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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,586
Posted By rad-man

I went for it, and I’m pretty happy with the way...

I went for it, and I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out. Absolutely no issues with the door panel…
I’m not planning on using a vapor barrier unless you guys think it’s still necessary.

...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By rad-man

it’s at the armrest 🙄 ...

it’s at the armrest 🙄

https://youtube.com/shorts/2tJyfUIpgcs?si=qwIK9T5Vr4afC2WO
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By rad-man

oh man. I thought i was going crazy. I know it’s...

oh man. I thought i was going crazy. I know it’s hard to tell on those pics, but the missing bend you mentioned is why there’s a big gap in front of the vent and also why the wiper trim doesn’t touch...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By rad-man

Can i get some thoughts on this fitment? The...

Can i get some thoughts on this fitment? The panel is from CA (Top Flight). The upper trim doesn’t seem to be hugging the window near the vent, and the crank isn’t centering in the raised molding....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By rad-man

I need that one, too!

I need that one, too!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 368
Posted By rad-man

Nowhere Man got this. They didn't use 1s, so the...

Nowhere Man got this. They didn't use 1s, so the capital i is a 1.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2024, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By rad-man

Last56 , what did you end up doing about the...

Last56 , what did you end up doing about the repair?

I just finished rebuilding my passenger seat. It had minor rust on the legs, but I just pulled the driver seat and both feet are significantly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-15-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By rad-man

I understand now! both bottom inner plates are...

I understand now! both bottom inner plates are still rivited in place...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-15-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By rad-man

I have 4 of the thick nut plates for the bottom,...

I have 4 of the thick nut plates for the bottom, and 4 of the thin plates that go under the track mount U bracket.
Which are you referring to as “bottom inner is riveted in place”.

Freaking...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-15-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

I get my non-ethanol from your same Buckies ...

I get my non-ethanol from your same Buckies



that’s the Alternator I got from Zips. I’ll look into the new pully for it.



I have YOM (year of manufacture) plates. Wayyy cooler than...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-15-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By rad-man

Floor seam repair - Damaged from seat

The search function stilllllll being broke has really put a damper on things 🥴

some Bubba decided to leave off the reinforcement plates and now I have a small crack on the seam.

I’m about to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

I bought the 300 snorkel air cleaner when I still...

I bought the 300 snorkel air cleaner when I still thought I had a stock 300hp.
Now I’m just going for a clean driver look. Don’t think I’ll ever get to the NCRS level of everything being exactly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

Heat riser is wired open. Heat passages in the...

Heat riser is wired open.
Heat passages in the intake are not plugged under the carb. This is on my to-do list....
Stock fan shroud with new rubber seal on the bottom when I replaced the radiator....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

So much great info. I love learning as much as I...

So much great info. I love learning as much as I can about this beast!
Here's a little more interesting info.
- I've been rolling without a hood ever since the radiator swap - I feel like it's kind...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

All great questions, It would crank at normal...

All great questions,
It would crank at normal speed, but wouldn't start.
I have a dual point distributor with points set at 29* each. This has a combined dwell of 34*
Initial timing is set at 14*...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By rad-man

What exactly happens during engine overheat?

I have a '65 327 300hp that was previously modified to a 350-365hp.
- I recently replaced the radiator (DeWitts), water pump (EMP/Stewart stage 1), 180* thermostat, all new hoses, etc.
- I also...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,671
Posted By rad-man

Aha! I don’t have the stock rear end, so all this...

Aha! I don’t have the stock rear end, so all this makes senses now!

it’s funny to think about how at one point these were just “used cars” and went through all sorts of shenanigans. Too bad I’ll...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 03:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,671
Posted By rad-man

While we’re at it: I also noticed a sloppy patch...

While we’re at it: I also noticed a sloppy patch to the edge of the storage area. Is this a common weak area or no telling what could have happened?
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 03:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,671
Posted By rad-man

Thanks! So dudes rolled around with little...

Thanks!

So dudes rolled around with little bicycles pumps in their cars?
Time for a street race, “hang on.. let me pump a few psi for better handling”…?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 02:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,671
Posted By rad-man

Schrader valve in jack storage area… old school mod?

I’m in the process of putting down some dynamat and came across a random schrader valve that I never noticed before. There’s a T on the bottom side of the valve, but no other hoses have survived. Was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,586
Posted By rad-man

I just came across this on the Zip site - which...

I just came across this on the Zip site - which is exactly what I'm in the process of doing.
My question is if you think I'll need a vapor barrier on top of the dynamat?
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By rad-man

Thanks a lot! #3 makes sense with the window seal...

Thanks a lot! #3 makes sense with the window seal being lower than the lip of the outside of the door. My drains are clear, but others could theoretically be driving around with water inside their...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By rad-man

What about just a non-correct looking HD fan...

What about just a non-correct looking HD fan clutch from local part store? Which would you guys recommend?


https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/TEM273370
or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By rad-man

A few stupid door questions…

Since the search function is busted, I’m just going to pop some questions here.

1) is the outer window seal supposed to contact the window channel like this? The original and new both make the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,586
Posted By rad-man

elwood13 , do you have any pictures of the...

elwood13 , do you have any pictures of the dynamat installed on your doors?

I used my old paper barrier as a template for the dyna, but I haven’t installed yet.

Do you know if factory installed...
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