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  1. Belgian1979vette

    Parts vendors - Paragon Corvette

    Found out that a number of them among which DrRebuild won't ship to Europe. So, I guess I'm left with Corvette Cental or Ecklers. Don't know which one is worse.
  2. Belgian1979vette

    Parts vendors - Paragon Corvette

    Yeah, DrRebuild or Bair's but Bair's is not shipping to Europe apparently. What a shame it all is.
  3. Belgian1979vette

    Parts vendors - Paragon Corvette

    Hi, Long time since I've been here. Long story, that I will spare you. I need parts and went to my old source Paragon Corvette. Seems they were sold Corvette Central. Who is the now go to source for quality parts (close to original)? Thanks
  4. Belgian1979vette

    pulling heads

    Quid question as I never had to do this before on a C3, but how difficult is it to pull the heads of an engine while still in the car. I have a bit my concerns around the bolts on the driver side and especially right below the brake booster. Thanks.
  5. Belgian1979vette

    reproduction parts inventory

    Guy, For tech inspection I need to put my original engine back together and bring it back to original specs. I was looking over the inventory on several parts houses, but it seems that since I last had to get parts from them their inventory for C3 parts has gotten a lot smaller. Am I wrong?
  6. Belgian1979vette

    Well they finally did it

    Since 2018 they have progressively required oldtimers to go to tech inspection. My car was up for the inspection this year. They refused the cars on the grounds that it is not original anymore (not according to its certificate of conformity) as it has a fuel injection system on it. By now about...
  7. Belgian1979vette

    1979 original airfilter size

    Hi guys, Long time since I've been there. Have a question: what size is the original airfilter for a 1979 vette?
  8. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    Just to update you guys : I've ordered an adjustable throwout bearing from Novak (https://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/clutches-etc/) and did the math to see how long I needed to make the bearing. It still required several tries and taking the trans out in order to get close to a working...
  9. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    That's really interesting. My car originally was an automatic, but they changed it to manual. Maybe I have a different Z-bar. hm edit : I checked some more and it seems that all bb and sb cars after 66 have the same Z-bar with a center to center length on the link of 4 1/4" which is what I have...
  10. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    Can someone measure the arms on their Z-bar please ? Thanks
  11. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    Ok, I disconnected the rod that went to the fork still leaving the pedal rod in the current adjustment. I then pushed the TO bearing to touch the fingers and scribed a mark on the fork and bellhousing. I then reconnected and voila the TO bearing is clearly in contact with the fingers all the...
  12. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    Are you sure about those sizes ? I think mine is 1.220 " in height...
  13. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    Hi I already noted that the bellhousing opening was too short, so I already cut mine, but it only helps with the movement of the TO to the back (engaged) position. It doesn't do anything for the disengaged position.
  14. Belgian1979vette

    Clutch problem

    I had to replace my clutch but I seem to have some problems with getting it setup properly and especially the combination of release bearing free play and play in the clutch when disengaged. The clutch in question is a Mcleod Prostreet clutch. I'm using one of their steel flywheels and a...
  15. Belgian1979vette

    sound reflection of exhaust in rear

    At highway speeds I have the issue that the exhaust is causing too much interior noise to comfortably listen to the radio. Now the engine has a dual exhaust system with a straight through type bullet style muffler in the middle and 2 straight through magnaflows in the rear. Exhaust sound in...
  16. Belgian1979vette

    improving underhood ventilation

    With the use of headers the underhood temperatures on my C3 can get quite high. I don't want to use the exhaust wrap on the exhaust to reduce this somehow and don't want to buy new headers either. What would be the best way to improve underhood ventilation without tearing things apart ?
  17. Belgian1979vette

    Someone ever did their own plating on bolts and such

    I'm contemplating on doing this and have found some good info. The difficult part is the yellow coloured plating you sometimes find on items. This is done with a sodium dichromate solution which is rather nasty as I read. Anyone have any experience and if so how do you do it ?
  18. Belgian1979vette

    Crazy prices

    Went looking at a '70 Charger project that was up for sale. Bunch of work done (floor panels and frame) but nothing to the quater panels or any other outside body panel. Fenders need replacing (no replacements available) windscreen broken, interior (seats) shot, engine in need of a serious...
  19. Belgian1979vette

    Are you still having fun driving your C3 ?

    I have my car some 4 years on the road since a body off restoration. She's a blast to drive, but the last couple of years this is increasingly difficult over here due to traffic congestions and restrictions. I mean I cannot drive from one town to another, say 10 miles without coming across 4...
  20. Belgian1979vette

    Bucking when driving

    vacuum leak
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