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Forum: C3 General
Yesterday, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 573
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I used the '76 steering wheel conversion kit from...

I used the '76 steering wheel conversion kit from one of the Corvette vendors over 14 years ago and the chrome 3 spoke steering wheel. Still have it with no problems though looking online tonight I...
Forum: C3 General
10-15-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I had the same thing happen while driving and it...

I had the same thing happen while driving and it was the harness to the ignition switch on top of the steering column that had vibrated loose. Replaced the switch just to be safe and haven't had a...
Forum: C3 General
04-24-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,233
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I used Van Steel in Clearwater Fl during covid. I...

I used Van Steel in Clearwater Fl during covid. I pulled my trailing arms and drove over there and swapped them for their completed units and got a tour of the place with the owners Dad. Great people...
Forum: C3 General
03-15-2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,203
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Dimple the header tube to provide more clearance....

Dimple the header tube to provide more clearance. You may also find slightly increasing the hole diameter or elongating it will give you a little more wiggle room to work the bolt in along with the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-14-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,603
Posted By palmbeachvette76

The body paint matched powder coated V/C along...

The body paint matched powder coated V/C along with the Stingray emblem and upper rad hose really works with and compliments the car.

If it were mine I would go one step further and paint the...
Forum: C3 General
12-18-2020, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I have the Van Steel stock offset trailing arms...

I have the Van Steel stock offset trailing arms that I drove to their shop in Clearwater Florida to swap my old ones for the rebuilt units and took a tour of the shop with the owners Dad while I was...
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,722
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I've been with Hagerty for 11 years with an...

I've been with Hagerty for 11 years with an agreed price of $30,000 @ $349.00. I have the roadside club also at $175.00 per year which covers all of my cars. I have used the roadside 3 times and had...
Forum: C3 General
11-25-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,541
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Looks like a great Stingray, Congrats. I'm a...

Looks like a great Stingray, Congrats. I'm a definite YES for stainless side pipes with covers.
...
Forum: C3 General
10-23-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,140
Posted By palmbeachvette76

If you have the time check out this channel on...

If you have the time check out this channel on YouTube from Apex Detailing. This guy is awesome and a great instructor. He is big into corvettes and did a great job with a 1974 barnfind C3. Skip down...
Forum: C3 General
08-24-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By palmbeachvette76

The stainless discoloration isn't that bad and...

The stainless discoloration isn't that bad and I've found Blue Magic metal polish works perfectly. Takes all of 5 minutes to clean the primary tubes. I drive approximately 20 miles over the weekends...
Forum: C3 General
08-14-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,765
Posted By palmbeachvette76

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
07-08-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
FS: 1957 283
Views: 3,375
Posted By palmbeachvette76

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_6867_14924acebcfe119faeffa0fb8298fbd985bcdcb1.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
06-22-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,145,935
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Took the old girl out to lunch Saturday for the...

Took the old girl out to lunch Saturday for the first drive in 3 weeks with all the rain we've been having
...
Forum: C3 General
02-29-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 37,395
Posted By palmbeachvette76

'76 Restomod

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Forum: C3 General
01-18-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,435
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I have this one showing the plastic painted cover...

I have this one showing the plastic painted cover I installed however this only fits some of the later C3 cars. If you have a 68-72 I don't think this is an option since the wiper motor and arm set...
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,435
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I have a '76 with the high rise cowl hood and I...

I have a '76 with the high rise cowl hood and I installed the wiper motor cover so that provided a place to mount 3 auto meter gauges. This pic was more for the scenery when I was in the Florida Keys...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,862
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Anytime. Glad I still get notices from the forum....

Anytime. Glad I still get notices from the forum. I look around periodically but can't think of the last post I made.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,862
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Sounds similar to the same thing I ran into. The...

Sounds similar to the same thing I ran into. The ratchet movement hits the boot and after a few times would pop the right side out of the groove. Sorry I don't remember what glue I used but there is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,862
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I was thinking I might be forced to contact the...

I was thinking I might be forced to contact the Smithsonian for these but after some deep back up hard drive digging I found them. Here are a couple showing the adapter plate I made then the finished...
Forum: C3 General
12-28-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,957
Posted By palmbeachvette76

The dual retractor is the factory set up as '75...

The dual retractor is the factory set up as '75 mentioned but the single is less aggravating to work with since the lower retractor has less material inside it which causes the lock to engage sooner,...
Forum: C3 General
11-19-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Stev-o Mine aren't Hooker but the OBX brand...

Stev-o

Mine aren't Hooker but the OBX brand stainless sidepipes. I was referring to the mufflers (inserts) I first tried the hooker Max Flo inserts and wrapped them with the header wrap which was...
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I have the steel shields on mine and though they...

I have the steel shields on mine and though they are expensive they are worth the piece of mind knowing my wife's legs won't get burned. Before I bought them the inserts I was using allowed enough...
Forum: C3 General
11-09-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,282
Posted By palmbeachvette76

I used to work for the seat belt manufacture and...

I used to work for the seat belt manufacture and the link provided was one of many customers who sold our product. The bright blue also called Nassau Blue color code #4001 3 panel webbing for the OE...
Forum: C3 General
08-31-2019, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Did you see the 68 vette Cummins powered run an...

Did you see the 68 vette Cummins powered run an 11.88 @ 129 in the quarter. Black smoke all the way but pretty darn quick
...
Forum: C3 General
06-17-2019, 06:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,323
Posted By palmbeachvette76

Good catch. i didn't notice the length just the...

Good catch. i didn't notice the length just the cobra / corvette. I measured mine from steel shields and they are 38" and cover the pipe from where it inserts to the header back to the curve of the...
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