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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By gonefishn

Hope this helps anyone else in the market for a...

Hope this helps anyone else in the market for a new battery as we approach Spring.
The new battery above :) installed in 2015 just died so I had to look up the part number from this thread and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-06-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,539
Posted By gonefishn

Also here in Massachusetts and if you call your...

Also here in Massachusetts and if you call your insurance company they will contact the RMV so future registrations don't require the "INSURANCE STAMP" required hassle each year.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-05-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,123
Posted By gonefishn

That additional information was only incidental...

That additional information was only incidental during my investigation to locate him. Although it does provide a comfort level that he has what appears to be a regular life. I also wanted to make...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,474
Posted By gonefishn

Below attachment is from the BendPak...

Below attachment is from the BendPak "Installation and Operation Manual".

My understanding is the wires on the each strand rub against each other as well as strand to strand rubbing when the wire...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-01-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,123
Posted By gonefishn

My initial plan was to just stop by but as you...

My initial plan was to just stop by but as you and others stated he may not appreciate an unannounced visit.



I agree. Bought a 55 Buick Special and the guy contacted me to make sure the car...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By gonefishn

Same here. Wish everyone a late Merry Christmas...

Same here. Wish everyone a late Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!

It has been a few years since Carlisle and I recognize John although is that also Eric Freeman. His teak wheels are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,123
Posted By gonefishn

May have located the original owner

A while ago when looking through "important" papers to get my son's birth certificate I came across a form from the Department of Motor Vehicles Auto Theft Unit.

I knew the 66 had been stolen in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 65,864
Posted By gonefishn

You actually may find it more convenient not to...

You actually may find it more convenient not to raise the car all the way where you could stand under it while working for some jobs. Many times I raise mine only to the height where I can get to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 65,864
Posted By gonefishn

Mine is 9ft 8inches and with extra clearance...

Mine is 9ft 8inches and with extra clearance above the bottom car (Z06) and the top car (C2).

I didn't alter the garage door (yet) although the travel is limited to the height of the cars so the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By gonefishn

His "Restoration & Technical Guide" books are...

His "Restoration & Technical Guide" books are priceless with information.

If I remember correctly there was a time when all of his "raw" notes and pictures were going to be released/sold but then...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,094
Views: 574,286
Posted By gonefishn

Picture of me also in Detroit with my first car...

Picture of me also in Detroit with my first car given to me by my grandparents.
They said I look like my father (above) :lol:.
He said he went into the service with blond hair and when stationed in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,417
Posted By gonefishn

I agree with the previous poster regarding the C3...

I agree with the previous poster regarding the C3 years that would be most desirable IMO too.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2,094
Views: 574,286
Posted By gonefishn

Picture of my Father in Detroit circa 1955. ...

Picture of my Father in Detroit circa 1955. Don't know the make or model of the car.
One of his friends was George DeLorean (Pontiac's John DeLorean's brother).
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,474
Posted By gonefishn

Lubricating the cables is recommended at...

Lubricating the cables is recommended at intervals of every 3 months although I don't use the lift as often so every 6 months for me.

The lubrication protects the wire rope strands from friction...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,474
Posted By gonefishn

Good discussion on safety. I placed a strip...

Good discussion on safety.

I placed a strip of black tape on the post of our Bendpak to know where to raise the lift to the point where the locks are clear for lowering as well as for raising.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-19-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,772
Posted By gonefishn

For media blasting the manifold would have to...

For media blasting the manifold would have to come off. You could clean a degrease then use aluminum metallic paint to touch up most of the area. (Use only lacquer paint)
Ever so often I do this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-19-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,474
Posted By gonefishn

Bend Pak 9000lb wide and had it for 7 years with...

Bend Pak 9000lb wide and had it for 7 years with infrequent ups and downs.

It does make a groaning noise during lifting, which it has done that since day 1, although not sure if this is normal or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,558
Posted By gonefishn

This should answer most of your questions: ...

This should answer most of your questions:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/3777765-fuel-pump-tips.html

Good luck!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,796
Posted By gonefishn

Was at a car show where someone was vacuuming his...

Was at a car show where someone was vacuuming his C2 carpet powered through the cigar lighter and a fire/smoke started coming out from under his dash.

Having a fuse probably would have helped him....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-04-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,531
Posted By gonefishn

Our cars were built very close to each other in...

Our cars were built very close to each other in December.
From the AO Smith and VIN numbers in Noland Adams book page 41 my calculations show your VIN should be around 109076.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-04-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,531
Posted By gonefishn

Yes, I was comparing it to mine which is a...

Yes, I was comparing it to mine which is a convertible. :cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-03-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,531
Posted By gonefishn

Did you mean #2739 for a December 14, 1965 build...

Did you mean #2739 for a December 14, 1965 build date?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By gonefishn

After the fuel pump was confirmed functioning...

After the fuel pump was confirmed functioning forgot to mention the type of carburetor.
The carburetor is a Holly 4160 #3367. All stock plumbing and all.





That was the only thing I could...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By gonefishn

Wasn't the fuel pump. What else?

Prior to placing an order for a new fuel pump I thought I'd first test it even though I convinced myself it was the fuel pump.

Cranking the engine with the fuel line off there was plenty of fuel...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,637
Posted By gonefishn

Yes now, although I've owned my 66 for 30yrs and...

Yes now, although I've owned my 66 for 30yrs and always used 215/70/R15 but this past set of Michelins 215/70/R15 rub when turning sharp but only on the front left. They are Michelin Symmetry.
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