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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-21-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,579
Posted By Mike Culpepper

GroovyJay, That looks absolutely amazing. ...

GroovyJay,

That looks absolutely amazing.

Any more info?
Ride height?
Front wheel/tire combo?
Tire make and model?
More photos? Especially of the frame mods.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-14-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,109
Posted By Mike Culpepper

I used Wolverine epoxy coating. As an epoxy it...

I used Wolverine epoxy coating. As an epoxy it is difficult to work with, but now that I have done it once, I could do an even better job than I did. The floor looks terrific and I know by...
Forum: Other Cars
05-04-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,438
Posted By Mike Culpepper

The Viper in the video may be stock, but it sure...

The Viper in the video may be stock, but it sure isn't street legal with that front splitter on. Let's see it get anywhere close to those times in street legal trim, ie; no front splitter.

By the...
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,771
Posted By Mike Culpepper

I agree with Markids77. If you take the vintage...

I agree with Markids77. If you take the vintage Corvette of your choice replace the chassis, brakes, suspension, steering, engine and drivetrain, electrical system, instrumentation, interior, etc,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-14-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,493
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Apparently some of you don't know that Ford...

Apparently some of you don't know that Ford willingly took government loans, too.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/08/government-loan-guarantees-help-ford-beat-the-debt/

Those who live in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-15-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,568
Posted By Mike Culpepper

My niece hit a parked bulldozer once. When she...

My niece hit a parked bulldozer once. When she told the story as a family gathering, her grandfather (retired cop) says, without missing a beat, "they should paint those things yellow, so you can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-09-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,072
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Is that a pressure cooker lid on top of the air...

Is that a pressure cooker lid on top of the air cleaner?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By Mike Culpepper

The rumor was grounded in reality. Harley Earl...

The rumor was grounded in reality. Harley Earl wanted to go racing and borrowed a D Type Jag with a blown engine. The intent was to install a small block, convert the Jag to left hand drive,...
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Mike Culpepper

I used it to outline a red border when I epoxy...

I used it to outline a red border when I epoxy coated my garage floor. It worked very well and came up quite easily, but the Wolverine epoxy coating I used is incredibly thick compared to paint.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-25-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,458
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Larry, Seeing as it's a 396 car, I'd do the...

Larry,

Seeing as it's a 396 car, I'd do the same thing and return it to stock. Keep us all posted.

Mike
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,458
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Larry, If I may offer a suggestion. You...

Larry,
If I may offer a suggestion. You already have the third pair of tail lights, but they are all red. Why not do it like the Stingray racer? Three tail lights, with the center lights being...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,906
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Doug, I guess what I've been trying to say...

Doug,

I guess what I've been trying to say is that developing existing oil resources in the US is not as simple as just pumping it out of the ground. There are considerable obstacles to overcome...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Anyone notice that the '68 Corvette ads referred...

Anyone notice that the '68 Corvette ads referred to it as the '68 Corvette Sting Ray?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,906
Posted By Mike Culpepper

RGS, My house was built 40 years ago and is...

RGS,
My house was built 40 years ago and is horribly insulated - R-7 in the exterior walls. But we heat with gas and I don't think (wife pays the bills) that our monthly gas bill in the winter has...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,906
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Okay, I figured I'd weigh in again and get this...

Okay, I figured I'd weigh in again and get this thread locked toot-sweet.

I think it is safe to say that I would be considered an "eco-nut" by the vast majority of those who post here, but here's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-14-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,906
Posted By Mike Culpepper

I just received an email from the Sema Action...

I just received an email from the Sema Action Network about this. Here are the contents in their entirety:

"URGENT REGULATORY ALERT (UPDATE)

EPA Denies E15 Waiver for Pre-2001 Cars, Permits...
Forum: Other Cars
10-14-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Mike Culpepper

As I understand it, the Volt is based on the same...

As I understand it, the Volt is based on the same platform as the Cruze, which is front wheel drive.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,913
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Don, The assembly manual might have what you...

Don,

The assembly manual might have what you are looking for. A quick glance through mine ('67) shows a variety of body checking dimensions as well as dimensions for attaching/welding various...
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Mike Culpepper

What is it with you paranoid conservatives? I'm...

What is it with you paranoid conservatives?
I'm a liberal, but no longer a Democrat. I switched to independent when they refused to investigate Bush for impeachment four years ago despite the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-20-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,162
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Actually, World's 454 small block uses the big...

Actually, World's 454 small block uses the big block 454 bore and stroke and a standard small block deck height of 9.025". That only leaves .15" between the bores though and blowing head gaskets...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,817
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Well, that's a little inaccurate. The camera...

Well, that's a little inaccurate. The camera will take photos at up to 4.5 frames per second until a maximum of 100 photos have been taken. Then it needs a break to get them all onto the memory...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,817
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Larry, The Nikon D90 will take bracketed shots...

Larry,
The Nikon D90 will take bracketed shots in burst mode. It will take photos at up to 4.5 frames per second. Compose your shot, push the shutter release and it clicks off three frames. I've...
Forum: C3 General
07-09-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,093
Posted By Mike Culpepper

When I dragged my '67 coupe project home from...

When I dragged my '67 coupe project home from Florida, I found a few dead scorpions in the back along with lots of spiders (living and dead).
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-06-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By Mike Culpepper

Gordon, Try Year One. ...

Gordon,

Try Year One.
http://www.yearone.com/
You can get the factory assembly manual, chassis service manual and body service manual from them.
I've got them all for my '71 Chevelle.

Mike
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-09-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 10,882
Posted By Mike Culpepper

With regards to fuel economy, the EPA lists the...

With regards to fuel economy, the EPA lists the 2010 911 GT3 and GT3 RS as both achieving 14 city/21 hwy.
These are the only 2010 911 variants listed.

By comparison, the 2010 ZR1 achieves 14...
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