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Forum: In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters
07-15-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,819
Posted By EVERGREEN

Forever Young

This is my Dad's last post here on Corvette Forum, He passed away early evening of July 13, 2011 at the age of 63. We proudly escorted his body to the funeral home in his 1961 Corvette, the car he...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,699
Posted By EVERGREEN

Think I said 21mi of paved road...........I get...

Think I said 21mi of paved road...........I get lost easily:ack:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,699
Posted By EVERGREEN

Didn't know there were gears other than 4.56:D

Didn't know there were gears other than 4.56:D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,086
Posted By EVERGREEN

Hey Klaus I got to tour the Spruce Goose when it...

Hey Klaus I got to tour the Spruce Goose when it was displayed in the dome next to the Queen Mary at Long Beach, California! That would be bit of a stretch to drive the Corvettes to though:D
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,086
Posted By EVERGREEN

Thanks for posting Klaus, great aircraft. I'm...

Thanks for posting Klaus, great aircraft.
I'm sure you have most likely driven your Corvette down to the Boeing musem in Seattle, great place and they even have a YF-12 there.
Another musem that is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,848
Posted By EVERGREEN

Corvette Central offered the 1961 1:18 model a...

Corvette Central offered the 1961 1:18 model a few years back for I believe $50, red/red with white coves, it sits above my shops work bench in a clear plastic box!
Yes, its by ETRL. Came with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-21-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,798
Posted By EVERGREEN

Not trying to add to your problems and I know you...

Not trying to add to your problems and I know you must be very busy but could you post a picture of how your scope is hooked up to read the ignition pulses?

No video please as I'm very cheap and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-17-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,367
Posted By EVERGREEN

Great lesson, thank you. I have a Glenn's...

Great lesson, thank you.

I have a Glenn's 1967 auto repair manual and on page 41 there is a picture of an Allen oscilloscope/ignition analyzer, also about a dozen pictures of what you can see on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-16-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By EVERGREEN

Radius rods replaced

Bought a pair of radius rods about 2 years ago and have tried off and on over that time period to replace the rods (old rods bent, bad!).

The problem was the fact that the inner bushing sleeve was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-15-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 662
Posted By EVERGREEN

Happy Birthday! My Vette turned 50 on...

Happy Birthday!

My Vette turned 50 on September 22, told her to be good or I'd trade her in for two 25 year olds (jokes)

Jerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-01-2010, 12:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,317
Posted By EVERGREEN

Thanks for the tip, just checked my blades and...

Thanks for the tip, just checked my blades and they are NOT the Torx Blades. As mentioned above no Home Depot on this island but will check True Value (mostly cheap Chinese junk) or order some from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-30-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,317
Posted By EVERGREEN

Is this available at True Value? Sorry, no Home...

Is this available at True Value? Sorry, no Home Depot on this island:D

Thanks for the tip,

Jerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-30-2010, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,317
Posted By EVERGREEN

Ah not sure I follow you on this George? Nut and...

Ah not sure I follow you on this George? Nut and washer are off but the bolt and inner sleeve are rusted together and turning the bolt does nothing. Tried to use my Milwawkee sawsall on the bolt...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,317
Posted By EVERGREEN

Both strut rods on my 61 are bent but I can't get...

Both strut rods on my 61 are bent but I can't get the bolts out due to the fact that the inner metal part of the bushing is rusted to the bolt. The nuts are off but the bolt just turns but won't back...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-11-2010, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By EVERGREEN

Thank you K2

Want to thank K2 and his brother-in-law for their help getting my 61's generator repaired.

It seems that a PO had tried to up the output (unknown to me) and the generator promptly burned up my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-06-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By EVERGREEN

Very nice, thank you for sharing. Jerry

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

Jerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-27-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By EVERGREEN

I didn't realize the drive gear is not pressed...

I didn't realize the drive gear is not pressed on!

No problem taking the pulley off, I've done that before.

Yeah, I agree with the don't fix whats not broke but I have this shiney new ss reg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-26-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By EVERGREEN

Thank you for all the help

Frank,
Yes it is Bob and when I dial the # I get a directory assistance operator (603)555-1212 that does not have a listing for Wilton Auto Electric?
Jim,
I agree, lot of money for a rebuilt....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-26-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By EVERGREEN

Generators 101

A few weeks back I posted about my 1961's generator not charging after installing a solid state regulator.

I reinstalled the mechanical regulator while the ss was sent back to the fellow that does...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-26-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By EVERGREEN

Mine was also built in September 1960, #749! ...

Mine was also built in September 1960, #749!
However, it's titled as a 1961.
Perhaps I should set DMV straight?:D

Jerry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-19-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,289
Posted By EVERGREEN

Good advice 1snake, trouble is I'm into this...

Good advice 1snake, trouble is I'm into this broken solid state VR $168! However even after its repaired I'm thinking of donating it to Frankie the Fink:D
Hey GCD1962 you are about correct on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-18-2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,289
Posted By EVERGREEN

No way, like I mentioned before, arcs, sparks,...

No way, like I mentioned before, arcs, sparks, and no load conditions do not like solid state devises:ack:
Recently installed some safety items, 30amp circuit breaker on the wire from the starter...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-18-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,289
Posted By EVERGREEN

Ok, I ran 1snake's trouble shooting and found 2.4...

Ok, I ran 1snake's trouble shooting and found 2.4 volts on the Arm and when I grounded the Field.........whoa, 48+volts until I kicked off the auto choke and got down to 750rpm where I found 16+...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-17-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,289
Posted By EVERGREEN

Now that is somewhat confusing (to me), if I...

Now that is somewhat confusing (to me), if I disconnect all the wires, does that include the ground? Ok so now I connect the volt meter to the arm terminal and look for 2-6 volts. Then I ground the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-16-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,289
Posted By EVERGREEN

Generator not charging

Nice day so I fired up the 61 to take my daughter out for a ride. Noticed right away that the amp guage did not swing over to the + side after starting and while the engine was warming up on the auto...
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