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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,446
Posted By plbart3

Re: Lets make the ULTIMATE member RESOURCE LIST.... (SuperFast80)

I'd like to see this page evaporate: But I might be the go-to-guy
as per West System Epoxy glues for all fibreglass applications, At least I can direct you to the factory. Anyone not using West...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By plbart3

Re: Tee tops (Dk Met Grn 80 L82)

In Florida toy might better look for cardboard inserts for your "T' tops, provided they are not stilen.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By plbart3

Re: 3 sets of U-joints in 3000miles. Need some help please. (plbart3)

Oh, and by the way, while I am here, we had a big problem in NASCAR last year with steering gear that was failing. On guard The poopie that is coming from China and overseas is made of JUNK steel. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By plbart3

Re: 3 sets of U-joints in 3000miles. Need some help please. (Van Steel)

Bullpoopies. When you "run ten feet" and put 300 or so foot pounds o' torque to 'em, by jingo those puppies will get round. For a while. Then the u-joint fails; cacca laccca, cacca lacca cacaaclla...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By plbart3

Re: 3 sets of U-joints in 3000miles. Need some help please. (Paul Borowski)

This was the reply I was going to make, so I will repeat it with detail. Assuming everything else is OK and not the subject of trauma (a big assumption) When you guys put the u-joints together, they...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,122
Posted By plbart3

Re: Brakes, Brakes, Brakes (LRPMAN)

I can't tell from your post what year you are talking about, but it looks like '81 from the flags. Out of round rotors are to be re-done or replaced. Zora never meant for us to ride around with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By plbart3

Re: Priming Urethane (Rubber) Bumpers (VolVette)

Why would you use an acrylic paint on a urethane bumper. I glossed over the fact you wanted to use PPG, and I am not familiar with their admitededly excellent products. Do they not have a linear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 05:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,715
Posted By plbart3

Re: SHOCK & AWE (Ganey)

Yeah, well, let's do it. In the Marine Hymn there is reference to "the shores of Tripoli". The Bey of Morocco was another Sadam in 1812. He let "pirates" pray on shipping, and the English could not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By plbart3

Re: Need seat help. (VetteNut72)

I don't really understand the question. Like VetteNut72 says, the metal wire on the back of the seat foam is not in any way directly attached to the covers, except that there is a fabric sleeve sewn...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,595
Posted By plbart3

Re: Flowmasters for C3? (CharlieF)

I am running 3 chamber Flows on an '81 with 3 inch full length Hedman headers to a Y pipe. I have to have a converter, so I used the 2 1/2 inch Wagner free flow. It made a lot of difference....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 926
Posted By plbart3

Re: tire selection (rafox77)

I am going to buy the Dunlops. After hours of meaningless wondering on the internet, I found the Dunlops to be the biggest bang for the buck. Hands down. I've had the Goodyears (GARBAGE) and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 03:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
Posted By plbart3

Re: OK, The hardest thing to do is "?" on a vette. (kenko74)

I'll agree with the control arm bushings and getting the spings back in. I finally used a torch on problem 1 and hose clamps applied while the spings were in a spring compressor on problem 2. Hose...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,588
Posted By plbart3

Re: R-12 to r143a conversion? (plbart3)

Oh, and like Sivervetteman said a couple of posts above, I could blow out your R-12 (and make money if there was any R-12 to recover) and pump it full of 134a with a can of new oil for $10 bucks....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,588
Posted By plbart3

Re: R-12 to r143a conversion? (stolemyname)

I would have to click "all of the above" if this were a test. If it's a "let me get my car from Oregon to Florida while budgeting the real important things" like new u-joints, then I can add the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By plbart3

All of you #24 fans (IF ANY) paint color

I was in the pits at Dover and spoke to the Dupont rep. Looking into the #24 car's paint, I was impressed with the depth and metallic content of the blue finish. While Dupont does not offer this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By plbart3

Re: Priming Urethane (Rubber) Bumpers (VolVette)

I have not primed mine yet, but I did some research. We are going to use a 2 part linear polyurethane from US Paint, name brand Awlgrip. This paint is so far used only in the aviation and marine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2003, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By plbart3

Re: My Spark Plug Wires Are Getting Stiff. Too Much Heat? (TedH)

I have a related question. I put a set of Hedman full length headers on an '81 and I could not replace the stock heat shields. I do not like the way things look, because it appears the plug wires...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-18-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By plbart3

81-82 rocker mouldings

Need r & l rocker mouldings for 81. and I think 82 is the same. Body shop lost them. Phila. area.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 11:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 31,271
Posted By plbart3

Re: What do you use to restore or paint bolts? (hdpete98)

I just did an '81. If you can't see them the Nazi resto guys can't see them either. I primed them with an etching primer and painted them a zinc chromate green. Ar least it will not come off. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,372
Posted By plbart3

Re: Vacuum in radiator system ? ....2 hoses collapse (Bobchad)

I just replied to a thread above. The engine water spaces are full of air. Run the motor without the cap on, but don't let it overheat. It should not overheat unless there is a blockage somewhere. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By plbart3

Re: I just installed a new radiator, Now I hear gurgaling... (Road Racer)

Yupoo. Air was in the engine. If you let if run without putting the cap on it will eventually purge itself. But I remember a GTO that somehow collapsed the upper hose and took forever to purge. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By plbart3

Re: Whats the best way to polish up rims (jerryp58)

Yo. The original alloys were coated with some bodacious poly varnish. This poopie, and I use the term in engineering terms, is obstainate as hell. Chem it or grind it off. Then I use Semi Chrome...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By plbart3

Re: C3 Parts Questions (1969Vette350)

PS Don't listen to Ricers. Their's is something new. Ours is something holy. Remember American Thunder.
When a Ricer sounds like a Vette and delivers the ALMIGHTY TORQUE to the rear wheeels, we my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2002, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By plbart3

Re: C3 Parts Questions (1969Vette350)

In my personal and somewhat elder position, the Duntov rear fibreglass spring makes the difference between drving a car and a stagecoach. Can you appreciate the difference between a 1969 Sportster...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2002, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By plbart3

Re: Refinishing Actuators (Pedro'74)

Here's one that made me pretty skeptical until I saw it. The original gold finish is cadmium. I wonder why the Japs use it so much because it doesn't work. Anyway, a buddy of mine did his brake...
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