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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,077
Posted By mapman

+1 (9th Edition is current - NCRS Bookstore) ...

+1 (9th Edition is current - NCRS Bookstore)

First section of JRM (Judging Reference Manual) is an "Owner's Advisory". Read that it will help you prepare.

Second JRM section is "Judges'...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,794
Posted By mapman

Adrian As "Duck" indicated above, check on a...

Adrian

As "Duck" indicated above, check on a (roller) crate engine. Rebuild vs crate is often very close money-wise. If you are going to stay with your original, then price in conversion to a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 985
Posted By mapman

Kevman Was suspension (front A-Arms, etc)...

Kevman

Was suspension (front A-Arms, etc) torqued with car in the air? e.g. on jackstands? tires off ground?

Does car seem to "sit too high"?

If so, car has not "settled" on suspension. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By mapman

+1 Sherry Something is wrong, and...

+1

Sherry

Something is wrong, and VIN/TRIM Tag photos would help sort out your issue. (Real tags vs reproduction)

Partial VIN stamps on frame likely difficult to spot.

What are date...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 956
Posted By mapman

Silver837 Might re-ask your question as to:...

Silver837

Might re-ask your question as to: "Who has the best "fill in the blank" parts?"

Catalog not withstanding, end-of-the-road is that you want a good part.

For me, always been pleased...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-29-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,530
Posted By mapman

Paul As your current motor is not...

Paul

As your current motor is not original.... Take a look at GM Performance Parts engines and transmissions available. $8k would buy some nice stuff.

mapman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,319
Posted By mapman

Were front A-Arms tightened with car in the air?...

Were front A-Arms tightened with car in the air? (Tightened only after car's weight on the ground and having driven over a few bumps to allow a-arm bushings to settle.)

Front coil springs set per...
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,787
Posted By mapman

Dealership location where car was delivered? ...

Dealership location where car was delivered? California?

mapman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-18-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By mapman

65vette365 Added or deleted options are...

65vette365

Added or deleted options are judged via NCRS Standard Deduction Guideline #9.

Detectable addition OR deletion of any regular production vehicle option subsequent to factory assembly...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 700
Posted By mapman

Dogmark Welcome to Corvette Forum! "OP"...

Dogmark

Welcome to Corvette Forum!

"OP" - Shorthand for "Original Poster" or person that started the thread. Useful as thread responses can get off-track and "OP" provides notice that a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-08-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By mapman

Mad Dog 1965 What is the Casting Number and...

Mad Dog 1965

What is the Casting Number and Casting date of this block?

Mapman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-05-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By mapman

zims-pad GM 3844457 manifold was used on...

zims-pad

GM 3844457 manifold was used on 1964-(65?) Corvette 327cu-in 250hp. Came with Carter WCFB carburetor.

3844457 did have extensive use as a service replacement - may explain its presence...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-05-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By mapman

zims-pad Welcome to Corvette Forum! ...

zims-pad

Welcome to Corvette Forum!

Your 1958 originally came with a "Carter" carburetor.

Rochester carburetors were first used on 1968 Corvette (Quadrajet).

You should first determine...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-03-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By mapman

Large Trim Tag image below is an original tag. ...

Large Trim Tag image below is an original tag.

Right-side down strokes of "M" in Motors and "H" in Michigan line up vertically on an original tag.

Bottom image of OP's example: "H" in Michigan...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By mapman

You want this one also. ...

You want this one also.

https://www.metroli.org/pdf/2012%20Nationals%20tuningseminar.pdf

Also do a search on Corvette Forum for "vacuum canister" - important info both Lars and Duke have posts....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By mapman

vetteman64 FWIW: Trim tag appears to be...

vetteman64

FWIW: Trim tag appears to be reproduction.

Even poor quality of photo shows "MH" misalignment.

Mapman
Forum: Paint/Body
01-01-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By mapman

FWIW: Razor blades and HAIR DRYER. Heat gun...

FWIW: Razor blades and HAIR DRYER.

Heat gun is way too hot and leads to gouges you encountered.

Too little heat and paint "shatters". Right amount of heat and paint comes off like skin on an...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-01-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,054
Posted By mapman

+1 Mapman

+1

Mapman
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 15,232
Posted By mapman

Prayers

Prayers
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By mapman

Arg0413 Any work done to #2 body mount? ...

Arg0413

Any work done to #2 body mount? e.g. rusted out and repaired with insert?

Mapman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Posted By mapman

No image of VIN and Trim Tags? Mapman

No image of VIN and Trim Tags?

Mapman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-12-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By mapman

Phil Trim Tag you posted is a reproduction -...

Phil

Trim Tag you posted is a reproduction - not an original Trim Tag.

Below is an image of an original tag, Note font differences between tag you posted and this one.

"M" in "TRIM" is easy...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,800
Posted By mapman

OldCarBum Year? 1980-1981 bracket bolts...

OldCarBum

Year?

1980-1981 bracket bolts to frame.

1963-1979 welds to frame.

As to position, not going to be in AIM as (1968-79) already welded to frame. Loose fit parts to determine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By mapman

marbles Welcome to Corvette Forum! I do...

marbles

Welcome to Corvette Forum!

I do not have dimensions for a 1969 frame. A frame repair (straightening) shop should (I hope) have a "Tru-Way Frame Specification" (Lansing Michigan) book...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By mapman

Agree, "Corvette by the Numbers", Alan Colvin's...

Agree, "Corvette by the Numbers", Alan Colvin's book indicates a 386 block would be 4 bolt main. Also states 2 bolt "is possible" to exist.

Book has no statement as to crankshaft cast or forged....
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