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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-24-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,695
Posted By 80Baby

Yes, it would have. But it's been sitting in my...

Yes, it would have. But it's been sitting in my garage for the past three months with no takers so this past Saturday I took it to the scrap yard. What a shame. It was in brand new condition. But...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-26-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,695
Posted By 80Baby

I'm located in Vancouver, Canada. I will ship...

I'm located in Vancouver, Canada. I will ship this south of the border. It original came from the Deep South. I can't recall how much it cost me to ship the thing to Blaine, WA where it picked it...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-26-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,695
Posted By 80Baby

Hey David, As pictured, it's sitting in my...

Hey David,

As pictured, it's sitting in my garage. I've had it suspended from the ceiling until this past weekend. My completed chassis has been rolled out so there was room to put it back down. ...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-26-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,695
Posted By 80Baby

C3 Bird Cage

I purchased this Bird Cage from a forum member down in Texas. It's from a '76. I paid $600.00 U.S. Plus shipping. Upon receiving it, I had the local Corvette shop move the clips and brackets from my...
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,336
Posted By 80Baby

Just finished putting the Tremec onto my '80...

Just finished putting the Tremec onto my '80 chassis. They call it "Perfect Fit" - it isn't. The installation of the transmission itself was no problem. I kept the original bell housing from my...
Forum: C3 General
08-12-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,241
Posted By 80Baby

I put 220,000 kms on a Pontiac Transport that I...

I put 220,000 kms on a Pontiac Transport that I used synthetics on after the initial break-in period of 3000 kms. I did all of my own oil changes and vehicle maintenance. At 220,000 kms I took my...
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2015, 12:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By 80Baby

Where I'm at.

My 350 H.O. went in two months ago. Since then I've been struggling with the modifications, but it's finally in. Many road blocks along the way. I installed a surpentine kit and this caused me...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,458
Posted By 80Baby

I don't mean to be a sour puss, but if you have...

I don't mean to be a sour puss, but if you have limited car experience then you will get frustrated owning a C3. Unless you're a fast learner. Because you'll have plenty of opportunity to learn on...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By 80Baby

Looks great. I'm pretty much where you are on my...

Looks great. I'm pretty much where you are on my '80. I've been at it for 5 years with 2 more to go. Time is my big issue. I don't have enough of it. But I looks forward to being in the garage...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,929
Posted By 80Baby

Just finished the drivetrain installation in my...

Just finished the drivetrain installation in my '80. Starting to reassemble the body. Should have the car ready for the paint shop next spring when the rains stop. When the car is road worthy,...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,892
Posted By 80Baby

$2000.00 for a running '77 is a little less eye...

$2000.00 for a running '77 is a little less eye popping, but still a good deal. :thumbs: Congrats.
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By 80Baby

"$3500.00 for a car with a solid frame!"??? I...

"$3500.00 for a car with a solid frame!"??? I paid over $6000.00 for a replacement frame that I had dip stripped and powder coated. I GOT TOOK! :( Anyways, great find. Welcome to the Dark Side.
Forum: C3 General
07-31-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By 80Baby

Wet exhaust wraps - run engine to dry?

I'm about to install a new dual exhaust with headers. Some hot rod guys at work recommend that I soak the wrap before I install it. Yes... I was planning on doing that. But one guy suggested that...
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 737
Posted By 80Baby

What a beauty. :thumbs: Good luck with the...

What a beauty. :thumbs: Good luck with the research.
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,957
Posted By 80Baby

Any 30 year old-plus car will have issues. It's...

Any 30 year old-plus car will have issues. It's the passion you have for the car that gives you the patience to sweat out the small stuff. If you don't have the patience, then maybe it's time to...
Forum: C3 General
07-12-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,875
Posted By 80Baby

I dream of things like this occurring. Great to...

I dream of things like this occurring. Great to see it actually happening. One thing though, after seeing the photos of the interior I wonder if the car has in fact 137,000 miles on it. Looks well...
Forum: C3 General
07-07-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,153
Posted By 80Baby

BINGO!!! That's the perfect response. :thumbs:

BINGO!!! That's the perfect response. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
06-29-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By 80Baby

Let the games begin. Good job. :thumbs:

Let the games begin. Good job. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,935
Posted By 80Baby

Just before I bought my rims, the H.D. mechanic...

Just before I bought my rims, the H.D. mechanic at our terminal bought a set of reproduction rims from a Corvette parts store that I won't mention. After he mounted the tires he discovered that two...
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,841
Posted By 80Baby

TKO 5-speed with a 3.08 rear in my '80. The car...

TKO 5-speed with a 3.08 rear in my '80. The car has been resto-modded as a highway cruiser. I'm way past the age of smoking tires so this is the best arrangement for truly enjoying my baby.
Forum: C3 General
06-26-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Posted By 80Baby

Has to be models. Real Corvettes don't bend,...

Has to be models. Real Corvettes don't bend, they shatter.
Forum: C3 General
06-26-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,006
Posted By 80Baby

Why isn't June 30th "Drive Your Vette To Work...

Why isn't June 30th "Drive Your Vette To Work Day"? Shouldn't matter that the 26th is a Friday. Tuesday - Friday... they're both work days. Besides, I need the extra four days to get the body on my...
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,694
Posted By 80Baby

I would just say, "It costs more to run it than...

I would just say, "It costs more to run it than to buy it". That'll shut them up. :D
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,098
Posted By 80Baby

Check out the forum sponsers' websites. A couple...

Check out the forum sponsers' websites. A couple of them offer up base units that provide aux connectors for iPods and Bluetooth capability, but look entirely retro. That's the direction that I'm...
Forum: C3 General
06-19-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,091
Posted By 80Baby

Just finishing up the installation of a H.O. 350...

Just finishing up the installation of a H.O. 350 with duals. My body clips are in pieces because I had to do some work on the Bird Cage. In another month I start to reattach the body - one clip at...
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