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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,658
Posted By Zigler

Harrison Chevrolet was a dealership located on...

Harrison Chevrolet was a dealership located on Milwaukee Street in downtown Janesville, Wisconsin. It operated from at least the 1940s (probably earlier) and closed around 1981 or 1982. GM had a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-06-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,439
Posted By Zigler

Take a closer look at the scales. The torque...

Take a closer look at the scales. The torque (ft-lb) and power (hp) only cross when they are both plotted on the same scale. 5252 is only a conversion factor; 1 hp = 5252 ft-lb * 1 rpm = 1 ft-lb *...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,838
Posted By Zigler

My 1966 Chevelle Malibu has stamped steel speed...

My 1966 Chevelle Malibu has stamped steel speed nuts for the rear quarter and trunk emblems. The originals had a black gummy rubber-like gasket or glob of dum-dum to seal out water. The emblem stud...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-29-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,280
Posted By Zigler

If you haven't done so already, try a fresh set...

If you haven't done so already, try a fresh set of spark plugs. On my 1966 Chevelle's very tired, original 283, I went from 3090 ppm HC to 1460 ppm HC with a new set of plugs. As I suspected, I had...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-20-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By Zigler

Thanks all for the replies. Especially you,...

Thanks all for the replies. Especially you, John, for sharing your knowledge. ProTeam just put a little more spin on this "rare option". I learn more every day.

- Brad
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-18-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By Zigler

8 cylinder conditioning?

I looked at ProTeam's website just now because of FRAC's post about them selling a car he previously owned (very, very nice car!).
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=2081959

While...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,438
Posted By Zigler

I don't know when they began on the other car...

I don't know when they began on the other car lines, but I know my 1966 Chevelle (Flint assembly plant with Flint small block) does NOT have the VIN sequence. I know the engine is original and it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-10-2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,254
Posted By Zigler

I am certainly NO expert, but most of the font...

I am certainly NO expert, but most of the font looks odd on the tag in question to me. Forget about the "V" for a moment. Does anyone else see the following? Maybe my eyes are bad...

(1) The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By Zigler

Steve, you can reach Ken Kayser via e-mail at: ...

Steve, you can reach Ken Kayser via e-mail at:
kwkvette57 at aol.com

- Brad
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By Zigler

You may want to take a look at this thread. ...

You may want to take a look at this thread. JohnZ posted a nice diagram in it. I have not rebuilt my cannister yet, so I have not tried this.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By Zigler

Here you go... ...

Here you go...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1915736

- Brad
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,286
Posted By Zigler

The book was discussed here: ...

The book was discussed here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1828642
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,286
Posted By Zigler

Mine arrived today also. Well worth the wait! ...

Mine arrived today also. Well worth the wait!

- Brad
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-05-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,286
Posted By Zigler

I have a hardcover on order from Ken too. I...

I have a hardcover on order from Ken too. I contacted him at the end of October to see how things were going. He replied at that time that he was promised he would have the books November 16th. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-03-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By Zigler

I'm sure others will chime in, but I enjoyed my...

I'm sure others will chime in, but I enjoyed my '71 4-speed without power brakes or steering. It was my summer daily driver and while I did not race it, the brakes felt firm and responsive...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-03-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,439
Posted By Zigler

I could not find a website for Ken, but I met him...

I could not find a website for Ken, but I met him at Bloomington this year. I recently ordered a hard-bound copy from him. You can reach Ken at kwkvette57 at aol dot com (I modified his e-mail to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-01-2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,805
Posted By Zigler

Thank you Lars and Duke!

Thank you Lars and Duke!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By Zigler

Pete, I do not know Mopars very well, but if I...

Pete, I do not know Mopars very well, but if I were you I would contact Rick Kreuziger (www.restorick.com). He seems like one of the premier Mopar restoration guys in the country, and I believe he...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Zigler

Notice the references in many of the ads to the...

Notice the references in many of the ads to the OPA (Office of Price Administration) ceiling... price controls during and after the War. Without this Federal government control, inflation would have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,250
Posted By Zigler

Here are a couple of photos I took at Bloomington...

Here are a couple of photos I took at Bloomington in 2005. I also like the color scheme, but I know nothing more about this particular car. Perhaps someone can figure it out from the auction...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-10-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By Zigler

Hi Jerry and all. I'm sorry this has dragged on...

Hi Jerry and all. I'm sorry this has dragged on so long and I have not been good about keeping Jerry informed lately. My wife and I have both been consumed with readying our house for sale and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-17-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,004
Posted By Zigler

I dyed an original gold one to red for my 66...

I dyed an original gold one to red for my 66 Chevelle before you could buy reproduction dash pads. The comments above about cleanliness and preparation are key. I sprayed it 19 years ago and it...
Forum: C3 General
05-04-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,793
Posted By Zigler

The '71 I used to own had clear lenses with amber...

The '71 I used to own had clear lenses with amber bulbs. Build date was May 4th, 1971. Turned 36 today. Hope the current owner is having as much fun with it as I did.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,103
Posted By Zigler

Take a look here: http://www.stovebolt.com/

Take a look here:

http://www.stovebolt.com/
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,774
Posted By Zigler

Jerry Bramlett, I have an alternative to the...

Jerry Bramlett,

I have an alternative to the blower concept to cool the spider. You may find you have enough package space bond a Peltier thermoelectric device the spider distribution block. ...
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