Hardest thing to do with a C3
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Had a 1976 L-82, 4-sp
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Taking short cuts when doing major repairs. More often than not, it will take longer, break something, frustration and bruised/cut hands.
Example taking the long way replacing the brake booster on my '76. I removed the steering column and dash. Not difficult to do and took about 45 minutes. Replacing the booster from there on was a piece of cake because you can see everything that your doing because it's all easily accessible.
Tightening the clutch fork ball stud. I had an adjustable one and the locking nut backed off. It was a ten second fix to re-tighten after the transmission was removed!!!
Example taking the long way replacing the brake booster on my '76. I removed the steering column and dash. Not difficult to do and took about 45 minutes. Replacing the booster from there on was a piece of cake because you can see everything that your doing because it's all easily accessible.
Tightening the clutch fork ball stud. I had an adjustable one and the locking nut backed off. It was a ten second fix to re-tighten after the transmission was removed!!!
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It seems like I can't work on mine without it drawing blood.
I would say that the hardest thing to do on my C3 is to stop spending money.
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You know you've made too many trips and spent too many hours under the dash when you have a special bucket of tools you set on its side on the center console so you can find a tool that will do the job and fit between your face and the steering column.
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I have had the same issue , replaced the diff rear cover , was able to do it without taking the diff out ,just lowered it down enough to get the job done
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I pulled the brake booster out today. Since the dash is out.................
SO then, I pulled the brake pedal assembly. I found that even more fun than the booster.
SO now,....................
:w illy:
SO then, I pulled the brake pedal assembly. I found that even more fun than the booster.
SO now,....................
:w illy:
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I bought mine because I always wanted a corvette. I had no intention of selling it and never will. It will be left to my son when I die, hopefully he will keep it for his son. Have never cared what I spent on it, never will.
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Bought for 14K.
15 years later spent easily another 20K, 2 engines, 3 tranny rebuilds etc.... Maybe worth 25K
Still cant sell her out of love.
Did my heater core yesterday for second time.....thru engine compartment. 
15 years later spent easily another 20K, 2 engines, 3 tranny rebuilds etc.... Maybe worth 25K
Still cant sell her out of love.
Did my heater core yesterday for second time.....thru engine compartment.