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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,974
Posted By MrPbody

Not the greatest photo, but here is my 90 pedal...

Not the greatest photo, but here is my 90 pedal wile under construction.
I drive the car a lot and do find it very comfortable.

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,974
Posted By MrPbody

I used a pedal and cable assy from a C-4 (90) for...

I used a pedal and cable assy from a C-4 (90) for my 62 with TPI motor. it fits the new surroundings well and looks "stock".

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,632
Posted By MrPbody

Hard to tell from the side view, but it looks...

Hard to tell from the side view, but it looks like it has a full set of teeth??
Very nice looking car BTW.

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,860
Posted By MrPbody

Our trip last week to Crater Lake we got 22mpg in...

Our trip last week to Crater Lake we got 22mpg in the 62. The 90 TPI motor and 6 speed may have helped with that however. ;)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,089
Posted By MrPbody

Did ya happen to notice the white stuff laying...

Did ya happen to notice the white stuff laying about next to the roads in the pics Robbie?? ;) . it was a beautiful day up there (~6500' elevation) all right, but a bit cool (I still wore cut-offs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-25-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,089
Posted By MrPbody

Where did you drive your Corvette today?

My sister and brother in-law are in a large car club up in Albany Oregon that was doing a club cruise this weekend, so Jennifer and I decided to horn in on one day of their fun. On Friday we drove up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-16-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
Posted By MrPbody

Yo Robbie, I only ck in here once a month or...

Yo Robbie,

I only ck in here once a month or so these days, when I happen to think about it. several months ago I foolishly allowed myself to get into a pissing match with a resident troll. it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-15-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,494
Posted By MrPbody

59 Chev restomod will go away next spring 62...

59 Chev restomod will go away next spring
62 stays with me forever and beyond
big Mac (25') is my new summer fun now that I'm done building cars

:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-14-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,159
Posted By MrPbody

Tod Styles had 5 fathers. every time one died, he...

Tod Styles had 5 fathers. every time one died, he inherited a new Vette
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,061
Posted By MrPbody

Xxxxactly! :thumbs: and we're not the only ones...

Xxxxactly! :thumbs: and we're not the only ones >>
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

I don't recall which driver it was, but after a...

I don't recall which driver it was, but after a race win, the interviewer says "you've won, or come in second, in the last 6 races. how long will this lucky streak last". the driver just gives him a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

I certainly understand that. Now me…. I'd give...

I certainly understand that. Now me…. I'd give (almost) anything to be able to live next to a lake, river, or even a creek. I've been a water person all my life. but ya….. some things just don't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

What's wrong with having both?????? I have a...

What's wrong with having both?????? I have a different, larger, sailboat now, but it tows the same. we just had the newer boat in the lake on Tuesday. awesome day of sailing, driving and all. :)
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,762
Posted By MrPbody

Paul, When I still had my 64 I installed 12"...

Paul,

When I still had my 64 I installed 12" glasspacks between the manifolds and sidepipes. that took a lot of the harshness out for me.

YMMV,
Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,380
Posted By MrPbody

That is sad news indeed. like many others, my...

That is sad news indeed. like many others, my love of Corvettes began with Rt. 66. we also have the dvd set, and I'm betting we watch an episode tonight in memory of.

RIP
Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

It would seem logical that the older the car, the...

It would seem logical that the older the car, the smaller the market for those wanting to re-live a memory, own an icon, or whatever. but I'm always amazed at the number of times that I've overheard...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

Yup. there does need to be made clear that there...

Yup. there does need to be made clear that there are two types of "toy" cars. there is the "collection" of other cars that come and go over the years. these are the ones I compare to an old saying...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-06-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

We do what we enjoy until we don't enjoy it...

We do what we enjoy until we don't enjoy it anymore, then move on to the next thing. I've enjoyed a lot of things over the years, but still have plenty I haven't done yet, but would enjoy doing. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,292
Posted By MrPbody

At 65 I've reached the point where I realize I've...

At 65 I've reached the point where I realize I've built my last hot rod, and really don't even want to work on them that much any more. today I sold my 99' XK8 Jag. last week the 64 Fairlane went...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-27-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By MrPbody

The road has been up hill, and one day at a time,...

The road has been up hill, and one day at a time, but we're here today and enjoying what we can. thank you very much for asking, Ed.

I sold my 64 Fairlane today, so it must be time to look for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By MrPbody

drive em if ya got em!

This is a little car club cruise we went on Aug. 25th to the Oregon Caves. about 110 miles round trip and we all had a "marrrrvolas" time. good eats, good friends, and a great place to visit.
The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-09-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,316
Posted By MrPbody

my 62 doesn't leak a drop. if I were to drive an...

my 62 doesn't leak a drop. if I were to drive an hour in a heavy rain….. the water on the floor would still be there months later, if I didn't vacuum it out myself.

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,316
Posted By MrPbody

Well Jack?????? There's been lots of thunder...

Well Jack?????? There's been lots of thunder storms around the area over the past few days, but hopefully you were able to dodge the biggest ones.



Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-03-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,316
Posted By MrPbody

We're headed for the Lake also(40 miles). it was...

We're headed for the Lake also(40 miles). it was 108* yesterday at my house, so anything having to do with water is good. On the 30th we plan to attend a club car cruise with the Vette, up to one of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,300
Posted By MrPbody

Are you sure your crate 305 water pump wasn't...

Are you sure your crate 305 water pump wasn't intended for a serpentine belt system? I assume you're running a std V-belt, which turns the pump the opposite direction.

Just a thought.

Russ
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