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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,301
Posted By Dracule

Your suggestion that there might even be a...

Your suggestion that there might even be a bicycle bearing intrigued me. I then got to looking up bearing suppliers in my area and came across 'Graingers'. Graingers as most people know, has about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,301
Posted By Dracule

Thank you Jim, very much appreciated.

Thank you Jim, very much appreciated.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,301
Posted By Dracule

I searched a little more and found the name of...

I searched a little more and found the name of this piece giving me the problem in knowing where it goes on the bearing. It's called Tilt Housing Bearing Race Retainer
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,301
Posted By Dracule

I'm in a pickle, I tore my column down 82 C3 tilt...

I'm in a pickle, I tore my column down 82 C3 tilt telescopic, and the bottom bearings are ....ok... but I have ordered a new set, as the plastic cage is sort of toast. They are difficult to place and...
Forum: C3 General
06-10-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,523
Posted By Dracule

For me on my C3, I use Wesleys Bleach White,...

For me on my C3, I use Wesleys Bleach White, scrub a little with a palm sized nylon brush, power wash and let dry. Once dry, I spray with Store brand Advanced Auto tire shine in their red can. I let...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-24-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,830
Posted By Dracule

After looking for 15" tires we all come away less...

After looking for 15" tires we all come away less than enthusiastic. It would seem the choices are the BFGoodrich in the 245 60 15's or 255 60 15's. The prices are reasonable and the looks are...
Forum: C3 General
04-19-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,798
Posted By Dracule

Well as Vette customs go, I guess I'm more a...

Well as Vette customs go, I guess I'm more a purist. I mean that in that it is easy enough to do 'custom' bodywork to anything fiberglass or composite, and the world abounds with 'what if's' and...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,798
Posted By Dracule

Remember seeing somewhere where a body guy had...

Remember seeing somewhere where a body guy had made a Wagon out of an early Vette, kind of like the rear section of Mopar Magnum's wagon. I guess you could do about anything, maybe even a rumble...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-18-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,509
Posted By Dracule

More like ....."loud'...

More like ....."loud' whistle.....pause....pow,pow,powshhhhhhh Repeat.

I had a 94 Toyota Supra twin Turbo, all stock and dammmmm. A rocketship. In trafic it was docile untill you hit the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-18-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,059
Posted By Dracule

C3 door lock hole repair

Mine is an 82 C3, and I'm sure some of you have seen or had or heard of hogged out tumbler lock holes in the door. By hogged out, I mean the positioning lug on the tumbler having carved slightly into...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,798
Posted By Dracule

Beyond all that..... does anyone really like it?...

Beyond all that..... does anyone really like it? I Don't..... I think it looks like a 240Z sort of except for the round tail lights. To me........ 'just because you can':rolleyes:...... u-know the...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,188
Posted By Dracule

Ha ha ha....... no title, it's a parts car, it's...

Ha ha ha....... no title, it's a parts car, it's not even worth scrap because no legit scrapper will buy it with no title. Run away, don't even bother with it, you will find it a nightmare even with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Dracule

It runs quieter, with a smoother idle, along with...

It runs quieter, with a smoother idle, along with a quicker startup.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Dracule

82 C3 Fuel Pump

Driving back from the corner store, the motor died, just out of nowhere. It had been running fine other than a higher idle than I'd of liked, by about 300 rpm. So this came out of the blue....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,518
Posted By Dracule

Glad I listened on youtube to gear motors. NO...

Glad I listened on youtube to gear motors. NO WAY, way too loud, I'll go a double row myself...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,648
Posted By Dracule

This is a carbon copy of what I did, though I...

This is a carbon copy of what I did, though I used needle nose vice grips making sure to not clamp too tight on the white plastic. Once in position, the long thin screwdriver pushed it into place.
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,485
Posted By Dracule

I'll bite...... both of those wings look...

I'll bite...... both of those wings look .....er.... not too aesthetic, at least for A Corvette. Let me explain why. Both have pretty bulky looking pedestals, looking defffffinatly aftermarket. The...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By Dracule

A lot of money for a worn out car. You gotta know...

A lot of money for a worn out car. You gotta know the gromets and bushings and rubber stuff is toast and everything is in need of a rebuild. Menifee Ca. is a dry place though, and flat ground. With...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,811
Posted By Dracule

It's likely they are not what they appear to be....

It's likely they are not what they appear to be. Odometer tampering is widespread and if it appears ragged, it either had a toad for an owner or it's not what it's claimed. It's probably best to pass...
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dracule

Thank you guys. I will certainly look forward to...

Thank you guys. I will certainly look forward to business with both of you. I suppose in the current labor climate, you just can't get away from offshore parts. But it's encouraging to know that the...
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,628
Posted By Dracule

I was in Anchorage Alaska working the summer a...

I was in Anchorage Alaska working the summer a few years ago and there was a 'Cal Worthington' dealer up there. I went there and got my 'Cal Worthington' plateholder and installed it. At the time I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 35,441
Posted By Dracule

Man, that's an impressive ride, it looks most...

Man, that's an impressive ride, it looks most excelent !
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-14-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By Dracule

Anybody find a source for New? What company sells...

Anybody find a source for New? What company sells them in the event I need one in the future. Good luck all you guys, too bad only one will be lucky.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By Dracule

Thanks. I'm about sure it needs changing, but...

Thanks. I'm about sure it needs changing, but dang if I could see it anywhere. Hopefully I can get it on a lift today.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 35,441
Posted By Dracule

Screwing unsuspecting buyers on ebay is...

Screwing unsuspecting buyers on ebay is ........despicable. Suggesting it is the same. Now talk yourself out of that one.
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