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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 979
Posted By a1avette

I'm kind of in the same boat. My '64 coupe will...

I'm kind of in the same boat. My '64 coupe will be needing floor insulation too in about 1 month or so. I saw this material from Vettenuts. Wondering if anyone has used it with premium layer. Seems...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,151
Posted By a1avette

I used Paypal to pay for some Merrill hiking...

I used Paypal to pay for some Merrill hiking shoes I saw on a Facebook ad. It said Merrill clearance sale, half price. Nice ad with pictures. I thought I was dealing with Merrill. The scam was like...
Forum: C5 General
01-15-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,454
Posted By a1avette

I have a 24x28 garage and had a 45,000 BTU...

I have a 24x28 garage and had a 45,000 BTU ceiling mounted propane Modine Hot Dawg installed a few years ago. I keep garage above freezing in winter and kick it up when I want to work on something....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By a1avette

D-Day

I agree. My dad was in the 29th division and landed on Omaha beach on this day 70 years ago. He never talked about it that much and then only after a few beers. We owe them and all who serve or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,004
Posted By a1avette

Wiper

I used the Wiperworks for my 1964. They had good reviews too. They have a website. Quick turn around. Wiper motor looks great, but I haven't finished putting the car back together yet, so I can't say...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,832
Posted By a1avette

Thanks for the pictures! They are the best I've...

Thanks for the pictures! They are the best I've seen and a big help. I'm not planning on taking my dash pads out to do this. Its a bit cramped, but the pads are good and I don't want to touch them....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,832
Posted By a1avette

Need help/advice for C2 Firewall Insulation install.

Can anyone share how the firewall insulation is supposed to be installed in a C2? Bought this stuff a while ago and it came with no diagrams or instructions and I'm having trouble figuring out what...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,277
Posted By a1avette

Here is the 1966 I mentioned. It has its engine....

Here is the 1966 I mentioned. It has its engine. Just ended again as reserve not met. Pictures look decent and you can drive it.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,277
Posted By a1avette

I'd be concerned about frame rust. I bought my...

I'd be concerned about frame rust. I bought my 1964 in 1978. I live in MA and the car came from Boston. This was before I knew about frame rust, but there were no outward signs. Looked like normal...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By a1avette

Very moving. I got to visit there a few years ago...

Very moving. I got to visit there a few years ago as part of business trip. My dad was in the 29th division. He passed away back in 1977, but always wanted to go back to France and see it. He never...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,239
Posted By a1avette

I'm in New England too, Worcester area, and just...

I'm in New England too, Worcester area, and just last year had a 45,000 BTU propane Modine Hot Dawg installed in my insulated 24X28 garage. I had a kerosene torpedo heater before that and I'm happy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 131,028
Posted By a1avette

Here is my 1964 coupe rear vent area before I...

Here is my 1964 coupe rear vent area before I took it apart showing harness running above wheel well. It was a late assembly "E" code, so maybe they changed part way through or mine was messed with....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 131,028
Posted By a1avette

When I pulled my 1964 coupe's apart the rear...

When I pulled my 1964 coupe's apart the rear harness went over the top of the wheel well. When I ran the new one it seemed to be a somewhat tight fit going over the wheel well lespecially after it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,070
Views: 212,239
Posted By a1avette

Hi. I have a '64 coupe that I'm doing body...

Hi.

I have a '64 coupe that I'm doing body off on. Mine has factory A/C. I see you mention re-doing the heater box. I used Doc Rebuild seal kit and while not finished yet, glad I bought it. I'm...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 131,028
Posted By a1avette

Hi, I think you might have the fuel line not...

Hi,

I think you might have the fuel line not in properly where it exits from the kick-up in front of the rear wheel. Assembly manual is not real clear on this, but there is an indentation on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,629
Posted By a1avette

http://i45.tinypic.com/345kaom.jpg Here is...

http://i45.tinypic.com/345kaom.jpg

Here is VIN from my 1964.
Unfortunately I have a state assigned number on the body. It was a recovered theft that I bought before numbers match meant much. That...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Posted By a1avette

I used Wiper Works also on e-bay. Now $250. Free...

I used Wiper Works also on e-bay. Now $250. Free shipping. Mine was $225 plus shipping so about same price I paid earlier this year. Nice job, quick turn around. Lots of good e-bay feedback and good...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-07-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 131,028
Posted By a1avette

Thanks for posting all your pictures. I have a...

Thanks for posting all your pictures. I have a '64 coupe that I'm doing body off on too and it helped me. I am in the process of replacing the whole wire harness. I took lots of pictures of the front...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By a1avette

Paragon Web Site

This is probably my fault, but I encountered an unforseen quirk with Paragon's web site. They have been great to do businss with and I have really liked their web site so far. Now to the problem. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By a1avette

The Dr Rebuild heater a/c box seals came in and...

The Dr Rebuild heater a/c box seals came in and they are much better and more complete. Rivets for the splitting the vent door and replacing seals there are included. Don't waste you money on seal...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-06-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By a1avette

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll order the Dr...

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll order the Dr Rebuild sets.

Bill
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,750
Posted By a1avette

Super job! How long did it take to complete?

Super job!

How long did it take to complete?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By a1avette

A/C Heater Box Rebuild for Mid Year

I'm going through my 1964 coupe A/C and heater box as part of body off restoration. I purchased a set of A/C heater box gaskets from Zip some time ago for $35.00. The gasket material in the Zip kit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By a1avette

C2 Carpet Issue

I'm new to the forum. I have a 1964 coupe that I bought a carpet set for about 20 years ago. I'm just getting around to finishing the restore on the '64. The carpet came from Corvette America. Its...
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