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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,759
Posted By Grumpy78

Daughter's Prayer A family was having...

Daughter's Prayer

A family was having guests to dinner. At the table, the mother turned to her six-year-old daughter and says, "Dear, would you like to say the blessing?"

"I wouldn't know what...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,736
Posted By Grumpy78

A man goes to the confessional. "Forgive me...

A man goes to the confessional. "Forgive me father, for I have sinned."
"What is your sin, my child?" The priest asks back.
"Well," the man starts, "I used some horrible language this week and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,736
Posted By Grumpy78

The three wise men visit Joseph and Mary in the...

The three wise men visit Joseph and Mary in the stable to see the newborn son. One extremely tall wise man hits his head on the door frame and exclaims, "Jesus Christ!"

Joseph looks at Mary and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,781
Posted By Grumpy78

Finding Jesus

A Sunday school teacher is concerned that his students might be a little confused about Jesus, so he asks his class, "Where is Jesus today?"

Steven raises his hand and says, "He's in Heaven."
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By Grumpy78

Just try reading this without laughing till you...

Just try reading this without laughing till you cry!!!
Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife.
A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this:
...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,259
Posted By Grumpy78

They look like a Dodge Viper in the front and a...

They look like a Dodge Viper in the front and a Camaro in the rear. If I were to buy a new sports car this year it would be a Mustang GT.
Forum: C3 General
08-28-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,558
Posted By Grumpy78

Is it blue?

Is it blue?
Forum: C3 General
07-04-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,064
Posted By Grumpy78

These things pop up when I'm searching for my...

These things pop up when I'm searching for my next project, I'm looking for a '69 - '72 project car. My '78 is almost completed and it's time start planning the next one. Good luck with your quest.
Forum: C3 General
07-04-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,064
Posted By Grumpy78

Found this LT1 convertible. ...

Found this LT1 convertible.
http://www.easyautosales.com/used-cars/1971-Chevrolet-Corvette-94903851.html
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,497
Posted By Grumpy78

I found two '71 convertibles, one BB 454 and one...

I found two '71 convertibles, one BB 454 and one 350.

http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1971-chevrolet-corvette/3419645981-charlotte-nc/?cm_mmc=OODLE_PREVIEW-_-www-_-NA-_-NA
...
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By Grumpy78

I just put one on my '78 in smoked gray. It looks...

I just put one on my '78 in smoked gray. It looks just as good as the original glass tops, but seals better.
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By Grumpy78

The right side came loose on my '78. I ordered an...

The right side came loose on my '78. I ordered an acrylic one piece top from Astro Tops for $399 + shipping. I looks almost as good as the original tops, seals up good (No water leaks) and I don't...
Forum: C3 General
06-09-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,034
Posted By Grumpy78

You may be able to use a Mr. Gasket air cleaner...

You may be able to use a Mr. Gasket air cleaner part # 4339 It's a 14" low profile only 2" above the carb.
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By Grumpy78

Check out not working. I tried to order a spring...

Check out not working. I tried to order a spring bolt kit, check out went blank twice.
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,283
Posted By Grumpy78

It was a defective master cylinder. If one bad...

It was a defective master cylinder. If one bad part gets out, it will end up on my car.

Thanks for the help I couldn't work on this car without this forum, you guys are really smart.
Forum: C3 General
05-29-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,283
Posted By Grumpy78

Yes I did bench bleed the master cylinder. Then...

Yes I did bench bleed the master cylinder. Then bleeding each caliper, left rear first by the book. Went through 2 quarts of brake fluid bleeding the calipers, I'll try again tomorrow.

Could my...
Forum: C3 General
05-29-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,283
Posted By Grumpy78

1978 Brake problems

I installed a new master cylinder and all four calipers (OME), used a Mityvac to bleed the brakes. Had a full pedal, then took it for a test drive. Brakes worked great until I had driven about 25...
Forum: C3 General
04-27-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By Grumpy78

Thanks for the kind words. Next week it goes back...

Thanks for the kind words. Next week it goes back so they can buff it out. Then I get to start on the inside.

The original builder of this car past away before he completed the frame off...
Forum: C3 General
04-26-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By Grumpy78

Back from the paint shop

Just got it home. No time to post more, I'm going for a drive.

http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p713/grumpy782/003_zps4a6cbbfd.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,131
Posted By Grumpy78

Summit Racing has a SBC 383 ci 430 hp for under...

Summit Racing has a SBC 383 ci 430 hp for under $3700.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Grumpy78

Found it!! The gasket under the carburetor spacer...

Found it!! The gasket under the carburetor spacer had blown out. I have never seen this one before, the squeal sounded like it was coming from the front of the motor. I still have to pull and replace...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Grumpy78

Okay, the squeal is coming from the front of the...

Okay, the squeal is coming from the front of the crankshaft. The timing chain cover is discolored around the crankshaft and has a small oil leak. Looks like metal dust on the shaft.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Grumpy78

I'll check the harmonic balancer first, Lord I...

I'll check the harmonic balancer first, Lord I hope that's it. But I'm afraid bluedawg is right.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Grumpy78

Clutch in or out, it still squeals. If it has...

Clutch in or out, it still squeals. If it has spun a bearing, wouldn't the oil pressure drop? The motor doesn't knock or rattle, other than the loud squealing it runs great.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Grumpy78

All belts off in neutral with the clutch out and...

All belts off in neutral with the clutch out and it still squeals. Oil pressure is still showing above 70 psi.
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