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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-28-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
FS: 1963 diff
Views: 1,078
Posted By fastfreddie63

I would love to purchase but I need a CD for my...

I would love to purchase but I need a CD for my April 30 build date.

Freddie
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,665
Posted By fastfreddie63

Super great read guys! As a fellow 63' 340hp...

Super great read guys! As a fellow 63' 340hp owner I have my homework specs to check - thank you. My motor runs fine but I always wondered if it was tuned optimally. I definitely want to check /...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
03-23-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By fastfreddie63

Richard Fortier sells repos.

Richard Fortier sells repos.
Forum: C5 General
09-12-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By fastfreddie63

Guilty as charged...I'm about 270 but not what (I...

Guilty as charged...I'm about 270 but not what (I would think) people would call fat?? I'm a big guy, bones and all and haven't weighed under 240 in about 25 years and a 36 waist; I'm 50 now and a...
Forum: C5 General
09-11-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By fastfreddie63

Good point! I suppose I could move it forward an...

Good point! I suppose I could move it forward an inch or so and tilt it back and see. Probably still very tight but worth a shot. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
09-11-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By fastfreddie63

Are you guy's in 03's? Maybe there were changes...

Are you guy's in 03's? Maybe there were changes for other years?

I'm pretty sure the seat was down all the way and back as I tried to adjust it a few times. Then I had the owner position it all...
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By fastfreddie63

I don't fit in an 03' z06!

I usually post onthe c2 thread...

Has anyone swapped their seat for somthing with a lower profile? I'm 6'3 1/2" and my head pushed uncomfortably on the roof liner; and yes the seat is all the way...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-27-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,607
Posted By fastfreddie63

That's 3.6% per year; about right...I came up...

That's 3.6% per year; about right...I came up with $246 in 2013 dollars. Wait until interest rates creep up - yikes...2013 prices will look like a bargin.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 725
Posted By fastfreddie63

2 to 6 weeks prior to your build date is typical....

2 to 6 weeks prior to your build date is typical. Judging gives full credit up to 6 months prior.

The tag has the carter number, corresponding GM number and a date code like a3, b3, c3, d3...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
08-01-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,478
Posted By fastfreddie63

I had purchased a rebuilt 3461s Carter from them...

I had purchased a rebuilt 3461s Carter from them 10 years ago. It's been on the car and had ran fine. Their response and shipping service was quick. I hear what you're saying though...a refund...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By fastfreddie63

Wonder what N.C. discount of $557.49 was for?

Wonder what N.C. discount of $557.49 was for?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By fastfreddie63

1963 seatbelts were optional to purchaser??

Take a look at the sales order for this 63. $18 for sealtbelts? I thought these were factory standard issue. This does not make sense. Was this just dealer trickery to juice it up since it was a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By fastfreddie63

This is great information Tony - Thanks. I had...

This is great information Tony - Thanks. I had my 63's T10 rebuilt last year by Masterwork's source - it had never been done. 2nd and 3rd would pop out of gear all the time; especially on a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By fastfreddie63

I have a stock system of a single MC and drums on...

I have a stock system of a single MC and drums on all four. So long as there's no leaks and adjusted they're great. My only upgrade might be moving to a dual MC.

Freddie
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-30-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By fastfreddie63

Caliper? I guess I'm glad I never upgraded. ...

Caliper? I guess I'm glad I never upgraded.

Glad it worked out for you. I've always contemplated changing to a dual cyclinder so at least I'd have half brakes.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-24-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,417
Posted By fastfreddie63

I thought I heard on a single original MC you...

I thought I heard on a single original MC you bleed at the wheels, no need to bleed the MC since it is not a sealed unit. When the pedal is depressed the MC is activated and the lines become a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,085
Posted By fastfreddie63

Thanks Rich! I read this thread and went home to...

Thanks Rich! I read this thread and went home to check my 63' 340. Sure enough 'Bubba' (me) put the end of the spring through the cotter pin hole of the throttle rod and it had sufficed as the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,081
Posted By fastfreddie63

Seems very reasonable. I pay about that for a...

Seems very reasonable. I pay about that for a $40k (63 vert) stated value policy no mileage restriction. I cannot recall what my deductable is off hand.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,188
Posted By fastfreddie63

With a service manual, assembly manual, and this...

With a service manual, assembly manual, and this forum you might be surprised at how much you can actually do. You learn a lot by just fixing it yourself. You'll get more enjoyment out of your car...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,828
Posted By fastfreddie63

I posted the link for exactly what you are...

I posted the link for exactly what you are looking for in post #13.

Freddie
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,828
Posted By fastfreddie63

I used to burn through points and then switched...

I used to burn through points and then switched to Lectric Limited Breakerless about 8 years ago and it's run smooth (63 327/340) ever since. Easy to install and a single wire hook up so with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,276
Posted By fastfreddie63

I seem to recall now based on your procedure that...

I seem to recall now based on your procedure that this is exactly how I did it. I will have to re-check it to see if it's still optimal for hot idle speed.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,276
Posted By fastfreddie63

I seem to remember having trouble determining the...

I seem to remember having trouble determining the proper adjustment for the idle mixture screw when I installed the correct 3461s carb. It's supposed to be set to give peak vacuum at hot idle speed....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,276
Posted By fastfreddie63

I am not sure what exactly is done as I don't...

I am not sure what exactly is done as I don't have that receipt unfortunately and the records are long gone - I checked into this. My assumption is it was done to stock OEM spec.; which the idle...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-14-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,276
Posted By fastfreddie63

No blue smoke on start up nor any smoke anytime...

No blue smoke on start up nor any smoke anytime that I am aware of. To clarify it's a 1963 327/340 L76 motor. Maybe I've hit 5k on the rpm but not higher. No thanks on 6k; :crazy2: I like my...
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