What have you done today
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Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Spent a great few hours at the Stony Stratford Classic meet today . An annual event in the old Buckinghamshire market town that straddles the original Watling Street . Always a huge turn out of a wide variety of cars spanning all eras and the carnival atmosphere draws big crowds that pretty much grid lock the town right to the outskirts . It was already packed out at 9am when I arrived with cars having queued to a slot since about 7.30am ! I was very lucky that a marshal squeezed the C3 in at the entrance to town centre car park and the Market Square where only pre paid show cars are displayed . The C3 was the only Corvette in town ( that I saw anyway ) so drew lots of interest for photos , questions and letting folks sit in it for photo shots . Plenty of interesting Americana there ranging from the usual Mustangs and Camaro`s to rarer metal like a DeSoto and a 1956 Imperial and an LS2 powered Buick Riviera Boat Tail .
Being `Chuffer` I just had to grab a shot of an immaculately restored BL Maestro British Rail van !
A live rock / blues band and food vendors just added to the vibe .
Being `Chuffer` I just had to grab a shot of an immaculately restored BL Maestro British Rail van !A live rock / blues band and food vendors just added to the vibe .
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
More Stony Classics today . The Honda Integra Type R parked in the Watling Street is outside the Cock Hotel which is just a few doors along from the Bull Hotel . Both were coaching inns in the days when the Watling Street was the major coaching route from London to the north of England and that is were the old saying " Cock and Bull stories " originates from as news and
stories were spread by word of mouth in those days and the tales grew taller as the spread up the coaching routes !
stories were spread by word of mouth in those days and the tales grew taller as the spread up the coaching routes !
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
That`s what it`s all about . Enjoy the miles and spread the smiles !Your C3 certainly gets about mr Chuffer.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Yeah , nice to see an early un molested coke bottle Camaro .
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Those were the days !Having been all alone for the past three weeks ( partner in FL/GA) I was able to watch what I want. Saw an old episode of minder and the local yobs had a beaten up white 68 Camaro. Probably worth about 10 bob at the time, complete with rust and plenty of dents.
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
They sure were. Once a few years old, “yanks” were a lot of flash for a little cash. The only exceptions were corvettes and to a certain extent Cadillacs due to their initial cost. Caddy’s faded after a few more years but corvettes always made good money. Run of the mill stuff were cheap and cheerful.
johng
CCCUK Member
As it was raining all day today, it seemed like a good time to see if I can stop the transmission oil leaking from the rear seal. With no exhaust pipes in the way (now I've got sidepipes) it was quite easy to disconnect the propshaft and undo the 4 bolts holding the extension housing. The hardest bit was wiggling it out past the propshaft.
Then I pried out the old seal and knocked the new one in. I decided not to replace the bush, as it is rather thin and I was worried I could damage the housing getting it out and also damage the new one putting it in. Plus I could only feel a tiny amount of play between the bush and the shaft and the new bush had the same amount of play.
Whilst the extension housing was off it was a good chance to take a look at my speedo drive gear, which fortunately looks very good.
Just need the rain to stop now, so I can go for a drive and see if I've actually fixed the leak.
Then I pried out the old seal and knocked the new one in. I decided not to replace the bush, as it is rather thin and I was worried I could damage the housing getting it out and also damage the new one putting it in. Plus I could only feel a tiny amount of play between the bush and the shaft and the new bush had the same amount of play.
Whilst the extension housing was off it was a good chance to take a look at my speedo drive gear, which fortunately looks very good.
Just need the rain to stop now, so I can go for a drive and see if I've actually fixed the leak.
antijam
CCCUK Member
A FULL HOUSE ! 
The CCCUK West Country Group joined the monthly Queen Square Club meet at Eastwood Park today. The theme this month was American, so as well as 'Vettes there were plenty more 'cubes' in other breeds.
Not only was there a full line up of C1 to C8 but several 'extras' as well.
Plenty of interesting americana....
.....and needless to say, herds of Stangs....
...including my blue 'Vert....
... as my C3 is still patiently waiting for a few vital engine parts to be replaced. (memo to self - 'Get your finger out! ' )
It wasn't all yanks....
...but a great day all round - and an impressive 'Vette turnout.
The CCCUK West Country Group joined the monthly Queen Square Club meet at Eastwood Park today. The theme this month was American, so as well as 'Vettes there were plenty more 'cubes' in other breeds.
Not only was there a full line up of C1 to C8 but several 'extras' as well.
Plenty of interesting americana....
.....and needless to say, herds of Stangs....
...including my blue 'Vert....
... as my C3 is still patiently waiting for a few vital engine parts to be replaced. (memo to self - 'Get your finger out! ' )
It wasn't all yanks....
...but a great day all round - and an impressive 'Vette turnout.
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
I read that you can replace the seal and bush without removing the rear extension so had a go and , did mine in about 45 mins. Used a small air reciprocating saw to cut through the bush, halfway through the bush and the vibration of the saw sprung the bush out
johng
CCCUK Member
Didn't think about cutting the bush out, although I would have been scared of cutting into the housing. I'm guessing you have a different gearbox to me (TH350 auto) if you tried it in situ, as removing the housing was just undoing 4 bolts for me. What did you use to put the new bush in?
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
Ah yes, M20 muncie, there was actually a notch in the casing so the saw blade is not in danger of cutting into the case. Just found bits and pieces that were the right size to tap it in, I found that an old red urethane swing axle bush from my beach buggy build fitted perfectly’
