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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By dlw

chambered exhaust & dynomax headers-final project

Well my last project is over, finally.

I had to cave in to a muffler shop to do it, but at least its done.

here's the skinny:

I bought Allens under car chambered exhaust with the tips for a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By dlw

Re: question for chambered exhaust owners (dlw)

Thanks for the response guys.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By dlw

question for chambered exhaust owners

Did you use the stock muffler hangers in the rear or did you have to "wing it".

I have the pipes but no hangers. Not sure how many to use either, all responses, as usual, will be appreciated.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-23-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By dlw

Who has chambered exhaust for headers other than Mid America?

Tired of waiting on them! Anybody else carry these? I may have to bite the bullet and pay an arm and leg for custom exhaust.

Remember I have sold this car and "I dont want to pay a lot for this...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-22-2003, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By dlw

Re: My used hooker supercomps for sidepipes for sale (Steve Straus)

Good idea Steve. And that way you guys can see them.

I got your e-mail tisquick. We'll send a pic.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-21-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By dlw

My used hooker supercomps for sidepipes for sale

I just removed these from my 72. They need re-chromed or jet-hot coated, but they are otherwise in good shape.

MAKE OFFER. Moving, dont want to haul anymore than necesary.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2003, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,027
Posted By dlw

Re: Sold my car! I'm having withdrawals already (79VetteMike)

Moving to the mountains ( colorado ) and I need the money for moving expenses etc. Plus I couldnt drive two cars at once and its to damned expensive, in my mind, to have it transported. I'll get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,027
Posted By dlw

Re: Sold my car! I'm having withdrawals already (dlw)

I know I know!

How many here have sold a car they wish they had'nt?

Like my brothers 67 GTO convertible with a real 389 tri-power! And thats just one! :cry :cry
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-07-2003, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,027
Posted By dlw

Sold my car! I'm having withdrawals already

Man, this is worse than I thought. The cars still in my garage, I still have the keys and title, but I have this empty feeling like losing a good dog!

Didnt think it would happen.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By dlw

Re: Give me your best estimate (dlw)

You guys are right about selling to relatives, but I'll be 1700 miles away. If he wants me to work on it he'll have to ship it to me and then I'll make sure I take my sweet arse time to fix it. :D
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2003, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By dlw

Re: Give me your best estimate (dlw)

Well, my wifes cousin just offered me 18,500 as is. I might get more if I advertised, but he has the money right now and I dont have to go through the hassels of being a used car salesman.

He may...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By dlw

Give me your best estimate

On what my 72 convertible is worth. I have to sell!!!! Moving!!!!

Its basically rebuilt from bumper to bumper. Good paint and excellent interior.
Good softop and hardtop also. Numbers match,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,803
Posted By dlw

Re: Taking suggestions for 72 Corvette Paint Color. HELP! (LawN4cr10)

Mille Milia Red, of course.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By dlw

Re: How many new header installs in the last month?? (MNJack)

Well, kind of. I replaced my Hooker sidemounts with a set of Dynomax jet-hots. Still need pipes and mufflers yet.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-22-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By dlw

Re: What is a Silver Anniversary 78? (Jeff78)

I always considered the SA to be the two tone silver & grey paint scheme.

I think all 78's had the same badges, and I think you could get the same options on all the cars.

Somebody chime in if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-19-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By dlw

Re: diff fluid change (74 vert)

Just fill it up to the hole. And yes, that stuff can stink! I always add a bottle of limited slip additive to the fluid. 4oz size.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-19-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,530
Posted By dlw

Re: Rear Differential suction pump--Where to and what to buy? (Rick Church)

I use a "Mighty-Vac". Dont know what I Paid for it, but it wasnt to expensive. Comes in handy for many little jobs.

Bought mine at the local parts store.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2003, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By dlw

Re: Most recent screw up unvailed...im such a dope (Jvette73)

Screw up = education! Wont happen again I'll bet.

I put thread dope on my temperature sending unit and then wondered why the gauge didnt work! Wont happen again i'll bet! :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By dlw

Temp guage went off charts

Well, test run #2 on my engine rebuild went well, except for the temp guage which pegged itself to a horizontal position. Pointing toward 3 o'clock. And that was before the engine had time to warm...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By dlw

Re: One leftover part (joeveto)

Yep! It was out. I put a new manifold on! Grrrr.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By dlw

One leftover part

A soft felt gasket! About the size of a 50 cent piece, and an 1/8th inch thick or so.

Distributor maybe?

I did put new weights and springs in!

:cry
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2003, 07:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By dlw

My car is alive again! Thanks to all who helped.

My winter project is done. I had to rebuild the top end of the engine, due to broken valve springs. New intake, modified carb, new weights and springs in distributor, roller tip rockers, new plugs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By dlw

Re: Anybody got the chrome rocker moldings? (Cali,77,L-82)

I just bought a set (brushed) from Paragon, (made in china), but they look great. Cant find the invoice but they were reasonable if I remember.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By dlw

Re: Oil pan leaks. Help!!!! (jwbert)

I've tried fixing mine 7 billion different ways.

I finally gave up and slid a piece of cardboard under the car to soak up the leak!!

Arghh!

(I feel your pain) :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2003, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By dlw

Spent the aft. driving a new C5. Know what I want?

That suspension under my c3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a great handling car!

If only I had the dough :cry
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