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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By studiog

Removing the tranny is definitely the easy way. ...

Removing the tranny is definitely the easy way.
The Muncie is manageable. I'm not a big person and I had no trouble removing it and lowering it on to my chest and then to the ground. The car was on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By studiog

I hope I didn't mislead you.... You still have to...

I hope I didn't mislead you.... You still have to remove the tail casing to get at the gear to tap it back into position. The tranny has to come out.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-14-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By studiog

If you're lucky.... The gear may well still be...

If you're lucky.... The gear may well still be on there but is just misaligned, maybe from a previous rebuild where they didn't get it right. You may be able to tap it into the proper position like...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 632
Posted By studiog

With regard to the frame.... As mentioned the...

With regard to the frame....
As mentioned the rear crossmember is a common rust out problem. Also the frame just ahead of the rear wheel wells, (where sand and moisture can collect) is a common spot...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-03-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 387
Posted By studiog

I would go with Al Knoch. I just replaced one...

I would go with Al Knoch. I just replaced one this past spring. It's not only about the quality of the outer vinyl but also about how good a job they do trimming the foam on the under side. this is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,125
Posted By studiog

I painted my 61 with single stage urethane. I...

I painted my 61 with single stage urethane. I hadn't painted a car in 20 years and John McGraw talked me through the whole process and recommended the single stage approach. I was extermely happy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By studiog

Hope its a short trip. You'll be pushing allot of...

Hope its a short trip. You'll be pushing allot of heat out of those open headers. Don't want to cook anything.
:lol:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,348
Posted By studiog

I think you said that you "Installed my muncie on...

I think you said that you "Installed my muncie on the motor and tilted it into the car" If you just did this you may have some dripping from the extreme tilting when you installed it. I would let it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 519
Posted By studiog

I liked the off road mufflers on my 61 till my...

I liked the off road mufflers on my 61 till my wife said it sounds like a motorcycle coming down the street :lol:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,358
Posted By studiog

From Corvette Central... ...

From Corvette Central...



http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~showpic~Z5Z5Z50000050e~Z5Z5Z5PFH6~Z5Z5Z51~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,728
Posted By studiog

I just did my C1 convert. top last month. I...

I just did my C1 convert. top last month. I followed the Al Knoch instructions and it worked out pretty well. I had no problem wth the windshield frame. I had just replaced he windshield over the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,762
Posted By studiog

Did you have to replace the rear crossmember or...

Did you have to replace the rear crossmember or did someone else and not do it properly? Are you sure the body isn't hanging up on something in the back end like the exhaust system? Have you torqued...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By studiog

I'm not sure if this question was intended for me...

I'm not sure if this question was intended for me or not but it seems to relate specifically to the photo link I posted above and again here below. The bell housing pictured is cast iron and is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By studiog

One more... ...

One more...
http://members.capital.net/com/studiog/trans_shifter.JPG
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2005, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By studiog

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/howto/97440/

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/howto/97440/
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-30-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,502
Posted By studiog

Well said!

Well said!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By studiog

This is all I have. Hope it is of some help. ...

This is all I have. Hope it is of some help.

http://members.capital.net/com/studiog/seat5.JPG
Back of seat


http://members.capital.net/com/studiog/seat3.JPG
seat bottom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2005, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 729
Posted By studiog

Great combo of color, wheels and tires!..... and...

Great combo of color, wheels and tires!..... and side pipes :)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-04-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By studiog

I got a set of hinges for my 61 from Paragon and...

I got a set of hinges for my 61 from Paragon and they worked very well.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-03-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,141
Posted By studiog

It's a classic color for that year. I love it.

It's a classic color for that year. I love it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By studiog

I am pretty sure that 61 & 62 frames are the same...

I am pretty sure that 61 & 62 frames are the same but earlier years are a bit different. I am in the process of recovering my 61 seats right now.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-07-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,051
Posted By studiog

I used 2 gallons with very liberal doses. Used...

I used 2 gallons with very liberal doses. Used the Airplane brand for fiberglass. Think I found it at Auto Zone. My method was similar to the above posts. Good luck with the job. Don't over look all...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-07-2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By studiog

I love Paragon too. They aren't perfect but who...

I love Paragon too. They aren't perfect but who is. They have good pricing and quick shipping. I especially like their 15% discount program. They are my #1 supplier.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-29-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By studiog

Check this out. It may help. Scroll to...

Check this out. It may help.


Scroll to bottom of page.
http://members.capital.net/com/studiog/CarterWCFB/tips2.html
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-22-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By studiog

http://members.capital.net/com/studiog/66/route664...

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