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Forum: Southwest
04-13-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,839
Posted By split_window

42 cars!!??!! Welcome...Welcome...Welcome. ...

42 cars!!??!! Welcome...Welcome...Welcome.

This will be the TCA's BIGGEST show ever. The weather will be Chamber of Commerce perfect and we have a record number pre-registrations.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-18-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 6,251
Posted By split_window

management at fault

Root causes: Golden Parachutes...Union strongarming...crappy designs...crappier product quality...government mandates...the list goes on.

Bottom line is that the management at the Big3 is to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-10-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,181
Posted By split_window

will nose sag?

I just bought a Z06 (below invoice 2008...woohoo!) and am considering the TopFlight unit. My concern is that the weight of the bracket, frame, and plate are all in the double sided tape mounted to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,072
Posted By split_window

I read the manual. There are not DIP switches in...

I read the manual. There are not DIP switches in my clip on remote, but it is not a "smart" opener because I was able to program the Homelink units in all of my other cars just fine. The problem is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,072
Posted By split_window

turns out that the company that services the...

turns out that the company that services the community gate openers told lear that the add-on reciever was not compatible with the gate openers.
i can't program the Universal (yeah right, universal...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,072
Posted By split_window

community gate and lear

okay, so I have a new 08 with the lear remote. i traded in an 05 caddy with the homelink. the caddy could be programmed to open my community's security gate. the lear unit is a no go. lear tried...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-17-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,397
Posted By split_window

what do new colors look like?

I know there are two new colors, but seeing the name in text doesn't really tell me how the color looks. can anybody supply a picture of the colors? seeing them on a corvette would be especially...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By split_window

Compressor Failure and Old Air Products

I have gotten a couple of votes for Old Air Products, so I am going to give them a shot with my compressor. I emailed them and was told to be sure to send the clutch with the compressor because they...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By split_window

no-go with Vintage Auto Air

Despite their name, Vintage Auto Air deals with NEW systems of their own design. From their Contact page:
* Please Note: Vintage Air, Inc. does not provide replacement parts, repair information, or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By split_window

Need a great AC Shop

The original compressor in my factory AC 63 has gone belly up again. I've had a local shop try to rebuild it unsuccessfully. Classic Auto Air in Tampa rebuilt it, but I only used the AC system a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By split_window

2 probs: unintended honk & directional switch

need some help gents (and ladies). The problems are on my late production 63.

1. Horn. When turning, if I push on the steering wheel, the horn honks. It doesn't do it when going straight. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-07-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,119
Posted By split_window

Freeze12 is 80% 134A

I am FAR from an expert on the topic, but I did do some digging when I started trying to get my factory AC system running correctly. Here are a few things that I learned.

1. 134A and R12 are NOT...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-12-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By split_window

John, Thanks for the input. I should have...

John,

Thanks for the input. I should have it done today...just in time to prep the car for Vettes and Jets on the Lex. 300 Corvettes on the deck of the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-11-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By split_window

should I leave the foil?

Reviving an old thread...
I finally got around to pulling the seats and chrome inside my 63. My plan is to go with Frost King as an insulator.
Turns out that some previous owner made an attempt to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-09-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,482
Posted By split_window

Brumbach, link to all the info you seek

I went through the whole fuel gauge stuff a while back. I used John's article as a reference (and helpful hints from forum members). All the answers you seek are probably somewhere in my thread....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 719
Posted By split_window

no problems here

My locking gas cap looks to be the one bought as a dealer option when the car was new. the gasket is still in place and seems to work fine. that said, it's a pain to have to fumble for keys to gas...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By split_window

Strong Island Corvettes

58,

I just flipped my handy dandy Long Island Corvettes catalog and found said bezel listed in Section 36 as part number 18. Have you tried them? Their people skills to those that call by phone...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-22-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By split_window

Classic Auto Air is the place

Like Ken said, if you have one, just ring up Classic Auto Air in Tampa. They were able to rebuild my compressor when the only shop in town that still works with R12 could not.
All you really need...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By split_window

I happened to find that and read through it all. ...

I happened to find that and read through it all. The heat test was more of a test on the adhesive used to hold the deadener in place. The test results made no mention of how the test pieces did at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By split_window

what heat blanket to use?

I am going to pull the carpeting from the interior to lay down a heat blanket/reflector under it. The heat coming from the engine bay and tranny tunnel is of the roasting variety.
I know this is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-08-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By split_window

JohnZ is right, as always.

I forgot to mention the heater valve bit. If you are AC free, then you need not worry about running the heater. My car does have a heater valve, so I had to turn the system on to be sure the fluid...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By split_window

just replaced my 63's radiator

I removed the copper/brass unit that was in the car when I bought it and replaced it with a DeWitt unit. Car runs about 10-15 degrees cooler now.

As to filling. I simply filled through the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By split_window

sounds like a bad gauge

Chuck,

sounds like a bad gauge to me. That is, assuming that you have the wires connected correctly at the sending unit (Pink to "I" and brown/tan to "S"). I chased my fuel gauge problems for a...
Forum: Southwest
04-17-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 806
Posted By split_window

gonna miss the TCA car show by a week or so

Your timing is just a bit off for you and the Misses to attend the TCA Car Show this weekend. I'm partial to the TCA, but I think its show is the best in the area. Check out the TCA calendar ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 534
Posted By split_window

Not to hijack Cajundude's thread, but...

I didn't want to start a new thread announcing a different Car Show on the C1/C2 General forum. That should be left to Events & Regional forums. But since Cajundude had already posted, what the...
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