Help, Difficulty finding two parts.
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Racer
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From: Bluffdale Utah
Help, Difficulty finding two parts.
I need Rocker Panels and the trans coolant lines to the radiator. Used is okay on the Rocker Panels. I'd prefer new coolant lines. Your help is appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Help, Difficulty finding two parts. (1980ZZ4)
I believe that any rocker panel from any year C-3 will fit your 80, the 68-69 were two piece and are pretty expensive, other years are one piece units.
Check the restoration store and look at Zip products, I believe they sell rockers for all years.
As for the transmission cooler lines, you might have to bend your own. Aluminum tubing is available at most parts stores along with the fittings and flaring and bending tools to make the tools.
Check the restoration store and look at Zip products, I believe they sell rockers for all years.
As for the transmission cooler lines, you might have to bend your own. Aluminum tubing is available at most parts stores along with the fittings and flaring and bending tools to make the tools.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Help, Difficulty finding two parts. (1980ZZ4)
After installing the 700R4, I had to bend some new lines. I purchased the new steel tubing from NAPA auto parts. It comes in various lengths and each stick is flared on both ends with the flare nuts installed. Obviously you have to cut them in two at some point. I chose to make the cut below my A/C evaporator box. Use brass compression couplings to connect the tubing ends to each other. This allows me to install the short portion into the trans before installing it into the car. Then simply couple the lines afterwards.
If you have to go this route, be sure to use a decent quality tubing bender. I had never used one before. Bending the tubing was time consuming but also kind of fun!?!
If you have to go this route, be sure to use a decent quality tubing bender. I had never used one before. Bending the tubing was time consuming but also kind of fun!?!
Drifting
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Re: Help, Difficulty finding two parts. (1980ZZ4)
Larry
I have a drv side panel. I sent you mail. (modified) I just read your post again. I also have a set. I will send you another email.
Bob
[Modified by 76 Red, 12:30 PM 4/7/2002]
I have a drv side panel. I sent you mail. (modified) I just read your post again. I also have a set. I will send you another email.
Bob
[Modified by 76 Red, 12:30 PM 4/7/2002]
