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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-12-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By bodaboom69

I forgot to include the price. $200 w/ free...

I forgot to include the price.

$200 w/ free shipping (in US)
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-12-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By bodaboom69

88-90 SuperPro front end bushings, NEW

brand new SuperPro bushings for 88-90 Corvette front end.
set of control arm bushings
upper & lower control arm bushings only.

these are sold as full sets but, i am using the rear set, so I only...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
09-01-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By bodaboom69

SpedRacr, thank you for the reply and offer. ...

SpedRacr,
thank you for the reply and offer.
there is one more swap meet and car show i'm attending in the next couple of weeks.
if i cannot find a used piece, i will contact you and see what...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
08-28-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By bodaboom69

64-67 gas tank support bracket

looking for the support bracket for the gas tank
not really looking for new, would like an ok to decent piece
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By bodaboom69

nowhere man, bob, thank you, see you soon

nowhere man, bob,
thank you, see you soon
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By bodaboom69

where does everyone hang out at Carlisle?

I'll be at J162 selling some stuff, and I'll certainly be walking around too.
would like to meet as many forum friends as possible.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,752
Posted By bodaboom69

when i was fiddling with the carb and air cleaner...

when i was fiddling with the carb and air cleaner and mingling different parts, I ended up buying a dual snorkel unit that someone had butchered up already. I cut on it, grinded on it, bent it and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,288
Posted By bodaboom69

the majority of time and money is in the prep. ...

the majority of time and money is in the prep.
" show car" status, is making things much better then factory. Taking the car completely apart, making all the seams perfect, all the panels line up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,314
Posted By bodaboom69

this is car guy porn!

this is car guy porn!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,220
Posted By bodaboom69

lol, i was reading through this and was...

lol,
i was reading through this and was wondering why no one mentioned a mini split system. Thanks Dan and cruiseer, I was about to post on the mini split.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-18-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,288
Posted By bodaboom69

Well said csherman

Well said csherman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-18-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,288
Posted By bodaboom69

Railroadman.... I'm with you on this comment. ...

Railroadman.... I'm with you on this comment.
He would certainly weigh in on this topic.
For Dub, there was only one way to paint a Corvette. That is to get it naked, completely apart and fix...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,666
Posted By bodaboom69

I also drill a small hole in the flange. It works...

I also drill a small hole in the flange. It works great and never had a problem.
I've done this for years on every T-stat i've ever changed.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,479
Posted By bodaboom69

there are two bearings in each trailing arm...

there are two bearings in each trailing arm supporting the spindle.
this tool only lubricates one!
there is no way to lubricate both bearings without disassembly of the trailing arm.

If the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,636
Posted By bodaboom69

sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers are with you

sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers are with you
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By bodaboom69

thank you gentleman. L78, I appreciate your...

thank you gentleman.
L78, I appreciate your breakdown, that helped me out.
Vegas, spoke with Gene today, thanks for the introduction
with all the help, i feel i have my direction.
thanks all
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By bodaboom69

the rear end i have is a 1989 dana 44 with 3.54...

the rear end i have is a 1989 dana 44 with 3.54 gears.
that's an overall ratio of 10 ( and a little) :1 with the close ratio unit and
11 1/2 : 1 with the wide ratio unit.

my engine is a 2003...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By bodaboom69

close ratio or wide ratio?

I'm starting a new thread just for this question, I'm building a restomod. LS, 5 spd, a pure street car, no track time, no racing. Just driving, cruising and maybe some high spirited jaunts down...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By bodaboom69

removing the block plugs like tbarb mentioned is...

removing the block plugs like tbarb mentioned is a good practice. It will get all the fluid from the bottom of the block that is trapped, and there is a good bit in there.
they could be a square...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By bodaboom69

try it and see if they are happy together

try it and see if they are happy together
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By bodaboom69

It seems alot of people like the close ratio...

It seems alot of people like the close ratio option.
From what i understand.... the close ratio gearing is mainly for high performance driving to keep the rpm band where it would do the most good...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By bodaboom69

the crossmember is already done. came with the...

the crossmember is already done. came with the frame

SLWRNU, I was interested in your TKO a while ago, didn't hear back from you. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By bodaboom69

I'll definitely call SST and Jody too, the $4k...

I'll definitely call SST and Jody too, the $4k range is doable. The other quote was over $6600
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By bodaboom69

thank you, Jim, I'm going hydraulic, i already...

thank you,
Jim, I'm going hydraulic, i already have a system, just need to see if it is compatible.
John, thanks again, I've utilized your experience before. I will call SST. the first quote i...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By bodaboom69

5 speed upgrade/ restomod TKX - TKO?

I could use some wisdom and experience on my project.
I am restomoding my 64 convertible. My purpose for this car is pure enjoyment, street car, spirited driving and traveling. No racing, no abuse,...
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