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Forum: C3 General
11-17-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,665
Posted By 1969Corvette

Wow, I wish I read this before I bought a...

Wow, I wish I read this before I bought a corvette. Those are big deal breaker items that make me want to sacrifice Cool for Rice burners.:D NOT!!!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By 1969Corvette

Your hoses are swelling shut not allowing the...

Your hoses are swelling shut not allowing the fluid to return. Don't buy cheap hose's or you will be doing it again in a few years. A good quality Goodyear hose is available on E-Bay in a kit for all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,143
Posted By 1969Corvette

The Kit should have a boot in it mine did.

The Kit should have a boot in it mine did.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-16-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By 1969Corvette

In your case if you replaced the seal then the...

In your case if you replaced the seal then the nut was more than likely not tightened down correctly. At this point you have nothing to loose by just tightening the nut to the right torque spec....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 950
Posted By 1969Corvette

Check if there is a right side and left side ball...

Check if there is a right side and left side ball joint, I replaced mine last year and they went right together. I used Moog parts
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-31-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,034
Posted By 1969Corvette

Automotive wiring is different than this. You...

Automotive wiring is different than this. You have wire sizes for commercial/residential electrical wiring.

I found this scale from Tessco and it is a nice chart

for 100a you can run #12 from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,124
Posted By 1969Corvette

Try a dremel with a flexible extension and a...

Try a dremel with a flexible extension and a 1/16th bit be patient drill as close to center as you can and the use a small easy-out. With the fuel pump off and the plate removed you will get in...
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By 1969Corvette

This stuff sounds like a dry/wash cleaner that I...

This stuff sounds like a dry/wash cleaner that I buy at Honda Motorcycle shops and is much cheaper. Does it leave wax spots on tires or black trim the Honda stuff doesn't? If not I got to get me some...
Forum: C3 General
06-23-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,684
Posted By 1969Corvette

For an amateur weld that looks pretty freaking...

For an amateur weld that looks pretty freaking good. Thanks for sharing this info
Forum: C3 General
06-21-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By 1969Corvette

It is not a bad idea to install a belt that goes...

It is not a bad idea to install a belt that goes from the crank to the water pump on the middle pulley. This will stop belt squeal at higher RPM.
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,861
Posted By 1969Corvette

Just a thought, It was an error that the engineer...

Just a thought, It was an error that the engineer made and it made it all the way through to the end of the production line. By the time quality control realized it they made too many cars to change...
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By 1969Corvette

Anyone going cruising tonight is the kick off in...

Anyone going cruising tonight is the kick off in Salem. The Masonic Temple has a nice lot and is for show/old cars and no one will screw with them there. For those of us that don't like just putting...
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By 1969Corvette

:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
06-12-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,848
Posted By 1969Corvette

I was that guy who passed up buying a Corvette...

I was that guy who passed up buying a Corvette years ago. Last year both my parents passed away and I said screw it because you never know how much time you have left here. last August I found a good...
Forum: C3 General
06-07-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By 1969Corvette

It would be great to meet some guys from here. I...

It would be great to meet some guys from here. I will post if I can secure some parking lot space for the Vettes I wish I would've thought of it sooner.lol
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By 1969Corvette

Steel valley SuperNats

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steel-Valley-Super-Nationals/235664649831485 Hope to see some cool C3 cars there. The downtown Salem area is open to all cars for free Fri, Sat, Sun for this event....
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,562
Posted By 1969Corvette

All wars deserve recognition your right! Just...

All wars deserve recognition your right! Just today is when D-Day happened.
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,562
Posted By 1969Corvette

The war of all wars was WWII more men died in...

The war of all wars was WWII more men died in very brave battles they knew they might not make it back from. This day was one of the greatest turning points for the war and for man kind. My...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By 1969Corvette

replace the hoses while it is apart. If they were...

replace the hoses while it is apart. If they were not leaking the calipers may have been fine. These lines are known to swell causing the fluid to not want to return there for causing the caliper to...
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,256
Posted By 1969Corvette

I always thought that body style was very my...

I always thought that body style was very my favorite of the plastic bumper C3 though. Just need some muscle under the hood.
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,256
Posted By 1969Corvette

I will start the bidding on this fine well cared...

I will start the bidding on this fine well cared for gem at 0. Next
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,256
Posted By 1969Corvette

Well if it is a 1983 Corvette it might be of...

Well if it is a 1983 Corvette it might be of value to what an 83 Corvette is valued at. :D Let the bidding start at 0 and see what it brings.
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,029
Posted By 1969Corvette

57-62 I just really think these are classic. The...

57-62 I just really think these are classic. The chrome bumper years have really grown on me though and my 69 get all kinds of looks. I am also very partial to the big block 67 convertibles. I like...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,794
Posted By 1969Corvette

The metal mixed with the oil for sure how bad you...

The metal mixed with the oil for sure how bad you won't know until you tear into it. I would flush the entire block,heads and every passage with kerosene to clean it out, Then start a rebuild,. The...
Forum: C3 General
05-29-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By 1969Corvette

Either leave the rocker trim off, which some do,...

Either leave the rocker trim off, which some do, or pick up a set of replacement trim pieces and save the originals.[/QUOTE]

I bought a used set of moldings from a guy in Michigan for $100.00 and...
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