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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-06-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By Chevyman for life

82 Brochure

The 82 brochure has a head on view of a red 82. This is a 16 page brochure and has 4 pages about the Collector Edition. Has 2 pages about crossfire injection, a page about the brakes, a page of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-04-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By Chevyman for life

Corvette Magazines

I have a number of Corvette magazines which include:

Vette Vues 3/76-8/82, 4/83-3/84
Corvette Corner 1/76-5/78, 9/78-4/79, 7/79
Corvette News 2/76-7/80
Six misc Corvette magazines

While...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-04-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By Chevyman for life

C3 Corvette Magazines

I have a number of C3 magazines which include:

Vette Vues 3/76-8/82, 4/83-3/84
Corvette Corner 1/76-5/78, 9/78-4/79, 7/79
Corvette News 2/76-7/80
Six misc Corvette magazines

Lots of good...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-04-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By Chevyman for life

Original Corvette Brochures

I have original brochures (not reprints) for 1974, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 and three types of 1984 (two of which are magazine pull outs). All have been stored since new and are in good...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-04-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By Chevyman for life

Original Corvette Brochures

I have original brochures (not reprints) for 1974, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 and three types of 1984 (two of which are magazine pull outs). All have been stored since new and are in good...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By Chevyman for life

Semi gloss works well as it's easier to clean...

Semi gloss works well as it's easier to clean than flat. Any way, as said before black is the color and shouldn't be high gloss.

Gerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,510
Posted By Chevyman for life

looks great. Always good to get that paint on. ...

looks great. Always good to get that paint on. Now everything else you put together, it just gets more and more fun.

Gerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,860
Posted By Chevyman for life

I went over and checked the '59 gas cap today. ...

I went over and checked the '59 gas cap today. It was the CC replacement cap which turns out to be vented. I epoxied the vent hole in it from the inside. The vent hole was a little larger diameter...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,860
Posted By Chevyman for life

No, this is a very slight raw gas odor. Can't...

No, this is a very slight raw gas odor. Can't smell it when I go into the garage when the car has been there unless I open the gas lid and get my head within a foot or so. I'm sure it's coming from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,860
Posted By Chevyman for life

When I restored the '59 the owner said there had...

When I restored the '59 the owner said there had always been a gas smell. I replaced all the gaskets, filler neck rubber connector, "correct" cap, new vent tube, 3M stripped around the tank lid area...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-18-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Posted By Chevyman for life

I agree. It is a very helpful writeup. Much...

I agree. It is a very helpful writeup. Much more detail than the manual plus the practical tips. I'll flag this as a Favorite under Corvette.

Which I had it when I did the '59. It was my first...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By Chevyman for life

Here's the photos I took today. The vertical...

Here's the photos I took today.

The vertical channel holes should line up with the holes in the post where both screws and rivets go in. I mistakenly said that the post channel should be slightly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By Chevyman for life

I'll try to get some worthwhile pictures and then...

I'll try to get some worthwhile pictures and then send some hints when I go over to tweak some things on the '59. These windows can be a real nightmare but with time and patience you can get there. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By Chevyman for life

Godholio, Thanks, I always enjoy process...

Godholio,

Thanks, I always enjoy process pictures too. I haven't seriously started on the '55 Delray yet but here's what I bought 4 years ago plus a picture of my '56 BelAir. The '55 had a lot...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-15-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By Chevyman for life

'59 Corvette Project finally completed

The '59 Corvette I've been restoring for my friend is finally finished after four years. A picture story is posted at

http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19990

Thanks to all who...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,826
Posted By Chevyman for life

The condition of the car has a huge impact on the...

The condition of the car has a huge impact on the time to restore. I'm still doing details on the '59 I've been working on.

The car had body damage in several areas, doors, hood did not fit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-10-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By Chevyman for life

Just a Bobbing Bobcat but several .172's and two...

Just a Bobbing Bobcat but several .172's and two .156's.

Probably would have done better at 17, now I'm 71.

Gerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By Chevyman for life

Jeff may be right. I'd still loosen the striker...

Jeff may be right. I'd still loosen the striker or take it off and see how the door lines up with the body. If it's good, adjust the striker. If it doesn't line up well then the hinges are going...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By Chevyman for life

I'm assuming you're talking about the striker...

I'm assuming you're talking about the striker screws. If the screws are really tight you have to work them carefully. Once the heads are stripped you've got a real job to get them out. Make sure...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By Chevyman for life

I was referring to farther from center also. ...

I was referring to farther from center also. However, there are shim plates that can go behind the striker. I had to put one on one side but not on the other door. I used modeling clay on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By Chevyman for life

Problem solved

Friday I had found that there was some current leakage from the ammeter terminals to ground. I thought I'd have to take the whole cluster out but by undoing the oil line, a bunch of wiring I managed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-29-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,142
Posted By Chevyman for life

I've ordered a lot of parts from them over the...

I've ordered a lot of parts from them over the last 4 years. Many ship the next day and some items are "backlogged" but are shipped within a week. Some are really backlogged from the manufacturer...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-29-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By Chevyman for life

Did you try moving the striker out a little to...

Did you try moving the striker out a little to see if it double locks easily? If not it must be a striker/wheel problem but unlikely.

If the above test does work (and it's not the dash pad...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-26-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By Chevyman for life

Well, it wasn't as simple as pulling fuses. I...

Well, it wasn't as simple as pulling fuses. I spent a full day looking at and disconnecting switches, devices, measuring resistance, putting back together and on to the next. Crossed off a big...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By Chevyman for life

Problem with electricals

The wiring on the '59 is done (or so I thought). Started checking out the system and found a few minor problems which I corrected today. Car runs good and all functions seem to work normally.
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