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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-19-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,261
Posted By 427lab

Bloomington is tops for seeing a lot of...

Bloomington is tops for seeing a lot of remarkable restored cars in a beautiful setting. The car auction is also interesting. There are a lot of good vendors, but way too many that have nothing to do...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,530
Posted By 427lab

Really now, what is the difference between repro...

Really now, what is the difference between repro documents and the other 100,000 plus repro parts being made? All are made to replace lost, worn out or destroyed items. How many window stickers at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 664
Posted By 427lab

If Carlisle is #1 and Bloomington is #2, what is...

If Carlisle is #1 and Bloomington is #2, what is # 3?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,587
Posted By 427lab

Hushmat or Dynamat are basically the same...

Hushmat or Dynamat are basically the same material. I would recommend that you buy the "Supreme" or "Ultra" of either. The foil on the Dynamat is slightly thicker, making it slightly harder to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,865
Posted By 427lab

This happened to me last summer on my black...

This happened to me last summer on my black Mercedes. It got watered from the sprinklers and the spots would not come off with soap and water. I wet a towel with CLR and wiped the hood and fenders...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By 427lab

Thursday had a mild crowd. Friday was packed from...

Thursday had a mild crowd. Friday was packed from 9am on. Many more people this year than last year.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,649
Posted By 427lab

The Restorer article was good, however it tested...

The Restorer article was good, however it tested Hushmat but did not include a test of Dynamat Extreme, which a lot of people rate the best. I have used both. Both are thin and seem very similar in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 767
Posted By 427lab

That is a great ad!:flag:

That is a great ad!:flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-11-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,248
Posted By 427lab

Would the "race gas" (or avgas) eliminate the...

Would the "race gas" (or avgas) eliminate the boiling out that occurs with today's "green" gas after you shut your engine off on a hot day ?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,132
Posted By 427lab

I have seen posts where Al Knoch has sold a...

I have seen posts where Al Knoch has sold a softer foam cushion. That might help you sink down.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,778
Posted By 427lab

If you are not going to sell the car and don't...

If you are not going to sell the car and don't care about NCRS, paint it the color you want.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,359
Posted By 427lab

Anyone notice the aluminium heads are Chevy...

Anyone notice the aluminium heads are Chevy orange ?[/QUOTE]

Yea, and they painted the crhome valve covers too!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 783
Posted By 427lab

Is the vendor list published yet?

Is the vendor list published yet?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,575
Posted By 427lab

Restromods can be definately cool. However they...

Restromods can be definately cool. However they can be extremely expensive and their price drops just like a new car. :eek:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By 427lab

Generally number matching refers to matching the...

Generally number matching refers to matching the vin# on the Vin plate to the engine pad #. You can go further to include the vin# stamped on the transmission.

Other than that it would only be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-07-2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,505
Posted By 427lab

How about something simple like a correct antenna...

How about something simple like a correct antenna mast for 67-68 ? The reproductions are all incorrect and sell for $16. The originals are $400 plus. Somebody could make good money with a correct...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,831
Posted By 427lab

Most people think they like horsepower, but what...

Most people think they like horsepower, but what they really love is torque.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-28-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 783
Posted By 427lab

Kissimmee is my favorite show. Not too big and...

Kissimmee is my favorite show. Not too big and definately not small. There are a lot of original type vettes and the owners are very friendly in letting you see close up details.
The weather and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By 427lab

Carpet Trim For Jack Box Ledge

I am finishing the installition of new AK carpet on my 67 coupe. Al told me they recently modified their cuts so much less trimming is necessary. I can attest that there was very little trimming...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-09-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By 427lab

The best match I have found is Krylon 1403-Dull...

The best match I have found is Krylon 1403-Dull Aluminum. The silver/argent paint for wheels is not the right color.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-02-2009, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By 427lab

I have seen real Irwin bolt-on screwdrivers go...

I have seen real Irwin bolt-on screwdrivers go for $2000. I can understand this since they are rare. What surprises me is when original 67-68 antenna masts go for $400 plus. Why doesn't anyone make a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-29-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By 427lab

Is the build month on a POP the body build date...

Is the build month on a POP the body build date month or the month when the car is competely assembled? For example, if the trim tag states 11/30, but the final assembly date is not until 12/1, what...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-26-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,900
Posted By 427lab

Good question. Is there a vendor list published...

Good question. Is there a vendor list published yet?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-18-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 752
Posted By 427lab

The sound does depend on what type of side pipes...

The sound does depend on what type of side pipes you use. Nos are not as loud as some of the replacements and some suppliers sell pipes with bigger diameters which can be very loud.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By 427lab

Yes, I had the same problem. I ended up putting a...

Yes, I had the same problem. I ended up putting a towel over the caps and gentley tapping them onto the car with a hammer. This spread them so they fit.
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