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Topic: Front end work complete

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Front end work complete

Posted: 4/12/03 10:54pm Message 1 of 6
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FLA VETTE
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ORLANDO, FL - USA
Joined: 12/11/2002
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
Well I just got her back on the road after a few weeks. I was going into withdrawls not being able to drive her.

I had alot of work done on the front end and she feels like a different car. I guess I got used to the worn front end parts. She feels nice and tight now. |bouncy| |bouncy| |bouncy|

I was surprised to find that she had the original? rivited upper ball joints. |eek|


 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383......... 
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Front end work complete

Posted: 4/28/03 7:24am Message 2 of 6
apple76
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GREENSBURG, PA - USA
Joined: 12/4/2001
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 RoadDemon carb, Weiand intake, 3:36 gears, DUALS.
Did you perform the work yourself? I've got to replace the bushings in the front swaybar. Not sure if I can do this myself or not... |headscratch|


Front end work complete

Posted: 4/28/03 8:19am Message 3 of 6
jedlevine
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - USA
Joined: 3/3/2003
Posts: 90
Vette(s): 1975 Coupe NOM 350: Edelbrock 64cc heads, QJet clone, Performer manifold & cam, gear drive and water pump; MSD ProBillet dist and 6A box, Comp rollers, Hedman headers into true duals, Magnaflow cans,TH400 w/shift kit, TT2's, 3.70RA, hi-rise hood
Upper balljoints don't carry the weight of the car (like the lowers do) With nothing to carry, they have a very long lifespan with a reasonable amount of Tender Loving Grease ... explaining your rivets.



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Front end work complete

Posted: 5/4/03 2:55pm Message 4 of 6
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FLA VETTE
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ORLANDO, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
No I have a trusted mechanic that performed this work. This was too extensive for my limited tools, limited experience, and lack of free time.


 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383......... 

Front end work complete

Posted: 5/4/03 4:09pm Message 5 of 6
garry72conv
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BRADENTON, FL - USA
Joined: 8/4/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
sway bar bushings are easy to change


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Front end work complete

Posted: 5/16/03 12:14pm Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
Good to hear it went went. I'm new guy here, so I would like to know what was done to your front end, bushings,ball joints...? |cheers|


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