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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,594
Posted By Okiedokey

Sebring Engine

As I recall the details on the engine you built for the Sebring car, I seem to remember the following. GM had produced appx 25 engines for the effort. Of these engines, Mauri Rose got 11, Smokey got...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,436
Posted By Okiedokey

John -------- I am a little rusty on my SBC head...

John -------- I am a little rusty on my SBC head bolt markings for 57 and 58, however, if you need any help regarding your 392 and 426 top fuel engines or for that matter, your 409's, maybe I can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,533
Posted By Okiedokey

John--- Who's sheet metal is on the back of the...

John--- Who's sheet metal is on the back of the Nix car. Love it! By any chance Hanna?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,198
Posted By Okiedokey

Tom- You are correct-- John now has the Nancy car...

Tom- You are correct-- John now has the Nancy car in his stable and it will be joined by the Osborn car in a few days. Anyone with a good deal on a dragster trailer might give him a call. A stacker...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,198
Posted By Okiedokey

Bennie "The Wizard" Osborn

It is my understanding that forum member John Neas purchased the 1967 and 1968 NHRA Championship AA/FD car at the R/M Peterson auction this afternoon. Pictures will follow when John gets back to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,603
Posted By Okiedokey

Thye 55 sedan from Tulsa that John Neas...

Thye 55 sedan from Tulsa that John Neas previously eluded to launches at around 10. Runs a super stock class(or did several yrs ago). As I recall the rules stated three speed so he took one gear out...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-14-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,637
Posted By Okiedokey

Jim-- Thanks for posting the pic. I had not seen...

Jim-- Thanks for posting the pic. I had not seen that one. Any more you find would be welcomed. This car, unlike anything else I have ever touched is coming apart with ease. Absolutely no rusty bolts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,395
Posted By Okiedokey

According to John the car is very well and...

According to John the car is very well and accurately done. It is a woody chassis with a Long cage and think he said a KB or Pink engine. Next step is finding a place to park this 22 footer( two...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,395
Posted By Okiedokey

Tony Nancy "Sizzler" AA/FD

Forum member John Neas accquired this car at Montery Friday night. Car won Bakersfield in 1970 and is on it's way back to Oklahoma on Monday.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-05-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,637
Posted By Okiedokey

Bert-------- I understand that Greg has been of...

Bert-------- I understand that Greg has been of no help to others who have been chasing info so have not bothered him. Have picked up several Super Stock and Drag Illus as well as Hot Rods with some...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,637
Posted By Okiedokey

Bert---- I am fortunate that Deloy is still with...

Bert---- I am fortunate that Deloy is still with us (76). I had a wonderful visiit with he and his wife two weeks ago while in Alberquque picking up the car. He sold the car less engine and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Okiedokey

Carefully scrape away the paint behind the...

Carefully scrape away the paint behind the passenger seat on the trunk side of the vertical divider panel(in the trunk). You should find a grease pencil marking or the remains thereof designating the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,637
Posted By Okiedokey

This car had been sitting less engine and...

This car had been sitting less engine and transmission since approx 1969and is really needing restoration but it is real and the bones are good. It will be restored back to the exact configuration...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,138
Posted By Okiedokey

Marty Fowler // Kennett Mo // RT 66 restorations...

Marty Fowler // Kennett Mo // RT 66 restorations // about as good as it gets
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By Okiedokey

Use an inexpensive plug socket. If it has a...

Use an inexpensive plug socket. If it has a rubber insert remove and throw it away. Saw enough off the plug end of the socket that it will go on ( the plug tip may even be sticking into the rachet...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By Okiedokey

Pull all the bulbs and look for bad or shorted...

Pull all the bulbs and look for bad or shorted contacts in the socket. I spent all Tuesday this week chasing the same problem on a 57 and found the problem in a socket.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-12-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,534
Posted By Okiedokey

Has anyone ever seen or have in their possesion...

Has anyone ever seen or have in their possesion any official GM documentation from the 57/58 time frame that supports 51 RPO684 cars and 43 RPO 579E cars? It would appear that with the certainty that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,075
Posted By Okiedokey

Special Bracket

It's my guess that this totally period correct appearing bracket is yet another Rembrandt from the studios of Parson's Fabrication in Mustang Ok. Do I get a prize?????
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-15-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,593
Posted By Okiedokey

It might also be noted that Halibrand configured...

It might also be noted that Halibrand configured their wheels in two different drive pin capture arrangements. One configuration had the drive pins protruding into "blind" holes within the spokes...
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