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Forum: C3 General
02-11-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,436
Posted By Wrencher

Yep, pretty much need a reputable appraisal, then...

Yep, pretty much need a reputable appraisal, then some credit unions will do it. I bought my '69 on a CU manager' say so, but it was in 1999. Good thing about that appraisal, Hagerty or similar...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,313
Posted By Wrencher

I'm green... I have raced various cars (FA,...

I'm green... I have raced various cars (FA, F-ford, GT-3, S2000, etc...), but thats the one. Get a provisional license and run that beast! yes, its expensive, but it's not as bad as you think, and...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 755
Posted By Wrencher

That's what I'm thinking. I'll look for the...

That's what I'm thinking. I'll look for the Chevelle piece or buy aftermarket.

Hans
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 755
Posted By Wrencher

427 oil pan question

So I recieved a 1968 Corvette 390/400 HP 427, complete, looks like it was in a boat. This is the pan that was on it, long sump with a baffle and other oil containment.
Is this a stock pan? I'm...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-08-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By Wrencher

If you're asking me, I'm in northern California,...

If you're asking me, I'm in northern California, Sacramento area.

Hans
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-08-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By Wrencher

68 M-20 4 speed

My boss just cleaned out a garage that belonged to a gentleman that passed away last month, and one of the things he ended up with was this transmission. I haven't seen it yet, and I have not had a...
Forum: C3 General
08-28-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By Wrencher

These parts are going to be priceless, trust me....

These parts are going to be priceless, trust me. Save everything, document it, store it properly. Ask me how I know.

Hans
Forum: C3 General
08-28-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 820
Posted By Wrencher

I don't need a vote. Original engine, keep it...

I don't need a vote. Original engine, keep it unless it's garbage. Down on cash, buy a replacement since you probably only want to do this once, either a crate of some sort or a used one, either way...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-28-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By Wrencher

Complete half shafts

I have a pair of complete rear half shafts, not sure of the year, but they probably fit any '63 - 82 Corvette. these are cores, nice shape, would need U-joints, although the ones that are in them are...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-28-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 480
Posted By Wrencher

Pile of manuals

Greetings from a former owner and current member.

I am "de-cluttering" my house, and I no longer need all of my manuals and books that collected over the 20 years that I owned my '69. I have the...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-12-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Wrencher

sold

Sold
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-03-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Wrencher

This does not surprise me, the 400 hp oval ports...

This does not surprise me, the 400 hp oval ports were sold in lower quantities than the 435 hp part. I searched and gave up with mine and converted to a rec port setup. congrats to both seller and...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-03-2021, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Wrencher

Ttt

Ttt
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Wrencher

OK, learn something new every day. Any personal...

OK, learn something new every day. Any personal experience, sort of seat of pants feel? I'm especially curious regarding the effect on pre ignition ("pinging"). I would expect worse detonation with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Wrencher

Advance/retard timing chain?

Like the title says, anyone done this? I build lots of engines, but I've never been brave enough to change the basic timing on the double roller sets I typically use. I get that retarding the chain 4...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-23-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Wrencher

Ttt

Ttt
Forum: C3 General
02-20-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Wrencher

Thanks for the reply. I got this engine for...

Thanks for the reply. I got this engine for essentially nothing (payment for some labor), plus a set of "Corvette" script alloy valve covers and a 3 groove Super T-10 with a bad bearing. Basically...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-19-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By Wrencher

Diff Rubber snubbers

Great photo of the rubber snubber, but it is the upper half that goes bad! you can't see it without a mirror, and even then it's tough to see. When I finally took the bolt out and reached in there,...
Forum: C3 General
02-19-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,685
Posted By Wrencher

I sold my '69 vert a couple of years ago for 30K....

I sold my '69 vert a couple of years ago for 30K. 400/427 w/A/C, 3x2, side pipe car, replacement short block, both tops, new paint, sunbelt car (no rust) from new. This was a driver, but real nice. ...
Forum: C3 General
02-19-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Wrencher

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Forum: C3 General
02-17-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Wrencher

Oil pan ID

Greeting experts!

I am building a 1962 327 engine. stamping indicates '62 Impala. I have 2 pans available but I'm not sure what they fit. It had a bunch of chrome stuff on it, including a rusty...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-31-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Wrencher

Video

Doh, what happened to the attachment? I'll try again!

Well, here it is before I ran it on the stand....
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-31-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Wrencher

New '75 350 engine FS

Hey all, I have '75 350 that I recently aquired and rebuilt. When I got it I was just going to use the heads and junk the rest, but after I dis-assembled it, I found it to be in real good condition....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By Wrencher

Jim, my cast covers are not staggered Hans

Jim, my cast covers are not staggered

Hans
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-18-2021, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By Wrencher

The tough part right now is the intake. I need a...

The tough part right now is the intake. I need a quality part that will flow a good amount of fuel, but it has to have the fill tube with either a PCV fitting, or a vent cap. I have both tubes. One...
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