• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

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  1. Kap142

    Actual belt measurements......

    I'm down to the last detail or two of a P/S install on my 72 BB.:thumbsup: Have checked with 3 of the local parts houses including NAPA and none of them even list the belts I need. :shrug01: To further clarify, 72 BB, P/B, A/C, P/S. The P/S is the original set up as available in 72 from the...
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    speaking of mufflers...

    Are any of my brothers and sisters running other mufflers on their C3 other then stock? :shrug01: I was wondering about either Magnaflos or Flomasters for my BB 72.:rolleyes: If so how do you like the sound at both low speeds and hwy speeds? Thanks Ya'll. Ken:thumbsup:
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    Power steering conversion

    :shrug01:I am considering converting my manual steering BB 72 to power steering. I want to retain the original (Chevy) looks and parts as opposed to going with a Steeroids set up. Paragon offers a complete set up as one would have had installed in 1972 to include all nuts, bolts, brackets...
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    T-top SS trim

    I'm looking for SS trim for the front and sides of my Targa tops. Vehicle is a 72 coupe and my trim has seen better days. New would be great but great condition used could work too. Ken
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    I'm looking for.....

    A supplier of the stainless steel trim for the front and sides of my T-tops. Paragon as well as others have the side trim pieces but I am, at this point, unable to locate the leading edge SS trim for my 72 coupe. My hot leads available out there? Ken
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    loose mirror head

    Have run into a small annoyance with outside mirror heads becoming loose. The base is solidly tight but the heads slowly loosen up untill I'm looking an the road.:ack2: If anyone has run into this before is their an inovative way to correct the situation?:shrug01: I am now on my 2nd R side...
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    A/C......

    :icon_cheers: OK so Carrie and I go to an open show at Cypress Gardens today. :dancer01: It was hotter then maybe two and a half hells. :ack2: Made Venice seem not too bad. So far so good right? Then they give out awards and we go home. :thumbsup: I can hear an Ice House calling me all the...
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    Any recommendations?

    :shrug01: I'm looking for a company or individual who can polish my 72's SS trim rings to a high luster. I live between Tampa and Orlando so either direction will work I'm interested in a reasonable price and in a reasonable time frame and someone others have dealt with and feel positive...
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    Stainless steel polishing

    Is their a good and reasonable outfit that does stainless steel polishing in the central FL area? My trim rings look sorry next to some of the beauties I saw in Venice and I'd like a pro to bring them up to speed (in a reasonable amount of time and at a realistic price). Ken:thumbsup:
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    R H mirror

    I realize that the R H mirror in 72 was a dealer installed option but can anyone tell me was their a reinforcing plate placed inside the door to solidify things? The repro one I installed came with the well nuts, the external base plate the gasket and the mirror but I don't like the stress it's...
  11. Kap142

    Took a drive....

    Last Sunday the wifey and I drove Goldie to the Lakeridge Winery (we were out of Port). Super ride through back roads. On the way home we hit a bit of rain, no big deal but the next day when I washed and waxed her I had water spots from the rain (no Rob it was not where I spilled wine and...
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    The Lake Mirror Classic

    OK gang just received my registration for the Lake Mirror Classic to be held Oct. 19-20 in Lakeland, FL. It it identified as a Concours show with a classic car show. A whole section of the classic car show will be vettes. It is an awesome show with some of the most beautiful cars in...
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    Spare tire carrier parts

    My 72 coupe needs the spare tire lock bolt, spare tire lock bracket, spare tire lock nut and spart tire lock itself.. Anyone have a few spares stuck in the ole parts bin? Ken:confused: :confused:
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    Flash wax

    Does anyone live near the Flash Wax store who's going to be at Joe and Deb's on Sat? I just need a couple of things but it's too small of an order to be conducted on line.:ack2: :confused: Ken:dancer01:
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    RichZ begins the question....

    What oil do you use? I run Valvoline full synthetic 10W-30 but what do you guys run and why? Is it's use based on actual research or what? I have no clue, might be a better product but you guys tell me. :dancer01: :dancer01: Ken:thumbsup:
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    Hey gang

    Have ya seen that a Vette togather deemed "Vette Fest ll" is scheduled for Oct 6th? Please go to Old town.com and check it out. Carrie and I will be there and I'd love to have some of my buds there too. Larry?, Ray?, Rob. Joe? Rich?:dancer01: :dancer01: :dancer01:
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    Steering slop

    My 72 manual feels a bit loose. Nothing ugly but not as tight as I believe it came from the factory. What do my fellow forum members suggest to get the slack out? I plan on (in a few months) installing the original Chevy PS package as offered in 72 but for now I'd like to remove some of the...
  18. Kap142

    Corvettes in Venice

    Got an e-mail form Tom Adams about Corvettes in Venice with a party on Sat nite 09/08/07 and the show on Sunday 09/09/07. How about it guys and gals? I think a certain War Bonnet Yellow 72 is going to be burning up the interstate going to Venice on the 8th. I'd love to have my buds close...
  19. Kap142

    C3 rear window shelf

    Hey guys, When I acquired my 72 C3 it had no rear window shelf so being the guy that I just naturally am I located one on e-bay and bought it. Then went on the great hunt to acquire the brackets so that I could put one in where (I assumed) one had been removed from. Well today I attempted...
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    Too much sound

    Hey guys, ya know the BB I drive? The 72 454? Well by the time I got back from Bradenton Sunday I think I was deaf. Any suggestions as to maybe going away from the mufflers I run (whatever the heck they are) to something a bit more reasonable sounding. Love um to roar when I get into the...
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