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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Sad to say I just used the pads that were on...

Sad to say I just used the pads that were on them. Had the rotors done with just a cleanup. The pads looked new. That all said if nothing else shows up I'm up for trying another set for sure.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

I don't know how they were done but I did luck...

I don't know how they were done but I did luck out when I went to check out the brakes. They had been redone with stainless including the bleeders so at least they didn't leak all over the floor...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Oh so possible. That will be next on the check...

Oh so possible. That will be next on the check list.
Thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

I will check it out tomorrow ( Day off) Very...

I will check it out tomorrow ( Day off) Very possible
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

That is a good thought. I have a 87 turbo Buick...

That is a good thought. I have a 87 turbo Buick that I had a similar situation when changing out a powermaster brake unit. On that conversion they actually gave me a different brake peddle. It just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Thanks. Yes the Master that I am using is 1"...

Thanks. Yes the Master that I am using is 1" which I thought was right but when it wasn't quite as responsive as I anticipated I was double thinking what was right.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Everything from the same car except the Master...

Everything from the same car except the Master Cyl. It started out as a rolling frame that was purchased for a '75 that I was doing for my now ex. Purchased the frame because of rusted out original....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Not needing original

I really don't need '63 pb. After all nothing is, lol.
As long as I can get it to start I am happy. When I drove it back from the shop if I had been going any speed it would not have stopped. This...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

always been non- power

Yeah this car has always been a non- power brake car of course drums. The first priority was to rid myself of the single cylinder Master as I have lost brakes 2 times on this vehicle since 1976 and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,821
Posted By needforspeed150

Hard peddle on 4 wheel disk, '63

Put 4 wheel discs on my'63 coupe. used correct lines coming from the Master cyl. The Master Cyl is a non PB Master without a booster. Trailered the car to have it aligned and they said as I live...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-22-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By needforspeed150

Use the viscosity that the engine suggests....

Use the viscosity that the engine suggests. Bearing clearances are set up for a certain weight of oil if you use thicker it can't get through the clearance that was set up when built. The oil...
Forum: Paint/Body
09-22-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By needforspeed150

Two part tube adhesive ?

I have Looked for the answer and if it's here I have missed it. I have a '63 coupe that has had the body off and pretty much redone everything else. The front had been hit in the past and repaired...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-01-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By needforspeed150

gel coat

I have a '63 coupe that when I got it it was a mess. Someone had done bad things to the fiberglass when stripping. Many areas had mass problems. I used gel coat and sprayed the body then block sanded...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-28-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,061
Posted By needforspeed150

good thread

On my '63 coupe it started out that I wanted to get a modern style master cyl. on the old girl so she, I or both didn't die. Well it went from that to pulling the body and doing a complete rebuild of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-28-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,289
Posted By needforspeed150

Thanks

Thanks for the info guys... Yes I have thought about using another wire of normal variety. Just thought I would get info on ones that did work to give me a option. I appreciate the input on all the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-27-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,289
Posted By needforspeed150

Timing light?

I need to get a timing light that works with Hi Perf. plug wires. I have a set of msd wires on the 63 and my Equus pro digital timing light will not light with them. It seems it only works on regular...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-12-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By needforspeed150

Thanks John. Good advice.

Thanks John. Good advice.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By needforspeed150

Thanks guys. Just the stuff I needed. Well Day...

Thanks guys. Just the stuff I needed. Well Day off today so go buy some parts and get this thing going. Have a good day all.
Ben Russell
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-08-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By needforspeed150

power to electric fuel pump

I'm going to be running a electric fuel pump on the back of the frame of my 63, right below the gas tank. I cant decide where to run the wire from. I want it to be ignition activated and I will have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,596
Posted By needforspeed150

I always pull both at same time.. The tunnel is...

I always pull both at same time.. The tunnel is just so tight and with the welded in cross member it can be done both ways but a lot fewer bad words when I do both together. Just watch the tail of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-01-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By needforspeed150

I see

yes. I see what your talking about. Thanks for the help.
Ben
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-31-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By needforspeed150

Maybe asking to much

There is a bracket that is riveted under the floor. that the cable gets held on with anybody got one up in the air so I can have a idea where that is put and maybe a measurement for reference.:hide:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-31-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By needforspeed150

thanks

Thanks, I appreciate the quick picture. It will be lots of help. This ol girl hasn't been on the road for about 15 years. Longest re due ever. Just about done at this point. I have owned it since...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-30-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By needforspeed150

Pictures of parking brake '64-'66

I have a '63 coupe that I have put disc brakes from a '75 all around. I am working on the parking brake and have all the parts hopefully to go from the handle, to the firewall pulley and under the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-25-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By needforspeed150

wtb msd 8571 distributor

This is the non-vacuum version.
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