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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,982
Posted By Solid327

That's what I thought too. Why go to the bother...

That's what I thought too. Why go to the bother of cutting and torching the body. They also burned the tow vehicle, plus damaged the trailer beyond repair. Fire brings a lot of attention, even in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,417
Posted By Solid327

Did you think about "buying" the top "back"? The...

Did you think about "buying" the top "back"? The insurance paid you for it so you wouldn't have been out of pocket I assume. Once in hand and if original ownership could definitely be established,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By Solid327

You're right!

You're right!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By Solid327

'60 Corvette Restomod Stolen, Stripped and Burned

Just saw the following news item(s) regarding the theft of a 1960 Corvette restomod that was bound for the Detroit Autorama. I did a search here "Autorama" and was surprised to see there was no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-25-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,601
Posted By Solid327

We all know that a dollar won’t buy what it used...

We all know that a dollar won’t buy what it used to. However, a $20 thousand dollar paint job has far outpaced inflation. To put into in perspective, I used the Minneapolis Fed’s inflation calculator...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-15-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,565
Posted By Solid327

Correction: I cut them 3/16's and peened. I don't...

Correction: I cut them 3/16's and peened. I don't remember where I got the info to do it this way, whether it was from Eaton, Paragon, the assembly manual, or the Judging manual, but I didn't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,565
Posted By Solid327

Frankie, The bolt should be cut with about 3/8's...

Frankie, The bolt should be cut with about 3/8's inch extra length and then peened over, as original.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-11-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,565
Posted By Solid327

What is the purpose of the metal disks? I don't...

What is the purpose of the metal disks? I don't recall mine as having them but then again I delivered the springs still banded together to Eaton for reconditioning. As it turned out, mine didn't need...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-26-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By Solid327

Just curious, what's your game plan to put it all...

Just curious, what's your game plan to put it all back together? This sounds like a job for someone that has done one before.

Perhaps you remember, or have heard of "REX", the '58 that Paragon...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-26-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By Solid327

Try Oxalic acid, better known as wood bleach....

Try Oxalic acid, better known as wood bleach. It's what one well known vendor uses to clean rust stained seat belt webbing (nylon) and you'll find it added in weak solutions for certain laundry...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 35,605
Posted By Solid327

Plasticman, It may be a law but all the years I...

Plasticman, It may be a law but all the years I lived in Florida, I used a license plate frame with an incorporated cover that had a slight grey tint. It looked super next to black paint, and matched...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,538
Posted By Solid327

2011 Autorama (Pirelli Great 8)

Hi Gang, I wondered if there was any posts, or discussion on this year's Autorama and specifically the 1962 Corvette restomod, owned by Bruce Milyard from Colorado. It was a Riddler Award contender...
Forum: Northeast
02-06-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,440
Posted By Solid327

Why is it when someone disagrees they're a...

Why is it when someone disagrees they're a "hater"? I "hate" that term. No such noun. :D

Anyway, I like it...not for my car but it looks all business on yours. FYI, all the new Lamborghinis at the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,704
Posted By Solid327

Rich won the Exhibitor's Award "Best in Show" and...

Rich won the Exhibitor's Award "Best in Show" and was awarded a very nice, heavy, classic cup style trophy for that award. He also won an Autorama "First Place" trophy for his class, sorry but I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,221
Posted By Solid327

Thanks Steve. Seems kinda light on the BTU rating...

Thanks Steve. Seems kinda light on the BTU rating for his space size, assuming average insulation, 8ft ceilings, and MN temps. If he can keep it heated for $25.00 a month at a 45 avg temp, a higher...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 720
Posted By Solid327

Shouldn't be necessary. Building codes have...

Shouldn't be necessary. Building codes have required a moisture barrier under the concrete slab for years. You could get one of those parking mats just to keep some of the cold off and for extra...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,221
Posted By Solid327

I've looked at the electric hanging units. What I...

I've looked at the electric hanging units. What I like about them is clean heat and no venting. However, I'm leary of operating cost. I'd have to run electrical service and my panel is at the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,221
Posted By Solid327

I'm liking the $25.00 per month part. How many...

I'm liking the $25.00 per month part. How many square feet are you heating? Is this system vented forced air? What BTU is it rated for?

Gary, I hope your "RustyParts" handle didn't come from the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,221
Posted By Solid327

Heating a garage, pros, cons, costs, etc.

I'm planning to heat my attached garage. The garage is approx 650 sq ft. The ceilings are 9 ft.+. The garage is well insulated and I have easy access to natural gas, which is what I use to heat the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By Solid327

Any good chroming shop that does pot metal can...

Any good chroming shop that does pot metal can rechrome them. The pits have to be repaired before they can be rechromed. It can get expensive if they are badly pitted. Repro is the easier and cheaper...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By Solid327

There are some that might argue that the last...

There are some that might argue that the last Corvette was a solid axle. :D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By Solid327

The Caboose is for sale...

Barrett Jackson just announced that the Last Corvette, also known as the Caboose, will be auctioned (no reserve) this coming January '07 in Scottsdale.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,401
Posted By Solid327

The Caboose is for sale...

I just saw a news wire, Barrett Jackson announced that the Last Corvette will be auctioned (no reserve) at Barrett Jackson's Scottsdale auction this January '07. Pro Team will display the car a last...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,306
Posted By Solid327

I do! Interesting post. The subject of credit and...

I do! Interesting post. The subject of credit and credit cards in particular is an interesting topic. Gasoline retailing is another interesting topic. Here's my brief take:

Banks are thieves,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By Solid327

I take it money is the issue on buying a correct...

I take it money is the issue on buying a correct dated 58 T-10 tranny vs selling what you have and using proceeds to buy a crate motor/trans combo?

First of all, have you priced a correct dated...
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