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Forum: C3 General
12-20-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 54,546
Posted By vettewine

My '65 all numbers matching Roadster with a few modifications

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My 1965 Roadster with custom paint (Candywine), modified original 327...
Forum: C5 General
01-21-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

1953 Commemorative Edition

I have had the same experience when we take both of our "Vettes out for a cruise. The '65 gets some attention, for sure, but not nearly as much as the CE/C5 does.
In any case, enjoy your 'Vette and...
Forum: C5 General
01-14-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

1953 Commemorative Edition

Exactly my point as this vehicle is proportionately pleasing but if you try to duplicate the 1953 body on a C5 or newer chassis everything gets way out of proportion similar to the 1962 replicar that...
Forum: C5 General
01-14-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

I said serial number not VIN as each vehicle...

I said serial number not VIN as each vehicle produced by AAT Cars in New Rochester, MI, has a plate on the waterfall between the seats with the production serial number on it.
Forum: C5 General
01-14-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

1953 Commemorative Edition

Fantastic...! Say "Hi" to John & Bev for my wife Lorraine & I and hope they enjoy theirs as much as we do ours. Glad they didn't have to convert to right-hand drive as the whole point of these cars...
Forum: C5 General
01-07-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

1953 Commemorative Edition

What serial number is it...? If it is indeed a "rebuilt" title then Tennessee has different rules for "salvage" or "rebuilt" titles or it's not really a 1953 Commemorative Edition built by...
Forum: C5 General
01-01-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,008
Posted By vettewine

1953 Commemorative Edition

Your friends must be John & Bev Pribicevich as they have #79 in New Zealand. I own #124 and most of the comments on here are BS since the only place that has produced them (on a limited one-at-a-time...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-26-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By vettewine

Power antenna works great at first but not when restarted... (?)

Has anyone had this problem on their C5 convertible? The power antenna powers up just fine when the car is first started (radio on) and until the first time the engine is shut off when it powers down...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-04-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By vettewine

1967 Corvette Original Seat Belts ('76 GM OEM Replcmnt)

These have been sold so thanks for looking...!
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
06-18-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By vettewine

1967 Corvette Original Seat Belts ('76 GM OEM Replcmnt)

For Sale: 1967 Corvette Original Seat Belts ('76 GM OEM Replcmnt) - This is a used complete 1966L-1967 Corvette black seat belt set minus the retractor covers (avail everywhere) and mounting hardware...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-14-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By vettewine

Hood clearance...

Maybe he should just cut a hole in the hood and then the measurements could be ascertained directly...!
:withstupid:

Hey, I was only kidding... :cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-14-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By vettewine

Hood clearance

Modeling clay works well for measuring the clearance under the hood with it closed. It's cheaper than Play-Doh and available at any craft store in small sticks.

Another thing to remember is new...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-14-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By vettewine

Springs and hood clearance...?

Narlee is correct... springs don't affect hood clearance but engine mounts do. When I replaced my mounts during a rebuild of my 327, I couldn't shut my hood without hitting the 14" dia air cleaner. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-02-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,371
Posted By vettewine

Thanks, MagicV8. I'll put your info in the stack...

Thanks, MagicV8. I'll put your info in the stack for my alignment guy to pore over... :hurray:

By the way, is yours a BB or a SB...?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-01-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,371
Posted By vettewine

Thanks!

Thanks, that helps a lot. Mine is the original SB with a lot of modifications pumping out near 400 BHP so it will be lighter in the front-end and easier to steer at slow speeds (I hope!)... :thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-01-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By vettewine

Thanks!

Thanks, guys! That helps a lot so now down to my alignment guy to give him the info on the changes...:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-01-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By vettewine

Wheel alignment specs for radials on a C2

I have a '65 roadster with 225/60R15 radial tires all around and HD suspension including front and rear anti-sway bars. I've also rebuilt the recirculating-ball steering box and replace all the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-01-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,371
Posted By vettewine

Wheel alignment specs for radials on a C2

I have a '65 roadster with 225/60R15 radial tires all around and HD suspension including front and rear anti-sway bars. I've also rebuilt the recirculating-ball steering box and replace all the...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
04-26-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By vettewine

Handheld tuners

Yes, the one I have has the "engineered" performance tune, and you can modify many of the settings (rev limiter, shift rpms, etc) plus it saves your "stock" tune as you will need to revert to stock...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
04-25-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By vettewine

Which Hand Held for C5???

:iagree: Mike has a point and there is a guy on this forum that will do a virtual tune online for about $100. The only trouble with those is you get a tune for maximum performance only (unless you...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
04-25-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By vettewine

Which Hand Held for C5???

Just purchased the Superchips Flashpaq 2825 for my C5/CE w/AT & Borla cat back. It's awesome...! :yesnod:

I cannot believe the difference in performance and driveability. Shifts are more...
Forum: C5 General
10-23-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,458
Posted By vettewine

LED fast flash

I have a CE and the conversion includes LED taillights. Mine flash fast but, you know, I think it gets peoples attention more and that's a safety bonus! I asked Steve Pasteiner (22-year veteran GM...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
09-04-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By vettewine

Sorry about that but I don't have any control...

Sorry about that but I don't have any control over how your understanding with Jim went. I don't know him personally as he is a friend of one of our club members. Did you ask him to call you if he...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-31-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By vettewine

This C606Z06 is for sale by a friend of a club member.

FOR SALE
2006 CORVETTE Z06
“Z06 USA”

Velocity Yellow, ebony interior with titanium inserts limited production QL9 wheels. This is the car and wheel combination shown in all the GM Z06...
Forum: C5 General
05-29-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By vettewine

Luggage to fit C5

"I use regular luggage & can pack for a 2 week trip w/o problems."

You can travel two weeks without having to do any laundry? OK, now we're getting personal but do you change underwear every day...
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