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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-22-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By bleu65vt

Similar experience with my 2007 Z06. One of the...

Similar experience with my 2007 Z06. One of the glued-on emission control pads in the air intake nozzle broke loose, and was sucked up to the air intake butterfly valve. The electronics in that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,068
Posted By bleu65vt

It's great to see the support here for Rich and...

It's great to see the support here for Rich and Barb. I was receiving quick updates from Barb, and then Rich, about this tough, "unplanned" event. My first contact was when I emailed him about 10...
Forum: Northeast
02-10-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,614
Posted By bleu65vt

Nothing like that personal visit to see how well...

Nothing like that personal visit to see how well Rich is doing. Thanks for the post! I had a few quick updates from Barb, and then Rich, but I was unaware of the Forum thread, until he mentioned...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-31-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By bleu65vt

[QUOTE=Treadhead;1587026936]Put em' in last week....

[QUOTE=Treadhead;1587026936]Put em' in last week. What an upgrade! Caravaggio FTW!


Good job....look great!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-28-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By bleu65vt

What material did you use for the seat and back...

What material did you use for the seat and back center section? Beautiful seats!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,644
Posted By bleu65vt

Excellent results. You need to be...

Excellent results. You need to be polishing....maybe the undercarriage.... HA! :rock:
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
06-29-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,720
Posted By bleu65vt

Rich & Barb's C6Z

As everyone can tell, this Z06 is a gem, tweaked just right, and properly maintained by Rich & Barb. What he didn't mention is the pre-purchase list of conditions to be met, before they even...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,030
Posted By bleu65vt

Congrats Rich & Barb! Our on-line feed (West...

Congrats Rich & Barb! Our on-line feed (West Coast) cut off at the $230k mark. I logged in here to see the final result.

The new owner is very lucky to own such a terrific car.

Drive easy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-08-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By bleu65vt

'65 BB vinyl dash pads

Hi,

I have both original BB vinyl dash pads out of my '65 Vette Coupe, which I have owned since 1966. I replaced them with Knoch leather pads about two years ago. I'm a bit late here, as I just...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-07-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,515
Posted By bleu65vt

Sounds like a brake pad or caliper problem;...

Sounds like a brake pad or caliper problem; uneven wear, warping or "road trash" as suggested by UstaB-GS549.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,615
Posted By bleu65vt

Rich Lagasse used Paul Newman aka Car Creations...

Rich Lagasse used Paul Newman aka Car Creations for his frame on his '62 Vette. Check his site:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/richs7/index7.shtml
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,295
Posted By bleu65vt

Open headers shouldn't damage the valves. In my...

Open headers shouldn't damage the valves. In my late teens I built a '33 Ford Pickup hot rod up from a weed-buried chassis and frame in '58-'60, I also built up a full-race 283 SB based on a '56...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,262
Posted By bleu65vt

Correction on the connector location. It is at...

Correction on the connector location. It is at the end of the straight pipe run, near the front of the rear wheels.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,295
Posted By bleu65vt

Correction on the location of the connectors. ...

Correction on the location of the connectors. They are at the end of the straight section of pipe near the front of the rear wheels.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By bleu65vt

Good point. Power Lock uses a permanent sealed...

Good point. Power Lock uses a permanent sealed attachment to the solenoid, which should prevent any speedy hot-wire. The downside with the setup is that if the controller device goes bad, you can't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By bleu65vt

Besides the possibilities mentioned in the...

Besides the possibilities mentioned in the replies, the knurled knob cover may have split, and will slip on the shaft. I didn't see the small split until I was buried under the dash doing some...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By bleu65vt

I received Bilsteins with my VB&P mono-spring...

I received Bilsteins with my VB&P mono-spring suspension system for my '65. I eventually replaced them with QA1 single adjustable shocks, which were simple to adjust for ride and control...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By bleu65vt

My '65 had a heater, but no a/c. During the...

My '65 had a heater, but no a/c. During the upgrade of engine, tranny, suspension, and so on, we installed the Vintage Air Sure Fit package designed for the Vette. It is a tight fit, no question,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By bleu65vt

During interior restoration of my '65 coupe, I...

During interior restoration of my '65 coupe, I got a set of glove box screws from LIC. I'm sure that Zip or Mid-America also carry them.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By bleu65vt

Yes, there is an improvement in the braking. I...

Yes, there is an improvement in the braking. I had installed the double master cylinder a few years ago, which at least provided a front and rear system. When I began the suspension, running gear...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,295
Posted By bleu65vt

I had a good installer at a local shop build my...

I had a good installer at a local shop build my custom exhaust, using Dynamax Super-Turbo mufflers. Flowmasters will fit as well, it depends on your engine and your call on sound. He spent extra...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By bleu65vt

Like JohnZ says, get the repro support brackets. ...

Like JohnZ says, get the repro support brackets. I used my original brackets on my ZZ383/425, with a small spacer for height to clear the MSD HEI ignition, and then easily bolted on the top cover...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 922
Posted By bleu65vt

Maximum fit requires very careful measurement. I...

Maximum fit requires very careful measurement. I currently have Torque Thrust IIs 15 x 7 front and rear. The front is good with a 3-3/4" backspace. The rear is too close to the fender lip with a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2007, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,516
Posted By bleu65vt

Much like Dennis Beck, I have the GMPP ZZ383/425...

Much like Dennis Beck, I have the GMPP ZZ383/425 in my '65, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Demon 750 carb, K&N Air cleaner with a 3" filter, MSD 6AL ignition, Zoops Serp system, Vintage Air a/c-heat,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,262
Posted By bleu65vt

MikeM is right on about the muffler and tip...

MikeM is right on about the muffler and tip location. I was fortunate to have a really good installer for my custom exhaust system, and he spent extra time on raising the Dynamax mufflers higher up...
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