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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-20-2015, 04:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 408
Posted By V8yunkie

WTB 1972 Corvette front outer Grille LH

Would be glad for offerings on parts in decent condition, i.e. no cracks and only minor pitting. Turn signal lense not needed.

Ideally shipping to Germany, but I also have a contact in the U.S.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By V8yunkie

Oil pan

Yep, I have done it with the motor in the car... not a big deal really, just a bit of PITA, as you need to remove steering and starter and flywheel cover first. But now that I am into it again, I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By V8yunkie

Oil leak

:DThat is a bit difficult to tell as the fan is spreading the oil out everywhere down there. But remembering, how tight the previous, thick front gasket sat in there, I would assume it was at the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By V8yunkie

Oil pan

Hello Gale,
if only I knew what was wrong with the fit of my former gasket (with the thick front)... I have mounted oilpans not only once before and never had a problem.

So I will try to only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By V8yunkie

Oilpan gasket and dipstick questions

I am still trying to resolve front oil leakage on my 72 Corvette (original smallblock 390010).

I had put on a Moroso 19190 (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-19190) kick-out 7qt oil pan with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By V8yunkie

Where to buy - Outside Mirror for my 1972

Hi there!

My car is in need of a new set of outside mirrors. Where is the best place to buy them from. For example on Corvette-America, I saw they are offering one made-in-US version and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By V8yunkie

Oil pan bolts - tight fit with 7/16 nut

I am a little surprised that I did not find anything more about my issue in the forum, even though I assume that I should not be the only one having this problem:

On my new Moroso 8qt Oilpan, I...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-02-2010, 06:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,119
Posted By V8yunkie

Conversion kit

Without wanting to be a smart-ass: But your kits are missing the exhaust support bracket (attached to tranny) and the cross-member support-bracket that holds the rear tranny mount.

Regards,
Thomas
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-01-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By V8yunkie

WTB 1972 Convertible rear quarter trim panel LH

I am looking for a decent rear quarter trim panel for a 72 Convertible - preferably in black, but if in good condition other colors accepted as well. My car has shoulder belts so I would prefer ones...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-31-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By V8yunkie

WTB 1972 Convertible rear quarter trim panel LH

I am looking for a decent rear quarter trim panel for a 72 Convertible - preferably in black, but if in good condition other colors accepted as well.

Threads for trim clamp fixation must be OK....
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-02-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 23,097
Posted By V8yunkie

Rear quarter trim

I need the driver side's rear quarter trim - color does not matter but must not have any cracks. I only need the plastic part, not the outer metal trim that clamps it to the door-pillar.

Regards,...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-02-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,081
Posted By V8yunkie

Rear quarter trim

I need the driver side's rear quarter trim - color does not matter but must not have any cracks. I only need the plastic part, not the outer metal trim that clamps it to the door-pillar.

Regards,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2009, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,319
Posted By V8yunkie

@all

Thanks a lot guys for all the responses... :seeya

Guess I have some homework to do now.

Regards,
Thomas
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2009, 03:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,319
Posted By V8yunkie

@OzzyTom

Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get it mirrored ... ;)

I will check enginefactory out for sure.

One thing I realized on your motor is that you seem to have a small 6,5"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,319
Posted By V8yunkie

@sweet

So you like what you have got from T&L?

Regards,
Thomas
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,319
Posted By V8yunkie

383 stroker crate engines - recommendation needed

I would like to replace my 350 SB by a 383 stroker crate engine. Car has TH400 and 3,08 rears.

Looking for good torque at 3000rpm - not so much interested in high hp-numbers. Alloy heads...
Forum: C3 General
05-20-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By V8yunkie

72 Convertible top renewed... how to best take care of it now?

After renewal of my convertible top, I want of course preserve it in good shape as long as possible.

What is the best way to clean it? Does ARMOR ALL make sense? Is there any protectant to make it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By V8yunkie

Chambered Exhausts

I have a set of Mid-America chambered exhaust on my 72 350... with headers and 9:3 compression. And they ARE loud. Comparing to a friend of mine who has exactly the same setup just with ram-exhaust...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-20-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 256
Posted By V8yunkie

WTB - 72 convertible top frame, front header bow

I am looking for a front header bow (the one sitting on the windscreen frame) in good condition, i.e. no major corrsion (some on the surface is OK but no holes or cracks please).

Thanks and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By V8yunkie

72 Convertible top - front header bow question

Can somebody tell me how hard it is to change the front bow on a convertible top frame (mine is corroded on the outer corners)...?

Is this part riveted to the frame or bolted (cannot seem to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By V8yunkie

No reaction to overseas request from Al Knoch

Well, I know about the good quality reputation of Al Knoch - already have their seat covers in my car. And of course I would pay the little extra to obtain the best quality available.

BUT... it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By V8yunkie

1972 Softop renewal - any experiencew with ww.convertibletopguys.com??

Found this link on the web... ww.convertibletopguys.com (http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=289)

Does anybody have good or bad experience with their products and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By V8yunkie

Who?

The guys name is Manfred Kubetschek... deals and repairs Vettes in Nürnberg, Germany. Been in business for I guess at least 15 years.

The car you see has 500 horses, 6-speed, 400 cui all-alluminum...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 397
Posted By V8yunkie

72 pulls to the left

Although I have had a full front end alignment done (after rebuilding everything in poly), my 72 pulls a bit to the left.

What could be the (most common) root cause?

Is it a wrong (uneven)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By V8yunkie

Side yokes

Thanks for the feedbacks... although I was hoping that there would be another answer than the side yokes.

What is wrong with the yokes? Do I need new yokes or only new retaining clips? What could...
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