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Forum: C3 General
04-18-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By loup68

I am just curious, are you going to try to...

I am just curious, are you going to try to reproduce the card? They are bound into the manual. I have one buried somewhere. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By loup68

Yes, mine was two pieces on each side originally....

Yes, mine was two pieces on each side originally. My mounting studs rusted off, so I used the 70-76 (?) aluminum ones. I remember that GM went crazy with the prices for 68-69 rocker moldings. They...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By loup68

I have a 68 which uses a screw in antennae. I use...

I have a 68 which uses a screw in antennae. I use a stainless steel flat head screw to keep water out of the threads. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-11-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By loup68

The USA made one's use the original GM dies and...

The USA made one's use the original GM dies and should fit like original one's. Paragon Reproductions got the dies and made them. Paragon was sold to Zip and Corvette Central. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 228
Posted By loup68

I am curious how he did it. Lou.

I am curious how he did it. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,404
Posted By loup68

I think that I goofed in the above post, it is...

I think that I goofed in the above post, it is the chrome angled bezel that is different. They sell only one from 63-68. But the shape of our body is different than the midyear cars.
This is the...
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 533
Posted By loup68

68-72's Were made for road racing and so they...

68-72's Were made for road racing and so they have a harsher ride due to solid body mounts. Rubber body mounts started on the 73's I believe. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 228
Posted By loup68

The main problem is that there is no hole on a 68...

The main problem is that there is no hole on a 68 to mount the 69 plunger bracket. I brazed mine on with my torch. I do not know how other people solved this. Please search on here for an answer. ...
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 228
Posted By loup68

What exactly is wrong with the switch that Dub...

What exactly is wrong with the switch that Dub set up for you, Nicole?
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,820
Posted By loup68

I mentioned that we made all of the Corvette...

I mentioned that we made all of the Corvette radiator supports from about 1960-1982. We made the front outer bumper braces for 1968-1972 and some years beyond that. Those are the "dog leg" braces to...
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By loup68

Save that bracket. It is the brake pedal bracket...

Save that bracket. It is the brake pedal bracket for the 63 - 67, 69 - 82, 84 - 96 plunger brake light switch. GM put an old Chevy truck brake light switch on all 68's and it is an abortion and...
Forum: C3 General
04-04-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By loup68

Please always tell us the year of your car, it...

Please always tell us the year of your car, it really matters. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
04-04-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7,073
Views: 777,633
Posted By loup68

Tony, I was in Nam from 23 March 67 - 23 March...

Tony, I was in Nam from 23 March 67 - 23 March 68. I feel bad for your experiences there. I was fortunate to only have experienced mortar attacks. I refueled helicopters on the base camp of the First...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

You have the original 68 setup. I have a new hood...

You have the original 68 setup. I have a new hood surround so I can't look at mine to compare it to yours.You have two bolts holding that bracket on to the nose. There is usually only an elongated...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

I can't see that the front bumper has the welded...

I can't see that the front bumper has the welded on metal piece that the horse collar bolts to like in the above A.I.M. diagram. I do not see how the forward end of the rod would bolt up there. I...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

Nicole, you have the original, first design 68...

Nicole, you have the original, first design 68 front bumper and 68 "horse collar" central brace that I was talking about! Lou.
Forum: C3 General
03-28-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

How many know that until they came up with the...

How many know that until they came up with the rod fix, 68's had a special "L" bracket welded to the 68 only front bumper and there was a separate "L" bracket that connected to the nose fiberglass...
Forum: C3 General
03-26-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

Nicole, your "dog leg" front bumper braces appear...

Nicole, your "dog leg" front bumper braces appear to be the correct one's for 68-69 to me.. You have to understand that the weight of everything in the nose can sag the fiberglass down. You may have...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 841
Posted By loup68

I am glad that you found the "dog leg" front...

I am glad that you found the "dog leg" front bumper braces. 68-69 Are the same and the 70-72 are different. The small brackets to the front bumper are different also. The forward ends of the 68-69...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By loup68

I am pretty sure that was only used for big...

I am pretty sure that was only used for big blocks. Small blocks had metal spark plug shields. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By loup68

I suggest what I always do. Remove the right hand...

I suggest what I always do. Remove the right hand passenger side lower dash first. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By loup68

That rod coupling is like a turnbuckle. Lou.

That rod coupling is like a turnbuckle. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By loup68

The outside threads are simply to hold the oil...

The outside threads are simply to hold the oil gauge mechanism to the face plate with the thin jamb nut. The 90 is threaded inside as someone's picture shows. Lou.
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 231
Posted By loup68

I bought a reproduction 69-up 15" wheel from...

I bought a reproduction 69-up 15" wheel from Corvette Central. I think that they were the first to have it reproduced and it is beautiful. It was made in Taiwan and has lasted over twenty years I...
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 799
Posted By loup68

That first Opel GT picture must have been a...

That first Opel GT picture must have been a prototype show car. Thank you OldCarBum and Greg. I did see one once after I had my 68. Yes, a "baby" version of our car. Lou.
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