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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-26-2023, 04:38 PM
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Views: 491
Posted By slalomfiend

Post Resto C2 parts sale/some NOS

Hello All, Slalomfiend here - finally getting around to cleaning out the extra stuff from my build.

1967 Seats - Teal with tracks and backs. No cracks in backs. All trim will need to be replaced....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,541
Posted By slalomfiend

Works like a charm

I converted a '75 frame into a '67, see my rebuild thread - Slalomfiend
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,812
Posted By slalomfiend

Seat mounts

I have the Fiero seats and since I had the threaded floor plates off to repaint, I just riveted them into the new locations that lined up with the Fiero tracks. I did it prior to carpet and this kept...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,617
Posted By slalomfiend

Gauges

Roger Scott/Corvette Inst Service did mine as well as the glove box door. Stock with changes to the oil pressure and tach to match my LT1. Great work!...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,217
Posted By slalomfiend

LT1 T5 combo

Brad, I just finished my project and have 1500 miles on the LT1/T5 combo. I also chose to go this route for cost, but also for the sound of the engine. No LS can match the old school small block...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,286
Posted By slalomfiend

My Toys...

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'67 Elkhart Blue with 1500 miles, '96 Mastercraft with LT1 engine, '82...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

Pics

Westlotorn, Photobucket locked my pics that I had used in the thread, so I deleted those links and re-loaded all the pics using the new process (which is FAB by the way - thanks Moderators!!).
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

Screw the heat, drove it anyway!

Gonna be 100 when I drive home from work but got a few pics in Old Downtown Coppell at lunch...

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 33,998
Posted By slalomfiend

Drove it to work today - 96 degrees/top down!!

I'm up to 1400 miles y'all!!!


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don't mind the finger in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-08-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

panels

Corvette America, the fit and finish is excellent - just have to work out the crank fit issue.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-08-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By slalomfiend

panels

Yes, repro panels and cranks. Corvette America panels and LIC cranks.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By slalomfiend

Repro door panels - Help needed

I've been having a bit of a head scratcher with the window cranks and door panels on my '67. The lock knobs barely fit (took a TON of pressure to get the keeper to snap on!), the vent window cranks...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

repro door panels problems - input appreciated

I've been having a bit of a head scratcher with the window cranks and door panels on my '67. The lock knobs barely fit (took a TON of pressure to get the keeper to snap on!), the vent window cranks...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 47,149
Posted By slalomfiend

Sunday drive

It was a gorgeous day this past Sunday so we drove the Vette to church. Up to a whopping 1100 miles so far! At some point, I'm going to wrap the steering wheel with same leather as the dash...
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

Minor upgrades

Over the winter (inasmuch as we get here in Texas...) I decided to fix the gap between the clutch z-bar and the header tube. It is the #7 exhaust outlet and was WAY too close to the z-bar. When I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,150
Views: 180,448
Posted By slalomfiend

local hello

Morning Elwood, I have the same t-shirt in regards to the wife's attitude... but she now LOVES it not that it's done! I just finished my '67 (you can check out my 5 year thread) and did 95% of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,188
Posted By slalomfiend

Nice!

Schweeeeet find!!! I added a T5 to mine with 3:55 rear gears and I run 1850 rpm @ 70mph and can have a conversation with the top down.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,116
Posted By slalomfiend

Here's mine...

About to roll over 1000 miles!! Still getting used to it.
Mods to this '67 Elkhart/Teal: car started out as a rough body only
'95 LT1 350
T5 5 speed
'89 Fiero seats
Old Air Products A/C
AR...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

Pic reloads...

Well, since Photobucket now needs even more $$ to make it and I'm not paying their extortion fees... I have just finished reloading all my thread pics. Let me know if there are any that don't show...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-04-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,940
Posted By slalomfiend

frame mods

claf, I had to replace my '67 northern NY frame and ran across a really clean '75 entire chassis about 30 mins from my house for $800. Pics of the mods are fully documented on my resto thread. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-30-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

cupholder complete and garage clean!!

Finally got the cupholder and passenger seat installed - works great! Also spent Saturday detailing the car, motorcycle and cleaned up all my garage messes. Sunday I celebrated by driving the car...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By slalomfiend

gantry

I have one with an electric hoist motor that is great for body lifts. I'm done with it if anyone needs one for a good price.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

cupholder

Nightshift, They're made in Germany by Fischer Automotive Systems. I got mine through Ultimate Cupholders. Very solid, no doubt would hold one of those big stainless drink cups. I probably made...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 146,488
Posted By slalomfiend

cupholder decision made

Morning Y'all!! The Vette is at the shop getting the A/C charged and also had dropped the #6 cylinder at about 500 miles. Culprit was an injector. While it's getting fixed, I decided to take the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,344
Posted By slalomfiend

Eureka Springs Show

Was up at the lake doing some chillin' and skiing last week and took in the annual Car Show in Eureka Springs. It's usually the weekend after Labor Day. In the past, the cars were spread around...
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