No problems at all
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: San Diego CA
No problems at all
Sometimes I wonder if any of the C3's are on the road given the huge increase of tech problems I've been seeing over the weeks. Yes I'm doing a rebuild next fall but not because I have to. 37 years old and still going strong
Anyone out there also constantly on the road with zero problems?
Anyone out there also constantly on the road with zero problems?
Race Director
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
I'm not doing too bad. I've managed to put about 1500 miles on my car since getting it back on the road in April. About 500 of them have been in the last 3-4 weeks. I just wish I had a radio so I could listen to something besides squeaks and rattles.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Buckner Missouri
I went to the auto parts today and bought a box of flares. Girl behind the counter asked if I expected to need them.
I replied that "I know I'm gonna need them".
I've only had the '74 for a few weeks now and only one "on the road" problem and got home with no trouble. It's a '74, I expect to break down. I'm havin' fun though.
I replied that "I know I'm gonna need them".
I've only had the '74 for a few weeks now and only one "on the road" problem and got home with no trouble. It's a '74, I expect to break down. I'm havin' fun though.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: North Port, FL
I'm on the road all the time (297,000 miles on the car). I recently had some electrical grimlims with my electric fuel pump but was easily fixed. I had a wire that was occasionaly getting against the header and blowing a fuze.
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by turtlevette
what are you talking about California boy,
you're in here all the time whineing about something or other.
you're in here all the time whineing about something or other.
First off your not big enough to talk to me like that.
Second I "whine" about tuner issues, not break down issues. The cars on the road 24/7 with the exception of the times I take it down for upgrades aka last week chrome altenator, vitron valve seals, poly bushings or some such thing.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Santee CA
My C3 hasn't worked since the day I bought it...
Then again, it wasn't working BEFORE we bought it, either...But we bought it knowing that.
It needs a new coil and valve adjustment, and probably fresh fuel at the very least; maybe even a carburetor rebuild, before it's running.
Oh, and we need a new battery, which we're getting tomorrow (an Optima Red top). But hey, these classics break down because they're old cars! It happens!
Shoot, my '67 Jaguar goes through the same problems; we got the motor mounts replaced and rebuilt the carbs, only to have the distributor self-destruct. Fixed the distributor, tried re-tuning the car, and then a noise started up in the front of the car, sounding like metal hitting against metal. Turns out the noise causing that is the impeller of the water pump hitting against the housing; the bearings have disintegrated enough to where the water pump pulley tilts up and down 1/4" either direction when we rev the engine.
They're project cars, and there's ALWAYS a project to fix or "fix", as we see fit, right?
Then again, it wasn't working BEFORE we bought it, either...But we bought it knowing that.
It needs a new coil and valve adjustment, and probably fresh fuel at the very least; maybe even a carburetor rebuild, before it's running.
Oh, and we need a new battery, which we're getting tomorrow (an Optima Red top). But hey, these classics break down because they're old cars! It happens!
Shoot, my '67 Jaguar goes through the same problems; we got the motor mounts replaced and rebuilt the carbs, only to have the distributor self-destruct. Fixed the distributor, tried re-tuning the car, and then a noise started up in the front of the car, sounding like metal hitting against metal. Turns out the noise causing that is the impeller of the water pump hitting against the housing; the bearings have disintegrated enough to where the water pump pulley tilts up and down 1/4" either direction when we rev the engine.
They're project cars, and there's ALWAYS a project to fix or "fix", as we see fit, right?
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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The one real problem I knew my car had was fixed the first winter. Since then I have been through just about everything to refreshen it. Knock on wood, it has not left me stranded yet.
Le Mans Master
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From: Umeå Sweden
i bought mine 4 years ago and havent had any problems with it only regular maintenance.
the only thing i have had too change are the rear tires
of course i have dumped pretty much $$ on fun stuff also but it have never stopped on me
the only thing i have had too change are the rear tires
of course i have dumped pretty much $$ on fun stuff also but it have never stopped on me
Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
...with the exception of the times I take it down for upgrades aka last week chrome altenator...
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3 years ago this month, took the 78 on a 7000 mile coast to coast road trip(it had 100,000 miles on odometer)...6 weeks...only had to replace a power steering hose...just bought a 69 502..so far,so good....replaced power steering pump bracket and repaired MSD 6AL....1100 miles...stuff gets old and breaks...so if one is down,I take the other...
Racer
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From: CORTLANDT MANOR NY
I have had mine on the road for 5 years and it only stranded me once. Thermostat failed and it overheated. Have put on 25,000 miles in the meantime with minor problems. Right now the driver's PW is stuck in the down position. No big deal will fix it over the winter. It does get a bit brisk driving in 40 degree temps with the window open, but the heater works well. Lovin every minute.
The car is 35 years old stuff happens but not too often. When you fix it fix it right no Bubba in my house.
The car is 35 years old stuff happens but not too often. When you fix it fix it right no Bubba in my house.
Team Owner
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From: Virginia USA
The most major thing I need to do is pull the transmission. I am doing that this winter during the coldest months of Jan-Feb. Other than that I've put about 2000 miles on my car since the rear suspension rebuild. After the trans work my drive train/suspension is complete. Then on to the interior. My interior is not bad but I do need seat cover/foam and some trim pieces.