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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 822
Posted By rengawdor

Matt, I would suggest you give Al Knoch...

Matt,
I would suggest you give Al Knoch Interiors a call.
He is the premier vendor regarding Corvette interiors - especially the C1's and C2's.
You can get a kit and do it yourself (I did the ones...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,869
Posted By rengawdor

There was a huge switching yard in Conway, Pa...

There was a huge switching yard in Conway, Pa that fed the Pittsburgh steel industry. Railcars would stack up for several days at a time.
In the days when one could open the hood from the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2019, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By rengawdor

Russ, Your count is correct. Here are some...

Russ,
Your count is correct. Here are some pictures from my 60 that may help:
Here is the left side (the good side behind the kick panel:
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By rengawdor

I used SK Manual Transmissions out of Lindenhurst...

I used SK Manual Transmissions out of Lindenhurst NY several years ago to get a slider gear for my 3 speed. The number I have is 631-957-9427
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-24-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,593
Posted By rengawdor

In addition to those mentioned above, I would...

In addition to those mentioned above, I would like to thank DUB for his expertise and willingness to share his expertise time and again.
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,919
Posted By rengawdor

What a BEAST!! Thanks for sharing Rod

What a BEAST!!
Thanks for sharing
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-13-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,517
Posted By rengawdor

The skills you have to develop to do either are...

The skills you have to develop to do either are the same regardless of body type. It's just the processes and in some cases the tools that are different. Attaching a quarter panel to a Corvette is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By rengawdor

Here is part 2 of a 3-part document I pulled off...

Here is part 2 of a 3-part document I pulled off the forum some time ago. It may help.
Regards,
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,727
Posted By rengawdor

Great information from both of you. Roy, I...

Great information from both of you.

Roy,
I think you did a similar write up for door adjustments a while back. If you could repost that it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-02-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By rengawdor

That might work. My wife's family lives in...

That might work. My wife's family lives in Creighton and Tarentum. I'll see if she wants to make a visit...

Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-01-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By rengawdor

Need some measurements

Hi all,
The 58 I am working on was hit in the back. Not too hard, but hard enough to require fiberglass work.

I need to know the inside dimensions of the square openings that the bumper braces...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,091
Posted By rengawdor

Mine is simply my Yahoo email address - Rod...

Mine is simply my Yahoo email address - Rod Wagner spelled backwards
Rod
:D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,680
Posted By rengawdor

My 60 using PPG BC/CC ...

My 60 using PPG BC/CC

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/720x540/80-ds_view_db19db55ed4203aa417f9d41e54467bed74f4088.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Posted By rengawdor

It's the dash support bracket Rod

It's the dash support bracket
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-06-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By rengawdor

Doug, To answer your question "do I need to...

Doug,
To answer your question "do I need to shim under the rear bolt to force the bumper up and off of the fiberglass?"
Yes. You may have to either shim the bracket or bend the braces to get the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-03-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,605
Posted By rengawdor

Bll, I think you are referring to this area: ...

Bll,
I think you are referring to this area:


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-pict2538_06e2a37cc98d0ff6ac564ce2fae93b0464cb9f83.jpg

You can see part...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-03-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,370
Posted By rengawdor

Chip, I was in the same situation several years...

Chip, I was in the same situation several years ago with my 60 - good body but bad metal - including the frame and metal body reinforcements. As mickatbp's picture in post # 21 shows, there is a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-01-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By rengawdor

Doug, You will have to be more specific: The...

Doug,
You will have to be more specific:
The 58 has a unique rear bumper brace setup. The main braces go inside the frame, so they should be installed first. Since they fit inside the frame,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
08-23-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By rengawdor

57, 60, and 64 parts - Can Deliver to Carlisle

Complete 57 rear end - non posi (drum to drum) Cast Number 3725898 Stamped AE1112 I think it's a 3:36 $450

57 Dual Point Distributor 1110891 - 7G25 - $250

57 Intake 3731398 $100

60 3 speed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-28-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By rengawdor

Sergio, The NCRS Judging Manual has that...

Sergio,
The NCRS Judging Manual has that information.
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By rengawdor

It's hard to tell from the picture, but maybe...

It's hard to tell from the picture, but maybe this would work?
http://www.andysautosport.com/products/con2r__C1%20Corvette.html
Rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By rengawdor

It just goes against my nature to have to throw...

It just goes against my nature to have to throw away a good part simply because one small piece is defective - especially at $300.
I'll probably get some measurements and have a buddy fabricate...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By rengawdor

58 Rad Support

The lower section of my rad support is rusted out - just the part where the 2 bolts go through. Does anyone know if any of the vendors make this as a separate piece?
I've looked at most of them and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,294
Posted By rengawdor

There are a couple cars that show up at a local...

There are a couple cars that show up at a local car show with a hood like that.
IIRC, one is a 56 Olds, the other is a 54 Ford.
I talked to the Olds owner once and he said you could by them from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-19-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By rengawdor

My new 58 project

Picked up this 58 last weekend. Saw it on Craigslist as well as Revfan's project list.
Last time it was inspected was 1974. PO repaired the frame and rebuilt the entire drivetrain, then lost...
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