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Forum: C5 General
05-12-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 12,671
Posted By speedracer65

140 on the run to Atlantic City on the NJ...

140 on the run to Atlantic City on the NJ turnpike for the Toys for Tots run to Malcom Konner run back in the day. There was more, the car was willin' but I wasn't in a 2001 Dark Bowling Green...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-24-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,250
Posted By speedracer65

During shop night this past Wednesday night at...

During shop night this past Wednesday night at Win Kelly Chevrolet I had the car on the lift changing oil and I asked the the Corvette mechanic about my rear fluid loss. He looked and said there was...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 482
Posted By speedracer65

One more thing, a body or trim part ending in an...

One more thing, a body or trim part ending in an even number is always the right side, uneven number is left side. For exhaust pipe or muffler same rule
Forum: C5 Tech
07-30-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By speedracer65

I had that problem with my '01, the pawl inside...

I had that problem with my '01, the pawl inside the handle wouldnt press against the rathcet mechanism when you released the "button" on the end of the emerg break handle. I finally ordeded a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-02-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By speedracer65

If your '65 is an early production model it might...

If your '65 is an early production model it might not have the clearance space in the front crossmember for the big block harmonic balancer
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-03-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,411
Posted By speedracer65

I think the pointer on gauge is loose on the post...

I think the pointer on gauge is loose on the post and I believe you can remove the gauge from behind the instrument panel by just removing a few 1/4 inch screws. Just re-position the needle on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-27-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By speedracer65

Bob, the bracket that holds the switch may need...

Bob, the bracket that holds the switch may need to be straightened, if so you can bend the bracket in line with the brake pedal so the plunger on the switch is in line with the pedal. By the way, if...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-14-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Posted By speedracer65

Being that you already have the pad removed, you...

Being that you already have the pad removed, you could try to get to the backside of the bump by carefully drilling/removing fiberglass from the backside of the bump then squirt in epoxy or glue and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By speedracer65

Suweeet!! Nice job

Suweeet!! Nice job
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By speedracer65

If you need just the vin number it will be on a...

If you need just the vin number it will be on a regristration card, otherwise see above ^
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By speedracer65

Yup, a battery post (original Delco) on my son's...

Yup, a battery post (original Delco) on my son's 2001 Trans Am did the same thig last spring, quite messy. He called, "dad car won't start, I checked everything." When I got under the hood I smelled...
Forum: C5 General
04-16-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,669
Posted By speedracer65

Our stock '01, A4, 2.73 rear did 299 point...

Our stock '01, A4, 2.73 rear did 299 point something rwhp
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 812
Posted By speedracer65

I had one like that when I was young, no, not the...

I had one like that when I was young, no, not the car!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By speedracer65

FWIW, 60# and 80# gauges for the '63 are in Mid...

FWIW, 60# and 80# gauges for the '63 are in Mid America catalog, new $79.99.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,272
Posted By speedracer65

Happy birthday Bill

Happy birthday Bill
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By speedracer65

All of the Fedex and UPS (and other carriers) I...

All of the Fedex and UPS (and other carriers) I have met have been "stand-up people".
Forum: C5 General
03-19-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 524
Posted By speedracer65

Ride on brother!

Ride on brother!
Forum: C5 Tech
03-17-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By speedracer65

I just did the rears on my '01, I used a 13/16...

I just did the rears on my '01, I used a 13/16 (pretty sure) 12 point, it fit perfectly, however I did use a 16mm wrench and a 15mm socket to remove the pad bracket. Don't forget to loosen the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,971
Posted By speedracer65

I recall the first time I saw the movie, it was...

I recall the first time I saw the movie, it was in a walk-in theatre just outside the Balitimore beltway on route 40 (next to the drive-in). I couldn't believe it when Milner and Falfa lined up on...
Forum: C5 General
02-13-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,721
Posted By speedracer65

our wives are very patient with us

our wives are very patient with us
Forum: C5 General
02-05-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 691
Posted By speedracer65

Thanks for the offer!

Thanks for the offer!
Forum: C5 General
02-05-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By speedracer65

All I can say is, YUP!!

All I can say is, YUP!!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 298
Posted By speedracer65

You might want to check the high-beam switch on...

You might want to check the high-beam switch on the floorboard, had that problem on my 65 years ago, simple cheap fix then
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 521
Posted By speedracer65

Way to go!!! I have at least 5 years before I can...

Way to go!!! I have at least 5 years before I can say that but that's a good thing, I'm still working. Congrats, enjoy good friends and have fun, John
Forum: C5 General
12-30-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,289
Posted By speedracer65

Allegro, you will for sure need a new drain plug,...

Allegro, you will for sure need a new drain plug, get a replacement from your favorite GM dealer or FLAPS, it's a plastic threaded plug. when you get the replacement you'll know what you're looking...
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