 vert that has just gone through a body off. It has the same doors and everything lined up great prior. The body mounts were dust so there were no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By lilgto

Thanks, I'll hit Lowe's this weekend and give it...

Thanks, I'll hit Lowe's this weekend and give it a try.

Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By lilgto

Where did you place the push nuts, behind the...

Where did you place the push nuts, behind the glass or the thin metal (birdcage)? My flat head screws do not reach the metal portion. . I might just try to find similar flat heads, but longer and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By lilgto

Now I'm confused -so the inserts do go into the...

Now I'm confused -so the inserts do go into the bird cage? If so, the flat head screws that came with the mounting kit are too short to make from the thick covers, past the slots in the fiberglass...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-30-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By lilgto

Thanks! That makes it a lot easier. Mike

Thanks! That makes it a lot easier.

Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-30-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By lilgto

Attaching sidepipe cover ?

I'm about to re-install the stock 69 sidepipe covers and can't tell if the top of the covers screw into the birdcage (i welded in a new lower member so no holes in it) or just use the threaded nuts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 973
Posted By lilgto

Did they re-install the trim pieces as well? ...

Did they re-install the trim pieces as well?

thanks,
Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-27-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,183
Posted By lilgto

So do you think 3 1/2 " pipes would be...

So do you think 3 1/2 " pipes would be impossible? I am about two steps behind you doing the exact same thing.

thanks,
Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,183
Posted By lilgto

What are you guys with stock covers doing for the...

What are you guys with stock covers doing for the exhaust tips? I have stock covers which I'm planning on fabbing up 3" or 3 1/2" (if possible) pipe and putting the STS baffles in.. . just not sure...
Forum: C3 General
02-10-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By lilgto

I had the same problem with the a new lower dash...

I had the same problem with the a new lower dash pad - my whole dash seems a half inch lower so that the part above the column is a bit crushed. Worst part - the original was fine but some how got a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 530
Posted By lilgto

Can you fit 3.5 inch pipes under stock covers? ...

Can you fit 3.5 inch pipes under stock covers? I'm also looking for a solution for my sidepipes.

thanks,
Mike
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-09-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By lilgto

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: C3 General
10-05-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,432
Posted By lilgto

ttt :yesnod:

ttt :yesnod:
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,432
Posted By lilgto

Center console diagram

Does anyone have -or know of- a diagram of the actual center gauge cluster (for a '69 in my case)? I'd like to try to fab up some type of covering for it.

Thanks,
Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2005, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 776
Posted By lilgto

You have to mention that you want the loops for...

You have to mention that you want the loops for offset arms so that he can send you the correct rounded ones.

Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By lilgto

Starter engages too early

Just finished the wiring on a new 383 in a '69 using a promaster mini starter, and an external solonoid. When i turn the ignition switch to the "run" position (right before the "start" position) the...
Forum: C3 General
07-21-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,962
Posted By lilgto

[The only reason I got the linelock is to use at...

[The only reason I got the linelock is to use at the dragstrip. I invested in drag radials but found I got absolutely no benefit from the tires without heating them up with a burnout. I couldn't...
Forum: C3 General
06-29-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,445
Posted By lilgto

I polish cr*p -i.e. Public Affairs work.

I polish cr*p -i.e. Public Affairs work.
Forum: C3 General
06-28-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
Posted By lilgto

I'm in the same boat with a '69 tilt/tele. On...

I'm in the same boat with a '69 tilt/tele. On the Grant site they have the following adapter:

"6400-6401 General Motors Telescopic Installation Kits
These kits are designed for General Motors...
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