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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By SatanicMechanic

The clock lights are wired into the same circuit...

The clock lights are wired into the same circuit at the rest of the gauge illumination lights (grey wires on my '64). They should be on in both the first and second headlight switch detent position,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,524
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Possibly the wire for the illuminating bulb in...

Possibly the wire for the illuminating bulb in the bullet shield...?

What color is the wire?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Yes you are. So am I. We all are. ...

Yes you are.

So am I.

We all are.

I say Good night to the Vette too, have since I was old enough to talk.

Celebrated Vette's birthday too. My 6 year old daughter picked out the cake and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Since all individual parts seem to check out ok,...

Since all individual parts seem to check out ok, let's try the basics.

Are the round connectors at each motor plugged in securely?

Are the ground wires attached to the motor housings securely?...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By SatanicMechanic

The red wire from the switch should lead to the...

The red wire from the switch should lead to the circuit breaker.

I don't have PW so I'm not sure of the exact location, but it is identical in appearance to the headlight door circuit breaker so...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Disconnect battery, then pull the rod to what...

Disconnect battery, then pull the rod to what would be the full ON position. Theres a little button on the top of the headlight switch behind the dash. Push this little button and the rod should...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By SatanicMechanic

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Possible bad circuit breaker...? On my '64, it's...

Possible bad circuit breaker...? On my '64, it's a small metal rectangle with 2 terminals, clipped behind the driver's side kick panel.

Eh, if I'm wrong, it's still early and I'm only halfway...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 756
Posted By SatanicMechanic

This is at Sears Automotive on Rt. 22 East around...

This is at Sears Automotive on Rt. 22 East around the Plainfield area. The shop head is named Kim, cool guy, easy to talk to. I don't know his schedule, but I'd advise calling and asking for him. If...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,093
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Congrats and welcome! Club '64 growing...

Congrats and welcome! Club '64 growing steadily...

:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-02-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 756
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Believe it or not, I found a trustworthy and...

Believe it or not, I found a trustworthy and knowledgeable guy at a local Sears automotive place, he came recommended from another mechanic buddy of mine.

He was the shop head, friendly, and seems...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-02-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,173
Posted By SatanicMechanic

If it's the same as my '64, they are two sort of...

If it's the same as my '64, they are two sort of V-shaped spring clips that snap onto posts on either side of the back of the clock to hold it in the dash mounting. Bending them slightly can make...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-02-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By SatanicMechanic

:party:

:party:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-31-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,724
Posted By SatanicMechanic

This entire thread is obviously a blatant...

This entire thread is obviously a blatant Corvette Forum advertisement for the movie Gremlins, and it's enthralling sequel Gremlins 2.

And I think there was a Nike advertisement in there at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-31-2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,979
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Nice post, nice ride. Congrats and welcome...

Nice post, nice ride.

Congrats and welcome to '64ville!

:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By SatanicMechanic

I'd check on the points and ballast resistor...

I'd check on the points and ballast resistor before replacing the coil.

Plugs sound like you're running rich.

:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-25-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By SatanicMechanic

'64 has the blower too. I think that the main...

'64 has the blower too. I think that the main intention of the exhaust was to get rid of hot air. It's operated by a pull-cable under the cluster, similar to the vent cables. The settings are Closed,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-24-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 947
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Difficult to help without knowing cam specs,...

Difficult to help without knowing cam specs, "aftermarket cam" is very broad.

Start with basic idle mixture settings at 1 and a half turns out.

Is new cam properly indexed to crank?

Any...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-24-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By SatanicMechanic

You will want to disconnect the power wire before...

You will want to disconnect the power wire before you do this. Hell, go crazy and disconnect the whole dang battery before ya start, I don't wanna be responsible for a new Bride of Frankenstein...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Any car that my kids have been in. Who knew...

Any car that my kids have been in.

Who knew there were so many different kinds of crumbs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,572
Posted By SatanicMechanic

He said he wouldn't know quite what to tell me as...

He said he wouldn't know quite what to tell me as far as the charge, I just mentioned the "around $100" that MagicV8 posted, and what I payed for the Ecklers piece, and that seemed to go over fine.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Yeah, most likely the lighter housing has to be...

Yeah, most likely the lighter housing has to be rotated until the slots are visible, then it'll be clear how to snap the lightbulb shield into place.

:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,572
Posted By SatanicMechanic

The ball is rollin'. I just got off the...

The ball is rollin'.

I just got off the phone with Mike Snelling at Mid Valley, seems like a nice guy, didn't take long to pin down who's car I was talking about. He said he'd have his guy lay the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,572
Posted By SatanicMechanic

I called an hour or so ago, there was no answer...

I called an hour or so ago, there was no answer after about 15 rings. Will try again later, and give a heads up that he may have multiple orders of the piece to mold.

And yes, I have a little more...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,572
Posted By SatanicMechanic

Air dam arrived, did not install yet. I'm no...

Air dam arrived, did not install yet.

I'm no expert on fiberglass, but all in all it seems decent quality, gray finish. I have to notch it for the bumpers, but it seems to be the same piece as...
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