What did you do to your C3 today?
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 11,183
Likes: 3,335
From: North of Toronto - Ontario
Started it for the first time in 2 years and backed it out into the driveway under the bright sunshine under it's own power.
Let everything come up to temp, bled out the power steering (hydroboost installed) checked the obvious fluid levels etc and general operation.
Everything that was done/fixed/replaced/updated seems to be happy for a change
Lets see what the garage floor looks like tomorrow
M
Let everything come up to temp, bled out the power steering (hydroboost installed) checked the obvious fluid levels etc and general operation.
Everything that was done/fixed/replaced/updated seems to be happy for a change
Lets see what the garage floor looks like tomorrow
M
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 48
From: hickory NC
C4 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C4 of Year Finalist
Pulled the rear end out to replace a bent trailing arm, new seals, brake pads. Also need new bushings or Heim joints for the camber rods and probably new exhaust pipes.
YUK!!!
Almost took longer to clean it up than to pull it out.
Just MIGHT be why it felt weird going down the road!
YUK!!!
Almost took longer to clean it up than to pull it out.
Just MIGHT be why it felt weird going down the road!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 342
Likes: 64
From: Ocala, FL
Replaced driver side T-top panel weatherstrip. Plan to do passenger's side tomorrow.
The old seal had hardened over the years but removal was pretty straight-forward. I used pliers to remove the nineteen push pins. Took the opportunity to repaint the trim plate and got new screws from ACE hardware.
The old seal had hardened over the years but removal was pretty straight-forward. I used pliers to remove the nineteen push pins. Took the opportunity to repaint the trim plate and got new screws from ACE hardware.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,877
Likes: 3,556
From: Fernandina Beach FL
2023 Restomod of the Year finalist
2020 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
On my custom door panels- the door opening handle just didn't look right...
SO- decided to do away w/ the door handle and put on poppers....
NOW- Where do I mount the switch?
I'm using a 66 C2 metal handle- and was able to find a neat little momentary switch that would fit.
Now figure out the linkage- as the door rod needs to be "pushed" but the door popper solenoid "pulls!"
SO- decided to do away w/ the door handle and put on poppers....
NOW- Where do I mount the switch?
I'm using a 66 C2 metal handle- and was able to find a neat little momentary switch that would fit.
Now figure out the linkage- as the door rod needs to be "pushed" but the door popper solenoid "pulls!"
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 74
From: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Took a 2 day trip from Chicago to Springfield and back with my 10 year old grandson to do the "Lincoln Tour." Had a great time! 80+ - no problem!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,339
Likes: 546
From: Central Texas
I FINALLY got my air conditioning working correctly. 
I've been chasing leaks, electrical issues, and high head pressures.
Just in time for the summer heat here in Texas. Today's heat index is expected to be over 100 degrees.
I've been chasing leaks, electrical issues, and high head pressures.
Just in time for the summer heat here in Texas. Today's heat index is expected to be over 100 degrees.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 26,657
Likes: 450
From: Jacksonville FL
I put the car cover on her. She's gonna sit for a while. It is just too hot to drive with no A/C. I had delayed putting the cover on her, because I like to see how pretty she is. I'll get her out for a shine in about a month.
Last edited by Docbrock; Jun 27, 2016 at 01:45 PM.
