C3 Race Car Build

[Oneball]

Propshaft on with new UJs, battery cable in and brake lines partly replaced with Aeroquip.

 

[CaptainK]

Good work. Also handy for me seeing the steering box, rag joint and steering column all clearly exposed. I want to replace my rag joint and I'm trying to work the best way to do it - undo and pull steering column into cockpit, or undo and move steering box out of the way. Moving the steering column and wheel seems risky as chance of damaging cables and other stuff attached / near the column. But moving the steering box might be a pain.

 

[Oneball]

Good work. Also handy for me seeing the steering box, rag joint and steering column all clearly exposed. I want to replace my rag joint and I'm trying to work the best way to do it - undo and pull steering column into cockpit, or undo and move steering box out of the way. Moving the steering column and wheel seems risky as chance of damaging cables and other stuff attached / near the column. But moving the steering box might be a pain.

Steering box I reckon. What year is your car, I struggled to identify the right rag joint fir mine.

 

[CaptainK]

Steering box I reckon. What year is your car, I struggled to identify the right rag joint fir mine.

1968. I too hope I have the right one for mine too - came from Rock Auto and it was listed for my car, so fingers crossed.

 

[antijam]

Good work. Also handy for me seeing the steering box, rag joint and steering column all clearly exposed. I want to replace my rag joint and I'm trying to work the best way to do it - undo and pull steering column into cockpit, or undo and move steering box out of the way. Moving the steering column and wheel seems risky as chance of damaging cables and other stuff attached / near the column. But moving the steering box might be a pain.

I pulled the steering column - it was pretty fiddly getting it back again. Swinging the steering box clear might be more straightforward.

 

[Dazaa]

Pull the column, much much easier than the box if you have headers, stock manifold might be a different story

 

[Oneball]

Pulled a late one. Clutch fork sorted with an adjustable pivot.


Brake lines re-done in Aeroquip


And engine in


Beer time.

 

[Nick B]

Top work, beer is well deserved.

 

[Oneball]

Started sanding

 

[Vetman]

Have you described the engine in any earlier posts? I may have missed it.

 

[Oneball]

Have you described the engine in any earlier posts? I may have missed it.

It’s there somewhere.

There’s basically three engines homologated for the C3; L88, ZL1 both big blocks and the LT1 small block on which you can run turbo heads and a 750 double pumper so that’s basically what I’ve got. To full race spec so forged crank, race cam etc, In essence it’s a 1970s nascar motor.

 

[johng]

Maybe a silly question, but why didn't you finish doing the sanding before you fitted the engine?

 

[Oneball]

Maybe a silly question, but why didn't you finish doing the sanding before you fitted the engine?

Sanding and polishing is to get a good finish. Putting the engine in might cause scratches.

 

[Oneball]

Wet sanded the bonnet, doors and body. 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 grit.


And started first cut with the polisher

 

[TimP]

Looks terrific - really admire the finish you have managed to get on the frame and chassis components.

 

[Oneball]

Looks terrific - really admire the finish you have managed to get on the frame and chassis components.

Satin black hides a lot!

 

[johng]

How long does it take for each grade of paper?

 

[Oneball]

How long does it take for each grade of paper?

I reckon 1.5 to 2 days to do all 4 grades so far and I’ve not done roof rear valance and wiper door yet.

And then at least a day or two with the polisher.

 

[johng]

You certainly know how to enjoy yourself

 

[Oneball]

You certainly know how to enjoy yourself

Oh yeah, remind me never ever to do this again!