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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-30-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By Aussi-66

Hi Mark I have done the electronic tacho...

Hi Mark I have done the electronic tacho conversion and am very happy with it. If you already have the dash out it is a relatively easy conversion. If you have to pull the dash to get at the tacho...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By Aussi-66

Where are the front drain holes

Recently I was sitting behind one of the big cattle trucks we have out here in Australia. Well you guessed it, one of the cows let me have it, a full cow pat on the wind shield. The wipers and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Aussi-66

Melwff Many thanks picked one up today :cheers:

Melwff Many thanks picked one up today :cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Aussi-66

Anyone got part # for diff pinion seal?

I am about to replace a leaky pinion seal on the diff in my 66 Vert, does anyone have the Timken or others part number for the seal?:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Aussi-66

It sounds very much like you have a poor or open...

It sounds very much like you have a poor or open ground-chassis connection to the body or shell of the clock. I am guessing that when the lights are off the clock electronics are being grounded via...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By Aussi-66

Another approach to connecting an MP3 player to...

Another approach to connecting an MP3 player to your C2's radio is not a hardwired connection but a cheap FM transmitter. They run triple As and can go in the glove box with your Ipod and the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-18-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,882
Posted By Aussi-66

No disrespect three was designs prefered option,...

No disrespect three was designs prefered option, but two is what we were left with after the bean counters get involved.:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-18-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,882
Posted By Aussi-66

6 reds is the way to go, but I am biased because...

6 reds is the way to go, but I am biased because thats what I have.:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-05-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Aussi-66

There are a couple of C2s down here that are...

There are a couple of C2s down here that are right hand drive, I agree that they look weird. It is also the best way known to spend a bunch of bucks to knock 10% to 20% off the value of your car even...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,691
Posted By Aussi-66

Using an external FM antenna amplifier is a very...

Using an external FM antenna amplifier is a very practical solution, the problem with these old radios is the poor performance of their FM/RF amplifier. Adding external RF gain is a good solution...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,691
Posted By Aussi-66

The screw adjustment being discussed is the AM...

The screw adjustment being discussed is the AM antenna trimmer it has great effect on AM performance particularly at the the top end of the AM band. To ajust this trimmer tune the radio to a weak AM...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-05-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By Aussi-66

I epoxyed two of my grille studs back on a few...

I epoxyed two of my grille studs back on a few months back, one let go again about three weeks ago. If the bucks are not a big issue I would go with the new grille. It was a real pain to have to pull...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-14-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,872
Posted By Aussi-66

Guys Thanks for all your comments and ideas on...

Guys Thanks for all your comments and ideas on the hill holder.
I got into thinking about augmenting the relatively weak park breaks on our cars about 10 years back when I was with a buddy on a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,872
Posted By Aussi-66

Fitting a Subaru hill holder

A couple of months bck one of the guys mentioned that he had fitted a Subaru hill holder to his C2. I am looking at doing the same thing with my 66 and could use any available information on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-18-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By Aussi-66

I agree totally with Jimbad particularly with...

I agree totally with Jimbad particularly with respect to Dale's level of service and support. I have been installing a new soft top on my 66 and ran into a few problems of my own making, Dale very...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,607
Posted By Aussi-66

Jack thanks for the information and the photos...

Jack thanks for the information and the photos they have been very helpfull. I have just rebuilt the frame on my 66 and wonder if there is a good write up on getting the frame aligned prior to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-15-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,240
Posted By Aussi-66

Ok guys I have a dumb question, when flushing...

Ok guys I have a dumb question, when flushing with alcohol which type do I use to avoid damaging seals.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,209
Posted By Aussi-66

Just a thought, if you have the original rag...

Just a thought, if you have the original rag joint, then using a Borgenson joint will likely give you the clearance you need; as it is half the diameter of the rag joint. Borgensons are used on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-16-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,373
Posted By Aussi-66

Has anyone used one of the clear film kits to...

Has anyone used one of the clear film kits to protect their finish? What are the pros and cons of using this stuff?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Aussi-66

Checking accuracy of the dip stick marks

I moth balled my 327 and installed a 383 in my 66, it is using the original 6 quart oil pan from the 327. I am not sure if the stick and the tube that came with the 383 are correct for the old pan....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-20-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Aussi-66

Thanks guys the car is running great.

Thanks guys the car is running great.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-20-2010, 04:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,137
Posted By Aussi-66

When I installed vettpacks on my 383 I saw 30+ hp...

When I installed vettpacks on my 383 I saw 30+ hp more at the rear wheels at 6500 rpm and wide open throttle, the back pressure dropped from 9psi at 5500 rpm (could not make any more) for the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-18-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Aussi-66

65 big block tune up data

I have a friend that has just purchased a 65 big block coupe. We are going to give it a service and a tune up over the weekend. I am very familiar with the data for the small block but not the big...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-08-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By Aussi-66

I had the same cut line problem with my install,...

I had the same cut line problem with my install, I didnt check all the clearances, I should have as a matter of course. After driving the car on an extended Road trip I decided I wanted a slightly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2010, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 850
Posted By Aussi-66

Bud you could borrow a transmission jack from me,...

Bud you could borrow a transmission jack from me, it really makes life a lot easier. :thumbs:
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