C3 new guy
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Newport News VA
C3 new guy
The fun starts here.
So here is my project, 1972 C3 auto/air/T-tops. Standard car with a little 350 but runs. I think most of what is under the hood is still factory. It needs some work, so here is the start.
1. Exhaust- leak on both sides, so I started with right side manifold and see that it has a heat riser- is it really needed?
2. Left side needs gaskets as well.
Since this isn't my first rodeo, many chevys before this one- I need a good source for factory replacement parts.
The system that is on the car needs to be replaced, thinking maybe some side pipes???
Drifting
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From: Deerfield Illinois
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buelldude
Welcome and congratulations on a beautiful 72! You will get a lot of enjoyment from a nice running Vette
For parts
Wilcox- they are a Supporting Member here
Ecklers, Corvette Central, Mid America Corvette, Zip
Those are just a few vendors, for simple stuff Summit and Jegs are good too.
Welcome and congratulations on a beautiful 72! You will get a lot of enjoyment from a nice running Vette
For parts
Wilcox- they are a Supporting Member here
Ecklers, Corvette Central, Mid America Corvette, Zip
Those are just a few vendors, for simple stuff Summit and Jegs are good too.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,866
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From: Sadieville Kentucky
The fun starts here.
So here is my project, 1972 C3 auto/air/T-tops. Standard car with a little 350 but runs. I think most of what is under the hood is still factory. It needs some work, so here is the start.
1. Exhaust- leak on both sides, so I started with right side manifold and see that it has a heat riser- is it really needed?
2. Left side needs gaskets as well.
Since this isn't my first rodeo, many chevys before this one- I need a good source for factory replacement parts.
The system that is on the car needs to be replaced, thinking maybe some side pipes???
Enjoy your new purchase.
Wes
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Congrats and welcome "Harry" I presume?
Marshal
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From: Yelm Wa
Welcome, nice looking C3!
I agree with the others, Wilcox not just a supplier, but a great contributor to this site also.
Side pipes?..some like, some not so much, personal choice thing.
Enjoy..make it your own.
I agree with the others, Wilcox not just a supplier, but a great contributor to this site also.
Side pipes?..some like, some not so much, personal choice thing.
Enjoy..make it your own.
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Newport News VA
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Thanks, the car is going to be a handful. I working on the exhaust, it sounded like crap. I called the guys at ZIP since they are in my neck of the woods. I do have a few questions on this factory exhaust but I will put it in the right area.
I had to laugh, some people are saying your going to get a lot of noise from the car due to age and its a vette. I don't hear any of it because my motorhome makes so much noise that the vette is nothing.
I had to laugh, some people are saying your going to get a lot of noise from the car due to age and its a vette. I don't hear any of it because my motorhome makes so much noise that the vette is nothing.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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As others mentioned Willcox; I've posted parts questions and usually get an answer within a couple of hours. They also ship USPS, which is much lower than UPS.
Congrats on the Vette.
Congrats on the Vette.
Last edited by hpxt; Dec 1, 2016 at 12:55 PM.
