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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2002, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,082
Posted By joe74

Re: Body/Frame alignment, here is a puzzler for you guys? (Rick Church)

mine is the same way only opposite sides. I have seen other members post this same question.. Mine runs fine, handles fine, no weird tire wear or dog-tracking.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2002, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By joe74

Re: sandblast aluminum (staffselect911)

Aircraft people use Walnut Shells on aluminum.......pistons, etc................
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2002, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By joe74

Grundy Ins...Running Errands????????

In the Grundy (in-line) insurance application they ask if you run errands with the car. If you run errands you don't get their coverage.

So........If I amout cruising, the wife calls me on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2002, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By joe74

Re: Grundy Ins..Anyone using them?? (joe74)

Oh Yea........any claims/problems??
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2002, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By joe74

Grundy Ins..Anyone using them??

Just a got their quote for $98.00/Yr. Sound Cheap.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2002, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By joe74

Re: Thanks to..jerryp58,Gary79, pacin california. atc..... (joe74)

Until I look further, I believe the shroud is the problem. It had been repaired before by previous owner. I don't believe it's sitting the way it should be.

Somehow it was damaged (broken section)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2002, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By joe74

Re: Crossing railway tracks....threw off a Rallye Wheel Center Cap! (jyounane)

I lost one a year ago (original cap too!) and now I am replacing them with the plastic repro's and putting the originals away.

Trying swap meets for replacement. New is about $80.00
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2002, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By joe74

Thanks to..jerryp58,Gary79, pacin california. atc.....

RE: Nasty noise on acceleration: checked my fan shroud last night and damn if there weren't some marks where the fan blades hit it. I never would have thought of that. Can't say,yet, if a motor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Re: Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop (joe74)

Thanks for the responses...will check it tonight. Should be able to see marks if it is the fan hitting.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Re: Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop (joe74)

Pretty sure it's not due to brakes or fuel but the fan comment from Jerryp58
is a possibility. Damn it's tough tracing a noise!!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Re: Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop (joe74)

It seems to be more than a "ping"... as I mentioned, it's only from a dead stop it happens. If I am rolling even just a tad, it accelerates just fine, no pings, rattles, etc........
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Re: Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop (jerryp58)

And..ONLY when I "Stomp It Hard" If it's rolling, even a little...no noise??
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Re: Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop (jerryp58)

Only when accelerating , in gear. Engine sounds just fine "All" other time.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2002, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By joe74

Nasty Sound..Hard accelerate from dead stop

Getting a nasty sounding rattling effect when I accelerate hard from a dead stop. If I'm moving and accelerate hard everything sounds fine.

It sounds like it may (?) be from the engine but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-20-2002, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By joe74

Re: Is there a website for GM part # info? (72vetteman)

try this: http://www.acdelco.com
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2002, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By joe74

Re: Reputable car transporters??? (Dengel)

For BRETTMC: I checked on carrying mine from Northern Ohio to Orlando Florida and the cost was $650.00
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2002, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 520
Posted By joe74

Re: Took My Air Filter Off....Now Problems? (bsowa)

You have an idle stop solenoid on the car? If so, you may have done something, loose connection or ????. If it kept running after turn off it may be the solenoid isn't releasing like it's supposed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-05-2002, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By joe74

Re: POR-15 quantity for frame (Lohkay)

Last time I used the stuff, I poured the leftover into a 1 quart canning jar
and used the canning lids. Stuff lasted a long time, didn't dry up in storage.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2002, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By joe74

Re: storage of the vette (deftones1407)

Should you end up storing it outside, it helps to put some type of moisture barrier "Under" the car. Drive on it. This will keep ground moisture off the underside.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2002, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,606
Posted By joe74

Re: C&S Corvettes - Sarasota FL (RustyVette)

Go to Corvette Fever Magazine WEB page. They maintain a list of shops that are supposed to be recommended. You can look it up by state.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2002, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By joe74

Re: Floorboard protection material? (wcsinx)

POR-15 is some really good stuff. Clean up loose rust and coat over it.
A little expensive but a little goes a long w
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2002, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By joe74

Oil Pressure send. unit location(s)??

Understand the sending unit can be located on driver side of block or....
near distributor on top of engine...either location OK??? one better than another??

L-48 engine,,
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2002, 06:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By joe74

Re: Mid state Florida cruise...Orlando area... (SIGNGUY)

More details when available??? I'd be interested...........East Side Orlando
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-31-2002, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 910
Posted By joe74

Re: florida poll (Markm10431)

Orlando......East Side.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2002, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,121
Posted By joe74

Re: How do you figure (calculate) her birthday ?? (Daves_rusty_75)

WRENCHER:

The car was delivered to the owner before it was built. I also thought about
when ordered, etc.................???
The original owner took delivery May 4 or 5, 1974 The B'date was...
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