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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks for the OEM 9/16" bar measurements. On my...

Thanks for the OEM 9/16" bar measurements. On my aftermarket VB&P bar (3/4"), I get approximately 45" of width and 9.5" from the bend to the tip (about 8.5" from the bend to the center of the hole)....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

Yeah, I need to mount a camera under there & see...

Yeah, I need to mount a camera under there & see what's happening under various scenarios. Maybe after I finish my power steering Borgeson conversion project.....I'm still waiting on my pump kit.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

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Forum: C3 General
10-22-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By C3batmobile

I crew on Corvette vintage racers, and we've...

I crew on Corvette vintage racers, and we've never used a rear bar on any of the small block cars we've raced.[/QUOTE]

Yikes - I probably don't need one then - but I'll still probably play around...
Forum: C3 General
10-22-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By C3batmobile

Woops - I did not realize this was a 4 year-old...

Woops - I did not realize this was a 4 year-old discussion - sorry. I thought it was a recent post I clicked-on.....

I thought the Gymkhana suspension option added a larger front sway bar and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

I smell what ignatz & Gunfighter are cookin' - &...

I smell what ignatz & Gunfighter are cookin' - & I very much appreciate their expertise and input, of course (& everyone else's input).

The 'arms' (with the horizontal bushing 'eyelets') on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

Thank you very much sir ! I plan to try this...

Thank you very much sir !

I plan to try this first, since I already have that aftermarket bar (with the 'matched' (intended to be, anyway) front bar - if it doesn't feel like what I want, I'll...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,222
Posted By C3batmobile

question/request on this rear sway bar adaptation

Thanks for the photos and discussion on rear sway bar end links and creative solutions to mounting aftermarket bars with modified OEM style end links. Before I abandon my NOS 3/4" VBP rear sway bar...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks for these rear sway bar photos and the...

Thanks for these rear sway bar photos and the discussion, I've been reading lots of older threads discussing rear sway bars lately. I'd like to ask a related question (with some context):

UPDATE -...
Forum: C3 General
06-24-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By C3batmobile

Looks nice. I've been happy with the older...

Looks nice.

I've been happy with the older version of the compact powered sub you linked.

enjoy!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By C3batmobile

sure

The first, cheaper, version would not operate the vacuum system correctly - but the second one (still in-service) works fine except when the high beams are on, then it has a hard time keeping enough...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks Steve's '73

Good point - I replaced the headlight switch a few month's back with the less expensive version from Eckler's. That switch had issues, so I had to remove it and send it back - and I think I paid the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks

Thanks petes74ttop,

I'll try this soon. It seems like 'strange' behavior is usually a bad ground, so if this test doesn't 'fix' it - I'll look for something else - but what?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By C3batmobile

'69 tail lights issue - ground or more?

My '69s tail/brake/signal lights work correctly until the headlights are on, then only the right rear illuminates, until I press the brakes, then only the left rear is lit. The turn signals still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,858
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks hal1phx, When trying to restart her,...

Thanks hal1phx,

When trying to restart her, I was getting fuel in the front barrels - and the carb fire started when I held the pedal down while trying to start, thinking I had maybe flooded her. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,959
Posted By C3batmobile

I put a valve on my inlet hose this spring. It...

I put a valve on my inlet hose this spring. It makes a difference. I have opened it up during brief 'cold snaps' or for defogging after rainstorms. So far no problems. I hope to drive her enough...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,858
Posted By C3batmobile

Help troubleshooting engine dying at speed

Hi all,

I have a '69 coupe with a rebuilt 350, Q-jet, 4spd, no power anything except windows, headers, and sidepipes. I've re-done the interior, added some rear suspension upgrades, new gas tank...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,954
Posted By C3batmobile

Sure enough - I had a bad new switch from...

Sure enough - I had a bad new switch from Eckler's. I bought the $5 cheaper one ('lectric limited) with supposed improvement for newer headlight designs.

Eckler's sent me the GM replacement one...
Forum: C3 General
04-19-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,967
Posted By C3batmobile

Congrats on the '72 !!! Some good points in...

Congrats on the '72 !!!

Some good points in this thread about the differences in these laws in different states. I didn't think about the fact that the local cops will notice your car and with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,954
Posted By C3batmobile

Sorry to re-animate an old Headlight vacuum thread....

but - the last 2 entries above might help me with a sudden 'new' issue I'm having.

My headlights have worked fine all along - until I replaced my headlight switch. Now they stay down. My...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,591
Posted By C3batmobile

I was afraid of that - Thanks wombvette. ...

I was afraid of that - Thanks wombvette.

Thanks also for the parts heads-up, 19Tyler74......

The adventure continues ! Long live the Corvette adventure !
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,591
Posted By C3batmobile

Thanks Paul 74 - I didn't even try the Corvette...

Thanks Paul 74 - I didn't even try the Corvette specialty shops, I just did a general search for that part for an Accel distributor of the 30100T model.

Maybe I will learn this time.

I really...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,591
Posted By C3batmobile

Well, looks like I can't just replace the gear,...

Well, looks like I can't just replace the gear, since I can't find them for sale - and they would likely cost as much as the HEI distributor that I bought a while back.

I suppose I will run...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,591
Posted By C3batmobile

My tach worked with the old cable, it was just...

My tach worked with the old cable, it was just noisy. A washer on the tach end of the cable did not help.

However, I did remove the cross shaft 'worm'? gear and it is worn around the center of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,591
Posted By C3batmobile

I'm having the same issue. Old cable was noisy,...

I'm having the same issue. Old cable was noisy, decided not to oil it because I read that that could end-up damaging the tach itself. So, I drove with the old cable disconnected at the tach for a...
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