Hardest thing to do with a C3
07-08-2017, 08:04 AM
#41
Team Owner
07-09-2017, 09:14 PM
#42
Le Mans Master
I have done the trailing arms,the brake booster ,and been under the dash for several things.But trying to clean the inside back window on a 82 just sucks.
The following users liked this post:
terry82 (07-10-2017)
07-10-2017, 10:13 AM
#44
Had a 1976 L-82, 4-sp
Member Since: Mar 2011
Location: Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.
Posts: 5,338
Received 1,199 Likes
on
925 Posts
Royal Canadian Navy
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!!!
07-10-2017, 08:03 PM
#45
Pro
Replacing the Power Window Regulator
Always a pleasure...
07-11-2017, 10:01 AM
#47
Pro
The following users liked this post:
Bills vette 007 (07-15-2017)
07-11-2017, 05:18 PM
#48
Drifting
The following users liked this post:
Bills vette 007 (07-15-2017)
07-11-2017, 05:56 PM
#49
Instructor
07-11-2017, 06:03 PM
#50
Race Director
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.
Last edited by OldCarBum; 07-11-2017 at 06:07 PM.
07-11-2017, 06:04 PM
#51
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
07-11-2017, 06:09 PM
#52
Race Director
07-11-2017, 07:12 PM
#53
Drifting
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.
07-11-2017, 09:31 PM
#54
Instructor
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
07-11-2017, 11:51 PM
#56
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
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:
Last edited by Big2Bird; 07-11-2017 at 11:51 PM.
07-12-2017, 07:11 AM
#57
Team Owner
07-13-2017, 02:53 PM
#59
Drifting
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.
07-13-2017, 04:26 PM
#60
Drifting
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.