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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-30-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By Joey Nieves

Need 79 cruise control rod

I need a 79 cruise control rod
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/joselnieves/cruisecontrol78-791.jpg (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/joselnieves/media/cruisecontrol78-791.jpg.html)...
Forum: C3 General
07-30-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,693
Posted By Joey Nieves

79 wiring diagram

This is a 1979 wiring diagram given to me by another member. I photoshoped it and I would like to share.
The schematic was originally drawn by hand, I tried to trace it as to not disturb the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 696
Posted By Joey Nieves

When looking for a vacumm leak use wd40. Spray...

When looking for a vacumm leak use wd40. Spray some around the carb and if it's sucking air it will accelerate.
Joey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,761
Posted By Joey Nieves

I think the stress will break it again, but...

I think the stress will break it again, but you'll only lose a little of your time. Besides you can always find a new one up the road. Try to reinforce the area, good luck
Joey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Joey Nieves

I used mag cleaner first, then wet sanded with...

I used mag cleaner first, then wet sanded with 220 up to 2000. Then I used mothers with the drill and some water to keep the wheel damp and prevent it from drying,I tried Blue magic but it doesn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Joey Nieves

I had the same problem, when I did my brakes. I...

I had the same problem, when I did my brakes. I took mine apart and washed it with soap and water, I then disconnected the lines and applied some air to empty them out, I put everything back and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,647
Posted By Joey Nieves

There is a universal constant "vendors = say...

There is a universal constant "vendors = say anything and sound convincing". It all comes down to what did you order and what did you get. When I was a kid there was a Ritz TV commercial (now there...
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By Joey Nieves

My 10 year old likes my car but if we all go for...

My 10 year old likes my car but if we all go for a ride she sits in the back, so she told me to choose;" me or the Corvette" so I put her up for adoption ( lol)
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,070
Posted By Joey Nieves

18 years older than my 79,she may be prettier,...

18 years older than my 79,she may be prettier, but I'm cuter.
Joey
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,548
Posted By Joey Nieves

51, wrote my first instruction set on a Zlog z80,...

51, wrote my first instruction set on a Zlog z80, most of us acctually work with cpu's before you played with your pu.
But you do have a c3 so you can't be all bad.(lol)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,051
Posted By Joey Nieves

Actually we do care a lot about what others think...

Actually we do care a lot about what others think about our corvettes, that's the added intensive about the whole revamping thing. We all want our corvettes to look cool (according to us), but feel...
Forum: C3 General
03-06-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Joey Nieves

Ohh but I agree customizing and making it stand...

Ohh but I agree customizing and making it stand apart is 90% of the fun. What I want to convey is that some cars, the very few,that are close to original, must be keep as so. But more importantly,...
Forum: C3 General
03-04-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Joey Nieves

my vettes not a museum piece, it's a tribute

I recently posted a comment on a thread and was referred to as a museum piece,but not in the nicest way. That's ok because some people don't understand way we try to keep our cars so darn close to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-03-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By Joey Nieves

That is why you need to change the fluid to DOT 5...

That is why you need to change the fluid to DOT 5 Silicon. Also the advantage of O rings over the original lip design is that it eliminates the leeks due to lip flaping""and lip going flat after a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-03-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,736
Posted By Joey Nieves

Now that were back on track... The rust that...

Now that were back on track...
The rust that appears the next day is superficial and will wipe off with most solvents, what really is important is what you do about it. I f you ignore it you will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By Joey Nieves

I got my kit from http://www.cssbinc.com/ if your...

I got my kit from http://www.cssbinc.com/ if your calipers are SS sleeved already and 98% of all c3 calipers are, then just buy the kits. There about $42 each. Also the cause for all the corrosion...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,022
Posted By Joey Nieves

Have you tried hitting the pw motor while holding...

Have you tried hitting the pw motor while holding the switch on. With luck the motor wakes up and should rollup the window
Atleast it worked for me
Joey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,736
Posted By Joey Nieves

I use easy off when it's really bad, then I use...

I use easy off when it's really bad, then I use rust reformer to stop any rust I may find then I paint accordingly with high gloss paint, preferably with hardener.
I go through some trouble the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Joey Nieves

Thanks I thought it was something long that...

Thanks
I thought it was something long that line. Correct me, since the relay will remain active at a lower voltage I shouldn't have any problem. right?

Joey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-28-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,669
Posted By Joey Nieves

Cruise control servo repair

The cruise control servo on my 79 c3 has the rubber dried and broken. This part has been discontinued, yet the transducer is very common. Does anybody know how to get a new one? or if it can be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-28-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Joey Nieves

Radio drops out when idle

Hi Guys:
I have a 79 c3 original except for the radio. I installed a kenwood radio with the Bluetooth and the I phone and the mp3. Installed Infinity speakers.
I installed an additional fuse block...
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