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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,452
Posted By ctroadster

I had almost the same problem with my 75. Turns...

I had almost the same problem with my 75. Turns out that the capasitor mounted on top of the wiper motor right behind the dist has a wire that was intermitently shorting out against the motor...
Forum: C3 General
04-04-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,484
Posted By ctroadster

I'd rather have whats in the open garage in...

I'd rather have whats in the open garage in picture 7 looks like a cool hot rod
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By ctroadster

just measured the dipstick (drivers side)on my 75...

just measured the dipstick (drivers side)on my 75 350 and its 19.25'' to the inside of the cap...I should have also measured the hash marks for the oil levels for you too...just thought about that...
Forum: C3 General
06-13-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By ctroadster

I still have my Sun super tach from my 65 GTO,...

I still have my Sun super tach from my 65 GTO, Its in my sons 65 Ford Falcon now. looks great , from that era and still works good, even the light still works on it. I had lost the plug for wire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By ctroadster

I had to remove and replace the rear window. It...

I had to remove and replace the rear window. It stopped a lot of the squeaks and rattles. I'm surprised it didnt fall out on its own driving down the street. There was all kinds of silicon and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By ctroadster

:yesnod:what works for me is to stick a rolled up...

:yesnod:what works for me is to stick a rolled up rag into the spark plug hole turn over the engine a little at a time untill the rag blows out of the hole with a pop then you can rotate the crank...
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,122
Posted By ctroadster

when a classic car is found that hasnt been...

when a classic car is found that hasnt been molested in any way and is all original..at least thats my understanding. I'm sure others will chime in. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By ctroadster

Paul, you had to drop the tank to get the bladder...

Paul, you had to drop the tank to get the bladder out right. I have another tank with the bladder still intac...how long will it stay this way and would it be worth while putting this in the car if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By ctroadster

just replaced mine last weekend in the 75. It...

just replaced mine last weekend in the 75. It really wasnt all that bad. You have to make time to do it and take your time doing it. Start by taking taking the passenger seat out, this a must. remove...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By ctroadster

I'm getting ready to change out the fuel tank on...

I'm getting ready to change out the fuel tank on my 75 and from what I'v read here on CF the bladder is the gasket. Its all 1 peice. I dont know how you be able to get the top off without dropping...
Forum: C3 General
01-17-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 25,851
Posted By ctroadster

I have a 3 car garage 2 bays facin west and 1 bay...

I have a 3 car garage 2 bays facin west and 1 bay in the back facin south. front and back are connected. All the heavy, dirty work gets done in the back bay and the easy quick stuff get done in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By ctroadster

just bought bfg 255 60 15 and they fit perfect...

just bought bfg 255 60 15 and they fit perfect with no issues on my 75 8x15 rallies. Nice responsive quite ride and handle great. paid $155 ea from a local tire shop.. What I found is Firestone,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By ctroadster

the hood surround panel had seperated from the...

the hood surround panel had seperated from the fiberglass and was about a 1/2" higher than the center of the hood. I was able get it lined back up using some liquid nails and 2 Irwin clamps. Was very...
Forum: C3 General
01-11-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,344
Posted By ctroadster

I have the exact same wheel in my 75 but it has...

I have the exact same wheel in my 75 but it has the plastic color coded horn button. I was wondering what year it was from. The po must have changed it along with installin a remote horn button. but...
Forum: C3 General
01-07-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By ctroadster

yep, same here, put 130 miles honer today. Drove...

yep, same here, put 130 miles honer today. Drove down to the shore. Checked on the boat and drove back. About an hour each way. Many motorcycle's out today and even saw a few other vettes on the...
Forum: C3 General
12-29-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,130
Posted By ctroadster

the example looks real nice

the example looks real nice
Forum: C3 General
12-29-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By ctroadster

thanks easymike, Thats what alot of threads have...

thanks easymike, Thats what alot of threads have been stating. I will be pulling it out soon. cant wait to see whats actually in there
Forum: C3 General
12-28-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By ctroadster

thanks 79L48, not what I wanted to hear. I will...

thanks 79L48, not what I wanted to hear. I will be looking around to replace this bum wheel then...got all winter
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,212
Posted By ctroadster

yanked all of it out of the 75, it didnt work and...

yanked all of it out of the 75, it didnt work and I didnt want to fix it. still have all of the parts but I am told they will be contaminated and wont be able to be used in the future.I am in NE you...
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By ctroadster

new tires / suspect bend rim

Put on 4 brand new BFG's today :woohoo: 255 60 15 allround
the tires are great with out a doubt it's a great ride. Quite a difference to the 19 yr old goodyears I had been driving on :willy:...
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,894
Posted By ctroadster

after you cut the pipe and r&r the tank, put the...

after you cut the pipe and r&r the tank, put the walker clamp on the pipe temporarly and then drive it to the muffler shop and have them weld it back together. I think thats what I will be doing when...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,067
Posted By ctroadster

I havent started this project yet but I will get...

I havent started this project yet but I will get it going after the holidaze...:crazy:there is just been too much going on. I can see that the mufflers will have to come down to remove the tank. The...
Forum: C3 General
12-16-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By ctroadster

sounds like the wires are being stretched and...

sounds like the wires are being stretched and good connection lost when the wheel is up. not sure if the harness has a plug that might be the culpret
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,881
Posted By ctroadster

thanks for info, guess I'll have to do some...

thanks for info, guess I'll have to do some research on the mysterious white jack...sorry for the "highjacking" Old sarge :leaving:
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,881
Posted By ctroadster

I thought I had the original jack and handle with...

I thought I had the original jack and handle with my 75. Its painted an off white and looks to be the original paint. there arent any stampings on the jack but there is a 0 on the business end of the...
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