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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By Red 69

That is in the right direction, you might also...

That is in the right direction, you might also reduce the black insulator against the alternator. With the extra space created, cut a strip of tire tube about 2 inches in length, punch a hole and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,100
Posted By Red 69

Did anyone who installed the Borgeson PS box omit...

Did anyone who installed the Borgeson PS box omit the Ridetech reinforcement bracket? My install went more easy with the swap of a reservoir with the return nipple facing out toward the box and I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By Red 69

My solution with a similar problem was to use a...

My solution with a similar problem was to use a ball peen hammer to dent the valve cover, grind the alt stud down some and use a thinner nut to secure the wire. Put an insulating cap on the nut and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 388
Posted By Red 69

I have a 79 with the Cars and Concepts rear hatch...

I have a 79 with the Cars and Concepts rear hatch kit installed. When I bought the car 15 years ago the PO gave me some documents authenticating the kit and how it came about. From what I was told,...
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 359
Posted By Red 69

I bought a Vega GT steering wheel off ebay for...

I bought a Vega GT steering wheel off ebay for use on a non C-3 car and I found it to be sticky as well. This was the first I heard of a Vega wheel becoming sticky. My solution was to wipe it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 514
Posted By Red 69

I went with a 2004R built with extremeautomatics...

I went with a 2004R built with extremeautomatics internal parts by my chosen tranny builder. EA says it will take 1000 HP and way more than my engine will produce. Take a look:...
Forum: Drag Racing
11-13-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By Red 69

This is an interesting report of your weekend...

This is an interesting report of your weekend racing experience at the Fall Brawl. You are trying hard and your day will come! Perhaps, your next race at BMP at The Birds will have a more favorable...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-21-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

Yes, you can remove the 5-speed transmission with...

Yes, you can remove the 5-speed transmission with the factory welded crossmember, as you would with an M20 transmission. If you do much work on your own car, future work is made much easier with a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-21-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

After modifying the crossmember on my 69 by doing...

After modifying the crossmember on my 69 by doing my own cutting and welding end plates to make it removable, I'd suggest another alternative. For my 79 model, when upgrading to an OD transmission, I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

You maintain a very neat garage, I'm impressed! I...

You maintain a very neat garage, I'm impressed! I couldn't help but notice how you insulated your garage doors. I did my two car garage doors the same way, aluminum tape and all. It sure cut down on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

I removed the tires from the steel wheels/rims...

I removed the tires from the steel wheels/rims and rolled the chassis out from under the body. After stripping the chassis to a bare frame, I built a 2x4 booth in the driveway, covered it with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

A lift and engine crane are nice to have, but not...

A lift and engine crane are nice to have, but not necessary to remove the body of a Corvette, you just need motivation. As a young man short of funds, I had neither a lift or engine crane, but wanted...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,411
Posted By Red 69

I have done all what you are suggesting and much...

I have done all what you are suggesting and much more with the body on. I even replace all the body mounts, stripped the frame and underside of the car and painted with the body on. I only raised one...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-18-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 213
Posted By Red 69

I have a complete carrier I bought from a CF...

I have a complete carrier I bought from a CF member that needs a rebuild but decided not to use. If interested, send me an email for particulars on it and a second that does not need a rebuild.
Forum: C3 General
08-02-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

Steve, sorry to hear you did not get the same...

Steve, sorry to hear you did not get the same result as I did. In my case, the two pieces of wood I used to apply clamping pressure were across the front of my top and in an ideal location to...
Forum: C3 General
07-27-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

For those interested, it is a rainy day here in...

For those interested, it is a rainy day here in FL and I grew impatient with my top still clamped under pressure, so I succumbed to the temptation and unclamped it. When I fitted it to the car, i...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By Red 69

I used this Eastwood product on the frame...

I used this Eastwood product on the frame internal of my race car and it worked very well. The can comes with a wand that lets you get into every small space as it fits through any frame holes. I did...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

It will be interesting to find what results...

It will be interesting to find what results multiple efforts can have on correcting warped fiberglass. I am going to place a short section of 2X4 under and on top of my warped section of t-top, with...
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

Yes, I have considered a similar method of making...

Yes, I have considered a similar method of making cuts, open with pressure and fill the cuts with JB Weld, but the fiberglass is not thick enough for the JB Weld to do any good. T-top warping might...
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

Yes-ukjohn, this is the kind of warping I am...

Yes-ukjohn, this is the kind of warping I am referring to, but yours appears worse than mine, but they are warped on the same side and area, though. In response to other suggestions, I took...
Forum: C3 General
07-23-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

Thanks for the suggestions on my 79 model! I use...

Thanks for the suggestions on my 79 model! I use the word warped because when I push down with the heel of my hand, the front does down, but no upward movement is seen or felt anywhere else. I will...
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

I already know how to buy a new t-top, the...

I already know how to buy a new t-top, the question was, "has anyone successfully repaired a warped t-top?"
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Red 69

Anybody Fix A Warped Fiberglass T-Top

My passenger side t-top has a gap you can see the liner through, so rain water has no problem leaking in. It is not a daily driver, so It doesn't see rain often, but a fix is called for. The warpage...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-19-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Red 69

Thanks John, it was nice meeting and doing...

Thanks John, it was nice meeting and doing business with you! I Maybe we can meet again at the Vette show in September, keep me posted on the date when you have it. BTW...I visited your album and was...
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,822
Posted By Red 69

One very important part of applying flares that I...

One very important part of applying flares that I omitted is this: Before the final application of flares with panel bond, you must coat the screws with a release agent. you might like to choose...
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