C3 on Spike TV
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
That's no good. It's an orange C3 they rescued from some junkyard somewhere. They rebuilt the motor, put in a new tranny and redid the fuel system so far. 383 stroker, I missed the tranny. They're using a suspension / brakes package from someone, I missed who.
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
I think you are referring to the old "Stinkray" project they started last winter/spring. It belonged to one of the show editors, if my memory serves me. There were quite a few regulars on this board following the progress, but the last I saw was the fuel upgrade. Last I heard, the next episode was supposed to be paint, but no follow up was aired. In the show teaser, they showed a freshly painted Stinkray, but that was it. I thought it was about time someone used a C-3 for a project, and then it ended unfinished. Rasberries to them!!
Pro
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Originally Posted by Draven
That's no good. It's an orange C3 they rescued from some junkyard somewhere. They rebuilt the motor, put in a new tranny and redid the fuel system so far. 383 stroker, I missed the tranny. They're using a suspension / brakes package from someone, I missed who.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by c3 in hawaii
I just got done watching this episode, they did the suspension over on this one, they had mentioned VBP as the supplier, as well as others I can't recall...They made it look all to easy to do as we all know how stubborn some of these suspension parts are to get off, In my opinion, they should've cleaned up the undercarriage before installing all the new components, seems pointless to have all new suspension, exhaust, etc, and have 30 years of crud left on the frame, etc.
Why half-do the job. Plus they ran through some install points on the suspension leaving me with many questions. I guess we're expecting too much from TV.
Melting Slicks
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From: pr, frederick md.
Originally Posted by Red 69
I think you are referring to the old "Stinkray" project they started last winter/spring. It belonged to one of the show editors, if my memory serves me. There were quite a few regulars on this board following the progress, but the last I saw was the fuel upgrade. Last I heard, the next episode was supposed to be paint, but no follow up was aired. In the show teaser, they showed a freshly painted Stinkray, but that was it. I thought it was about time someone used a C-3 for a project, and then it ended unfinished. Rasberries to them!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
Originally Posted by c3 in hawaii
I just got done watching this episode, they did the suspension over on this one, they had mentioned VBP as the supplier, as well as others I can't recall...They made it look all to easy to do as we all know how stubborn some of these suspension parts are to get off, In my opinion, they should've cleaned up the undercarriage before installing all the new components, seems pointless to have all new suspension, exhaust, etc, and have 30 years of crud left on the frame, etc.
Team Owner
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I've got the first three episodes Tivo'd. You know there is only 15 minutes of Stinkray in each 30 minute episode? The rest is advertising during the "Quick Tech" and "Hot Parts" sections.
Melting Slicks
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I just loved the way the rear trailing arm bolts came out sooooooo easy. lol
BTW, with the 383 crate engine with $2000 accessory drive, complete suspension/brake upgrade, etc., how much money do you think they're going to have into that car? Must be nice to get all the free stuff.
BTW, with the 383 crate engine with $2000 accessory drive, complete suspension/brake upgrade, etc., how much money do you think they're going to have into that car? Must be nice to get all the free stuff.
Instructor
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From: Toronto Ontario
most of these shows are the same.the mechanics are just parts replacers(assembly line workers) and they are more focused on advertising parts than the actual job bieng done.the reality in most cases is very very different.especially in my cars case.
i wish their was a smiley face with grease all over it and pulling out his pockets.
i wish their was a smiley face with grease all over it and pulling out his pockets.
Melting Slicks
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From: Yorktown VA
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Originally Posted by redc3
they aired it! i saw the whole thing. they painted a grayish color and changed the rims and painted the centers black. they now call it stealth ray. ... anyone know what its first name was?
Color looks nice. The show is "Horse Power TV" I think.
Drifting
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From: Edgewater (20 miles south of Daytona) Florida
Originally Posted by allautomotive
most of these shows are the same.the mechanics are just parts replacers(assembly line workers) and they are more focused on advertising parts than the actual job bieng done.the reality in most cases is very very different.especially in my cars case.
i wish their was a smiley face with grease all over it and pulling out his pockets.
i wish their was a smiley face with grease all over it and pulling out his pockets.
There IS one exception to that group. The guy on TRUCKS is a real gearhead. He does all the dirty grunt work himself. He gets covered in grease and dirt and loves it. He's always laughing and telling us how we feel an affection about our rides. He tells you about how hard some of those parts are to remove/reinstall, then he goes out and beats the snot out of them in the mud and rocks. Glad he doesn't do vettes, but love how he leans on, & what he does to, those trucks when he's finished building them. They are made to beat on is his feeling and tells you so. I've seen more than one brand new part come flying off his truck as he's beating on them. He just picks them up, throws them into the bed and haul butt some more. Man I love him!
And NO, I don't own a truck, but I watch his program to pick up tips on parts and construction ideas.
Last edited by Glenn"Mr.Blue"Smith; Sep 12, 2005 at 11:27 AM.
