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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks for the hint! I'll have to check if the PU...

Thanks for the hint! I'll have to check if the PU foam is still intact (probably not).

Thanks,

JC
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that. I had a...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that. I had a few corrosion issues, mostly in the engin compartment that I have taken care off.

Thanks again,

JC
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Adhesive for dashboard padding

Hi group,

My '59 was sitting in a somewhat humid storage unit and some of the dash padding came loose. Do you have any suggestion for an adhesive to glue it back into place? There are two areas...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-17-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Folks, this is great! Thank you so much for the...

Folks, this is great! Thank you so much for the many ideas. I will check it out some more this weekend and report back.

Thanks again!

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-16-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By 1959VetteJan

'59 steering wheel hub scratching turn s. housing

It is getting nice out here again and I have been enjoying my vette already a couple of times. There is this one issue that I am not sure what to do about. The steering wheel hub (bell) is scratching...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks! Is it difficult to replace the rear...

Thanks! Is it difficult to replace the rear springs? Rebuild or replace?

Thanks,

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By 1959VetteJan

59 vette sagging on driver side

Hi folks,

My vette appears to be sagging by an inch or so on the driver side. This is most pronounced at the rear end but is noticeable also on the front. I replaced all 4 shocks which did not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Ok, the mechanic pulled the transition and it...

Ok, the mechanic pulled the transition and it turns out that it did not get rebuild. It needs new synchronizers, bearings and a few other things. Essentially a complete rebuild. I am aware of D&L...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,396
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thank you for the pics. They are identical to the...

Thank you for the pics. They are identical to the one That came with the car. It was cracked and is likely the original steering wheel. It also has the chrome trims on the spokes. The one I bought...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks DZ and Frank!! You sure know your...

Thanks DZ and Frank!! You sure know your Corvettes!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Well, turns out that the radiator cap was not...

Well, turns out that the radiator cap was not fully closed. I wonder if that played a role in this. I have been driving it today for an hour with 75 f outside temperature. When I came back home the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1959VetteJan

The latest temp reading was closer to 210 after...

The latest temp reading was closer to 210 after 15 minutes of driving with outside temps around 55. Still normal?

Thanks,

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,396
Posted By 1959VetteJan

'59 steering wheel original or repro?

Hi,

I just received a replacement steering wheel for my 59 vette. The casting appears to be plastic and has the feel of pvc. My current wheel is different, where the casting seems to be made from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Excellent! Do you recall what size drill you...

Excellent! Do you recall what size drill you used?

Thanks,

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Steering wheel rivets removal on '59

Hi team,

Just wondering what the best practice is in getting those rivets out that attach the steering wheel to the upper hub shell.

Thanks,

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks everyone. This is really helpful. I'll...

Thanks everyone. This is really helpful. I'll have my shop take a look at it.mthey restore classic cars amd should be able to get to the bottom of this. I'll post the findings.

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By 1959VetteJan

'59 hood release mechanism

Is it normal for the hood relase to remain in the open position after the handel is pulled? I would think that it would retun to its previous position after the hood unlocks. I have to push the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Yes.....i'll have it fixed and than have a chat...

Yes.....i'll have it fixed and than have a chat with the seller again.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks folks! I've removed the boot and played...

Thanks folks! I've removed the boot and played around with the rod that moves the 1st & 2nd gear. Adjusting it didn't do much either. So, it looks like the tranny has to come out.

Thanks again for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks for your comments so far. The issue only...

Thanks for your comments so far. The issue only exists with the 2nd gear and I only had the car for a few weeks now and have not pushed it at all. The issue was already present when the car was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,835
Posted By 1959VetteJan

'59 vette 2ng gear pops out when coasting

Hello group,

My '59 Vette with 4 speel manual transmisson has the following issue:

The 2nd gear pops out when I take the foot of the gas. It stays in fine while accellerating but I can hear a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Great! Thanks, Jan

Great!

Thanks,

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-26-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By 1959VetteJan

'59 correct interior red metal paint & seat dye

Hi group,

I want to address a few paint chips In the steering column area and have to paint the lower sterring column cover. Is roman red the correct color for this?

Also, has anyone...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1959VetteJan

Thanks everyone. I would be lost without you!!! ...

Thanks everyone. I would be lost without you!!!

Jan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1959VetteJan

180-190F after being driven

Hi,

Just wanted to follow up and report that my vette appears to heat up to 178 after having been driven for 30 minutes. My second reading after another test drive was closer to 190F. This still...
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