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Forum: Southeast
06-05-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,293
Posted By karista

Get a sticker shock,Twin river homes start in...

Get a sticker shock,Twin river homes start in the lower $1millions, River Wilderness has huge HOA fees and you can't park on the street and no Trucks allowed in Drive Way.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,472
Posted By karista

Wow, what a great idea!

Wow, what a great idea!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,472
Posted By karista

Thanks for the information. Yes, I have already...

Thanks for the information. Yes, I have already done what you suggested and have been using starter fluid after she sits for a week or longer and with using the starter fluid she starts right up!...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,472
Posted By karista

Hard starting after sitting idle

My 63 SB has a Carter WCFB 4 barrel carb. After the car sits idle for week w/o starting it, she requires many cranks before it starts. Once warmed up and running it will start right away and will do...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-15-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Posted By karista

What size springs did you put in? Do you think...

What size springs did you put in? Do you think the 16/16 size sway bar was a improvement over the OEM 3/4" size? I am also planning on installing new MOOG 5758 front springs and maybe go back to the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-14-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Posted By karista

Thanks all for the information. I think I am...

Thanks all for the information. I think I am better off removing the rear sway bar. The front sway bar is 1" DIA, don't know whether this was the OEM size.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Posted By karista

I know, so then what was the rear sway bar size...

I know, so then what was the rear sway bar size on the 64? I added a rear sway bar to my 63, this can easily be done, but may have installed the wrong size.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Posted By karista

Sway Bar Sizes

What was the OEM DIA size of the Sway Bar (Front and rear) on a 63 Small Block Vette?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-16-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,869
Posted By karista

Corvette Shops in the Tampa area

Looking for recommendations of a good reliable Corvette Repair shop in the Tampa area. Please note that Vern's Chevy shop is now closed.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,011
Posted By karista

Why don't you do us all a favor and simply list...

Why don't you do us all a favor and simply list your recommended shops!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By karista

Need Recommendation for decent repair shop in St Petersburg FL

Can anyone provide me a good recommendation for honest and knowledgeable repair shops that understand and specialize in C-2 Corvettes in or around St Petersburg FL ?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,144
Posted By karista

LUK Clutch kit question!!

There are 2 LUK Clutch kits one is 04-084 and the other one is 04-021, which is the correct one to use on a 1963, 327 Small Block engine?
I have read the various discussions but am more confused...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,298
Posted By karista

Speedo Gear

What Speedo Gear do I need? I changed my Axle from 3:36 to 3.08 now my speedometer is way off!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,560
Posted By karista

Headlight up and down switch repair

Great picture, now what is the trick to get these little clips back in to hold the electrical connector?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By karista

The side are totally compressed, so the rear is...

The side are totally compressed, so the rear is pressed in as far as possible (one click).
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By karista

Convertible Top Adjustments on 63

Had a top installed, now I have a problem with the rear gasket alignments. Both sides compress very hard, but the rear gasket shows a large gap. It seems that the forward sections of each side needs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-30-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By karista

Ok, I will take some pictures and email them to...

Ok, I will take some pictures and email them to you. The dimples I refer to are in a brand new replacement that I purchased from Paragon, so, since it also does not fit correctly I do not plan to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By karista

soft top front bow rusted

Does anyone know a shop that restores the front top bows? Mine is rusted on both sides, I bought the aftermarket bow but it has many spotweld dimples and does not fit right. I would just as well have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-22-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,068
Posted By karista

I agree, that all adjustments should be made when...

I agree, that all adjustments should be made when installing the top, unfortunately I ended up with a misadjusted frame/top, the shop was a one man show, going out of business at the time. I should...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-21-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,068
Posted By karista

Yes, but these are after the fact, the top is new...

Yes, but these are after the fact, the top is new and was very poorly installed. The adjustments in the manual should have been used by the shop so they could have done the job correctly! Now I am...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-21-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,068
Posted By karista

Sorry about this, its a 63 Roadster!

Sorry about this, its a 63 Roadster!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-21-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,068
Posted By karista

Convertible Top Adjustments!

Had a new top installed by a recommended (Al Knoch) shop. The job done was very poor. I now can no longer easily close the driver side door as it appears they somehow lowered the top frame on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By karista

I don't believe its the rag joint, it looks fine....

I don't believe its the rag joint, it looks fine. I can easily move the column back and forth a good 3" by hand, rotating the rag joint with car engine not running. Should there be any play in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By karista

Car has gone thru a 3 year restoration, I don't...

Car has gone thru a 3 year restoration, I don't remember whether or not there was play as it had not been driven for over 10 years!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By karista

Rotational Steering Wheel Play

Just installed Power Steering in my 63. I noticed that I have a lot of rotational play before resistance, in turning the steering wheel column with the engine off. Should there be any play at all? If...
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