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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,107
Posted By tom00799

47 dodge wd20

47 dodge wd20
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,107
Posted By tom00799

I went through through the whole process of how...

I went through through the whole process of how to strip the car. I started my experiment with blasting. The guy at the blasting shop said that success is dependent upon what type paint was on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By tom00799

Need lower corner widshield/courn cowl detail

I'm slowly piecing my car back together after a year and half at the body shop. If someone can provide picture on the lower corner of the windshield depicting the lost trim/cowl corner detail, that...
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2016, 01:31 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 234,252
Posted By tom00799

pictures

these did not make it to my post.
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 234,252
Posted By tom00799

laguna grey ls5

fresh from my painter . . . one and half years later. numbers matching. 5 speed. other goodies but stock appearing. stay tuned for the final assembly.
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2016, 01:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,748
Posted By tom00799

wet paint

caution.
Forum: C3 General
02-13-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,813
Posted By tom00799

paint adhesion to chrome grills

I'm restoring my front grills on my 70 coupe. I had them rechromed and now I'm painting them. The side louvers had a paint base of some sort from the factory that was supper stout and hard to remove...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By tom00799

Alan, That is exactly the help I was looking for....

Alan, That is exactly the help I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to educate me. Cheers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By tom00799

Second question. How far in does the chrome...

Second question. How far in does the chrome reveal go? Is it only on the leading edge or is the chrome also revealed on the step? See pic. Would appreciate your help. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By tom00799

Need 70 Front Grill Chrome Detail

Mates, I sent my grills off to the chromer for refinishing. When they came back, the chrome was great except there was no detail to the crate portion because the chrome shop manger thought the crate...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-24-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,241
Posted By tom00799

I used Bair's too. They rebuilt my arms, half...

I used Bair's too. They rebuilt my arms, half shafts, rear diff and steering box. Excellent work and the price was very fair. Service was great.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-23-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,694
Posted By tom00799

Bore it. The cost of sleeving will out weight...

Bore it. The cost of sleeving will out weight the cost of new superior pistons and rings.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-23-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By tom00799

VBP sells four different spring rates. I have a...

VBP sells four different spring rates. I have a 70 BB. I installed the 330 and 460 front springs with their matched Bilstein shocks. Ride height is dead on. I have experienced the car bottoming...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By tom00799

After a frame of mechanical resto, I took my 70...

After a frame of mechanical resto, I took my 70 coupe to Jack's alignment on Thomas Road. Place has been there for decades and they do excellent work. http://www.jacksautoaz.com/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,306
Posted By tom00799

Thanks DUB. I took repeated measurements, glass...

Thanks DUB. I took repeated measurements, glass fitment, t-top fitments, etc. I will take your advice and check these additional fitment issues. Thanks again.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,306
Posted By tom00799

I have the old fram section that I cut out. I'll...

I have the old fram section that I cut out. I'll do some experimenting.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,306
Posted By tom00799

I'm kinda in the same boat. My car is going off...

I'm kinda in the same boat. My car is going off to paint here in the next week or so. Not sure what to fill the channel with. Thought about maybe trying expanding crack filler and then shaving the...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-16-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By tom00799

WTB 70 wiper grill

Looking for wiper grill in GOOD shape.
Forum: C3 General
03-28-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,221
Posted By tom00799

Say's he has the build sheet and it is an...

Say's he has the build sheet and it is an original L71 car but has a replacement block. Supposedly installed by dealer in Reno Nv where the car was originally sold. Replacement block is out of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-27-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By tom00799

I installed the RS500 and used the brackets with...

I installed the RS500 and used the brackets with the kit that raised the pulley. Everything worked fine. The brackets do not move the pulley far enough to make any real difference in the length of...
Forum: C3 General
02-20-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,995
Posted By tom00799

If it is really for sale, contact me.

If it is really for sale, contact me.
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 865
Posted By tom00799

I have a friend who owns and operates a large...

I have a friend who owns and operates a large scale sand rail and off road racing fabrication business. He builds allot of high horse power ls engines. He says the RHS blocks are far superior to...
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By tom00799

Had mine blasted and coated all at once. My...

Had mine blasted and coated all at once. My frame was in great shape and I only needed to weld one captive nut that had a bad spot weld from the factory which I did before I dropped it off. My...
Forum: C3 General
02-14-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By tom00799

I powder coated my frame. Painless.

I powder coated my frame. Painless.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,306
Posted By tom00799

I did not weld the jig to the header. In...

I did not weld the jig to the header. In hindsight the jig on the front side of the frame was really not that critical and probably not needed. The jig that located the height and position of the...
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