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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By Red 71

DansYellow66, I think you nailed it. The...

DansYellow66, I think you nailed it. The fiberglass back then was not the best and if someone sprayed heavy coats of Fiberfill or something like it and didn't pay attention to what they were doing in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By Red 71

63 Split window ridge offset

I was looking at a 63 split window recently and I noticed that the raised ridge on the top was not centered between the rear windows. I understand that with the rear windows being curved that they...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,322
Posted By Red 71

Adding to what 7T1 stated here, you can only use...

Adding to what 7T1 stated here, you can only use speedo gears with a certain number of teeth on certain tail shaft gears. For example, a speedo gear with let us say a arbitrary number of 10, 11, or...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By Red 71

I did a wrap on my 71 many years ago. I had to...

I did a wrap on my 71 many years ago. I had to punch all the holes in it and used a heavy nylon thread.
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Forum: C3 General
03-23-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,565
Posted By Red 71

They are a little louder on mine and if you are...

They are a little louder on mine and if you are open minded I think you will agree that they fit very well and do look better. JMO
...
Forum: C3 General
01-17-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,872
Posted By Red 71

Is this the same Mike Joy you are referring to...

Is this the same Mike Joy you are referring to that made the statement a couple years ago that a 67 Big block Corvette had 4 vertical bars in it's side vent whereas the small block only had three....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-17-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 31,514
Posted By Red 71

Exactly, front looks great, side looks great and...

Exactly, front looks great, side looks great and then you get to the back and you see Camaro. Rather disappointing!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,483
Posted By Red 71

You seem to forget that here in the USA a lot of...

You seem to forget that here in the USA a lot of us are legally licensed to pack a firearm and if someone tries to steal my car they in the course of doing it will charge at me and I do have the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,494
Posted By Red 71

Somewhat similar to your gearing but mine is a...

Somewhat similar to your gearing but mine is a TKO with a 3.27 low and a .68 5th gear, 3.08 rear gear. Recently I had to install a new rear oil seal and decided to use a 1 piece gasket. To do it all...
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 54,731
Posted By Red 71

Not being a purist, I went the same route with my...

Not being a purist, I went the same route with my 71 that I did with my 70 way back when!

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,494
Posted By Red 71

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Ward View Post...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Ward View Post
Tire size has no effect on speedometer readings.

This is a old thread but I had to clarify a few errors. I am surprised that Mike did not come...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,483
Posted By Red 71

I have read about the cell phone setup. Do you...

I have read about the cell phone setup. Do you just add a phone onto your plan with say minimal minutes or what? I have seen a Google based tracking system ad which I may look into.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,773
Posted By Red 71

Might also add that we used to pour ATF slowly...

Might also add that we used to pour ATF slowly into the carb which would be a little like the ingredients in Sea Foam. Believe it or not, a friend tried it in the winter in a closed garage. Didn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,483
Posted By Red 71

[QUOTE=paul 74;1579939438]To all of the above...

[QUOTE=paul 74;1579939438]To all of the above suggestions you can add a "boot."

A firearm is not an option in Canada: prohibited. The USA is unique in allowing personal weapons.

Yes that is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,483
Posted By Red 71

I kept reading these replies and could not...

I kept reading these replies and could not believe they went all the way to #42 before anyone mentioned a GPS. It is nice to be able to figure out where the vehicle is after it has been stolen. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Posted By Red 71

I went with the Felpro 1 piece pan gasket set. A...

I went with the Felpro 1 piece pan gasket set. A few bucks more but well worth it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,773
Posted By Red 71

I am old school and like a lot of others I used...

I am old school and like a lot of others I used the water method to remove carbon. I also remember how the car seemed to run better in damp weather. I even used the water bubbler setup and tested it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,773
Posted By Red 71

Good point Don, I think this thread has turned...

Good point Don, I think this thread has turned into two separate thoughts on usage. I use the B-12 for carb and injector cleaning due to the ingredients that are know to dissolve carbon, varnish etc....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,773
Posted By Red 71

Did you say Kerosene? You hit it on the nose!...

Did you say Kerosene? You hit it on the nose! Look at the top middle of the link,

Low odor paraffinic solvent
Dearomatized kerosine
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Posted By Red 71

I just did this on a 71. I had the front end on...

I just did this on a 71. I had the front end on jack stands, dropped the idler arm, disconnected power steering cylinder behind the left front wheel and disconnected the left tie rod end.

I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,773
Posted By Red 71

Sea Foam versus Berryman B-12

Had a recent discussion with a friend who is a fan of Sea Foam whereas
I am a fan of Berryman B-12 so I did a little research on both and this is
what I found.

Sea Foam active ingredients
...
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 175,568
Posted By Red 71

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Forum: C3 General
09-05-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By Red 71

I think you will find that most of the C5, C6...

I think you will find that most of the C5, C6 drivers that wave were probably C1,C2,C3 owners back in time or know of the wave from friends that they rode with, of course there are the nose in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,352
Posted By Red 71

I have a hardtop for my 71 convertible. Car did...

I have a hardtop for my 71 convertible. Car did not come with it so I removed the middle bolt rather than have to drill a hole.
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 212,488
Posted By Red 71

Bought a 64 back in 65 and then a 66 in 66...

Bought a 64 back in 65 and then a 66 in 66 followed by a 70 in 71. Got married in 73 and went through a divorce in 77. Kept the house but had to agree to pay off the ex wife's car. Sold the 70 to do...
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