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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By gavanm01

'59 Headlight (LED) upgrade possible?

Has anyone found a LED headlight application for a '59? So far I have found nothing that doesn't require modifications to the lamp housing. Would like to keep it as close to stock if possible. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-19-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Thanks to all who contributed ideas to my locked...

Thanks to all who contributed ideas to my locked hood latch--it came free! Here's what I think might have happened:
1) The car had been stored all winter and had just revived it from a long...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Intriguing idea! Yes, I'm desperate enough to...

Intriguing idea! Yes, I'm desperate enough to try your idea; will start looking at the grille for access this weekend. Thank you for this tip. Will keep you posted on my results.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Sorry not to have replied sooner; work happened. ...

Sorry not to have replied sooner; work happened. My '59 has the earlier latch setup illustrated in your fine picture post. Walked away from my dilemma until this weekend and will give it another...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Yep, driver's side is free, nope, the cable is...

Yep, driver's side is free, nope, the cable is still attached, yep, a buddy is moving the hood in all directions, nope, it hasn't opened. Someone asked if I can reach the forward connectors. I'm...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Thanks, been there, done that. It a bit more...

Thanks, been there, done that. It a bit more loose; wondering if I can snag anything with a clothes hanger hook from the top side. The driver's side opens just fine and can see the latch from there....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

Thanks; you may have helped me when this happened...

Thanks; you may have helped me when this happened last year. Ran my own cable to the latch release on each side (couldn't afford money or time to fix with factory correct cables) and worked just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By gavanm01

'59 hood (passenger side) latch stuck--need some ideas, guys.

Hood latch on passenger side is stuck (again!) this spring. This time, really good. The usual remedy of an "L" shaped "stick from the bottom trick," isn't working this time. Anyone have a solution...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By gavanm01

:flag:This looks like the ticket. Where'd you...

:flag:This looks like the ticket. Where'd you find it and who makes it?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-12-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By gavanm01

Looking for a lube gun for my '59 and '69. Any favorites?

Wanted to start lubing my cars since retiring. Can someone suggest an efficient and sensibly priced lube gun for my '59 and '69? (The last one I bought was for a Model A.)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-12-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By gavanm01

Looking for a lube gun for my '59 and '69. Any favorites?

Wanted to start lubing my cars since retiring. Can someone suggest an efficient and sensibly priced lube gun for my '59 and '69? (The last one I bought was for a Model A.)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-12-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

Thanks again for the photo. Would not have been...

Thanks again for the photo. Would not have been possible to hit the lever on the first try without it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

Your invention worked like a charm on the first...

Your invention worked like a charm on the first go. Pilot Dan sent a photo that helped pinpoint exactly where I was heading. Turns out that both cable ends had broken at the hood lever--an odd...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

Thanks for this suggestion--would be great if it...

Thanks for this suggestion--would be great if it were this easy. I believe our hood latches are different but this is worth a go before engaging other invasive surgery. :flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

This is a really helpful shot. Fortunately, the...

This is a really helpful shot. Fortunately, the ignition shield was taken off when someone swapped a 327 for the original plant. I'm working on Redbird's rigid stick idea for a first shot to see...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

That looks like the ticket. You could sell a...

That looks like the ticket. You could sell a bunch of these--if it was 1965 and eBay was around. Thanks for the assist. Can't wait to try this!:flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By gavanm01

Continuing saga of failed hood release on passenger side of a '59

For several days I've been fighting a failed hood release on the passenger side of my '59. Below is a photo of yet another idea by reaching from below, but it's a really tight fit. Anyone ever...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By gavanm01

Can you send me a photo of your engine bay on the...

Can you send me a photo of your engine bay on the passenger side? I'm thinking if I can somehow cut through the cold air tunnel running along side of the fender well that I might be able to access...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By gavanm01

I have the early style latch and was able to trip...

I have the early style latch and was able to trip the driver side open but can't see the passenger side. Have done everything but call the local parish priest for an exorcism. Thinking next of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By gavanm01

Will give that a go. First, I have to get the...

Will give that a go. First, I have to get the cable to move. Will give it a shot of oil where I can.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By gavanm01

'59 hood (passenger side) latch stuck--need some ideas, guys.

Was ready to start up the '59 when I discovered my passenger side hood latch would not disengage the hood. The cable does NOT pull out in the cockpit--even with vise grips for strength. Was able to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,620
Posted By gavanm01

Perfect. Thanks!

Perfect. Thanks!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,620
Posted By gavanm01

'59 Seat removal

My sweet wife gave me new carpet for our '59. Have been looking for threads and posts for seat removal but found nothing. Can anyone offer tips? Thanks!:flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By gavanm01

Seat ideas for our '59

We've been doing some longer cruises with our '59 (200+ miles) and the wife and I are looking for something more comfortable. I could use a tad more legroom, too. Any ideas for us?:flag:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-04-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
Posted By gavanm01

I'll reply in a pm. Thanks, Van

I'll reply in a pm. Thanks, Van
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