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Forum: C3 General
11-11-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 922
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Check out the 10 rules, and really look at it...

Check out the 10 rules, and really look at it hard. If it is in great shape, that's not a terrible price. Might be able to get him to move down some too, it helps since it doesn't usually have to be...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Thanks easy Mike and 68/70. That gives me exactly...

Thanks easy Mike and 68/70. That gives me exactly what I needed to know. Looks like I should just go with the Main Dash harness since I don't want to be chasing demons forever and the whole thing is...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Ha yes it would. If you come across one and live...

Ha yes it would. If you come across one and live to tell about it...let me know :rofl:
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Wire Harness

I'm looking at redoing the wiring for my 1980. I see Willcox has a "front lamp" harness (w/ and w/o stero). I also see a few other places with a "Dash main wire harness." I have a short somewhere in...
Forum: C3 General
05-08-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,567
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

This is beautiful work! I know you've put time...

This is beautiful work! I know you've put time into making that such a gorgeous car. I can't wait to get mine looking better! Just have to finish night school before I can get back to hobbies.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-01-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,803
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Seats still available?

Seats still available?
Forum: C3 General
06-26-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,801
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Where did you find the white gauges and the red...

Where did you find the white gauges and the red LED? I'd love to do that to my 80.
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,832
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Amen!

AMEN!!!! :flag:
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Thanks for the input. I'll check out the link on...

Thanks for the input. I'll check out the link on the wheel bearings, but I followed the Chevrolet shop repair manual as best I could.

The noise does stop when I back away from the limit. I may...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

you should back the nut off and insert the cotter...

you should back the nut off and insert the cotter pin in the first spot in the castle nut that you can.
So should I back it out to the absolute loosest it can be or just a turn or two until I can...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

I greased the spindle before sliding the wheel...

I greased the spindle before sliding the wheel back on. I did not put additional grease on the gasket that butts up directly to the spindle, but there was a lot of grease on the spindle itself. I put...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Ball Joint Question

So, my simple job of replacing the wheel bearing turned into replacing the spindles and ball joints. Unfortunately, now I have an awful squeak when I turn the wheel hard to the left, especially at...
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,539
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

What type of insulation did you go with? Is it...

What type of insulation did you go with? Is it heat and sound insulation? Pleased with its effectiveness?
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

If it helps, my orange and white wire connects my...

If it helps, my orange and white wire connects my radio, but it is definitely Bubba doing the wiring, so not sure if that does you any good. My dome lights don't work, so maybe that the answer. I'll...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Sorry for the delay...the honey-do list won out...

Sorry for the delay...the honey-do list won out the last few days. Ill get on photo bucket and try to up load pics. The shifting wasn't as dramatic as I thought once I got the rotor off, but the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Drwet and Pete, I've got the car up and the tire...

Drwet and Pete, I've got the car up and the tire off. I can actually slide the wheel hub back and fourth and in and out without any movement in the front end. I'll get back up under there and check...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Thanks for the diagram that'll help. Did have it...

Thanks for the diagram that'll help. Did have it at an alignment shop and they wouldn't even try to align it because it was so loose.

I did have a guy doing some work on it while I was deployed....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

I live in Oxford MS and would gladly pay for...

I live in Oxford MS and would gladly pay for knowledge in beer. I've only been here about 6 months and the club I know of is an hour up the road in Memphis, unfortunately.

I am not sure that the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

New Kid Question

Let me first start by saying I'm am by no means an expert, but am trying to learn and do as much work on my "new" toy as possible. I have a 1980 and have always been interested in cars, but haven't...
Forum: C3 General
11-30-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,902
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

What did you use to secure the corvette emblem?...

What did you use to secure the corvette emblem? is there a small screw or is it bonded?
Forum: C3 General
08-17-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

No Memphis isn't too bad of a stretch. It's only...

No Memphis isn't too bad of a stretch. It's only about an hour to Memphis from here, so would definitely be doable. Thanks for the link!
Forum: C3 General
08-16-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Tommy, sounds good. I figure it'd be a good way...

Tommy, sounds good. I figure it'd be a good way to meet some folks with a common interest, plus I know there's a wealth of car knowledge I'd love to tap into. I'm fairly new to all of this and my car...
Forum: C3 General
08-14-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

Tommy_73. Good to know, if I can't find anything...

Tommy_73. Good to know, if I can't find anything around here in Oxford, I might try to get involved with ya'll in Tupelo. From what I've seen there's probably not much of a do-it-yourself restore an...
Forum: C3 General
08-13-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

North Mississippi Clubs

The military recently moved me from West Texas to Northern Mississippi (Oxford). I'm curious if there are any members in the area or if there are any good Corvette clubs around to join.
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,037
Posted By 8T_BlackBeauty

By the way, this guy owns 9 other Corvettes and...

By the way, this guy owns 9 other Corvettes and he's constantly moving cars around. If you're getting 'Vettes from south west Missouri, check them out VERY CAREFULLY!

I'm from South West Missouri,...
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