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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-15-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,807
Posted By mts7900

Nah, wasn't him. He was too busy falling of bar...

Nah, wasn't him. He was too busy falling of bar stools in West Texas back then.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,637
Posted By mts7900

His knowledge is valuable, but nowhere in this...

His knowledge is valuable, but nowhere in this conversation is it defined that standard mufflers and intermediate pipes are welded assemblies. We're taking JohnZ at his word vs Adam's written guide.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,637
Posted By mts7900

As an Engineer myself, I know you're correct in...

As an Engineer myself, I know you're correct in stating that when left and right hand assembly are created, they have seperate engineering part numbers assigned, but I'll say this again, the Assembly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,637
Posted By mts7900

Being at odds with Noland Adam's guide is one...

Being at odds with Noland Adam's guide is one thing, but relying on the assembly manual to define this doesn't make Nolands book incorrect. The assembly manual identifies the left and the right...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-24-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,637
Posted By mts7900

According to the Nolan Adams Rest Guide you're...

According to the Nolan Adams Rest Guide you're not correct. What documented information do you have that states the intermediate pipes were welded to mufflers on all exhaust systems?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-24-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,637
Posted By mts7900

I'm not an expert on SCCA rules, but I think that...

I'm not an expert on SCCA rules, but I think that after 1964 some of the rules changed and included noise restrictions for some courses, requiring mufflers. Chevy came out with N11 in 1964.

I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,031
Posted By mts7900

Like some have previously posted, higher octane...

Like some have previously posted, higher octane gasoline resists combustion under compression compared to lower octane gas ratings.
I use a 50%-50% mix of 91 octane pump gas, and 108 leaded racing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-16-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By mts7900

Verne's chrome plating in Gardena is really...

Verne's chrome plating in Gardena is really good...

http://www.verneschromeplating.com/
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-19-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,315
Posted By mts7900

As long as it wasn't bought buy Rupert Murdoch,...

As long as it wasn't bought buy Rupert Murdoch, I'm okay with it!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-09-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,613
Posted By mts7900

Being a Corvette forum, I know we all love our...

Being a Corvette forum, I know we all love our Vette's. However, from a racing car standpoint, Shelby did a lot more than than adjust the upper control arms. SCCA rules only allowed modification...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 948
Posted By mts7900

Why do you want to do this? If you're talking...

Why do you want to do this? If you're talking about removing you're N11 off-road mufflers for side exhaust (N14), you're car won't gain any performance. It's been argued that the N11 exhaust system...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-30-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,467
Posted By mts7900

The "leg burn" crack was...

The "leg burn" crack was tongue-in-cheek.:yesnod:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-30-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,467
Posted By mts7900

When I purchased my '64 I couldn't wait to put...

When I purchased my '64 I couldn't wait to put side exhaust on it. They were so cool looking, I just couldn't wait to swap the undercar exhaust out. It was 2 or 3 months later, I took the car in to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-24-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By mts7900

:iagree: :iagree: Many, many years ago, a...

:iagree: :iagree:

Many, many years ago, a small helicopter manufacturing company I used to work for did an extensive analysis of WD-40. Mechanics were using it in the field to lubricate teflon...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-23-2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,547
Posted By mts7900

Yes, another beautiful '64. That said, I've...

Yes, another beautiful '64.

That said, I've noticed this on other '64's, including my own car.....looking at the front-on view of this car, does it appear that the very forward edgeline raises up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-16-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,602
Posted By mts7900

I knew someone who was so disgusted with...

I knew someone who was so disgusted with tailgaters he installed wiper nozzles on the trunk lid of his old Toyota Cressida pointing backward, a pump connected to a push-button switch on the dash, and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By mts7900

My '64 has a VIN 96 cars before this one, and I...

My '64 has a VIN 96 cars before this one, and I noticed something very similar that is odd. If you look at the front view shot of the car, notice the edgeline of the fiberglass between the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,166
Posted By mts7900

If you mean Joe Marques, he's "A" No.1. He...

If you mean Joe Marques, he's "A" No.1. He provided parts for my car and helped organize the rebuild of my 327 fuelie.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 728
Posted By mts7900

JohnZ- I like that fixture. Did you make that...

JohnZ-
I like that fixture. Did you make that or is there a vendor that makes it?
Matt
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-04-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,861
Posted By mts7900

OK here's mine. Hope the image works. ...

OK here's mine. Hope the image works.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2274262100080259586zgdnnl
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By mts7900

Absolutely, I agree, a poorly operating radiator...

Absolutely, I agree, a poorly operating radiator will destroy an engine no matter what tstat you use. In that case the cooling system will maintain the max temp of the engine. But, with a properly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By mts7900

But what's the max temp of the cooling system...

But what's the max temp of the cooling system (rad, fan operation)? If my car is capible of running at 160 on the open road and heats up to around 180 at the stop light using a 160 tstat, the max...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By mts7900

I use a 160 degree stat. The water temp runs...

I use a 160 degree stat. The water temp runs between 160-180 no matter what the outside temp is, and I live in Southern California. Although my car has an L84 motor, I don't believe that would make...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By mts7900

Football game? Today? I'm from Los Angeles,...

Football game? Today? I'm from Los Angeles, where pro-football no longer exists thanks to Al Davis.:sadangel:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-22-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,824
Posted By mts7900

The lack of "Hecho En Mexico" (Made in Mexico)...

The lack of "Hecho En Mexico" (Made in Mexico) means it wasn't made there and most likely was cast in Flint, MI. As for the date, it's either a '68 or a '78. My info tells me it would have been a...
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