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Forum: C3 General
01-13-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,276
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

I repainted mine black and kept the ribs raw...

I repainted mine black and kept the ribs raw aluminum on my L82 '78.
on my '75 L48, I have some M/T covers that I polished up and painted the middle of the ribs with black and they look fabulous.
Forum: C3 General
11-14-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Not in NJ but have all stock L-82 in a 78. Tell...

Not in NJ but have all stock L-82 in a 78. Tell me what you want pics of and I can get some of what you want.
Forum: C3 General
09-13-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 47,838
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Been following this for a while. Such a great...

Been following this for a while. Such a great story and props to everyone that has helped out. As both my vettes were from parents (75 was FIL and 78 my dad) I know what it means to have something...
Forum: C3 General
09-06-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 50,321
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Go to Autozone/Advance etc and rent the tools. ...

Go to Autozone/Advance etc and rent the tools. you put a deposit down and get it back when you return them.
Forum: C3 General
09-04-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 212,374
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

The 75: It was the father-in-law's daily driver...

The 75:
It was the father-in-law's daily driver for many years. My wife and him found it many years ago as a father/daughter project and was just like the one he had when the in-laws were dating....
Forum: C3 General
08-20-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,184
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

I like the porcelain finish. looks great. Now...

I like the porcelain finish. looks great. Now what about the chrome. given that the badges are just pot metal can you just take it to a chromer and tell them to dip them and be fine? how much does...
Forum: C3 General
07-31-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

yep, looks like someone changed the lid and added...

yep, looks like someone changed the lid and added some chrome highlights. (and removed the smog pump which is common)
Congrats on the Annie and welcome to the club!
Forum: C3 General
07-31-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Check with Willcox.

Check with Willcox.
Forum: C3 General
07-30-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Here's a picture of my unmolested L-82 78SA. ...

Here's a picture of my unmolested L-82 78SA. Bone stock with all the original parts.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w105/Blue_M3/78%20SA/118.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
07-28-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

from past experiences, you're in for a never...

from past experiences, you're in for a never ending battle with the clear coat cancer. once it starts it is very difficult to stop.
Forum: C3 General
07-23-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

If you feel up to it, remove the console cover...

If you feel up to it, remove the console cover and check the assembly, maybe something jammed in the teeth.
Forum: C3 General
07-16-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,074
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

I think I've seen you running around before. If...

I think I've seen you running around before. If you ever see a 78SA or a white 75 coupe, good chance it's me :)
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,343
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

the rubber lines at the fuel tank to the hard...

the rubber lines at the fuel tank to the hard lines degrade. pull the taillights on the passenger side after a drive and see if you see any signs of fuel. you'll have to drop the tank a few inches...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,785
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

C5 wheels look better IMHO.

C5 wheels look better IMHO.
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,503
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Welcome to the 2xC3 club I fondly call the Insane...

Welcome to the 2xC3 club I fondly call the Insane Asylum.
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,264
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

You got mail :)

You got mail :)
Forum: C3 General
01-28-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,879
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Sorry that you're getting out of the biz. I just...

Sorry that you're getting out of the biz. I just sent you an email for a door handle/lock assembly for my 75.
Thanks!
Greg
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 980
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Love it. Soak it all in and keep up the love. I...

Love it. Soak it all in and keep up the love. I have a picture of my daughter at about that age sitting in one of the vettes. Now she is truely a car girl and will help me wrench on anything I'm...
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,835
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

That would be good if you just wanted a body (and...

That would be good if you just wanted a body (and you would still have to probably repair the birdcage.) Way too much rust to be an original rebuild, everything would have to go.
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

I know the paint is getting thin in a lot of...

I know the paint is getting thin in a lot of places, especially the areas that really need it so I used a harder foam pad for the cutting that took longer but was easier to control the amount. I've...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,678
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Beautiful work man!! SCG is one if my favorite...

Beautiful work man!! SCG is one if my favorite colors and you resurrected a good one.
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

34 year old and looking better than ever... (major paint cleanup)

Well I've been wanting to repaint my 78 SA vette for a long time because the original paint was pretty much shot. It was heavily oxidized and my bonding strip lines are in full view. However, I...
Forum: C3 General
11-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,260
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

Reflectix by far. lay it down with some spray...

Reflectix by far. lay it down with some spray adhesive and it moulds around curves very easily and well. plus it will keep things cool as it is a good insulator
Forum: Southwest
11-01-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 4,630
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

I'm sure there are a lot of gun owners on the...

I'm sure there are a lot of gun owners on the forum (based on what I see in OT). what about a meetup at a range (or someone's land that's firearm friendly) and send some lead flying.
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By 75+78 Corvettes

looks just like my 78's L82. complete with the...

looks just like my 78's L82. complete with the wonky sticker.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w105/Blue_M3/78%20SA/118.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w105/Blue_M3/78%20SA/029.jpg
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