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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By SDVette

NOS= New old stock. As in, still in the box......

NOS= New old stock.
As in, still in the box... kept "in stock". Never used.
Those are in great condition, but I wouldn't advertise them as NOS. Maybe "Never Installed".
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 730
Posted By SDVette

Just a wire brushing and a wipe with acetone.

Just a wire brushing and a wipe with acetone.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 730
Posted By SDVette

Another vote for POR-15 brush-on. I did mine 8...

Another vote for POR-15 brush-on.
I did mine 8 years ago.
They still look great.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By SDVette

Original handle came off in my hand on my '61. ...

Original handle came off in my hand on my '61.
As you surmised, it is a weird crimp/interference fit.
I too replaced the entire cable, as mine was in bad shape.
The reproduction handle was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By SDVette

I've never worked on a C2... so apologies if this...

I've never worked on a C2... so apologies if this is off base... but on a C1, the flasher is not wired "with polarity". In other words, no care was taken with + and ground.
With the legacy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,499
Posted By SDVette

Very interesting data Jerry... I know that Jim...

Very interesting data Jerry... I know that Jim Lockwood did extensive testing with different fuels in the Rochester FI unit that showed ethanol caused LESS problems than straight gas...
He is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,499
Posted By SDVette

I have a LT-1 (10:1) in my 61 - my heads are...

I have a LT-1 (10:1) in my 61 - my heads are stock (no hardened valve seats).

Living in SoCal, the 'best' gas I can get is 91, and in the summer, it's 10% ethanol.
It took a bit of tweaking (I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By SDVette

Just one data point.. I was on a 6000 mile...

Just one data point..

I was on a 6000 mile trip with other C1s a few years ago.
All of us with generators were fine.
One guy had a "boutique-alternator-in-a-generator" setup.
You guessed it......
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By SDVette

Here is the antenna on my single family, mostly...

Here is the antenna on my single family, mostly unmolested, early (built Nov 14 1960) '61.
...
Forum: Southern California
03-21-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By SDVette

25 miles? You're talking to a guy who drive my...

25 miles? You're talking to a guy who drive my stock '61 (that I inherited from my dad) 6000 miles (San Diego to Carlisle PA, and back) in 15 days in 2021!

Good luck,
Fred
Forum: Southern California
03-19-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By SDVette

Jeff Reade - American Motoring Memories, is in...

Jeff Reade - American Motoring Memories, is in Culver City.
Jeff knows A LOT about C1 Corvettes, is a straight shooter, and does excellent work.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-12-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By SDVette

From his prep work (marking the pully at 90...

From his prep work (marking the pully at 90 degree increments), it seems he's using the Hinckley/Duke method... which accounts for the Duntov cam.
(Make sure to use the UPDATED doc from 2008)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 572
Posted By SDVette

Mid America is in Effingham, Ill.. Not far off...

Mid America is in Effingham, Ill.. Not far off 66:

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,255
Posted By SDVette

I did this trip in reverse (SoCal to Carlisle) in...

I did this trip in reverse (SoCal to Carlisle) in 2021.. Took some side-trips on the way home. Just over 6K miles round trip. You will have a BLAST!

I did it in August... and the heat was tough. I...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-01-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By SDVette

If you have any questions, you can IM me here on...

If you have any questions, you can IM me here on the forum, or send email to fkokaska (AT) yahoo.com
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
02-27-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By SDVette

1998 Coupe Silver Manual 94K miles $18K - SoCal

My baby since 1999. All available options for 1998 (except active handling, which was a mid-year change). Meticulously kept and maintained. Always garaged, Zaino-pampered. No accidents. I have been...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-27-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By SDVette

Just as a follow-up to future searchers......

Just as a follow-up to future searchers... Reseating the EBTCM connector solved my issue.
I have driven the car 300 miles on numerous trips over the last month... and NO ISSUES!

Good luck!
Fred
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By SDVette

Yes. It's made from Haartz material. Search to...

Yes. It's made from Haartz material. Search to find my thread on this.

Of course, Captain Egg is right.. Stayfast is NOT correct and I'm sure would cause big NRCS point deductions.
Forum: Southern California
02-23-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By SDVette

Great show in an amazing location. 450+ Corvettes...

Great show in an amazing location. 450+ Corvettes (I believe the largest event west of the Mississippi)
I attended many years.

I understand that the organizers in NCCC burned out - not enough...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By SDVette

Al Knoch is the one most will recommend. But I...

Al Knoch is the one most will recommend. But I had several problems with their white vinyl top for my 61:
- The color is wrong - the top is too yellow.
- On hot days, goo would run down into the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-21-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By SDVette

That video is long.... but it has several...

That video is long.... but it has several nuggets!
I used it as a guide to rebuild mine 5 years ago and it's still working perfectly.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,081
Posted By SDVette

I saw this posted on another forum... I haven't...

I saw this posted on another forum... I haven't verified this myself, but there may be hope for us:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,729
Posted By SDVette

61 and 62 have bolts in the front only. The rear...

61 and 62 have bolts in the front only. The rear slides under a bracket.
Remove the bolts in front and pull forward to remove the seat.
Also, on 61-2 cars, the seat back cushions are not removable...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 314
Posted By SDVette

The only case I am aware of was a local C1 owner,...

The only case I am aware of was a local C1 owner, but the car had Jim Meyer racing chassis 'upgrade'.
I don't know the details of who/how it was installed... but it failed catastrophically on a...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-31-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By SDVette

So I bit the bullet and purchased a used Tech2...

So I bit the bullet and purchased a used Tech2 clone....

I followed the procedure in the service manual for diagnosing C1281 (without RPO JL4)

- I ran the ABS diagnostic system check and it...
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