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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-30-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,470
Posted By oldskydog

The R is a 250hp 3spd 327 from a full size car,...

The R is a 250hp 3spd 327 from a full size car, not necessarily an Impala,
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By oldskydog

DD is month and year.

DD is month and year.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,226
Posted By oldskydog

That was the Delcotronic CD ignition system...

That was the Delcotronic CD ignition system introduced in 67 on Olds and Pontiac, not to be confused with the Transistorized Ignition system used on Chevrolet vehicles. Looks like the distributor is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-29-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By oldskydog

This is why most 63 VIN tags have multiple spot...

This is why most 63 VIN tags have multiple spot welds. The stamping of the DD on the tag would cause one or both spotwelds to fail resulting in re-spotting. I believe the practiced changed to stamp...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,350
Posted By oldskydog

I have a 59 7300 (290 hp) unit but My car is a...

I have a 59 7300 (290 hp) unit but My car is a 58. Not really interested in selling the 59 unit yet but would be interested in trading for correct 58 unit.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,975
Posted By oldskydog

The 3756519 block was used in all the 59-61 chevy...

The 3756519 block was used in all the 59-61 chevy vehicle line.
The date casting is very rough but looks like it could be K3059 which would be a Tonawanda casting and not be original to a Corvette.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-23-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By oldskydog

Check the tank vent.

Check the tank vent.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-19-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,346
Posted By oldskydog

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1693x1696/63_service_bulletin_vin_tag_383014615ace1912cafa52495a2bf8dd4c14dc25.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-18-2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,052
Posted By oldskydog

772 heads were never used in production on...

772 heads were never used in production on Corvettes in 58. The 772 heads were used on 2 barrel pass car engines.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By oldskydog

They were also used to mount to the shipping...

They were also used to mount to the shipping cradles.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By oldskydog

You have 1299 air horns but do you have the 049...

You have 1299 air horns but do you have the 049 or 1049 main bodies? There was at least one of the 56/57 powerpack carbs that some had 1299 air horns but 108 or 1108 main bodies and I don't believe...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By oldskydog

I have seen a number of late 57 539 castings with...

I have seen a number of late 57 539 castings with the x. Probably indicates a change in metallurgy in the casting material.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-05-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,731
Posted By oldskydog

Tom, I never worked on 2800's but I flew them...

Tom,
I never worked on 2800's but I flew them for 2 years on the C-123. I went to school on and worked on 1820's and flew them on the HU-16 Albatross, S2 Tracker and T-28.
I had more malfunctions...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-23-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Posted By oldskydog

The 010 is a 350 casting although it could be...

The 010 is a 350 casting although it could be fitted with a 327 crank and pistons.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-23-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 36,919
Posted By oldskydog

I worked construction in heavy equipment in high...

I worked construction in heavy equipment in high school and graduated in 1961 and went to college one semester then joined the U. S. Coast Guard .
I served for a year on a ship as a diesel mechanic...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-13-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By oldskydog

I have a set with tires, older but good tread....

I have a set with tires, older but good tread. I'm in Mesa. PM me for contact.
Cecil
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,201
Posted By oldskydog

Great to see you on board for the first flight...

Great to see you on board for the first flight Tom. I kinda know the feeling from when I made the first flight takeoff of my T-28 from Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson after spending 4 years (not nearly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,050
Posted By oldskydog

Yeah, actually I'm an all original type but I...

Yeah, actually I'm an all original type but I have to admit this thing has a strange attraction. I was going to remove the flares and restore it but I've decided to clean it up a bit and just drive...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,050
Posted By oldskydog

How about I trade you this one to do your...

How about I trade you this one to do your restomod and I'll take that one off your hands.
Cecil
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-08-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By oldskydog

Probably because its now a 435 hp numbers...

Probably because its now a 435 hp numbers matching car.
I had that experience about 10 years ago when I tried to contact the then current owner of a 67 that I used to own and I still have the tank...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,686
Posted By oldskydog

Absolutely wrong! The Coast Guard air station on...

Absolutely wrong! The Coast Guard air station on Kodiak Island was a Naval Air
Station from the time it was built in 1941-42 until it was closed and turned over to the Coast Guard in 1973. I was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-11-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,743
Posted By oldskydog

Original 250 hp engine for 63 Corvette 11290

Original 250 hp engine for 63 Corvette 11290
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-05-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,326
Posted By oldskydog

Mine is a Feb build white/blue. Body is very...

Mine is a Feb build white/blue. Body is very straight except for the left rear quarter which was damaged and the outer was replaced but the damage to the inner wheel well and trunk area was not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,326
Posted By oldskydog

Am I correct in assuming your engine is a 245 hp...

Am I correct in assuming your engine is a 245 hp version? Noted the lack of a crossover on the new exhaust.
Also noted the high script on the valve covers which would indicate a late model year...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-10-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,127
Posted By oldskydog

There was a kit from Bill Thomas avaialble from...

There was a kit from Bill Thomas avaialble from your Chevy dealer to install the 360 hp engine in a Chevy II.






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