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Old 07-08-2017, 08:38 PM
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My wife's new C3 tattoo. I got one for C2's.


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Beautiful car! Good Job!
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Old 07-09-2017, 06:42 AM
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Very nice c3, and nice tattoo to :- )
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Nice job on '71. I wish for her to enjoy many trouble free miles of driving fun.
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That's a real nice shade of red. Most "red" cars I see look a bit on the orangey side.
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Old 07-10-2017, 02:21 AM
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Very, very nice!

Do you have more details on the front spoiler?
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Cool Beans. Nice wheels. Nice color.
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Very cool lookin ride
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Great color choice, looks GOOD!!!!!!


same color RED, as I have GREEN, let there be NO doubt about the reflections seen from backside of the moon, on a dark night.....

my pix below....

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Originally Posted by LT1M21Vette
Very, very nice!

Do you have more details on the front spoiler?
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1972.html

I had to blend the outsides to the fender by filling inside of spoiler with glass and sanding.

I purchased these cameras and put one in front in the grill for a "spoiler collision avoidance system." Works great!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HELE6AM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HELE6AM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Here's our placard for her car at shows of the highlights:


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Well, got the Hydroboost Power Brake System from HydratechBraking.com and installed it the last few nights. First I had to remove that crap power brake booster, third one that couldn't hold 18 in Hg from the vacuum pump that I also removed. Then I installed the hydraboost where the brake booster was, connect the provided lines to the power steering pump and control valve, prime the pump and hydraboost system, check for leaks, and I took it for a spin! Man, are those brakes sensitive now! I went about 40 mi/hr and hit the brakes. Good thing I had my seat belt on, or I would have went through the windshield! The wife took it around the block and was equally impressed with the performance. It's now making full use of the Wilwood 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear, lowing the stopping distance by more than half without locking up. So glad to be rid of the vacuum pump we had on it, because it ran constantly. I went through 4 different vacuum actuated power brake boosters, and none of them could hold 18 in Hg from the vacuum pump without leaking. This now solves that problem!



This was actually a test on the wife's car for what I have to do on my '66. With the tall valve covers I'm putting on for the shaft rocker assembly, I don't have room for the vacuum power brake booster I have on now. When I get my Hydraboost I'll have plenty of room.

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S. H. A. R. P. !
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That is a sexy beast!!
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Very cool car! Your wife can be happy!!!


Btw, where did you Position your oil cooler? Do you have a Picture by Chance? Thank you
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Old 08-11-2017, 08:23 AM
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Very nice. Love the color.
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Originally Posted by Alex66
Very cool car! Your wife can be happy!!!


Btw, where did you Position your oil cooler? Do you have a Picture by Chance? Thank you
Here's a shot of the oil cooler, which added about 20 feet of line that increased the oil capacity almost another quart.

Also in the view is the new 355 lb rate rear leaf spring I just put in with all new bushings and tie rods. Corners so much better!


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