Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Sorry, perhaps old was the wrong wording. Age affects everybody differently. Getting in/out can be more difficult the older you get. A friend of mine who’s 67 can’t get in a C3 or C4, he just can bend enough.
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Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Also the actual steering wheel is a large diameter compared to most of today’s steering wheels which can make it difficult to enter/exit.
The old “swing away wheel” as fitted to “cigar” shape or “bullitt birds” 1961-63 Thunderbirds was a great feature. Made entering/exiting the car so much easier.
Kevin Stevens
CCCUK Member
Kev, You still looking for a C3. I have a Red T-Top 1980 with red leather seats, owned it for 23yrs, was a previous Sussex rep, but I am in Norfolk.
GCorvette
CCCUK Member
Congratulations!Hi Guys. Thanks for all your help and advice. I'm now the proud owner of a 1970 manual C3 convertible. Soooo happySee you all soon.
Kevpix
CCCUK Member
Thank you.
It has small issues that I need to work through so may need some advice. The main ones are:
1. Service brakes. It looks like it has a new servo but the brakes still need a huge amount of pressure to bring it to a stand still. Way beyond anything I’m used to.
2. Clutch. You really need to push the pedal into the carpet to get a near smooth gear change. Reverse is clunky. There’s about two+ inches of free play on the pedal.
I suppose the other thing I should see to is the windscreen wipers. There is just a click from the motor area when I select wipers. If I raise the wiper cover manually (with the plunger below the steering column), turn the wipers on and turn the service parking knob, wipers move a little bit then return to park. I’m sure this is just an earth issue so not too fussed.
Oh, and the aerial. It’s permanently extended. Doesn’t retract when the radio is switched off. Should it?
Thanks. Maybe I should post these issues to the C3 forum.
It has small issues that I need to work through so may need some advice. The main ones are:
1. Service brakes. It looks like it has a new servo but the brakes still need a huge amount of pressure to bring it to a stand still. Way beyond anything I’m used to.
2. Clutch. You really need to push the pedal into the carpet to get a near smooth gear change. Reverse is clunky. There’s about two+ inches of free play on the pedal.
I suppose the other thing I should see to is the windscreen wipers. There is just a click from the motor area when I select wipers. If I raise the wiper cover manually (with the plunger below the steering column), turn the wipers on and turn the service parking knob, wipers move a little bit then return to park. I’m sure this is just an earth issue so not too fussed.
Oh, and the aerial. It’s permanently extended. Doesn’t retract when the radio is switched off. Should it?
Thanks. Maybe I should post these issues to the C3 forum.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Great colour combo very classy. Would love to see that and I live near goodwood too.
Kevpix
CCCUK Member
Yes, we must catch up, maybe one of the club meet ups. I can't make this Thursdays West Sussex club night because I'm setting off for Le Mans tomorrow.
GCorvette
CCCUK Member
GCorvette
CCCUK Member
Have a great time.No no no.
Letank
CCCUK Member
It looks like you have a fixed antenna from the pics. If you plan to put a cover on the car, you can loosen the nut and remove the antenna really easily. Congrats on the purchase btw
Oneball
CCCUK Member
I’ve got servo brakes on mine and they really don’t require any effort at all, quiet long pedal travel but very light.
Clutch pivot shaft is pretty easy to adjust, just follow the book and see what happens. When you adjust it make sure the pedal itself is at the top of its travel, I made that mistake once.
Clutch pivot shaft is pretty easy to adjust, just follow the book and see what happens. When you adjust it make sure the pedal itself is at the top of its travel, I made that mistake once.
Kevpix
CCCUK Member
Ahh, fixed, that figures. Thanks for the top tip. I found a loose switch under the upholstery left of the stowed soft top. I wondered if someone had wired it in to control the aerial. It doesn’t operate the courtesy light at the back of the baggage compartment (or soft top stowage).It looks like you have a fixed antenna from the pics. If you plan to put a cover on the car, you can loosen the nut and remove the antenna really easily. Congrats on the purchase btw
Kevpix
CCCUK Member
Thanks for that. I’m pleased to hear that they should be better. I’ve driven it less than 20 miles so far and have locked the wheels twice, both times due to cars overtaking cyclists on a bend. If this carries on I’ll have a right leg like Arnie Schwarzenegger’s!!
I’m popping it on a friends car lift next week so should be able to sort a few issues, including adjusting the handbrake.
antijam
CCCUK Member
I don't want to rain on your parade, but a properly functioning C3 handbrake is up there with hen's teeth and Rocking Horse sh1t.