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Forum: Drag Racing
03-13-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,373
Posted By crotchety old man

Corvette vs. the world. Once again proves that...

Corvette vs. the world. Once again proves that when Chevy goes racing chevy GOES RACING.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By crotchety old man

My computer got sick and had to go to the...

My computer got sick and had to go to the hospital, just got it back. Fortunately not much was going on around the holidays so did not get too far behind. Got the last report sent off last night so...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-19-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By crotchety old man

Correct me if I am wrong but my failing memory...

Correct me if I am wrong but my failing memory seems to recall that av gas is specifically formulated to burn slower because aviation engines turn slower than automotive engines to keep the propellor...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-19-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By crotchety old man

We can try the race gas however the car starts...

We can try the race gas however the car starts blowing black smoke which indicates rich not lean. I am still leaning toward a cranking signal valve bleeding vacuum into the main diaphram. It does not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By crotchety old man

It is an original 62 FI. The problem is that when...

It is an original 62 FI. The problem is that when the car is driven, particularly in traffic, and the underhood and engine temp are elevated it begins to run extremely rich at idle. It appears that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By crotchety old man

62 fi

I posted this question elsewhere and did not get any response. Perhaps someone here can answer. I am helping a friend with a recently acquired '62 FI. The car sat for years with leaded fuel in the...
Forum: Engine Mods
12-05-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 799
Posted By crotchety old man

62 fi

I apologize for being wordy but I am trying to answer all the potential questions in advance. I am helping a friend with a recent purchase. The car is a '62 FI mostly stock. The problem is getting...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-12-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,290
Posted By crotchety old man

Have you checked out the bid history? Bidders...

Have you checked out the bid history? Bidders identity hidden, probably for their protection. The unbelievable thing is the number of bidders!!!
Forum: Paint/Body
12-29-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By crotchety old man

Thanks for your help, now that I have a code I...

Thanks for your help, now that I have a code I will purchase the smallest amount I can and spray it on a fender and make sure it is the color I am looking for. I would hate like he.. to send it to...
Forum: Paint/Body
12-29-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By crotchety old man

What about the 2002? Would it be the same as the...

What about the 2002? Would it be the same as the 01?
Forum: Paint/Body
12-28-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By crotchety old man

magnetic red

I am looking to paint a project car magnetic red. I was talking to a guy in a parking lot that has a corvette the color I want and he said it is magnetic red and the year of his car is 2002. We did a...
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