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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By Scuba Nut

Stereo sold today. Thanks Scuba

Stereo sold today. Thanks Scuba
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-27-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By Scuba Nut

Radio Info

The radio is a Custom Autosound USA-1. It’s an auto-reverse AM/FM Cassette, exact fit for 78 – 82 Corvette,
with 4-way fader, 200 watts power, 24 presets (6 AM, 24 FM), digital clock.

Rear 6x9...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-05-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By Scuba Nut

77-82 Custom Autosound Stereo & Speakers

Custom Autosound Corvette AF/FM Stereo/Cassette. Fits 1977-1982 without modifications. Radio is brand new; used less than one month. Features 200 watts of power (50 x 4). Features: Displays Clock...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-05-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By Scuba Nut

cancelled

cancelled
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By Scuba Nut

82 Part Search Help

Need your help. Looking for the plastic bezel that covers the wiper switch on the upper left side of the dash. Should be the same on 78 - 82 C3. I checked out all the Vette parts houses and no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,802
Posted By Scuba Nut

Problem Solved

Turns out one of the camshaft lobes was totally flat. Since it already was taken apart, installed a Comp performance cam, Hooker headers, and dumped the crappy Crossfire mess and upgraded to Tuned...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-04-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By Scuba Nut

F/S - 82 CE Rear Package Shelf

Collector Edition Rear Package Shelf. Extremely hard to find. $200 plus shipping. Not sure how to ship since it's relatively large although light-weight. I'll send photos if you send e-mail...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By Scuba Nut

Solution to the tired Crossfire system

After soul searching over what to do with my very underpowered 82, change is coming. Within the next month it'll have headers, a performance camshaft, and tuned-port injection. This is being done...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Scuba Nut

82 CE Manifold/Carb Swapout

As a means to increase power and performance to my tired 82 Crossfire, I want to swap the current setup for an 81 manifold/carb setup utilizing an 81 ECM to manage it. To add power, I'll switch out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Scuba Nut

Thanks for the advice. Not much can be done with...

Thanks for the advice. Not much can be done with the current engine other than milking a few more horsepower out of it. Would like to get 100 to 150 more. Like it or not, the crossfire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Scuba Nut

I'm in San Antonio Texas. Smog's not really an...

I'm in San Antonio Texas. Smog's not really an issue
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Scuba Nut

I'm looking at the $5,000 range.

I'm looking at the $5,000 range.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Scuba Nut

Engine Swap Suggestions

I'm about fed up with the tired-ass performance of the 82 Crossfire engine. It's slow, unreliable, and no one wants to work on it.
Looking for suggestions for an engine swap that will match up with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By Scuba Nut

Dim Headlights on 82

The headlights on my 82 are very dim. When I drive after dark i have to use high beam just to get close to normal and high beam isn't all that bright either. Anyone know of a fix for this???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,802
Posted By Scuba Nut

It turns over but doesn't fire. I don't want to...

It turns over but doesn't fire. I don't want to crank it too long for fear of running down the battery.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Scuba Nut

Intermittent Crossfire Starting Problem

My 82 CE has developed a starting issue for which I can't find an answer. When I drive it and then stop someplace, it doesn't want to
restart again for about an hour. When it eventually does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,802
Posted By Scuba Nut

Crossfire Intermittent Starting Problem

Need your sage advice. My 82 CE has developed a problem that I can't diagnose. Lately, when I drive it and then stop someplace, it doesn't
want to start again for some time. Eventually, within...
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,903
Posted By Scuba Nut

Auto Show Placard Suggestions

Anyone out there have details on how to design a placard showing the details of our Corvettes to be displayed at car shows. What info should it contain? Do it yourself or professionally designed? ...
Forum: C3 General
07-11-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Scuba Nut

Thanks for the info

Thanks mucho!!! Makes my life much easier. Even the big suppliers didn't know the answer.:crazy:
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Scuba Nut

82 Collector Edition Question

I'm in the process of restoring an 82 CE. My question. is the area surrounding the taillights that's a darker color (brown or black) paint or some sort of plastic insert?
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-01-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Scuba Nut

WTB 82 Collector Edition Interior Part

Need the molding piece that is found just inside the rear hatch and runs the width of the rear. Believe it's either plastic or fiberglass. Please e-mail me @ LLARSON@SATX.RR.COM
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By Scuba Nut

Decal Removal

Leaving the decal on isn't an option. It truly looks like sh*t! Intend to have it painted on this time. Hood decal alone to purchase is about $500. Thanks for all the suggestions. Scuba
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By Scuba Nut

Thanks. No idea if it's coated. I don't know if...

Thanks. No idea if it's coated. I don't know if it's vinyl or not. It's graduated fade hood decal that came on all 82 Collector's Editions. I've only had the car a few weeks. Scuba
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By Scuba Nut

Hood Decal Removal

Anyone know a foolproof method to remove the decal fro the hood of an 82 Collector Edition without harming the paint??
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