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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By leaston78

Thanks to everyone for your ideas. I used parts...

Thanks to everyone for your ideas. I used parts of all of them.

First, we wrapped the top in a new, extra-large moving blanket. Next we attached pieces of neoprene pipe insulation on front and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-18-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By leaston78

If it ever stops raining here, I will do a “fit...

If it ever stops raining here, I will do a “fit check” on the methods you all have suggested.

Thanks!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-17-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By leaston78

I’m having trouble picturing what you are...

I’m having trouble picturing what you are describing. I have a 2016 short bed and it seems like the wheel wells might be a problem.

I have not tried it yet. I was thinking the back window would...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-17-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By leaston78

Transporting C1 Hardtop in a Pickup

I need to transport a good ‘61 hardtop about 300 miles. I would like to build a frame to support it in the back of a Chevy Colorado. Has anyone here done something similar? TIA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-13-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,215
Posted By leaston78

UPDATE: Be advised that the T3.25-BA15S adapter...

UPDATE: Be advised that the T3.25-BA15S adapter has a small lip around the upper circumference that interferes with the prongs that hold the installed socket into the clock. That prevents the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-10-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,215
Posted By leaston78

Update: I finished installing the LEDs...

Update:

I finished installing the LEDs today. I’m not crazy about the range of brightness / dimness available using the rheostat on the headlamp switch. It seemed to work better (but not great)...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-10-2022, 12:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,215
Posted By leaston78

Thanks. I did see this and it was my starting...

Thanks. I did see this and it was my starting point. Note that your list is for a ‘65. I was surprised that the clock had a different bulb (67 vs 57) on my ‘61. No way that the BA9S-WWHP5 fits in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,215
Posted By leaston78

Doing LED replacements on my ‘61. The BA9S-WWHP5...

Doing LED replacements on my ‘61. The BA9S-WWHP5 is great for almost all the dash lights. It is a plug & play replacement for the OEM 57 bulbs. Two lights on a ‘61 (and probably other C1s) are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2022, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,415
Posted By leaston78

Got the new cable in. Works fine. Used some...

Got the new cable in. Works fine. Used some silicone grease for lubricant. Much quieter. Decided to replace gauge cluster bulbs with LEDs while I have some pieces out of the way. Got some nifty new...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,215
Posted By leaston78

Interesting re: blinkers

Your comment on blinkers is interesting. The regular bulbs on my ‘61 are very hard to see in daylight with the top down. I don’t drive much at night so I think I might like brighter. Thanks for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,415
Posted By leaston78

UPDATE: Had a great conversation with Bill Pilon...

UPDATE: Had a great conversation with Bill Pilon about pulling / replacing the tach cable core. Has to be pulled from the tach end but access is not too bad. Removed 3 screws, 2 bolts, 2 brackets...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,360
Posted By leaston78

Thanks. If I decide to replace it, I will do the...

Thanks. If I decide to replace it, I will do the lapping on the new adapter. On my ‘61, the filter is tucked up pretty tight between the exhaust and the oil pan but I can probably see it with a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,415
Posted By leaston78

I know this is an older thread but I just found...

I know this is an older thread but I just found it.

Is it possible to pull the old cable core out from the generator end?
If so, can you slide the new core cable up through the housing from the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,360
Posted By leaston78

Thanks. Next time I have the filter off, I’ll...

Thanks. Next time I have the filter off, I’ll take some measurements.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2022, 10:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,360
Posted By leaston78

Thanks. If by “element” you are referring to the...

Thanks. If by “element” you are referring to the spin-on filter, I have used several brands with no problem before. I have been using K&N for the last few years with no leaks until now. I always...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,360
Posted By leaston78

So I went to do my Spring oil change on my ‘61...

So I went to do my Spring oil change on my ‘61 and as I was warming the engine I noticed a significant oil leak under the car. After investigating, I found that the oil was coming from around the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,942
Posted By leaston78

I ordered it from Corvette America...same list...

I ordered it from Corvette America...same list price but I have a Top Flight discount there and they were doing free shipping so..... Received it a few days ago and installed it yesterday....no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,942
Posted By leaston78

Lucky that you live in FL :)

Lucky that you live in FL :)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,942
Posted By leaston78

Should really have asked about miles, I guess. ...

Should really have asked about miles, I guess. Thanks in advance.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,786
Posted By leaston78

My vintage T-3 headlights were burning out pretty...

My vintage T-3 headlights were burning out pretty rapidly so I decided to replace them with modern halogen "sealed beams" Wagner H5001 and H5006.

I have the 1961 Passenger Car Manual that provides...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,942
Posted By leaston78

Hey Frankie, I was just sizing up what I needed...

Hey Frankie, I was just sizing up what I needed to go Pertronix but then I saw the LL Breakerless SE rig in the Corvette America catalog. How long have you been using it? Will prolly do my '61 this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-14-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By leaston78

Thanks Copper. I fixed the modulator last month....

Thanks Copper. I fixed the modulator last month. No appreciable loss of ATF since! Transmission shifts much more smoothly too.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,044
Posted By leaston78

Got the template back in the mail in July. ...

Got the template back in the mail in July. Thanks for sending it back and I hope it worked out well for you.

Larry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By leaston78

T-3 Headlight Aiming

My vintage T-3 headlights were burning out pretty rapidly so I decided to replace them with modern halogen "sealed beams" Wagner H5001 and H5006.

I have the 1961 Passenger Car Manual that provides...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By leaston78

So I think I have confirmed the problem. While I...

So I think I have confirmed the problem. While I was under the car today I replaced the rubber hose between the metal vacuum line and the modulator. The old hose was deteriorated and appeared to...
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