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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 25
[C1] C1 Newbie
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Posted By reedkona

Best way, the old school method, look into the...

Best way, the old school method, look into the lifter valley. Or you might check with the previous owner…
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
[C1] C1 Newbie
Views: 1,397
Posted By reedkona

Also, please be aware of special oiling needs if...

Also, please be aware of special oiling needs if this has a flat tappet cam engine. If it is, without zinc in the oil, you will quickly wipe out your cam lobes. Plenty of information here on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By reedkona

Restoration database

Dave,
what you are looking for can be found on the NCRS site, thanks to Rich Mozzetta: https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?117966-Database-of-Restoration-Documents
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By reedkona

Follwed Duke’s sage advice and indeed, dual quad...

Follwed Duke’s sage advice and indeed, dual quad torque is listed, but at least on my 1959 AIM pdf the torque key is illegible, could be 115-135 inch pounds (most likely) or 14 to 18 foot lbs. Only...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-03-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By reedkona

Post a want ad on...

Post a want ad on https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ HAMB since these are the same part as on 49 to 54 passenger cars. Likely someone will have some lying around and you avoid the corvette part...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,266
Posted By reedkona

But the question is: with passenger and Corvette...

But the question is: with passenger and Corvette worm gear shafts side by side, how do you determine which is which?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,736
Posted By reedkona

Check out trigger pull scales, very accurate in...

Check out trigger pull scales, very accurate in the range needed. Worked very well on C1 rebuilds. Plus they are fairly easy to find
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,370
Posted By reedkona

Currie Enterprises can build you a ford 9" with...

Currie Enterprises can build you a ford 9" with whatever brake setup or bolt pattern you'd like. The finished rear end is literally a bullet-proof bolt-in. Don't have one, but saw one go in. Don't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-14-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By reedkona

C1 column or early Chevy

I came across a steering column purported to be from a 1958 Corvette, but am wondering if it could be from an early Chevy instead. Casting number is 5666151. Any tips on how to i.d.? No steering...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-17-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,432
Posted By reedkona

It sure would be great to drive somewhere other...

It sure would be great to drive somewhere other than around in circles, but you can't get there from here... in Hawaii.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,166
Posted By reedkona

I had Corvette Instruments do a 59 hi redline...

I had Corvette Instruments do a 59 hi redline tach and he did a great job and refinished everything beautifully. Quick turnaround and fair price. No problems and it was all done by mail from Hawaii...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-09-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,797
Posted By reedkona

Jack, do you have a source and part number for...

Jack, do you have a source and part number for the larger clips that fit properly?
Thanks Reed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,016
Posted By reedkona

As stated previously, it works -- well-- and it...

As stated previously, it works -- well-- and it won't take two or three weeks, but should look better in a matter of days. I prefer it to electrolysis. Do not leave cast pieces, like vibration...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,166
Posted By reedkona

I'm with Roger, molasses and water is cheaper,...

I'm with Roger, molasses and water is cheaper, works great and can handle large oversized pieces. Try it before you dismiss it. Very inexpensive to buy bulk molasses at feed stores.
Reed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-24-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,690
Posted By reedkona

If you have printed copy you can easily scan the...

If you have printed copy you can easily scan the pages into a pdf file, which is great because you can then print individual pages to take into the garage and not worry if they get oily or trashed....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-19-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 69,100
Posted By reedkona

An easier source of zinc is a zinc sacrificial...

An easier source of zinc is a zinc sacrificial anode from any plumbing supply store.... Big long pieces that hang in hot water tanks....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2015, 02:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,619
Posted By reedkona

Joe, I'd appreciate a copy, too. Thanks. ...

Joe, I'd appreciate a copy, too. Thanks. reedkona@yahoo.com
Reed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-14-2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By reedkona

Thanks guys. I've got a scattershield (I drive...

Thanks guys. I've got a scattershield (I drive hard and like my feet), but may be able to check out the flange. Appreciate the tips, and John, your wisdom is always appreciated, thanks for sharing. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-12-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By reedkona

CE code cid help

I've got a 1968 service replacement engine with earlier 461 heads. Is there any way short of a teardown to figure out whar it is (cid), because it's a 3914678, which means it could be a 302, a 327 or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By reedkona

A lot of car guys gather early Saturday morning...

A lot of car guys gather early Saturday morning in Kona at Big Island Grill. You might stop by, a good place to network.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-02-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By reedkona

What is the easist way to tell if your windshield...

What is the easist way to tell if your windshield is new or older version?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By reedkona

Someone here in the islands has been trying to...

Someone here in the islands has been trying to sell one without vin, just bare glass, on craigslist. It is cleanly sectioned in half.... He started at $2000 and last I saw was down to 'make...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,827
Posted By reedkona

do these help...? Don't remember where I got...

do these help...? Don't remember where I got them.
Reed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 37,323
Posted By reedkona

Gotta give this a try reed

Gotta give this a try
reed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,244
Posted By reedkona

Dub, I too would appreciate hearing a how-to of...

Dub, I too would appreciate hearing a how-to of how you replace a windshield frame and pillar section to just above the door hinge. Templates first and what to watch for? You are kinda like the John...
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