C3 Drive Check #2

[@justinpakarno4346]

Buddy this looks awesome!

[@raybrown4775]

I have watched you do every step off this build. My goodness what a great job!!!!

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@raybrown4775 Thank you! Not bad for a drummer! 😂

[@SoloAscent]

You did such an amazing job with this.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@SoloAscent Thank you my Brother. It’s getting there, thanks to a lot of research and community support .

[@denpo]

Don't forget to heat wrap the exhaust near the rear monospring to protect it.

[@flyingmagoo3377]

Or you can get the heat shield for the composite monospring

[@DuaneKnueve-r5l]

I changed my 72 to a borgson conversion kit that I purchased in my restoration, what a difference, and no more leaking steering shaft. I recommend it

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@DuaneKnueve-r5l Just ordered the Borgeson system. 👍🏼

[@mikes9939]

Do the Borgeson steering box. I have it and I replaced the factory power steering stuff with the leaky hoses and vague steering. Do this and have your alignment guy put in as much caster as he can, usually 3 degrees or so. It will take a few shims more than normal but needs to be done. The car will drive straighter with no wandering with plenty of assist. Don't hesitate do it now!!! I have a '76 L82 car with a warmed over original engine and 4 speed trans.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@mikes9939 Okay Okay I will! 😅

[@zande0001]

The pipe is rubbing, easy fix, and yeah, you've got that old steering gear, pitman arm setup, gotta turn it 100 times from center to lock ( LOL ), there's a plethora of aftermarket replacements for that problem, you can try Summit, Jegs, or Year One, just a few off the top of my head, VERY NICE BUILD THOUGH!👍👍👍

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@zande0001 Thanks. Just got the Borgeson box. Rack and Pinion would be nice, but this upgrade will do what I need and keep the OEM look and feel.

[@alberthodge631]

the reason I mention burnishing the parking brake shoes is that if you installed new shoes they can rub a small bit untill you burnish them making a cyclic sound.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@alberthodge631 Good point. I don’t think what I’m hearing is brake rotors, but they need to be broken in, so might as well eliminate that off the list and have better braking. 👍🏼

[@davedavis775]

Spherical jointed steering nuckles

[@matrox]

Its drifting because the steering gear box is just worn out. Its got an adjustment screw, try adjusting it.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@matrox I decided to go with a new Borgeson PS upgrade.

[@johnnychally]

Looks to me even though the left side exhaust pipe is close the right side is bouncing around, making a rattle for sure. Watch the video again.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@johnnychally That could be, but the sound I’m interested in is more of a rotational rubbing sound, like the drive shaft or couplings are touching something. It tracks with movement.

[@StreetersGarage]

Hard to tell. It almost sounds like the rotor is rubbing up against the back plate.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@StreetersGarage The brake rotor on the inside plate?

[@StreetersGarage]

@@thedrivewayC3 Sorry. Backing plate / dust shield. It’s the sheet metal part that sits behind the brake rotor. Sometimes they can get bent and make contact with the rotor.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@StreetersGarage It’s possible, but it would have to have gotten bent by putting the car down from the jack. Everything was smooth, but I’ll check it when I jack up the car.

[@alberthodge631]

did you burnish your parking brake shoes.? Borgenson power steering system is the way to go.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@alberthodge631 No, I didn’t do anything to the shoes. I just looked it up and will do that later. Thanks. Hope I didn’t mess anything up with a couple hard stops! I’m looking at the Borgeson system. Looks reasonable (Full upgrade for $950, with pump)

[@Toms-C3-C4.Corvette...WorkShop]

Don't have a thought on the noise as of yet....have to listen to the video a few more times...hopefully something very simple.... two additional items... 1...I have used a product on the 74 Black top that really cleaned it quite nicely....will post up the info if you like.... 2...I also have the Borgeson in this 74 and also operate a FB Group specifically for the Borgeson....if you're interested.....I can text or message you with the link....if you like....and 😎😎😎 video.....😁👍👍

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@Toms-C3-C4.Corvette...WorkShop Great. I’m interested in the Borgeson upgrade, as I think it’s the best cost/performance option and I can DIY it. Email is kalanidas@gmail

[@tyronemorina4306]

I have the borgeson box also you'll love it. I'll be sad to see you finish I enjoy your videos. 🙏🏾 nosale

[@matrox]

Worm Gear Steering box.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@matrox ?

[@garymcdougle-82]

Romantic? But u have a vintage air system. Originality is not part of the credo.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@garymcdougle-82 I agree. You have to pick your battles. My goal is to have it look original, but perform better and safer.

[@garymcdougle-82]

Yes, looks great but with more modern systems. I swapped out the power steering system to the Borg system. I have yet to drive the car but the system being all in the steering box looks way better than the ram and hoses hung under the car. Keep going......

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@garymcdougle-82 Just ordered the Borgensen system from Summit. 🤙