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Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-04-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 852
Posted By PurplePackFan

Are you still looking at trading? I have black...

Are you still looking at trading? I have black and would like red. I am in Wisconsin, so I am not driving right now. I could remove mine, send, and you could install, send yours back. This would...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
08-13-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,291
Posted By PurplePackFan

1967 Corvette Coupe

Mine is for sale here. Great driver, turn-key, ready to go.

http://www.cars-on-line.com/80030.html

John

jchrist56@new.rr.com
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
10-20-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,799
Posted By PurplePackFan

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

MHC- I looked at my invoice and it looks...

MHC-

I looked at my invoice and it looks like about $760. This includes complete rebuild of differential including all bearings and seals, spider gear pin and all misc. parts plus labor. May be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

Well, I spoke to the guys at Corvette Sports in...

Well, I spoke to the guys at Corvette Sports in Sheboygan Falls and he knew right away what had happened based on the symptoms I described. The spider gear pin had fallen out and is preventing full...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

More info- I got the car up on the lift and...

More info-

I got the car up on the lift and completely removed both half shafts. When turning both flanges on the differential in the same direction I can definitely turn them almost one complete...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I need to...

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I need to call Corvette Sports in Sheboygan Falls, WI as they are not too far away and they do differentials and trailing arms. I have been wanting to get the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

Dennis-Haven't tried to push it that hard to find...

Dennis-Haven't tried to push it that hard to find out.

65GGvert-not stuck in two gears, tranny in neutral. It is a Tremec 5 speed so I can't get at linkage like a Muncie.

Wombvette-You may be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

It rolls easy. For about 18", then stops. With...

It rolls easy. For about 18", then stops. With car on ground, engine running, slip it into gear and gently release clutch car moves slightly then stops. No grinding, no jerking, no noise. I am not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

The car was jacked up when I tried to rotate...

The car was jacked up when I tried to rotate wheels, but it was on the ground when I tried to move it yesterday after I put the shaft back in. It should have been level enough for it to move with no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Posted By PurplePackFan

Differential Locking Up on '67

It's been a long time since I posted anything on this forum as I finished my '67 coupe about 7 years ago and have been enjoying it since and I am on to a new GTO project and am spending time on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-26-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By PurplePackFan

Thanks for the input everyone. That helps a lot....

Thanks for the input everyone. That helps a lot. Now I will get(or make) a pressure gauge and check pressures. My '67 service manual does have the procedure.

Thanks again to all for your input....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-25-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By PurplePackFan

I was gone for the weekend-Happy Memorial Day...

I was gone for the weekend-Happy Memorial Day everyone! Thanks to all the veterans.

Anyway, thanks again for the suggestions. Now, HOW do I check pump pressure, and what should I see for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-22-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By PurplePackFan

Thanks for the suggestions. No, I didn't replace...

Thanks for the suggestions. No, I didn't replace anything on the power steering system when I did the restoration. One of those things I put off until now, so that might need to be my next...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By PurplePackFan

Power Steering Question

It's been awhile since I've asked any questions on the Forum, but now that the weather is getting nice, I'm out driving my '67.

Anyway, I finished a frame-on restoration of my '67 L-79 coupe about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-30-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By PurplePackFan

I had the same problem on my '67. Replaced ALL...

I had the same problem on my '67. Replaced ALL wiring harnesses, headlight to tail lights, during the restoration. Put new turn signal switch in also. For '67 the part # is only good for '67-'68,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By PurplePackFan

I'm back from vacation today. Thanks again...

I'm back from vacation today.

Thanks again for all the advice. Stopped by to start it and (hopefully) move it today and it wouldn't start again.:eek: I will try again tomorrow using the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-03-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By PurplePackFan

Here's an Update...

Sooo... I went and checked the carb for any excess fuel since I last started it, Friday. Nothing, looked dry. I turned the key to "ON" for at least 10 seconds and began to crank. Same...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-02-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By PurplePackFan

Thanks for the replies, guys. Again the Forum...

Thanks for the replies, guys. Again the Forum comes through!!:thumbs:

I will try both checking for leaking gs from the carb and waiting a few seconds prior to cranking. BTW-the carb is NEW,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By PurplePackFan

Hard Starting '67 L79

Here's a question for all you seasoned Corvette mechanics-

Why won't my recently rebuilt L79 start in a reasonable amount of cranks? The engine is stock with the exception of Electronic...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By PurplePackFan

I paid $550 to have leather seat covers and foam...

I paid $550 to have leather seat covers and foam installed professionally in Green Bay, WI. This was in March 2005. The covers and all was from Al Knoch. BTW-they look great!:cool:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By PurplePackFan

Check out this post that I started. ...

Check out this post that I started.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?p=1559707211#post1559707211

Yes, you will need to re-orient your distributor and get the canister in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By PurplePackFan

Followup...

Well, I checked for the dimple in the rotor gear and it was where it was supposed to be.:) Soooo... I proceeded to rotate the oil drive gear enough to move the rotor about one tooth. This time it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-03-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By PurplePackFan

JohnZ-Thanks for the pic. Now I have some more...

JohnZ-Thanks for the pic. Now I have some more to do this weekend!!

I'll report back any results.:thumbs:

John
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By PurplePackFan

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. :thumbs: ...

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. :thumbs:

I haven't gotten a chance to work on it yet(solving another brake problem right now.) Does anyone have a pic of this distributor gear "dimple" that...
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