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Forum: C3 General
01-15-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,755
Posted By RodgerF

Late reply but I got the specs the other day. ...

Late reply but I got the specs the other day. Thank you!

Semper Fi
Forum: C3 General
12-29-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By RodgerF

Well, I did it again!

Picked up a '74 base coupe with the non-original motor. The engine ran well but the transmission wouldn't shift out of first gear. The body, interior and frame appeared to be in good shape just in...
Forum: C3 General
12-28-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By RodgerF

Could they be something like this: ...

Could they be something like this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/php-66002? If so, then all you need is the aluminum gasket and no other sealing materials. I've not had much luck over the...
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By RodgerF

Headers with A/C

My '76 had headers with the stock A/C system and it used a bracket similar the one in your link. I no longer have that car but I'll see if I have any pics showing the set up. My set up worked fine....
Forum: C3 General
10-22-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
Posted By RodgerF

Accident

I, too, was rear ended earlier this year by a young girl not paying attention. We both went to the hospital but were eventually ok. Both vehicles were totaled. I didn't have the Corvette then but...
Forum: C3 General
10-20-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By RodgerF

Greg, that's funny but more true than we care too...

Greg, that's funny but more true than we care too admit! :rofl: The car is dark green with green leather interior. It has a Holley carb, polished intake and cheap chrome valve covers and air cleaner....
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By RodgerF

Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1456_fb36950bcd45a700531a896bb0d8458272278ccd.jpg

In with the new:
...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 687
Posted By RodgerF

Best thing to do is join the facebook group "610...

Best thing to do is join the facebook group "610 Cruisers". During the warmer months they post up all the local happenings. The cruise-in is on Saturday afternoons in one of the parking lots off of...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 687
Posted By RodgerF

I wanted to make the run with my '48 yesterday...

I wanted to make the run with my '48 yesterday but got sidetracked on some home repairs that turned into more work than I thought it would be. Have you ever made it to the RT 610 cruise-in on...
Forum: C3 General
11-28-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,566
Posted By RodgerF

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/CWyler/Mo...

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/CWyler/Mobile%20Uploads/20131126_103308_zps041ba7f2.jpg (http://s913.photobucket.com/user/CWyler/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131126_103308_zps041ba7f2.jpg.html)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,352
Posted By RodgerF

Many many years ago I was a mechanic in the USMC....

Many many years ago I was a mechanic in the USMC. As my Gunny would say, "obviously there's something wrong that ain't right!" Beyond that I can't be of much help. I just had mine apart and put it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-03-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,858
Posted By RodgerF

I'm in the process of replacing the interior of...

I'm in the process of replacing the interior of my '76 and I did the quartz upgrade too. I don't recall seeing a resistor on the clock wires and a test of the center guages show the clock to be...
Forum: C3 General
10-23-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,798
Posted By RodgerF

Beautiful car! :thumbs: That's the original...

Beautiful car! :thumbs: That's the original color scheme mine was, Mahogany with tan interior. If I ever get around to a repaint I may just go back to that.

Thanks for the pics!

Rodger
Forum: C3 General
10-21-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By RodgerF

I'm (slowly) working on a '76 too. Keep getting...

I'm (slowly) working on a '76 too. Keep getting sidetracked! :D I ordered these speakers from Crutchfield: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB461P/Polk-Audio-db461p.html?tp=100

As for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By RodgerF

:iagree: Much better explanation.

:iagree: Much better explanation.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By RodgerF

On my '76 the bracket on the steering column is...

On my '76 the bracket on the steering column is adjustable. Still drinking my coffee here but if I rememeber right, one nut is on the inside and the other is on the outside. Loosening those allows...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,213
Posted By RodgerF

I've never done things the easy way! :rofl: I...

I've never done things the easy way! :rofl: I usually take some grease and thin it with a little oil. Not too thin, then carefully "paint" the freeze plugs or any small detail you don't want...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-03-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By RodgerF

Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By RodgerF

Not sure where you are at but give these guys a...

Not sure where you are at but give these guys a try: http://www.candcmotorsports.com/

I used them about 20 years ago when I lived there. Good place to use back then. More recently I used these...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By RodgerF

Yes. This is what it looks like on my '76. ...

Yes. This is what it looks like on my '76.

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y401/vkaro45/1024021650a.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/vkaro45/media/1024021650a.jpg.html)


Rodger
Forum: C3 General
09-08-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By RodgerF

Nice work! That's the way it should have come...

Nice work! That's the way it should have come from the factory. Do you think something like that would be possible for the front?

Do you have a write-up? If I ever get to the body/paint part of...
Forum: C3 General
09-08-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By RodgerF

:iagree: Double check all your wiring to...

:iagree:

Double check all your wiring to make sure everything is correct. Also, make sure you don't have any pinched wires. It's possible when bolting something together to get a wire caught...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-31-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,990
Posted By RodgerF

:iagree: This is the second time I wish I...

:iagree:

This is the second time I wish I had waited until this year to buy a Vette! :ack::smash:

Good luck!

Rodger
Forum: C3 General
08-19-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,894
Posted By RodgerF

I have an 18' trailer similar to stpman's trailer...

I have an 18' trailer similar to stpman's trailer that I use mainly for moving my tractors around. I've also used it to haul a few cars and it works ok for that but could be set up better with...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-27-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By RodgerF

I picked up a set on ebay. Not sure of the screw...

I picked up a set on ebay. Not sure of the screw size. I have a couple of the original screws I need to measure to replace a couple of missing ones. Of course that may take another year!

Rodger
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