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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-05-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By newguy1

G'day, The thread may be over a year old but I...

G'day, The thread may be over a year old but I am still getting ready to start on the car. I appreciate all the info that has been provided. I just picked up a Richmond Gear 6 speed with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By newguy1

G'day, Sorry I didn't give a better explanation...

G'day, Sorry I didn't give a better explanation or provide better pictures. I just wanted to share some pictures. The 59 has been sitting in dust for the last 20+ years. A friend of mine took the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-03-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By newguy1

G'day, Sorry I am having troubles with the...

G'day, Sorry I am having troubles with the pictures. This my first attempt since my stroke and I am about ready to start screaming. All 3 cars have not been out in the light of day for quite some...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-03-2014, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By newguy1

Couple of crusty old vettes

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t644/roadkillracing1/corvette3_zpsa00915e1.jpg (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/roadkillracing1/media/corvette3_zpsa00915e1.jpg.html)
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-15-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By newguy1

G'day all, first off thanks for the response. ...

G'day all, first off thanks for the response. The cars are stored about 85miles away so luckily my friend wanted to pick up the 1980 I sold him yesterday. I was sad to see it go but now I can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-15-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By newguy1

Will this work???

G'day all, Just sold my C3 today and want to get going on my C1. I have a 59 that has been a drag car all it's life until I got it. Been collecting dust for 30 years and it is time to do...
Forum: C3 General
05-01-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By newguy1

Should I do it?

G'day all, I started watching the Corvette Forum a couple of years ago and even joined a while back. But I've been back sliding and did other things while the Corvettes collect dust. I had a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By newguy1

G'day all, There were only two cars. The...

G'day all,

There were only two cars. The 66 was a big block car that had its engine fire in 71. I couldn't really nail the fellow down whether he really did want to sell them or not.

I am...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By newguy1

G'day, I have posted some on the C3 forum as I...

G'day, I have posted some on the C3 forum as I was looking for a cross member for my 78. My friend had "borrowed" my cross member as my car was and is a basket case and had not returned it. As...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By newguy1

G'day, We were just a bit on the US side of the...

G'day, We were just a bit on the US side of the border. I did have my spouse's cell phone along but I am kind of dull minded when it comes to the 21st century. So, no pictures. Sorry, I know the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,903
Posted By newguy1

G'day all, I think my wife would let me hang it...

G'day all, I think my wife would let me hang it in the living room. She is a good sport about my Chevy/Corvette addiction. I have assembled transmissions at the kitchen table before. One of my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-23-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By newguy1

Do barn finds exist?

G'day all, Just got back from a little trip up Nort ya know. My dad and I were going out in the boonies to look at an old Chevy C60 for sale.

We stopped at the gentleman's place and looked at...
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,820
Posted By newguy1

G'day all, It's nice to know that others...

G'day all,

It's nice to know that others have Franknvettes too. I traded for my 78 sight unseen. I didn't realize how far over my head I was when we unloaded the car from the trailer in mid...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-16-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,115
Posted By newguy1

Hone-o-drive

G'day all, I am in need of an old school overdrive unit. I am running a solid axle car with a Dana 60 along with an old Doug Nash 4+1 trans. The tallest ratio available for the Dana is 3.54 and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,470
Posted By newguy1

G'day, No, I have never run Bonneville. I have...

G'day, No, I have never run Bonneville. I have done some top end runs in the drag Camaro at about 150+ but this was done on an airport landing strip with a warmed up old crate LS7 bbc. The sound...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,470
Posted By newguy1

G'day, I am getting ready to start on my 59 that...

G'day, I am getting ready to start on my 59 that has been back burnered for 30 years. I guess it is about time to do something with it. The car was drag raced all of its life until I got a hold of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,416
Posted By newguy1

G'day, The 454 rods properly prepared are an...

G'day, The 454 rods properly prepared are an excellent rod and a great choice for a street engine. But, if you have access to the 7/16 bolt rods, by all means use them. Our ot drag car goes...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-10-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 39,858
Posted By newguy1

North Dakota 1980 C3 NASTY 1978 C3...

North Dakota

1980 C3
NASTY

1978 C3 (retired roadracer)
EXRACER
Forum: C3 General
05-08-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By newguy1

Free Corvette

G'day, I only wish I was about 1500 or so miles closer. I would love to pick up the remains of your 77 as I really need a frame for my 78. The frame under it is not good.

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Forum: Intros
03-08-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By newguy1

Hello from North Dakota

G'day, I have been skulking around here for a while and decided to make the plunge and join. I am a long-time Chevy guy and have owned a couple of c-3's. I am currently getting ready to work on my...
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