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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-12-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By trainsimple

Not rust and birdcage is in great shape. ...

Not rust and birdcage is in great shape.

Attached is a picture.

http://www.trainsimple.com/vette.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-11-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By trainsimple

Value???

I know this is nearly an impossible request, but I'm going to ask anyway. I'm thinking about selling my Vette, and I have no idea what it's value is. It's a 1966 Non-matching numbers coupe with side...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

Looks like the choke was stuck. After getting to...

Looks like the choke was stuck. After getting to work, the car seems fine. I ran it for 20 minutes with no problems and no puddle of gas. Maybe I just flooded it so much when trying to keep it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

It looks like it's open, and when I gently push...

It looks like it's open, and when I gently push it, it doesn't seem to move much... certainly doesn't close.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

Thanks for the info Mike. I'll have a look, but...

Thanks for the info Mike. I'll have a look, but it maybe time to bring it someone ..
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

I haven't looked at the carb yet. I will this...

I haven't looked at the carb yet. I will this afternoon, but when I was in the garage this morning, I noticed a pool of gas on the intake manifold. Does that point to something? Thanks again!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

Thanks for the reply guys. Quick question......

Thanks for the reply guys. Quick question... (sorry, I'm not a mechanic or anything). The car has an automatic choke correct? If so, I take the air cleaner off to access the carb, but what exactly am...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By trainsimple

Car won't stay running

So I decided to wake up my 66 after it's winter slumber. The car won't stay running, I have to have my foot on the throttle. That being said, I probably did that for about 1 minute, maybe 2. Should I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By trainsimple

Water Temp

I have an issue with my water temp. gauge... I think. When I drive the car for maybe 5 minutes is goes up all the way to 250, which is the end of the gauge. If I goose the car a bit, or drive it on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-11-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By trainsimple

I have a white seats and a white headliner. I...

I have a white seats and a white headliner. I bought a white vinyl piece, should I paint the sides white or blue? Can I paint it with a brush as the rest of the interior is done.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-11-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By trainsimple

Funny, the part they don't have up is the same...

Funny, the part they don't have up is the same part I don't have up!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-11-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By trainsimple

Back of coupes

Does anyone have a picture of the interior looks like in the very back behind the glass? I don't have any material there, and bought some vinyl from Ecklers, but it doesn't cover the entire expose...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

I can't believe it! I told them on Sat afternoon...

I can't believe it! I told them on Sat afternoon I had to think about it before I spent that kind of money and I would call the 1st thing Monday morning. I called at 8:45am and they already had the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

I'm not sure if the shop reads these threads, but...

I'm not sure if the shop reads these threads, but I called this morning to tell them to forget it - and they already took apart the front end.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

It's in CT now. I would love to, but my guess is...

It's in CT now. I would love to, but my guess is you would have seem some of this stuff. I told the guy I wanted a car that I could drive but looked like a show car and he said it fit the bill. You...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

You totally would. But it's not a Ferrari :) ...

You totally would. But it's not a Ferrari :)

A fancy late model sedan could probably take it.

It's all in fun, I know.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

Thanks for your posts guys, I'll put her up on a...

Thanks for your posts guys, I'll put her up on a lift and take some pictures.


Yes, I have a 348 and the engine needs to come out, but it wasn't much more than the quote this Corvette shop gave...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By trainsimple

New front and rear end

Hey Guys,

I need to ask your opinion. I don't know Vettes, or really how to repair cars at all, so this puts me at a disadvantage - but I have to put this out there to see what your thoughts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By trainsimple

Does anyone have any pictures of what it should...

Does anyone have any pictures of what it should look like?

Thanks!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,963
Posted By trainsimple

Congrats! I got one this winter too so I know how...

Congrats! I got one this winter too so I know how you feel. It's nice to look at in the garage at least!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 525
Views: 64,038
Posted By trainsimple

Nice collection.

Nice collection.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 525
Views: 64,038
Posted By trainsimple

1990 Ferrari 348 1956 Austin Healey 100 1926...

1990 Ferrari 348
1956 Austin Healey 100
1926 Model T Ford
1966 Vette

http://www.trainsimple.com/pic5.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,889
Posted By trainsimple

+1 - I have one as well.

+1 - I have one as well.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By trainsimple

1962 NOM with a 350 $46k .. still high I think,...

1962 NOM with a 350 $46k .. still high I think, or am I off base?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By trainsimple

1967 327/350 NOM Convertible just went for $51k -...

1967 327/350 NOM Convertible just went for $51k - that's kind of high - no?
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