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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-16-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By Greg Gore

Two different Battery Trays for 1962 Corvette

I am in the process of refurbishing the battery area of my 62 340hp. After removing the battery I noticed the battery tray was severly rusted. In looking for a new one on-line I see two different...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

I misunderstood, you are correct about apples and...

I misunderstood, you are correct about apples and oranges. I realize now Joe was talking about a complete Flint built engine which would be stamped for plant, date, and assembly code. I was talking...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

It would if the customer brought his car in to...

It would if the customer brought his car in to the dealer service department with an engine problem and the dealer determined he needed a new fitted case or shortblock. The dealer would supply a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

I am as well. The point I am making is how in...

I am as well. The point I am making is how in 1963 an engine could have a blank stamp pad after a visit to the dealer service department for engine repair either under warranty or customer paid.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

Yes, but only for a complete engine. That was not...

Yes, but only for a complete engine. That was not the case in 1963 for bare blocks, fitted cases or shortblocks either from warranty replacement or over the counter purchases.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

What I am saying is they had entirely blank stamp...

What I am saying is they had entirely blank stamp pads. None had a CE stamp back then.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

I did and I saved the article. JohnZ said the...

I did and I saved the article. JohnZ said the subject engine in the question he was answering was produced in 1969. My question is what about all the over the counter sales and warranty replacements...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

It was not posssible to get a replacement CE...

It was not posssible to get a replacement CE block or CE partial engine assembly, either by warranty or direct purchase over the counter from the dealer in 1963 was it? This would have been before...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,545
Posted By Greg Gore

I have a 62 340-327 4-spd with 62K actual...

I have a 62 340-327 4-spd with 62K actual original miles which I purchased from the family of the deceased original owner. The block casting number is 3782870 and the block date code is I263. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 880
Posted By Greg Gore

I have a 62 so your post caught my interest. I...

I have a 62 so your post caught my interest. I have the 340hp engine with 4-spd and my carburetor is a Carter AFB #3721SB. According to a Chevrolet Service Bulletin the 3721 is the correct GM Service...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 02:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Greg Gore

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Lube stickers, one is from 1966...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 02:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By Greg Gore

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 202,861
Posted By Greg Gore

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As the proud new owner of a magnificent all original 1962 Red on Red, Two...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-20-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,384
Posted By Greg Gore

The only thing I would add to Gary's excellent...

The only thing I would add to Gary's excellent advice is find someone who has and operates a Sun Distributor Tester. 34 to 36 degrees of total advance is the sweet spot for this engine. In order to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-20-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By Greg Gore

I would recommend Brad Penn oil for any older...

I would recommend Brad Penn oil for any older engines with a flat tappet camshaft.

https://penngrade1.com/

In 2015, D-A Lubricant Company, Inc. acquired the Brad Penn Finished Lubes division —...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,999
Posted By Greg Gore

Concerning the rebuilt original engine. Was it...

Concerning the rebuilt original engine. Was it rebuilt by a fully equipped automotive machine shop with the latest equipment by trained machinists, and rebuilders, and assembled to high standards by...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-19-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

I'm also asking for help on the all original Red...

I'm also asking for help on the all original Red 62 mentioned earlier. Same seller but he just posted more new pictures with lots of underside views. Several close-ups of frame members and suspension...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

Thank you for this tip! I just ordered one. Also,...

Thank you for this tip! I just ordered one. Also, I think you might be right about the 1965 models, I did think that one over because of the disk brakes. Is it correct,1965 was the only year you...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

Yes, you are correct. I really like both the 62's...

Yes, you are correct. I really like both the 62's and the 63's. I have to start somewhere and I would like to get started sooner rather than later if possible. My hope is if I can find a pretty good...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

Well said from the voice of experience. I'm still...

Well said from the voice of experience. I'm still learning. I like 63's and there is so much I need to learn about 63's but I am willing to get started so one day possibly you and I could have an...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

Ordinarily I don't look at cars dealers have but...

Ordinarily I don't look at cars dealers have but I did make an exception in this case. I thought I had come across a couple of very nice cars for sale and it turned out they are from a dealer. He...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,999
Posted By Greg Gore

How do you handle the availability of counterfiet...

How do you handle the availability of counterfiet parts having all the right numbers in the right places coming out of China. An NHRA judge told me once the situation was getting out of hand to the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By Greg Gore

Now Asking Your Opinion on 62 340hp 4-Spd. Roadster, Tnx for Your 63 Help!

Now Asking Your Opinion on 62 340hp 4-Spd. Roadster, Tnx for Your 63 Help!

I'm looking at what I believe are two pretty good original Corvettes, a Red 62 Roadster, 340hp 4-speed and a Red 63...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-02-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,844
Posted By Greg Gore

I bought an 84 new with Z51. I have never...

I bought an 84 new with Z51. I have never experienced anything quite like it since. I am about to start looking for another one.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-20-2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,594
Posted By Greg Gore

Don't forget... the torque converter in the A4...

Don't forget... the torque converter in the A4 cars adds a 2:1 to the equation by itself.
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