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05-15-2023, 11:01 PM
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Posted By Franks73

Thanks!

Thanks!
05-14-2023, 12:16 PM
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Posted By Franks73

Room at pedals

On my 73, with an automatic, I barely have room for my foot on the gas pedal, without hitting the brake pedal. I have wondered about cutting the brake pedal, bending it over, swapping in a pedal used...
07-16-2022, 01:08 AM
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Views: 485
Posted By Franks73

454 Dual Quads?

Recently had a conversation with a gentleman, that said he once owned a 1972 Vette, 454, with dual 4 barrels. Did Chevrolet build a beast with that setup? PS a 4 speed car, with AC. Thanks.
02-02-2022, 03:13 AM
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Posted By Franks73

That is interesting. There is a separate metal...

That is interesting. There is a separate metal plate, was actually wondering if I needed to install it. Will try to determine if it is actually needed. Thanks for the input!
02-01-2022, 08:12 PM
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Posted By Franks73

Not worried about breaking the mounts. Trying to...

Not worried about breaking the mounts. Trying to get the engine to drop down, so I can get clearance on the long tube headers, so they aren't making contact with the chassis. Thanks.
02-01-2022, 03:42 PM
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Posted By Franks73

Thanks for your input. Might sound like a dumb...

Thanks for your input. Might sound like a dumb question, will the solid mount allow the engine to drop lower in the frame?
02-01-2022, 10:42 AM
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Views: 673
Posted By Franks73

Motor mount opinions

I have polyurethane motor mounts on my 73 small block. The long tube headers, with side pipes is touching the frame on the left side, and just barely not touching on the right side. Would a rubber...
01-29-2022, 02:41 PM
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Views: 1,091
Posted By Franks73

That is a very interesting idea! Kept thinking...

That is a very interesting idea! Kept thinking stainless would be a tough metal. Sounds like that would be worth a shot!
01-29-2022, 01:15 PM
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Posted By Franks73

I agree, the dents will be down by the frame,...

I agree, the dents will be down by the frame, hard to see. Of course money is always a consideration, but also what will be the least pain in the butt factors in.
01-29-2022, 01:11 PM
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Posted By Franks73

I have never tried solid mounts. I confess, I...

I have never tried solid mounts. I confess, I just assumed there would be vibration. Also thought that was why the factory installed them. I respect your opinion, thanks! I wonder what the consensus...
01-29-2022, 12:56 PM
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Posted By Franks73

I will try to find out the difference in...

I will try to find out the difference in dimensions. If there is enough difference, would give it a try. Thanks.
01-29-2022, 07:34 AM
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Posted By Franks73

Header touching frame

I installed Hooker stainless steel headers and side pipes on my 73 small block. The left side is touching the frame, and the right side has maybe 1/8" of clearance. I read the thread on this issue,...
01-04-2022, 06:59 AM
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Views: 359
Posted By Franks73

I had the same problem on my 73. The fuse looked...

I had the same problem on my 73. The fuse looked perfect, but when I swapped in a new one, problem solved.
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,762
Posted By Franks73

Love the C-3's body lines. Have always considered...

Love the C-3's body lines. Have always considered it to be the American Ferrari! Even mechanically, 4 wheel disc brakes, and independent rear suspension!
11-19-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

Ecklers sells them, not sure if other places do....

Ecklers sells them, not sure if other places do. I saw a video where a guy had good results with it. Did not work well for me. Seemed too tall in my opinion. There are other suggestions the guys have...
11-18-2021, 09:41 AM
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Posted By Franks73

Tried the scope camera, and poking the latch...

Tried the scope camera, and poking the latch through the plug hole. No luck. Thank you to Catfish for photos to confirm what welded nuts to cut off, to disconnect the forward hinges. After toasting...
11-02-2021, 06:51 PM
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Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

Thank You!!

Thank You!!
11-02-2021, 06:50 PM
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Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

Congrats on getting the hood open!! With all the...

Congrats on getting the hood open!! With all the tips and photos, I know I will get there too!
11-01-2021, 07:01 PM
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Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

Any chance you could show photos of where those...

Any chance you could show photos of where those are? Would hate to grind off the wrong parts, if I go that far. Thanks!
11-01-2021, 05:28 PM
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Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

Just confirming, the hinge bolts in the photo are...

Just confirming, the hinge bolts in the photo are going into the hood? I have looked every way I can think of to visualize mine, but the radiator frame blocks the view.
11-01-2021, 04:50 PM
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Views: 2,552
Posted By Franks73

I am following this thread with great interest....

I am following this thread with great interest. My 73 hood is very stuck, after I did a poor job adjusting the anchor points on the firewall. Thought I had unbolted the LS hood hinge, now realize it...
10-30-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,020
Posted By Franks73

Hello, and thanks for responding. I was able to...

Hello, and thanks for responding. I was able to unbolt the hinge from the hood, on the drivers side, got access where the splash guard would be. I will try to spin off the nuts on the passenger side....
10-26-2021, 12:15 PM
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Views: 1,020
Posted By Franks73

Yes, that used to work, until I repositioned the...

Yes, that used to work, until I repositioned the anchor point on the fire wall.
10-25-2021, 11:16 AM
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Views: 1,020
Posted By Franks73

Will research the threads today. REALLY hope it...

Will research the threads today. REALLY hope it does not come to this!
10-23-2021, 10:38 AM
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Views: 1,020
Posted By Franks73

That was what I had to do, but then I tried to...

That was what I had to do, but then I tried to reposition the anchor pin, and I made it much worse. No good deed goes unpunished. Thanks for the reply.
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