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Forum: C5 General
07-28-2009, 09:20 AM
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[Z06] Super-Cruise
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Posted By 61 Silver

Super-Cruise

For those of us that live in Western New York, this has been one of the wettest and cold summers on record. The forecast for this Thursday, July 30, is for a beautiful, sunny, 80* + day. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-28-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By 61 Silver

Super Cruise

For those of us that live in Western New York, this has been one of the wettest and cold summers on record. The forecast for this Thursday, July 30, is for a beautiful, sunny, 80* + day. The...
Forum: C5 General
05-06-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

Front Spring Failure

Found out some interesting information about what may have caused the spring failure. I contacted a Dave McLellan, chief engineer for the Corvette from 1975 until his retirement in 1992, and...
Forum: C5 General
04-30-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

I did hit a small pot hole exiting a parking lot...

I did hit a small pot hole exiting a parking lot about a week ago, but was only going 2 to 3 MPH. It didn't seem to be a big deal at the time. I purchased the 03-Z last August, so I am not sure if...
Forum: C5 General
04-30-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

I have just purchased a new GM replacement spring...

I have just purchased a new GM replacement spring for my 2003 Z. Has anyone installed a new spring and if so how did you compress the spring for install? The GM instructions state: Spring Compressor...
Forum: C5 General
04-28-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

Broken front spring

Finally got the Z on the lift today. The front spring is cracked and splintered. I am now searching for a front spring. Would any have instructions for the removal and installation of the front ZO6...
Forum: C5 General
04-26-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

Thanks for the replies! 1. The tire pressure...

Thanks for the replies!

1. The tire pressure was the first thing I checked and it was correct.
2. The tires still have over 1/2 tread life on them.
3. It is scraping the front skids and air...
Forum: C5 General
04-25-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Scrapes
Views: 583
Posted By 61 Silver

Scrapes

The front of my 2003 Z seem to have dropped, it is now scraping when going over minor bumps where it never did before. What would cause the front to set lower? The Z has 18,000 miles on it.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 326
Posted By 61 Silver

Gas Station Sign

Who said there are not great people out there. Last Thursday evening I was working on my 1961 and I heard a truck running out side the barn. When I went out to see who was there, a stranger asked if...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By 61 Silver

Dan, Thanks for the information! I have...

Dan,
Thanks for the information! I have the wrong front bearing retainer. I have a T10A-6A and I need a T10-6B. Not sure of the difference, but will try and locate the correct one on Monday. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By 61 Silver

T-10 Transmission Rebuild

I am restoring a 1961 corvette that came with a T-10-D service replacement transmission. I had a early T-10-B transmission that I am using the internals and center main case retainer from. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 844
Posted By 61 Silver

Just had a 283-CI block for my 1961 FI car...

Just had a 283-CI block for my 1961 FI car machined and decked. The pad was not touched and the machinist did a very good job. He cut it at the edge of the head and you can not see the milling marks....
Forum: C5 General
03-10-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1
[Z06] Wire harness
Views: 255
Posted By 61 Silver

Wire harness

Are the wire harness the same in all C-5 Corvettes or are ZO6 harness different? If they are the same, where would one find the connection for the in-trunk cd changer?

Thanks for any information!...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-22-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By 61 Silver

Thanks! Mike I can get the bolts in with out...

Thanks! Mike

I can get the bolts in with out the gaskets, and that is the view in the picture. I was dry fitting all the external parts. The bolt holes are very close with the gaskets on, I just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-22-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By 61 Silver

1961 Fuel Injection Intake

I just received my 315-HP 283-CI engine from the builder. The builder recommended that the block be decked . The pad was not touched and is original. The problem I now have is that the FI intake will...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 825
Posted By 61 Silver

I just returned from the engine machinist with my...

I just returned from the engine machinist with my 315-HP Fuel Injected engine. Will be painting Chevy engine orange, installing parts and returning the engine to the chassis after 12 months of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,421
Posted By 61 Silver

Nice picture of the 461X head symbol. The flat...

Nice picture of the 461X head symbol. The flat top hump symbol is from a pre-February 1962 head.

Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By 61 Silver

Thanks for the help, the bearing is out. I used...

Thanks for the help, the bearing is out. I used the drilling method described in the above post. Seven small holes around the perimeter and cracked it with a small narrow chisel. No damage to the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By 61 Silver

Pilot Bearing Removal

I have used a tap to remove the pilot bearing from crankshafts on numerous projects with very good success. This evening I tried to remove the pilot bearing and it just stripped the new threads...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,362
Posted By 61 Silver

1961 270-hp, 1961 315-hp and a newly acquired...

1961 270-hp, 1961 315-hp and a newly acquired 2003 ZO6
http://www.rayscorvette.com/panoramic%203-corvette%202%20copy.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-01-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By 61 Silver

:iagree: Ray

:iagree:

Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 328
Posted By 61 Silver

That 61 has been on Ebay a few times. I follow it...

That 61 has been on Ebay a few times. I follow it close because I have a Sateen Silver 270-HP with Jewel Blue interior and it is the original color combination. It would be nice to know if anyone has...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2009, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By 61 Silver

I have used denture cleaning products. I fill the...

I have used denture cleaning products. I fill the inside of the washer jar and then place in a container with the same mixture in the container. It will not make it look like new, but it helps. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-22-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By 61 Silver

I Agree! Had a 63 340-HP intake manifold repaired...

I Agree! Had a 63 340-HP intake manifold repaired in the same area and then had it re-skinned. Great Work!

Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 624
Posted By 61 Silver

Hi! Welcome to the C-1 club! By the look of...

Hi!

Welcome to the C-1 club! By the look of the surroundings it looks like we could be Western NY neighbors. Wind generators and three feet of snow!

Have fun with your 62.

Ray
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