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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-26-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,044
Posted By sumcollegekid

Triple Diamond Winning 1969 427 Coupe - Can Am White

Guys,

Up for sale is my prized 1969 427 390hp Corvette coupe in Can-AM white $60,000 OBO. In summary it's a Canadian car with all the legit GM Canada documents and numbers matching everything....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,051
Posted By sumcollegekid

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF BABY JESUS!!!! Where did you...

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF BABY JESUS!!!! Where did you get that.... and where can I find more of those sheets for other classic GM's???!!! That is literally amazing to have all that info in one/two...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-01-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,683
Posted By sumcollegekid

ANYONE - Old Delco Big Block Fuel Pump Specs??

Hey guys,

In a separate post I was asking about my fuel pressure for my slightly modified 1969 390hp 427 (with the return line style fuel system).

I'm wondering if anyone has any "old school"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,051
Posted By sumcollegekid

1969 Big Block Fuel Pressure Issue - With Return Line Setup - WTF?

My 1969 427-390hp seems to have a weird fuel pressure issue. The factory system (my current configuration) is designed with a 1/4" return line from the fuel filter straight back to the tank. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,456
Posted By sumcollegekid

Ok guys. So despite all my former issues...

Ok guys.

So despite all my former issues with the build that I mentioned, I managed to do some troubleshooting and I figured out what the issue was. Here were my steps and the conclusion.

1.) I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,456
Posted By sumcollegekid

Jackson... Yes... RMS was replaced recently and...

Jackson... Yes... RMS was replaced recently and also on the fresh rebuild. Long story short, it was probably damaged on first start.

The Long Story:
I installed the dist. in 180 degrees off. It...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,456
Posted By sumcollegekid

I got a little over-zealoused with my "engine...

I got a little over-zealoused with my "engine machining" comment. Motor was bored, honed, line, bored, rods re-conditioned. No decking or manifold machining.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,456
Posted By sumcollegekid

Ok... So I did a 15PSI coolant system pressure...

Ok... So I did a 15PSI coolant system pressure test for 15 minutes today with the motor cold and there was ZERO pressure loss. Then I took the plugs out and the #3 cylinder plug looked like this...
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By sumcollegekid

Enter Cam Guys - Need Advice - Can't add timing!

Guys,
MY QUESTION:
I want to know if I were to retard my cam (5 degrees I think) using the other one of the 3 total holes on the Comp timing chain sprocket, if if would help retard my intake valve...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,456
Posted By sumcollegekid

1969 427 ENGINE SMOKING!!! Help! [SOLVED!!]

Guys,

I've had this issue where I start my '69 427 (390hp - Stock w/cam) and it smokes out of the driver side tailpipe only. This usually happens ESPECIALLY after the car sits for a while. It...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By sumcollegekid

What are the details on "Correct" carpet for a '69

Guys,

Looking for some clarification on what is correct carpet for my 1969 coupe.

First off... there appears to be 2 different designs going around for the rear compartment. I've spoken to both...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-22-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,684
Posted By sumcollegekid

HELP!! Keep getting stranded in my 69' 427!!

Guys,

I've been trying to work the final bugs out of my freshly restored '69 so I can actually drive it and I keep getting stranded due to an unusual issue. Car starts fine cold. I'll let it heat...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,021
Posted By sumcollegekid

NEED OEM Style 1969 fusible link source

Guys,

Any idea where a I can find a set of OEM style 1969 fusible links?

Thx,
RC
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By sumcollegekid

I am actually wondering more about the color of...

I am actually wondering more about the color of the fiberglass and insides of the compartments. Is it blacked out, natural, etc.

Thanks,
Sum
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By sumcollegekid

A few NCRS for a 1969

Guys,

Got a few questions for my June 1969 production coupe that don't show up in the NCRS judging literature.

1.) What is the correct finish for the battery/jack storage compartment?

2.)...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-11-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By sumcollegekid

Looking for 1969 USED NCRS "Show Tires"

Guys,

Looking for a good set (5) of 1969 "correct" Goodyear Speedway Widetreads F70x15.

I prefer a raised white "small letter" but I'll consider Firestone Wide Oval Wite letter, Goodyear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By sumcollegekid

Here is a video and some photos of the issue....

Here is a video and some photos of the issue. Everyone that I've talked to is clueless as to what could cause this.

:willy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZneFlzG4mw&feature=youtu.be
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By sumcollegekid

Yes hoses are definitely routed correct. I...

Yes hoses are definitely routed correct. I checked this against the GM Assembly Manual.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By sumcollegekid

HELP!!! Power Steering Issue - Can't Drive My Finished Resto!!

Guys,

My 1969 427 390HP frame off is done... sitting and waiting to be driven and I can't figure out this power steering issue. This is super frustrating.

The car drove fine before restoration...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,840
Posted By sumcollegekid

Early C3 Blackout "Sheen"

Guys,

In the process of doing some NCRS detailing of my engine compartment and I'm thinking that my blackout "black" color may be too shiny. How much sheen (if any) should these blacked out areas...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By sumcollegekid

1970!! :ack: Crap! Well... Maybe what I'll have...

1970!! :ack: Crap! Well... Maybe what I'll have to do is just "sneakily" cover up the lighted section with the P NRD21 plate using double sided tape or something that can easily be removed using Goo...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By sumcollegekid

1969 Shift Plate Question Electrical and Originality Question

Guys,

It seems that with my 1969 being a June car (automatic) that it may have had a 1968 left over shift plate where the P NRD21 shift indicator was not lighted. In this design there was just a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
Posted By sumcollegekid

Thaks again Alan! Once again you've been a huge...

Thaks again Alan! Once again you've been a huge help. Now... where do I find a pair of these little buggers? You'd think that with there being more non-AC cars than AC ones that they'd be everywhere!...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
Posted By sumcollegekid

Guys, I'm looking for a particular pair of...

Guys,

I'm looking for a particular pair of small brackets for an Astrovent (non AC) 1969 Corvette. They are spot welded to the birdcage just above the kick panel and are there to hold the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
Posted By sumcollegekid

1969 Astro Vent Install Help...

Guys,

Getting close to finishing the '69 and I'm having issues hooking up the Astro vent cables that go from the console to the vent doors behind the kick panels. From the assembly manual it looks...
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