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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-12-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By SpartyGW

Good news to anyone who comes here in the future...

Good news to anyone who comes here in the future via search. While the Corvette parts suppliers don't currently carry rebuild kits for a 1961 fuel pump (apparently the old supplier is no longer in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By SpartyGW

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/20230531_145244_37949a4aa644d8d0a0fe93f1e9504cac892bc172.jpg


I do have the original AC one (image). The replacement came...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By SpartyGW

I still haven't gone into the garage to attempt...

I still haven't gone into the garage to attempt installing the new pump. I waited until my MityVac came in (today) to do another test, and both the old and new pumps fail this test as well. In this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By SpartyGW

How to bench check fuel pump

Well, I may have mistakenly deduced my fuel pump had failed.

I purchased a new pump and bench checked it the same way I bench checked my old pump and now I'm questioning my test methodology.

I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By SpartyGW

No fuel pump rebuild kits available for us anywhere any longer?

My 61's fuel pump died this morning. I would prefer to rebuild it rather than replace it, but I can't find rebuild kits from the typical suppliers (Corvette Central, Paragon, etc).

I am not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-16-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,838
Posted By SpartyGW

Hey, there! I'm the dad of the cover art...

Hey, there!

I'm the dad of the cover art photographer. I haven't visited CF in quite awhile. Nothing personal, life just gets in the way and the car has taken a back seat.

To cut to the point:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,215
Posted By SpartyGW

Honestly I think that's a mistake. It sounds...

Honestly I think that's a mistake.

It sounds like something a lazy mechanic would recommend. It's not the best long term solution.

There should be no need for an electric fan and just one more...
Forum: Southeast
11-15-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By SpartyGW

Looking for 1 of each C4-C7 to participate in Johns Creek GA parade

We already have C1-C3 covered, looking to add 1 of each generation C4+.

Parade is in John's Creek, Georgia on Saturday, Dec 3 plan on roughly 7am meeting.

Unfortunately I need names by...
Forum: Southeast
09-02-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By SpartyGW

Is there a time and place to meet up with fellow...

Is there a time and place to meet up with fellow vettes?
Forum: Southeast
08-17-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 436
Posted By SpartyGW

C1 convertible top replacement near Atlanta?

I can't find anyone willing to replace the top on my 61. The guy who did the top on my dad's 64 won't touch C1 tops.

I'd try it myself but it needs some adjustment on the front bow for a better...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-10-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By SpartyGW

Looking for someone who can r&r a C1 convertible top in the north GA area

I've been away from this forum for too long but we are in the heart of travel baseball.

I had been on "the list" of a local guy who did my dad's top on his 64. He did a great job and he's one of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 662
Posted By SpartyGW

Rolled the odometer today

Good Friday, no work. Daughter home early.

Took her out for another stick lesson and had her behind the wheel (intentionally) when the odometer rolled past 99999.9. Something she'll always...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,715
Posted By SpartyGW

The advice is good, and I don't mean any offense,...

The advice is good, and I don't mean any offense, but there are a number of grammatical and spelling mistakes in your craigslist ad. Clean those up and you've got a winner.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
02-01-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 297
Posted By SpartyGW

WTB - original 61 left rear bumper

[deleted] no longer needed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By SpartyGW

Agreed, "driver quality" is WAY too general of a...

Agreed, "driver quality" is WAY too general of a statement. My car is "driver quality" to some and "show quality" to others. I'd personally say it is driver quality but no way in heck I'd sell it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,665
Posted By SpartyGW

I can usually see them standing along the tree...

I can usually see them standing along the tree line in the Enclave. It at least gives me a chance.

I'd hate to see what a deer would do to a C1.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,665
Posted By SpartyGW

Joe, that's a good writeup. I used AutoPal...

Joe, that's a good writeup. I used AutoPal housings and HID Philips Xtreme on a conversion for an old jeep. The difference in lighting at night is phenomenal.

There are so many deer around here...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,040
Posted By SpartyGW

I've also spent my career working on security...

I've also spent my career working on security both for the government and now commercially.

The little green TLS padlock is nice and all, but that's just protecting data in transit. The real...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-21-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 845
Posted By SpartyGW

That's mine! :) I wrote it. It uses Rob's...

That's mine! :)

I wrote it. It uses Rob's database, he wrote the iOS version, I wrote the android version.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gordonwarren.corvette
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-13-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By SpartyGW

Manco body for sale on CL

I know nothing about this, just ran across it and thought someone might have interest:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5397251076.html
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-12-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By SpartyGW

Can you clarify the price. I want the red arm...

Can you clarify the price. I want the red arm rests and new red covers.
Forum: Southeast
12-10-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By SpartyGW

I'll be there.

I'll be there.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-07-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,613
Posted By SpartyGW

I've gone through 2 rubber shift boots and the...

I've gone through 2 rubber shift boots and the one I have on the car now is about 6 months old and has already got a small tear in it.

I'm interested to see what gets posted here.

I thought...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-19-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,187
Posted By SpartyGW

My 61 hardtop is indeed water tight. My soft top...

My 61 hardtop is indeed water tight. My soft top is a joke! I think I could do just as well with the soft top down and holding an umbrella.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By SpartyGW

The bottom face (yellow) is what was original on...

The bottom face (yellow) is what was original on my 61 2x4 270 HP tach (generator drive) built in May '61
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