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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,492
Posted By John McGraw

Not necessarily true. There are a large amount of...

Not necessarily true. There are a large amount of replacement panels available in the aftermarket that look like the original panels and use the same bonding strips. Original panels were press-molded...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2022, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By John McGraw

Larry, I too quit using CI fiberglass years...

Larry,

I too quit using CI fiberglass years ago, but they convinced me that those problems were all in their past, so I started using them again. I started using Semerschiems glass exclusively,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By John McGraw

I have 2 cars with 67 stinger hoods. One is a Lee...

I have 2 cars with 67 stinger hoods. One is a Lee Bumb and the other is a Corvette Image. They both fit very well and both needed almost no work to make perfect. I have bought a lot of fiberglass...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,674
Posted By John McGraw

I love them all, restored and resto-modded. I...

I love them all, restored and resto-modded. I have built a bunch of resto-mods, and a bunch of Top Flight cars, but have never chopped up one that would have made financial sense to restore. That...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-04-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By John McGraw

The MAF is used by the controller. If you are...

The MAF is used by the controller. If you are going to an aftermarket controller, you will not need to edit anything with HP tuners, as most aftermarket controllers come with editing software. You...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-04-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By John McGraw

My 59 did not have them, and neither one of my...

My 59 did not have them, and neither one of my 60's had them. The 59 had been molested a bunch over the years, but both my 60 cars were pretty much untouched. Not a bad addition however. Kind of like...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
01-04-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,382
Posted By John McGraw

Nope, that car belongs to a friend who brought it...

Nope, that car belongs to a friend who brought it to me for a paint job. It is a nice, coupe with a 383 stroker, but otherwise pretty original.


Regards, John McGraw
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
01-01-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,382
Posted By John McGraw

I appreciate the kind words. You know, I built...

I appreciate the kind words. You know, I built this car years ago, and enjoyed it while I owned it. It still looks about as good as when I built it, so yes, it is a good buy for the new owner. I have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
01-01-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,382
Posted By John McGraw

Sorry guys, Sale is pending with another member. ...

Sorry guys, Sale is pending with another member.

Regards, John McGraw
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
12-31-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,382
Posted By John McGraw

1965 convertible resto-mod

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By John McGraw

I am pretty sure that it would not work if you...

I am pretty sure that it would not work if you were using your stock tank location. I believe that the filler level of the tank would be at a higher elevation than the back of the tail light. I would...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-07-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By John McGraw

I agree with Chuck! I have used a needle scaler...

I agree with Chuck! I have used a needle scaler to hide block repairs before. and it came out well. That is a pretty large area and a lot of grinding, so I think that it would be pretty hard to hide...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-06-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,585
Posted By John McGraw

Many times, if the headlight starts to rotate,...

Many times, if the headlight starts to rotate, but then stops, the pivot balls just need to be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. It is kind of a pain in the ass job the first time you do it, but...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,310
Posted By John McGraw

Tom, The problem goes all the way up to...

Tom,

The problem goes all the way up to experienced mechanics! I took a 60 in a while back to get it aligned, and I told the guy that I would show him how to adjust caster and camber. He told me...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,620
Posted By John McGraw

Have you checked the fuel pump pushrod hole? Oil...

Have you checked the fuel pump pushrod hole? Oil from that hole can blow all over the engine! There is a threaded hole fight over the fuel pump pushrod, that you can install a long bolt it to hold...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,286
Posted By John McGraw

Same with me Ken! He emailed me and was just...

Same with me Ken! He emailed me and was just livid that I had called his chassis a POS. You did not have to be an expert in fabrication to take one look at the pictures of his work, and arrive at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,552
Posted By John McGraw

Thanks Larry! I don't know why, but I just kind...

Thanks Larry! I don't know why, but I just kind of drifted away. I seldom restore a "correct" style car these days, and have been building Restomods exclusively for the last several years. Just now...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,552
Posted By John McGraw

I think that this is just another justification...

I think that this is just another justification that some vendors use to not honor their warranty! I have used nothing but DOT 5 since almost forever, and have never had a soft pedal, I have never...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By John McGraw

Just sent you a PM Regards,John McGraw

Just sent you a PM


Regards,John McGraw
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,972
Posted By John McGraw

I think Mike is exactly right. The gaps look more...

I think Mike is exactly right. The gaps look more like a body mount shimming issue rather than a door hinge adjustment issue. From all the chips I see on the door edge, I would guess that the door...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,259
Posted By John McGraw

Most of the cable failures I have seen were the...

Most of the cable failures I have seen were the result of having the safety locks improperly adjusted and not having cable guards on the pulleys. If the locks are not properly adjusted, it is quite...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By John McGraw

I will take them. Just let me know how much to...

I will take them. Just let me know how much to get them to me at zip code 78739, and I will send you a PayPal. If you were a little closer to me, I would just drive up and get them!



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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-12-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,024
Posted By John McGraw

Do you still have the exhaust manifolds? ...

Do you still have the exhaust manifolds?


Regards, John McGraw
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-12-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By John McGraw

Do you still have the exhaust manifolds? ...

Do you still have the exhaust manifolds?



Regards, John McGraw
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-30-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By John McGraw

Do you still have the drive? ...

Do you still have the drive?



Regards, John McGraw
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