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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-21-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By LPlum

Brake Help

So last Saturday it was a nice fall day here in Colorado. Took the 65 out for about a fifty mile cruise. I was a block from home, went to brake and the pedal went to the floor. This could of been a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By LPlum

Your heating condition sounds just like my 65....

Your heating condition sounds just like my 65. What is pipe weather stripping? I'm guessing you got it at home depot. Seems like I read a thread about this years ago. Do you put this weather...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,343
Posted By LPlum

Are all the C2's 63-67 vin numbers stamped on the...

Are all the C2's 63-67 vin numbers stamped on the frame in the same place/spot?

Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By LPlum

Dennis, Thanks for checking this for me. ...

Dennis,

Thanks for checking this for me.

Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-01-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By LPlum

Gear oil

Can anyone tell me if say 75W-90 synthetic gear oil has that strong petroleum smell like the old non synthetics? I would think a synthetic would have little or no odor.

Thanks

Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By LPlum

Help Part Number Small Block 300hp water pump

I was reading a post about a BB over heating and that maybe the rebuilt water pump maybe to blame. I have been struggling with a overheating problem for years it's a 65 300hp 327 mostly stock. I had...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By LPlum

My 65 300hp 327 would not idle below 1200 rpm's...

My 65 300hp 327 would not idle below 1200 rpm's to stay running. It worked ok on the street but had to be set at a very high idle. This summer Lar's tuned my car. He primarily worked on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By LPlum

Santa Poem

Tis the season. Years ago somebody here on the forum posted a poem about giving Santa a ride in their midyear corvette. It was a fun read, worth a second printing.
Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-09-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By LPlum

I beleive in addition to having no vacuum...

I beleive in addition to having no vacuum advance, this creates a vacuum leak which leans out the carb at least the air/fuel mixture at idle. This would not be the case if the vacuum line was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-30-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By LPlum

I can get you a guys name that deals in old...

I can get you a guys name that deals in old plates. He set me up with a pair of unused, they were never issued by the DMV. They were for my 66 mustang. We did some bartering a few years back. But I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-25-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By LPlum

I'm bored at work, so I was on the Colorado Dept....

I'm bored at work, so I was on the Colorado Dept. of Revenue website. Clicked on the "Forms & Publications. I beleive you will need the states form DR-2818. I also read the car must be currently...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-25-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By LPlum

Hey Zipp It, Welcome to Colorado. What part of...

Hey Zipp It, Welcome to Colorado. What part of the state are you moving into? Just a year or two back the Governor signed into law allowing this. There is a process and a form to fill out. If I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,984
Posted By LPlum

I concur, he did my 65 dizzy, and the car has...

I concur, he did my 65 dizzy, and the car has never runs so good.
Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-12-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,653
Posted By LPlum

Years back I think it was the Vette or Corvette...

Years back I think it was the Vette or Corvette Fever magazine. Had read an article about moving the shifter off the transmission and onto the frame. I beleive this is like the 1967 model year vette...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-12-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 879
Posted By LPlum

I beleive the edlbrock 1405 or 1406 carbs are...

I beleive the edlbrock 1405 or 1406 carbs are both 600cfm carbs the 1406 is jetted for economy and has an electric choke, the 1405 is set-up for performance and is a maunual choke. I read a post a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,017
Posted By LPlum

Can anyone post the zink/phosphorous ppm of the...

Can anyone post the zink/phosphorous ppm of the Shell Rotella T
oils the current, CJ-4 and the discontinued CI-4
Thanks,
Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-22-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By LPlum

Carb change

I have been wanting to change the old AFB on my 65 327 300hp. The carb I've been looking at is the edelbrock 1406 model. I have the opportunity to buy a used one that came off a Ford Bronco. Seems...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
07-10-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By LPlum

FS Napa VC1810 vacuum advance can

Lars tells me these are no longer made by Napa, and there is some demand and should bring at least $35.00. This is new and still in the box. Never bolted on. Part plus shipping. Please send me a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,475
Posted By LPlum

Can someone post the cam specs of the 300hp and...

Can someone post the cam specs of the 300hp and 350hp(L79) cams? I installed a Crane cam years back based on the tech guy suggestion at Summit Racing, and my car is a dog. To quote someone else, it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By LPlum

Front cross over brake line

My 65 vette with air, power steering, power brakes needs the front steel cross over brake line replaced. Can this brake line be tricked into position without major disassembly.
Thanks, Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-07-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 339
Posted By LPlum

Brake Pad replacement

In a few weeks I will be helping my brother do a brake job on his 65 vette. So he is rounding up parts. One of the items I suggested he track down, doesn't seem to be available. Years ago when I did...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 225
Posted By LPlum

Looking for a shop/mechanic in San Antonio

My brother who lives in San Antonio, has a 65 vette. The car needs some work done on the brakes. Does anyone have any good references in the San Antonio area?
Thanks, Lowell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 517
Posted By LPlum

I have a 65 300hp car. And my overheating...

I have a 65 300hp car. And my overheating problems, and attempts to repair mirror what you have done. I added a digital temp. gauge which confirmmed my original gauge was about 40 degrees off reading...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-04-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,978
Posted By LPlum

So I just looked at the Dragon Fire distributor...

So I just looked at the Dragon Fire distributor on their website, 62-74 corvette HEI Distributor with Tach Drive. On an early corvette that did not come with HEI ignition system, my 65 for example....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 583
Posted By LPlum

This will not cost you you anything. Try turning...

This will not cost you you anything. Try turning the driveshaft 180 degrees.
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