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Forum: C3 General
06-02-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,811
Posted By DJ Dep

LOL...just got this notification today. I am 74...

LOL...just got this notification today. I am 74 now and can barely get around. Still got my '72 Vette. But progress on it has pretty much ceased. A shame, because the inside and outside are pretty...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

Thanks guys. All this info is going to really...

Thanks guys. All this info is going to really help me a ton and make things much easier to do. I owe you guys! :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

It's a pretty heavy clunker and it took up a lot...

It's a pretty heavy clunker and it took up a lot of space under the hood. Gonna make doing a tune up and installing headers a whole lot easier. Gives the engine area a much "cleaner", uncluttered...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

Hi Corey!!!! Good to see you. Sure missed the old...

Hi Corey!!!! Good to see you. Sure missed the old gang. :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

Thanks Flyboy. Really appreciate your comments....

Thanks Flyboy. Really appreciate your comments. I'm sure the "numbers matching" people pooped in their pants when they read my post (s):thumbs:. I pretty much ripped out everything in the car to save...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

Weight.

Weight.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By DJ Dep

Converting from power brakes to manual...questions

1972 Vette with power brakes and 4-speed. Want to convert it to manual brakes. I know I will need a new master cylinder. So here are my questions:

#1 Has anyone ever done this? I know the more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,936
Posted By DJ Dep

That's what I use. Works great. And if you have...

That's what I use. Works great. And if you have any "weak links", like caliper seals that are bad, you will find out quickly :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 107,244
Posted By DJ Dep

Thank you sir! That's what I'll do!!!! :thumbs:

Thank you sir! That's what I'll do!!!! :thumbs:
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
12-19-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By DJ Dep

In my (admittedly limited) experience, the resin...

In my (admittedly limited) experience, the resin models go for much more than the diecasts. For instance, I was able to get a brand new in the box Shelby 427 S/C diecast with opening doors, trunk,...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
12-19-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By DJ Dep

VERY cool!!! Only other ones I have seen are the...

VERY cool!!! Only other ones I have seen are the tiny Hot Wheels versions. And not very often. But $249 stops me cold. I have to have an opening hood and doors for that price. Plus I would like the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 107,244
Posted By DJ Dep

I have a quick question to Mr. De Witt: I have a...

I have a quick question to Mr. De Witt: I have a 1972 Vette that had a big block with A/C in it. Cooling system was shot, so I yanked it all out. The 27 1/2 radiator had no radiator cap on it. Can I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 262,182
Posted By DJ Dep

I use Valvoline High Mileage 5W-30 in the wife's...

I use Valvoline High Mileage 5W-30 in the wife's 2005 Explorer (V6, she is over 100,000) and Mobil 1 in my 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup (325 inch engine, 55,000). Never had a problem with either oil....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,251
Posted By DJ Dep

Here is a current pic of the car. "Factory...

Here is a current pic of the car. "Factory correct" isn't even in my dictionary. Looks like Speedway Motors may have exactly what I need. Thanks for the help!! :D:thumbs:

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,251
Posted By DJ Dep

Already contacted Speedway with the question....

Already contacted Speedway with the question. Thanks for the suggestion of S&W. Will contact them too.

WHY? Why not? :yesnod:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,251
Posted By DJ Dep

Straight FRONT axle for a 1972 Vette

Was wondering if anyone knew of any places that install straight front axles for C3 Vettes? Or if there are any kits made for straight axles? Already have a location for a kit to change the rear axle...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By DJ Dep

There is another possibility with timing and the...

There is another possibility with timing and the vacuum advance. To check to see if the vacuum advance is working, you would need to apply suction to the vacuum advance. You may be able to go to a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By DJ Dep

Keep us posted on your progress. Jim asked a good...

Keep us posted on your progress. Jim asked a good question about timing too. Might want to check that out.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By DJ Dep

A few things come to mind. #1 Check your...

A few things come to mind.

#1 Check your throttle linkage to make sure it is free and not binding.
A good spring won't matter if the cable is kinked or hanging up. Sometimes a high rise manifold...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,913
Posted By DJ Dep

Removing door latch mechanism..1972 Vette

Not sure how many cars this applies to, but this is what I had to do with my '72 Vette. One morning I went out to the Vette and pushed down on the door latch on the driver's side. There was a clunk...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By DJ Dep

Thanks. I actually have two to pick from. One is...

Thanks. I actually have two to pick from. One is the OAC which is the original design, and the other is the newer OXC, which is supposedly even hotter for racing. My car is being built for off...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By DJ Dep

Well I want to at least TRY the OEM tach before...

Well I want to at least TRY the OEM tach before replacing it. :D
From another forum I found out there IS the possibility the cable connection will fit. If not, THEN I will replace the tach.:thumbs:...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By DJ Dep

One more thing

Well I have TWO Vertex mags (one OAC and one OXC) I picked up off E-Bay. Both have tach drives. Quick question...will the mechanical tach drive cable from the Vette hook up to the mag or do I need to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,802
Posted By DJ Dep

The picture was just an example of what I was...

The picture was just an example of what I was talking about. I just grabbed the first non-27 inch support I found. But thanks for your help.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,802
Posted By DJ Dep

Lou: Not sure what you are saying, but I am...

Lou: Not sure what you are saying, but I am changing from 27 to 26 inch radiator not for weight savings. I am changing because the dang 27 inch radiator has NO CAP on it. So I have to fill the block...
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