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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-28-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
WTB: C6z/C6 GS
Views: 523
Posted By Gordonm

I know it is a little stretch on distance to NJ...

I know it is a little stretch on distance to NJ but thought I'd throw this out there. Can get more pictures if you are interested. Pouring rain here right now, not good for pictures.

2007 Corvette...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-26-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 856
Posted By Gordonm

I have a black one but am on the opposite side of...

I have a black one but am on the opposite side of the country.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-24-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Gordonm

Sent you a PM about my Z06

Sent you a PM about my Z06
Forum: C3 General
02-13-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,127
Posted By Gordonm

This car as a couple of Davids cars have spent a...

This car as a couple of Davids cars have spent a few months last winter in my garage. I did as much as I could in the time I had. Had I known what was coming with David I would have put more effort...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By Gordonm

Agree 100%. I (we) all lost a good friend in...

Agree 100%. I (we) all lost a good friend in David. I have been in the Corvette hobby with David for over 14 years. We worked on a lot of cars together. I sold my C3 but still have a passion for...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By Gordonm

My (our) friend David Howard RIP

I have known David now for about 14 years. I met him on this forum as he was asking for some help on his red 77 corvette. He had installed a crate engine but needed help with the 5 speed install. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,037
Posted By Gordonm

If Gary is not available Bairs will send you an...

If Gary is not available Bairs will send you an empty box to ship it to them. Call them they are more than happy to send a proper box.
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By Gordonm

My sold 72 update

Some of you guys who have been around remember this car and me from a while ago. I started on this forum in 1999 and had this car a few years by then. I documented many updates and stories about this...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-16-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By Gordonm

I was the one who did the work on Glens Grand...

I was the one who did the work on Glens Grand Sport. It was way too low both front and rear. The PO had installed the lowering adjusters and had them on the lowest point possible. I really don’t know...
Forum: C3 General
10-02-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By Gordonm

Thanks for the reply. That is a real world story.

Thanks for the reply. That is a real world story.
Forum: C3 General
10-01-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By Gordonm

I agree with everyone above. At best a 25K car...

I agree with everyone above. At best a 25K car but it will need a god amount of work to make it road worthy. Only picture.I saw was a rear corner shot with the cover peeled back slightly. I would ask...
Forum: C3 General
09-30-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By Gordonm

Just looked on BAT and some really low mile Pace...

Just looked on BAT and some really low mile Pace cars sold for 35 to 39 but these are showroom condition ones. I guess 30 is not bad if this is what he says it is but it is still a 45 year old car...
Forum: C3 General
09-30-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By Gordonm

78 Pace Car

I have not been around here in a while due to the sale of my 72. I just got word of a Pace car for sale. L48 automatic with 15K miles. Owner says it is in mint condition and has been stored properly....
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,743
Posted By Gordonm

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/6e35908b_fa11_4742_b739_c42c93484f19_7d5227bfc92dea904a6f013c1c39b9e4e67484ae.jpeg
Glad to see it is back home. Great story...
Forum: C3 General
06-16-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,743
Posted By Gordonm

I remember that steaming pile of poo when you...

I remember that steaming pile of poo when you brought it home. Against my good/bad advice to get rid of it David forged ahead with the project. More time and money were spent on this than originally...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,710
Posted By Gordonm

I don't think Gary does the aluminum diffs.

I don't think Gary does the aluminum diffs.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-13-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By Gordonm

Since I did all the work on this car I can say...

Since I did all the work on this car I can say the entire running gear has all been replaced. Paul pretty much gave me an open checkbook and I am good at spending others money. This car is solid and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,330
Posted By Gordonm

Many others have commented on the engine and...

Many others have commented on the engine and these guys are good on the engine. On the towing there is no way you are going to tow 3800 lb trailer with a Corvette. Maybe 1000 lb at best. These cars...
Forum: C3 General
03-08-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By Gordonm

https://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011/07/wheel-ali...

https://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011/07/wheel-alignment-specs/

Google is your friend on this.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By Gordonm

Quick Google search turned up this. A couple of...

Quick Google search turned up this. A couple of ways to determine rear gear ratio. But yes there is a code on the diff that should tell the ratio if nobody has been in there before.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By Gordonm

They both offer the close and wide ratio...

They both offer the close and wide ratio transmissions. If you have a 3.08 gear in the rear I would use the wide ratio. I have installed a dozen of these in Corvettes and would not use the close...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
Posted By Gordonm

Just swap the pedals over to your existing pedal...

Just swap the pedals over to your existing pedal box. That is the easy way to do it. Far less cumbersome than redrilling your firewall and then not having your Pb booster line up. Just use what you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
Posted By Gordonm

This info here is correct. Years ago I had a...

This info here is correct. Years ago I had a picture of the 2 pedal boxes side by side and there is certainly a difference. If the "new" one you have is from a manual car you can use your existing...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,185
Posted By Gordonm

Ditch it. The spare is useless if you have...

Ditch it. The spare is useless if you have different size rear tires than what the spare is . I never have run a tire carrier.
Forum: C3 General
11-22-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,326
Posted By Gordonm

[QUOTE=dmeesq;1605939154] I have Davids car...

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I have Davids car in my garage right now for some work and finishing up but when its done I will have some room and time. Let me know what you need and I’ll see if I can...
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