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Forum: Other Cars
07-16-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,122
Posted By 71scgc

I'd like to have a Jag 8. A coupe. BRG. Does...

I'd like to have a Jag 8.
A coupe. BRG.
Does anyone make a 5 or 6 speed conversion kit for a Jag 8?
They all came with slushboxes. So lame...

Carter
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,625
Posted By 71scgc

I was told of Dub's passing only a couple of days...

I was told of Dub's passing only a couple of days ago. I haven't spent hardly any time in the C-3 section in the last several years. Stupid OT!!!
Sure wish I would havwe known of the get-together at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-29-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,068
Posted By 71scgc

For just general, all-around cruisin', ...

For just general, all-around cruisin',

327/350
427/390

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,354
Posted By 71scgc

Sometime back a ways, someone posted a coupe they...

Sometime back a ways, someone posted a coupe they had painted Ontario Orange.
I thought it looked great, and most OO C-3s had saddle interiors.

Steel Cities Grey pairs very well with saddle...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,133
Posted By 71scgc

Saab Sonnet was the first thing I thought of. ...

Saab Sonnet was the first thing I thought of.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,632
Posted By 71scgc

I like your pagoda-top. Lost a 250sl in a...

I like your pagoda-top.
Lost a 250sl in a divorce. It was white also.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By 71scgc

Mine's date code stamp is 4G31 (31 July 64), so...

Mine's date code stamp is 4G31 (31 July 64), so way early for the car but way better than the one I had, which coded out to a 1971 Firebird or GTO with rear window defogger. Nice piece, but just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By 71scgc

Sorry bout the double-post there. Stupid...

Sorry bout the double-post there.
Stupid phone...
(Stupid phone user)
I cant comment on the stamp/restamp status.
Regardless, I still think it looks like a nice piece.
Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By 71scgc

L76_Cpar, I just checked my 65 696 alternator....

L76_Cpar,
I just checked my 65 696 alternator. It has a number 5 in that same front spot. No idea here on its significance. It's an older Pirkle restored piece.
That's a right nice looking...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By 71scgc

L76_Cpar, I just checked my 65 696 alternator....

L76_Cpar,
I just checked my 65 696 alternator. It has a number 5 in that same front spot. No letter. No idea here on its significance. It's an older Pirkle restored piece.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,603
Posted By 71scgc

Just checked, and that article was in the Fall...

Just checked, and that article was in the Fall 2020 issue Corvette Restorer.
Again, well written and researched. Has an accompanying spreadsheet of part numbers by year and engine configuration.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,603
Posted By 71scgc

There was a good article on water pump pulleys in...

There was a good article on water pump pulleys in the Corvette Restorer a issue or two back.
not near the stack of past issues, so can't tell you which one, but it was relatively recent. Very...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-28-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,229
Posted By 71scgc

There's some gaps there and such, but it sure...

There's some gaps there and such, but it sure looks better than a lot of replacement parts going around out there.
Just my $.02.
Thanks for posting the photos. I was kinda curious too.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
10-23-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,271
Posted By 71scgc

If any of y'all dont know Gary, you should. to...

If any of y'all dont know Gary, you should.
to anyone interested, buy with confidence.

The only thing more honest than this car is the seller.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,962
Posted By 71scgc

Live or Memorex, it looks like a nice wheel. ...

Live or Memorex, it looks like a nice wheel.
if the price ain't just stupid $$, I'd spring for it.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

I installed a new set of points and condenser....

I installed a new set of points and condenser. Set the dwell and checked the timing. No change in the poor running condition. Engine was surging at 1000+ RPM.
I checked the vacuum can as suggested...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-28-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

I don't recall saying anything about fiddling...

I don't recall saying anything about fiddling with the carb...

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-28-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

I went back through the timing, again. This is...

I went back through the timing, again. This is what I got: (Done with an Innova 5568 Timing Light)

- Dwell @ 30* angle.
- 13* Initial advance (@750 RPM)
- 36* "All In" advance (@3000 RPM)
-...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,622
Posted By 71scgc

Plenty of tubes around still, both old and new. ...

Plenty of tubes around still, both old and new.
The Ruskies still make tubes.
Truly good guitar amps still use tubes.
Prices vary widely. Some of the more rare tubes can be $$$!

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

Larry, After I reset the dwell to 30*, I went...

Larry,
After I reset the dwell to 30*, I went through the timing. Have it at 36* advanced all-in, less the vacuum advance. If I'm remembering right, it was at 50* with the vacuum can connected.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

I never fully closed them, just twisted them in...

I never fully closed them, just twisted them in until I got the expected response, then returned them to give max vacuum.
Didn't see any reason to fully close them, as they acted normal.

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

JF, I checked the idle mix screws on mine....

JF,
I checked the idle mix screws on mine. Running them in, the motor responded as it should, vacuum dropped and idle slowed.
Was wondering about the power valve as well...

Carter
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,565
Posted By 71scgc

Has some misfires, now engine won't settle into an idle

Greetings,
This past Friday, I was out in the am driving my 1965 BB equipped car. I was taking off in 1st, and ran up the revs into the 5000-5500 range. This isn't uncommon, I do it often. anyway,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-27-2020, 06:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,622
Posted By 71scgc

I use an Accugage. Have for 20+ years. They...

I use an Accugage. Have for 20+ years. They guarantee the accuracy. It holds the reading and has a reset button/bleeder valve so you can over-inflate your tires and bleed them down to your target...
Forum: Other Cars
07-23-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,548
Posted By 71scgc

I love all the Motorama cars, and yeah, the...

I love all the Motorama cars, and yeah, the Fiestas are by far the most rare of the three.
Hell, you probably coulda bought dang near three Bel Airs for the price of the Fiesta.
There were some...
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