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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-27-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,049
Posted By njfl

Gone! To a good home. Thx

Gone! To a good home. Thx
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,049
Posted By njfl

Paying it Forward

I am done with this dolly and would like to pay it forward and offer it for free to someone.
Pick up in Old Bridge, NJ.

Note: I know that admins frown upon bringing up old posts but I thought the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By njfl

The OP didn't say whether this is a new...

The OP didn't say whether this is a new installation or that it has been working in the past and suddenly went bad. Regardless, one other thing to try would be to remove the rubber "rebound" bumper...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,272
Posted By njfl

I put it that way on my 69 because I found that...

I put it that way on my 69 because I found that it doesn't droop as much from the wind when driving.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,793
Posted By njfl

Your car's body is in better shape than mine was...

Your car's body is in better shape than mine was when I got it. I was much like you and have learned a lot about doing fiberglass repair from searching on here, particularly DUB's posts. If you...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,132
Posted By njfl

Hi Garrett, I did basically the same thing...

Hi Garrett,

I did basically the same thing on the exhaust bezels, but was only able to accommodate 2.5" OD. Is that what you found as well?

Joe
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By njfl

I'm not sure if you had a question, but to add to...

I'm not sure if you had a question, but to add to your data, I sold this 58 trunk lid at Fall 2021 Carlisle. You can see the bosses for washers and nuts similar to what you show in your pics.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,581
Posted By njfl

I bought a couple things from them in the past...

I bought a couple things from them in the past couple years and both times I left a message and they got back to me about a week and a half later.
FYI their website is still up and running:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By njfl

Thanks Chris and Charles. From what I can tell...

Thanks Chris and Charles. From what I can tell it's a little more complex on the 53 to 57 to mount these.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By njfl

Anyone Use Flush or Custom Hood Latch for 53-57

I see many beautiful custom 53-57 builds that leave the stock female hood latch, yet many use the flush mount latch like shown below (it's actually an OEM VW Beetle trunk latch).
Has anyone...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,771
Posted By njfl

Consider ABS Power Brake Company. They make...

Consider ABS Power Brake Company. They make brake booster and master cylinder assemblies to fit the early Corvettes using their stock pedal mounts.
Another thing to note is that the 56 and 57...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,062
Posted By njfl

Billy at Corvette Correction has a bolt in...

Billy at Corvette Correction has a bolt in bracket that works with the OEM clutch pedal (mine was an auto so I bought the pedal from CC). It works with an OEM Camaro clutch cylinder. A very clean...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-13-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By njfl

Weston Machine, Piscataway, NJ (732) 752-2711. ...

Weston Machine, Piscataway, NJ (732) 752-2711.
I used them numerous times over the past 25 years and was always very happy. I haven't spoken with them for a couple years and I hope there's still in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-28-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,757
Posted By njfl

Also keep in mind that comparing LS engines to...

Also keep in mind that comparing LS engines to SBC (Gen 1) engines is apples to oranges. The LS has better flowing heads than almost any SBC right from the start and better than most aftermarket SBC...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
10-18-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By njfl

2005 Corvette w/ T56, ECS, RPM Driveline

2005 Corvette LS2, T56 6-Speed, Heads-Up Display, Heated/power seats, 22xxx miles

ECS SL1500 kit w/Big blower cam, ECS Stage 1 fuel system, Methanol injection, trans brace, dynoed at over 750 whp....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-04-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By njfl

This picture shows an aftermarket fiberglass...

This picture shows an aftermarket fiberglass piece that is used in place of the stock wire access cover.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-30-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By njfl

Thanks Todd. No need to take the measurement. I...

Thanks Todd. No need to take the measurement. I am at Fall Carlisle and talk to a guy working on two 57's and he confirmed with pictures that it's the same as mine and yours. Yes I am definitely...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By njfl

The height of the support only, not including...

The height of the support only, not including that additional welded piece on the bottom of the support that houses the two lower carriage bolts. That is my 21" measurement. Thx
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By njfl

Thanks Chris. Any chance you have a 57 (or 56)...

Thanks Chris. Any chance you have a 57 (or 56) in your shop and could check the height from the bottom of the radiator support to the top of the support? I have 21" not including the welded lower...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By njfl

1957 Radiator Fitment in Support

I got my car without a radiator and bought a replacement with electric fan. Based on lining up the mounting flange holes with the corresponding holes in the radiator support, it ends up having a 2"...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
08-17-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By njfl

Only if I could drop it off at a freight terminal...

Only if I could drop it off at a freight terminal as you see it and you work with them on the logistics.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
08-17-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By njfl

1958 Corvette Trunk Lid

Excellent condition, no damage, 58 trunk. Will fit 56 - 60, but has larger emblem hole for 58 - 60 and holes for irons.

$600.00, pick up in Central NJ or at Corvettes at Carlisle....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By njfl

The answer is yes. Regarding the female latches...

The answer is yes. Regarding the female latches which mount on the firewall, the housing is the exact same for left and right. The only difference is the part that pivots, and I think you pointed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By njfl

I have a 54 and a 57 and the latches look the...

I have a 54 and a 57 and the latches look the same AND if you go to CC's website, the repro part is listed as 53 - 57 do I would safely say that the answer to your question is yes they are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By njfl

Since you can get it to the desired position...

Since you can get it to the desired position without the striker plate installed that means that the striker plate is inhibiting it from closing fully. I had the same situation on mine except that...
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