My C3 restoration....

Brightgreenmeanmachine

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All but one came undone quite easy. I have a load of spares as im replacing most with new parts, for now i have the air con rad, air con motor , all air con stuff and also the spare wheel tray and a spare wheel which i will get listed on ebay at some stage ...for now any of you guys need anything like that please message me.. I am looking for dashtop and dash front where the gauges are, in black if anyone knows or has a good condition one.?.I've just sold the gear box casing .
 

Brightgreenmeanmachine

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Well I'm very happy with the finish . Looks ace.. little bit of pitting in some places but overall a great job I'd say...
 

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Chuffer

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(y) I am a big fan of EBC pads and have used them for quite a few years . I used Redstuff pads on my Jaguar XKR and have them on my Grand Cherokee Hemi V8 . Haven`t had to change pads on the Corvette yet but they will be EBC when the time comes .
 

Brightgreenmeanmachine

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I was introduced to them years ago when racing my MG Maestro in the Maestro Championship...we got plenty of wins using them in the ZR and Midget too. Ebc are a very friendly bunch and supply us with all we need! I hear these C3's don't stop to well so this will be a test!!
 

Chuffer

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Well I'm very happy with the finish . Looks ace.. little bit of pitting in some places but overall a great job I'd say...
Just been studying the photos again more closely this time and judging by the depression in the centre of the front cross member under plating , someone has been using it as a jacking point which is the wrong thing to do :(
 

Brightgreenmeanmachine

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Well the covid got me and the family...thankfully no more than a headache and all over now...
The build is at the stage of waiting for parts... here are some shiny new bits just been delivered..plenty more to follow!
 

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Brightgreenmeanmachine

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Everyone I speak to has a different experience of covid.. I had proper flu a few years back and that floored me for 2 weeks...
I am just relishing my first proper drive in this Stingray...the anticipation is getting too much!!
 

Oneball

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Ooh that’s exciting, shiny stuff!!

Glad you’re feeling ok. Same here with the flu it’s the only time I’ve ever been really ill. I lived on my own then, there was one point at about 5pm where I thought I’m going to have to phone an ambulance as there’s going to come a point very soon when I can’t look after myself. Next thing I know it was the following morning!
 
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