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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By dheel

I just went thru a restoration of a 1960 and...

I just went thru a restoration of a 1960 and bought the same radio u mentioned and the kenwood dual speakers for the center speaker. I ended up rebuilding my wonderbar and had to buy the proper...
Forum: Intros
07-02-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,442
Posted By dheel

restoration on this '60 almost done!

we r close to finishing this 1960 restoration. engine ran great, not rebuilt. has a 4-speed. once the interior is finished it will get a new soft top and then a tune up. then she'll be heading...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-16-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,618
Posted By dheel

great to know, thx, dave

great to know, thx,
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-15-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,618
Posted By dheel

thx chris, I am looking at aftermkt rims,...

thx chris,
I am looking at aftermkt rims, cragar or the American racing torq/thrust series. the rims that came with the car r cragar ss that we can't salvage. I've been told that the car should be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-15-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,618
Posted By dheel

C1 rim question

hi, we r in the process of restoring a 1960 corvette and have kept the original drum brakes on the car. I am trying to figure out what r the widest tires I can put on the car without encountering...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

good advice, thank you. the wife tells me that...

good advice, thank you. the wife tells me that she likes the GREEN. who knew!? I may do this exactly. appreciate the wisdom.
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

will do, thx. looking for a new steering wheel,...

will do, thx. looking for a new steering wheel, I can barely fit in behind the one in there now.
best,
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

will do, thx. the traffic in clarendon seems to...

will do, thx. the traffic in clarendon seems to only get worse and worse. they can't stop building new condos over there. be happy that u missed our winter out here this year, it was pretty...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

will do, thx. dave

will do, thx.
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

great, many thx! dave

great, many thx!
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

chris, quick question for u. keep the drum brakes...

chris, quick question for u. keep the drum brakes or go to disks? I'm trying to keep the car as original as possible without going over board. but modern brakes seem like a smart thing to do, as...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx roger, interesting comments. I feel like I...

thx roger, interesting comments. I feel like I should use the original motor at this point. the carb has been changed and I'm told the valve covers may not be original, but the numbers do match. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

all is good, thx. I'm really excited to get the...

all is good, thx. I'm really excited to get the restoration underway!
many thx,
dave
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

frame is solid, glass is pretty good, and the...

frame is solid, glass is pretty good, and the numbers on the engine block match. we r going to do the bulk of the work ourselves, which I am really looking forward to. in fact, i'll be spending 9...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

I'm a little over $20k in the car, which is a...

I'm a little over $20k in the car, which is a mostly complete, has a solid frame and comes with the original motor. a project like this is pretty hard to place a value on. I put my faith in a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-04-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx for the wisdom, I appreciate it. this car...

thx for the wisdom, I appreciate it. this car has a wonderbar radio, but not light or shades (has the holes). hope it has a heater!
congrats on such a long relationship with your car, 40 years...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-04-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx, that's the general plan - get it running and...

thx, that's the general plan - get it running and driving first. we'll see, if we go over budget, i'll drive it Kermit green for a while. I gotta tell you, I've really been studying up on corvettes...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

good to know thx. those pictures deserve a...

good to know thx. those pictures deserve a frame, well done!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx, we have the original hood and will put it...

thx, we have the original hood and will put it back on.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

no idea on the extra mirror? the rearview mirror...

no idea on the extra mirror? the rearview mirror is gone, so I guess they needed another one? I never noticed it, thx.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx chris. there r a lot of maybes in your first...

thx chris. there r a lot of maybes in your first answer, but I completely agree with every point u make. we were ready to fire her up at Xmas time, but discovered the keys that came with it didn't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

budget!? well, let me put it this way: if I get...

budget!? well, let me put it this way: if I get in too deep, then I will finish it, sell it and then hear about it for the rest of my days.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

your car looks great, but I've got to be honest,...

your car looks great, but I've got to be honest, the thread u just shared has me a little nervous.
thx for sharing
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

thx, yes I got under the car and crawled through...

thx, yes I got under the car and crawled through the spider webs and dirt to check the frame and from what I could see, it looks solid.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,621
Posted By dheel

1960 corvette - lost for the past 40 years

hi guys,

I just joined the forum a few days ago, but had found a lot of very useful information on it as I contemplated buying this 1960 corvette (hopefully the pictures r attached).

this car...
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