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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By seventyls5

Probably a really good idea as mentioned before...

Probably a really good idea as mentioned before to have a copy of the rules in your car with you. I was pulled over by the State Patrol and it took him at least a half hour to figure out what was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,118
Posted By seventyls5

Same ad in the local Nebraska newspapers with...

Same ad in the local Nebraska newspapers with 402-961-2346 for a phone # A friend called me about it a few minutes ago. I came here first because I was sure it was a scam. I told him that parts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By seventyls5

I bought a really clean one at a swap meet a...

I bought a really clean one at a swap meet a couple of years ago for $50 but that was way too cheap. He was cleaning out his garage and it had been sitting 20 plus years. I think a new one is about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
01-23-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,435
Posted By seventyls5

I know the rivets and trim tag can be had but...

I know the rivets and trim tag can be had but where do you get a vin tag like that? If the tag was aged I would think it would fool most people.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-19-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,488
Posted By seventyls5

I bought a 10k Rotary for our new shop. I am not...

I bought a 10k Rotary for our new shop. I am not sure of the height but it leaves the floor clear by routing cables over the top. It has different size adapters that go under the pads to make it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-19-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,627
Posted By seventyls5

Really looks like a blast. I am already planning...

Really looks like a blast. I am already planning a trip to this event next year. Just couldnt put it together this year. Probably going to bring my 350hp 396 68 Elcamino. Not sure what it will...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-24-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By seventyls5

I remember that as a car that couldnt be bought...

I remember that as a car that couldnt be bought at any price but the guy was bothered constantly by people wanting to buy it on the cheap. I think maybe it was on the cars in barns website if I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,121
Posted By seventyls5

Sorry to change the subject but I want more...

Sorry to change the subject but I want more details on this boat. Very cool looking!!! Jet drive? I am guessing it ran pretty good!!!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-24-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,998
Posted By seventyls5

I totally agree on the wheels. Now with some...

I totally agree on the wheels. Now with some period correct big and little slots and white letter tires maybe just maybe!!!!!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-09-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By seventyls5

If I were that far in I wouldn't think twice...

If I were that far in I wouldn't think twice about tearing the rest of the short block down and getting it honed to re ring it and polishing the crank and replacing the bearings. I would also do a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,661
Posted By seventyls5

My brother an I drove 2300 miles in 3 days last...

My brother an I drove 2300 miles in 3 days last fall to pick up my car and trailer it home. In reality we had to because I got a lot of original parts with it like the engine trans and other misc....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-27-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,307
Posted By seventyls5

I cannot tell you how to identify these as...

I cannot tell you how to identify these as originals but after being at the tire shop with 3 used rally wheels last week I can recommend that you have them spun to check for straightness before...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By seventyls5

Update on my project, it is completely back...

Update on my project, it is completely back together and will be back running tonight. This job was a challenge but if you have a press and a dial indicator and medium sized 3 jaw puller you should...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By seventyls5

Love 400's, They seem to get all sorts of bad...

Love 400's, They seem to get all sorts of bad press on the internet but make major torque. I ran one in my 63 Nova years ago when I started drag racing. Dished stock replacement forged pistons, ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 842
Posted By seventyls5

I chuckled when I read this. I have seen the ads...

I chuckled when I read this. I have seen the ads many times and thought the guy must think he is something special if you have to call him "Mr" I also thought I would never call because of this.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By seventyls5

I am getting ready to do mine. Guys were kind...

I am getting ready to do mine. Guys were kind enough to post the pros and cons of doing them myself and I have quite a bit of equipment at my disposal. They even posted a step by step rebuild...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By seventyls5

Mark: Actually my car is one of the rare non...

Mark: Actually my car is one of the rare non posi Corvettes. I was hoping it was something with the brakes/parking brake but I couldn't find anything wrong with them and it just keeps on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,719
Posted By seventyls5

Very cool car. I like the get it running and...

Very cool car. I like the get it running and drive it idea. I have a 55 Chevy with a straight axle that is a 60s or 70s survivor like this and I drive it everywhere. Really nice to not worry about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By seventyls5

Scott: Great article, I had looked at the one...

Scott: Great article, I had looked at the one he mentioned where the "expert" could tell .008 just by shaking the spindle and got a real kick out of that. I wasnt going to originally remove the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By seventyls5

I have a pretty well equipped shop where we work...

I have a pretty well equipped shop where we work on our projects. I have been rebuilding my own engines, transmissions-manual and automatic and rear axles for lots of years so I think this is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By seventyls5

rear wheel bearings?

Hearing some crunching and popping from the rear wheel on my 66 and wondering about a source for rear wheel bearings/seals. I would prefer quality bearings to do this right and only once. Does...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,083
Posted By seventyls5

Man what a smokin deal!!! Easily worth twice that...

Man what a smokin deal!!! Easily worth twice that and would probably bring more if you could prove it was a true big block car. I would probably have ripped my back pocket off trying to get my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,964
Posted By seventyls5

The oil slinger on a Muncie is the nut that holds...

The oil slinger on a Muncie is the nut that holds the bearing to the input shaft. What you have pictured adjusts the clearance between the input gear and the main shaft.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
04-16-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,985
Posted By seventyls5

I suspected being a MN car that this thing would...

I suspected being a MN car that this thing would have a rusty frame. I was trying to buy a PA car until he sent pics of the frame and rear suspension. Looked it was stored in a salt water bath for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,964
Posted By seventyls5

You will need to leave it. If you remove it I...

You will need to leave it. If you remove it I would guess you will end up with the input gear touching the case or too much slack in the mainshaft. Are you sure you don't need to completely go...
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