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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Dougs63

Just sold a pair with both receptacles last month...

Just sold a pair with both receptacles last month on the forum. Buyer was building a Cheetah and needed them for the tailights.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,703
Posted By Dougs63

Not often mentioned, but I really prefer the...

Not often mentioned, but I really prefer the 63-64 vinyl covered door panels over the 65-67 one-piece plastic door panels. They give the early C2's a much more finished look with the the chrome arm...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By Dougs63

Ir would be interesting, albeit difficult, to...

Ir would be interesting, albeit difficult, to compare the parts count in a '63 compared to later C2 years. Just compare the number of parts in the hubcaps, alone.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Dougs63

In the "for what it's worth" category, all modern...

In the "for what it's worth" category, all modern automotive Aerodynamics is assessed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in 3D. CAD models of the vehicle geometry, in considerable detail, is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Dougs63

The upper portion of the bonding strip is not...

The upper portion of the bonding strip is not bonded to the upper surround. There should be a small gap there. Automotive dum-dum is used to fill the gap. It's a pliable filler with a consistency of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Dougs63

Here's more and better pictures of my original...

Here's more and better pictures of my original front passenger inner fender - kept for 20 years in my back yard. Wish I would have looked at this before I installed mine. Now I have lots of "re-do"...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Dougs63

Well darn. I just realized after all these years,...

Well darn. I just realized after all these years, I installed that bonding strip in the picture in my post above incorrectly. I happen to have an original '63 passenger inner fender in my backyard...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Dougs63

See my second and thrid post below, ignore this...

See my second and thrid post below, ignore this Picture.
Here's what I currently have on my '63 Convt. looking up and towards the rear at the right (passenger) inner wheel well.
The "grayish" stuff...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Dougs63

Are you referring to the small rear bonding strip...

Are you referring to the small rear bonding strip that are attaches to top of the inner fender?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,383
Posted By Dougs63

Funny story. When I purchased my '63 Convt. many...

Funny story. When I purchased my '63 Convt. many years ago, you could still get the owner history from the DMV (at least in the state I was living in). I located and called one of the owners of my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dougs63

Price out a set of 5 original 15x5-1/2 steel rims...

Price out a set of 5 original 15x5-1/2 steel rims for a '63. Then add the cost of 4 pristine '63 hubcaps (after spending a decade or two looking for them) and you'll see what a bargain the repro...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-03-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 883
Posted By Dougs63

Ordered firewall insulation for my early '63...

Ordered firewall insulation for my early '63 Convt. over a year ago and am still waiting.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-03-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dougs63

Only two real choices here... 1. Classic Cragar...

Only two real choices here...
1. Classic Cragar SS chrome wheels
2. Halibrand "kidney bean" wheels with spinners
Forum: Paint/Body
04-01-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Dougs63

I had to completely rebuild the body on my 63...

I had to completely rebuild the body on my 63 convertible using the method outlined above.
Unfortunately, I had to replace a few bonding strips as the first originals were not in the best shape. One...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
03-31-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Dougs63

Just now saw the no text, PM notice Will call...

Just now saw the no text, PM notice
Will call tomorrow on 63 lug wrench.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
03-30-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Dougs63

PM Sent - I'll take the '63 lug nut wrench.

PM Sent - I'll take the '63 lug nut wrench.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-29-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By Dougs63

Nope - no adjustment at the hinge attachment...

Nope - no adjustment at the hinge attachment point. As stated, there is only adjustment where the hinge attaches to the door frame. The "in/out" is achieved with door shims and (ususally) a lot of...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-28-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 226
Posted By Dougs63

Agree with this. Looks to me you need a rear tail...

Agree with this. Looks to me you need a rear tail lamp panel, new exhaust panel and the right rear quarter panel. I think the upper rear deck can be repaired and not replaced. Of course you'll need...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,702
Posted By Dougs63

In many cases, panel replacement is more cost...

In many cases, panel replacement is more cost effective than the labor costs associated with the fiberglass resin, matting, sanding and body fill process. The end results are typically higher...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-26-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By Dougs63

One thing's for sure, you can take a Copper '94...

One thing's for sure, you can take a Copper '94 Convertible to some of the largest Corvette shows in the country, and you'll have the only one there. Years ago, I heard there was one in a Corvette...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-25-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By Dougs63

What I find interesting is how few real black...

What I find interesting is how few real black Corvettes were made back in the C2 era. It's a very popular color today, in spite of being able to keep it clean. Also, look at how many green '67's were...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By Dougs63

I haven't bonded panels in over 10 years, but I...

I haven't bonded panels in over 10 years, but I do recall a major headache I came across was that the repro Press Molded panels at the time varied greatly in quality and uniform thickness. Some...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By Dougs63

If you're talking about those large head aluminum...

If you're talking about those large head aluminum body rivets, I went to Harbor Freight ght and picked up their small air-driven impact gun. Then purchased Corvette Central's rivet tool, which...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,702
Posted By Dougs63

Sorry your car was damaged, I'm sure that would...

Sorry your car was damaged, I'm sure that would be very stressful.
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​​​​​​Under the circumstances, it may be hard to say you were "lucky", but just looking at the pics, it seems the damage...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-22-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By Dougs63

I have a real Black on Red '63 convertible, a...

I have a real Black on Red '63 convertible, a real Daytona Blue on Tan Leather SWC and last but not least, one of the 24 "defective paint" Copper convertibles built in '94. I like the unusual color...
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