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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Posted By tippi58

Re: Need Smaller Steering Wheel - which one to buy? (mike229)

I have a Nardi wheel on mine... not smaller but wheel is thinner and very classy looking with woodgrain rim and brushed aluminium centre. :steering:

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2004, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By tippi58

Re: Parking Brake Problems (rjwj1)

I think u answered your question in your post. "Stops the brake shoe from sliding over".:smash:

Dont think Mr Chevrolet would pay for a part to be fitted if it wasnt needed.

Removing things...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2004, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By tippi58

Re: why does my exhaust sound like this (munday)

MMMM.. Suggest you but some earmuffs or turn the stereo up real loud. Fleetwood Mac does it for me or AC/DC thunderstruck... Yeah !!! :party:

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By tippi58

Re: Rear end diagnoisis - Wheel bearings or universals ?? (petty44)

Cheers Guys, I took it out for a short run today and am pretty sure its the uj.
:rofl:

Thanks for the trans mount tip, I will check that tonite. :smash:

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By tippi58

Rear end diagnoisis - Wheel bearings or universals ??

To all you corvette proctologists - :lol:

Have noticed a loud squeak squeak when travelling at slow speed coming form the rear left. When going slow no real vibration but travelling at 100kms I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2003, 04:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,616
Posted By tippi58

Re: why did you choose your corvette? (kdzdds)

Cheap as chips and close to home.. Took me 6 months of going back and keeping in touch


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2003, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 848
Posted By tippi58

Re: How much worse is the L-48?? (no_radio)

My 77 was a California car so the owner couldnt get the L82 engine. he put on the L82 badges and valve covers. :rofl:

Lucky I checked the engine numbers first. :eek:

Mine is a cruiser and that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,331
Posted By tippi58

Re: Super rare C3! Not worth anymore, but rare.... (ductape)

Got a 77 with air, tilt and tele also a nardi wheel.. looks better than original I sayz :steering:


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By tippi58

Re: Rear spring/trailing arm bolt removal? (Pedro'74)

:iagree:

Its not hard - just make sure the c clamp is on the spring real tight.

Take the time to jack the trailing arm up so that the spring bolt is straight up and down as it makes things...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2003, 08:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,230
Posted By tippi58

Re: At What Age Do You Give Up on Corvettes? And Why? (paul67)

Your only as "old as you feel". If you gave up vettes what would you do !!

Sit on your butt and watch TV....:lurk:

Nah, Corvettes FOREVER and FOREVER Corvettes :reddevil


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2003, 04:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 616
Posted By tippi58

Re: Deal of the day (garandfan)

So thats where they went... Accidently threw them out... can u post back thanks.

:jester :jester

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2003, 05:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By tippi58

Re: 77 Engine Temp?? (99SilverC5Coupe)

Mine runs 180. Thats with cleaned out radiator, new hoses, new water pump.

Also took the A/C cooler off so radiator gets better flow.

My front undertray and spolier cracked so they are off at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2003, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By tippi58

Re: serpintine belt on 77 (jetjock32)

WHY ? :confused:


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2003, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By tippi58

Re: Rear wheel noise (Green 79)

Sounds like mine which i think is a uj (poss driveshaft but its so hard to pick out) :reddevil :reddevil


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2003, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By tippi58

Re: Rotted Birdcage... how much bs am I looking at? (Corzvette69)

Hard to tell looking at the photos.

When I bought my 77 the screen was cracked.:cry:

I took screen out and found there was a rust hole the size of a dime on the lower passengers side which had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2003, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 367
Posted By tippi58

Re: There are a few good ebay deals.... (Budman78)

Not bad.. but says needs a lot of work.. Its always best to buy the best vette u can for the money.

I got mine after sitting in a shed for 3 years. $11K (NZ)..At the time NZ dollar was worth 40c...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By tippi58

Re: Noise from the rear end (tippi58)

Yep, good idea. I just took a passenger out and he thought it came from the left and I thought it came from the right. :confused:

I couldnt talk him into hanging out the door to listen any closer....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 487
Posted By tippi58

Re: Weird smell/cloud (Berserker78)

Check your alternator belt isnt rubbing on the underside of your radiator hose.

Also might be an alternator bearing on the way out. (heating up the housing) ??... wild guess

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 487
Posted By tippi58

Re: Weird smell/cloud (Berserker78)

Check your alernator belt isnt rubbing on the underside of your radiator hose.

Also might be an alternator bearing on the way out. (heating up the housing) ??... wild guess

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By tippi58

Noise from the rear end

Driving along merrily today when I noticed a chink chink noise like something metallic dragging on the ground. :eek:

Checked but all ok.. Drove home slowly with a rhytmic metallic noise and also...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2003, 04:13 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,933
Posted By tippi58

Re: What's your favorite crusing tune?? (bloodvette80)

DDwood 50..

right on.. George is GOOOOOOD :hurray: :hurray:


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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2003, 04:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By tippi58

Re: Of 188 LS6's made in 1971, 2 are for sale on ebay right now (hudman)

This car belongs to my friend and I am listing it for him. :bs:

Why does this "seller" have to list for a friend :confused:

It seems on e bay a lot of people list on "behalf of a friend"....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2003, 03:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By tippi58

Re: 78 Vette Mudbogger on Monster Garage tonight/now (Joebio)

Build a bridge. :lol:


At least it went out with a bang and not like a lot of other vettes that died thru thru having a Bubba as an uncaring owner who didnt look after
a prize auto. :mad :mad...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,124
Posted By tippi58

Re: True Duals and NO Cats??? Can someone explain this, please? (Trevelisek)

Here in the sunny South Pacific.. no smog check at all.

But they have just brought in a noise legislation test to knock all the ricers on the head.:lol:

They were getting sooooo noisy.......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2003, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By tippi58

Re: 77 L48 specifications (john1977)

Great buy... cant beat a 77. Mines a late one, built in May 77 (36359)

I just did my rear and and I have a 3.08 in there (2500 revs at 60).

Also had the rear sway bar which gave me the gymkhana...
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