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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
09-21-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By project63

I have a pair of beautifully restored 63 rocker. ...

I have a pair of beautifully restored 63 rocker. These are originals but will not separate. send PM if interested.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
09-21-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By project63

If you didn't work a deal with Rev Mike, let me...

If you didn't work a deal with Rev Mike, let me know. I have a few.

tc
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-02-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By project63

Doesn't corner like a Corvette

I know many of us here are Jay Leno fans. This will be of interest, close call for sure.

Hemi under "broken" glass....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,281
Posted By project63

Agree... the only thing I would do different is...

Agree... the only thing I would do different is add another zip tie to the other end of the VIN tag. Spot welding the tag to the steering column is perhaps one of the stupidest things the General...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-16-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,291
Posted By project63

How nice of a set of wheel covers do you want?...

How nice of a set of wheel covers do you want? Depending on the number of edge dings and blistered potmetal pieces you can spend between $500 for run of the mill up to $2500 for a immaculate set of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By project63

Is it possible that a 63 hood or a hood skin made...

Is it possible that a 63 hood or a hood skin made it out of the factory without the holes being drilled? Who knows..but if so it was not intentional.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,320
Posted By project63

Me thinks you should remove the oil galley plugs...

Me thinks you should remove the oil galley plugs and run a bore brush through the galleys until they are clear. You have a serious oil flow problem.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,546
Posted By project63

Oh the drama.... Take a 12" nylon tie strap and...

Oh the drama.... Take a 12" nylon tie strap and fish it into the cylinder to see how far it will go. If the piston is anywhere other than at the bottom of the stroke, not likely enough room for the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-13-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,916
Posted By project63

My opinion worth only what you paid is that the...

My opinion worth only what you paid is that the broach marks are over pronounced and the assy date stamp is so high on the pad it had to be whacked while the head was off the block. Not how was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,400
Posted By project63

Harbor Freight You want to try and maintain...

Harbor Freight

You want to try and maintain a 1/16 bond line. The way to do this is bond a small 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/16" thick shim at the location you plan to place a clamp. This will let you...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,915
Posted By project63

This story and those pics actually made me a bit...

This story and those pics actually made me a bit teary eyed.. You've got a photographer's eye and talent to back it up. I would have those blown up and framed if I were you.

tc
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-03-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By project63

Nope...You will need to buck those rivets. Make...

Nope...You will need to buck those rivets. Make sure you have the soft aluminum rivets and regulate the air pressure to 30 psi. Best to have the door guts removed as well to allow better access...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-01-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By project63

Ya know...bringing this car to anything less than...

Ya know...bringing this car to anything less than it once was would be a real shame. Fully restored it would still be worth what you spent to restore it. Perhaps you could find a willing owner...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,287
Posted By project63

My cup holder is my bride of 40 years...:D

My cup holder is my bride of 40 years...:D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,782
Posted By project63

Wired open lets the hot exhaust pass through the...

Wired open lets the hot exhaust pass through the high riser valve and out the tail pipe instead of forcing it up through the intake manifold and under the carb. You could remove the wire but verify...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,123
Posted By project63

I don't know your experience level, but this is...

I don't know your experience level, but this is no job for a rookie. Unless you've done some serious collision repair work on fiberglass bodies, you should pass. Paying someone else to do this job...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By project63

you are correct, the cheese grater shims go...

you are correct, the cheese grater shims go against the fiberglass.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-29-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By project63

None that would be correct. One spray bomb...

None that would be correct. One spray bomb should be enough for your spring leaves though.

zinc rich cold galvanize options
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By project63

Go get some Zinc Rich Cold Galvanize paint. That...

Go get some Zinc Rich Cold Galvanize paint. That is a very close approximation of the original "Oncalad" (sp?) coating applied at the OEM. Tractor supply or your local auto parts store should have it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
Posted By project63

If it were me, I would soak them in a large...

If it were me, I would soak them in a large plastic tub of hot soapy water for an hour then sponge them off. They will bring better money clean so buyers do not need to guess about condition. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,780
Posted By project63

A few scuffs marks do not a "ruined" pad make....

A few scuffs marks do not a "ruined" pad make. The factory broach marks are still there and would score just fine assuming everything else on the cylinder case is correct for the configuration of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-03-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By project63

The simple way to tell is the 63 hood has a...

The simple way to tell is the 63 hood has a secondary pocket for the cookie sheet (along with mounting holes for the cookie sheet mounting pins). This allows the cookie sheet to reside almost flush...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By project63

That is just the foam, the frame is the same.

That is just the foam, the frame is the same.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-15-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By project63

Here ya go...they sell the correct rivet set as...

Here ya go...they sell the correct rivet set as well. It is worth the money, just buy it. You will thank yourself later.

Semi Tubular rivets...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By project63

They do re pop the complete spinner. Nice...

They do re pop the complete spinner. Nice originals are getting very difficult to find. Typically you need to buy the whole hubcap and do a switcheroo to get a decent set put together.
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