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Forum: C3 General
12-22-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,706
Posted By Lakeside49

Good job Dave - what a very nice and well-written...

Good job Dave - what a very nice and well-written testimony to Dub's support for your `69, and as well as our overall hobby on this forum.
I asked, which he seemed to oblige, to be his first book...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,391
Posted By Lakeside49

It is nouwhere near that bad. And, didn’t have...

It is nouwhere near that bad.
And, didn’t have to kick in any prayers on this particular little R&R project. (I used up a few for my throttle body overhaul project since fuel this potential...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,391
Posted By Lakeside49

I took mine ('82) to my Corvette mechanic with my...

I took mine ('82) to my Corvette mechanic with my snubber parts and helped him - it does take 3 hands on an '82 because the lighter aluminum differential is larger vs. a steel differential creating...
Forum: C3 General
11-14-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,300
Posted By Lakeside49

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Interesting and wise caution! But, as an aside, that was not one of the...
Forum: C3 General
09-03-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,624
Posted By Lakeside49

Response to Perales

You might be surprised that your assumption is actually the exact opposite. Leather was the standard and a very high-grade fabric was a no-coat option. I bought my ‘82 with those nice velour seats...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,490
Posted By Lakeside49

Hey, Tom (Buc), I appreciate - more than you know...

Hey, Tom (Buc), I appreciate - more than you know coming from your respected `82 C3 expertise. Whenever you see me pop in to help others, please jump in as you, reliably do. You are an asset to this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-17-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,490
Posted By Lakeside49

Success With These Spark Plugs

I wanted to pass along my exceptional success with the NGK G-Power UR4GP (platinum tipped) spark plugs. They are of the fine-wire design. I gapped them and installed them myself following the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-17-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,490
Posted By Lakeside49

The 700R4 Transmission's Hidden Vulnerability

Everything I've read about the "700R4" automatic overdrive transmission originally installed in 100% of our 82's is, on balance overwhelmingly favorable. 82 was the first year of this successful...
Forum: C3 General
05-18-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By Lakeside49

Despite a 3 yr. old post, I just want to thank...

Despite a 3 yr. old post, I just want to thank you for your creative solution to this issue. The body man at the top volume Corvette Desler in the world (Stanford Chevrolet, Dearborn MI) -who has...
Forum: C3 General
05-02-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 628
Posted By Lakeside49

Many, if not a slight majority (so, most) C3...

Many, if not a slight majority (so, most) C3 Forum brethren here report disappointment with the dreaded 'exhaust drone' using aftermarket mufflers. Then, the discussion becomes 'I can deal with it'...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,706
Posted By Lakeside49

You know that a forum member is extremely special...

You know that a forum member is extremely special when there are (9) pages (so far) of appreciative/honoring words from his forum peers. AND, a special 'thank you' to the community facilitators for...
Forum: Photography
06-12-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 949
Posted By Lakeside49

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,529
Posted By Lakeside49

I accidentally activated the lockout on my '82 a...

I accidentally activated the lockout on my '82 a couple of times. I think that once I had removed the T-tops (they are switched with the alarm/lockout system) with the windows down while the doors...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By Lakeside49

I posted this last summer - hope it helps... ...

I posted this last summer - hope it helps...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-general/4567184-changing-spark-plugs-on-a-1982-impressions-and-lessons-learned.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,505
Posted By Lakeside49

The snubber bushing fixed mine. It is a well...

The snubber bushing fixed mine. It is a well known maintenance part requirement. If yours is anywhere near to being original it is toast and needs to be replaced. Every C3 parts supplier partner...
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By Lakeside49

I used Doctor Don's Classic Car Radio Repair...

I used Doctor Don's Classic Car Radio Repair based on several forum folks recommendations when I had a need a few years ago. He turned mine around in 24 hours and if I can recall he is based in TX....
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By Lakeside49

Nice To Watch Low Mileage '82 C3 Review

To help break up the winter, hope you enjoy this latest C3 review -
https://youtu.be/66u_rkLfU-0

Dave V.
Forum: C3 General
01-12-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Lakeside49

I was quite set on getting an 80's MB SEL (red,...

I was quite set on getting an 80's MB SEL (red, bright polished wheels) - a beautiful machine and looked cool on the Dallas TV show. But, I also had a draw to a red 82 C3 from seeing them brand new...
Forum: C3 General
11-22-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Lakeside49

You might have forgotten to transfer the metal...

You might have forgotten to transfer the metal ground strap from your old distributor cap to your new cap. It is essential. Your new coil plugs into it.
Forum: C3 General
11-17-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,344
Posted By Lakeside49

Dealers will often add something...

Dealers will often add something unique/attention-getting to a vehicle that has been sitting on their lot for quite awhile. After a vehicle has experienced enough disinterested customers (plain white...
Forum: C3 General
11-17-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By Lakeside49

He responded to you and is requesting your email...

He responded to you and is requesting your email address.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,995
Posted By Lakeside49

Good info. In your own experience will an LG-4...

Good info. In your own experience will an LG-4 (Delco) satisfactorily function? Any trade-offs/side-effects? Thanks in advance.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,995
Posted By Lakeside49

For starters, if your engine’s timing has been...

For starters, if your engine’s timing has been advanced too far (did you recently have a Technician tune it up?) it can cause knocking, especially on acceleration. Earlier this summer I also...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,243
Posted By Lakeside49

I experienced a similar mysterious miss that...

I experienced a similar mysterious miss that occurred out of the blue this summer. I suspected and when I found no ECM fault codes I replaced the fairly new Delco ignition module, coil, rotor and...
Forum: C3 General
10-28-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,538
Posted By Lakeside49

I've sort of enjoyed this string (thanks, O/P) as...

I've sort of enjoyed this string (thanks, O/P) as I love the details about our C3's. Dave McLellan (Corvette Chief Engineer from 1975 through the staging of the C5), in his book "Corvette From the...
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