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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
03-29-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By Vipermike

Just mark the item sold.

Just mark the item sold.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By Vipermike

Other than Canadian import documents, no records...

Other than Canadian import documents, no records have ever been found which indicate what options mid-year Corvettes were built with.

If the engine is not original, then there is no way to confirm...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By Vipermike

I suggest buying a new pump to keep the wife and...

I suggest buying a new pump to keep the wife and kid happy, if that is your intended application.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Vipermike

I would suggest installing the seat covers onto...

I would suggest installing the seat covers onto the foams without the frames being in place before doing anything else.

You are likely to have to remove the covers before you proceed with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-15-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
[C2] C2 Frame
Views: 622
Posted By Vipermike

A '65 frame may not have the indentation in the...

A '65 frame may not have the indentation in the front cross member which was added for big block engine clearance.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-15-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
[C2] C2 Frame
Views: 622
Posted By Vipermike

I haven't seen a couple of additional differences...

I haven't seen a couple of additional differences mentioned:

1. Brackets for the parking brake cables are generally different from year to year.
2. There is a tab on the front of the frame for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By Vipermike

Thank you all for the insight and suggestions. ...

Thank you all for the insight and suggestions.

For now I will go with the motor as built and reevaluate after I have driven the car a bit.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By Vipermike

I am sorry I have been slow to respond, but I...

I am sorry I have been slow to respond, but I have been away from the computer recently.

To address a few of the comments.

I purchased the car as is. The engine was rebuilt, but not yet...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 03:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By Vipermike

427 435HP Replacement Camshaft Recommendation

I am looking for replacement camshaft recommendations for a '67 427/435HP engine.

The engine is rebuilt but not yet in the car. I don't want to tear the engine back apart and do additional...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 02:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 790
Posted By Vipermike

Gasoline works very well for softening contact...

Gasoline works very well for softening contact cement.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-04-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Vipermike

I recently paid $400 plus shipping for 5 DC...

I recently paid $400 plus shipping for 5 DC wheels. That was just wheels with no caps or rings.

I then paid $550 for another set because they included caps, rings, and red line tires.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-04-2023, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By Vipermike

1967 TI Distributor and Ignition Box

I am in need of a 1967 TI distributor, ignition box, and wiring harness. The more complete the better.

I am not overly concerned about condition or having correct part numbers, so just about any...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2023, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 843
Posted By Vipermike

Your air pressure may be too high on your vapor...

Your air pressure may be too high on your vapor blast machine, as it looks from the photo like the glass beads may have etched the metal.

How much air pressure were you running and what grain of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2023, 02:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 864
Posted By Vipermike

Though it seems very shiny, I have no opinion on...

Though it seems very shiny, I have no opinion on the VIN tag.

The trim tag appears to me to be a reproduction.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,689
Posted By Vipermike

Here is an example: I have two identical...

Here is an example:

I have two identical cars to choose from with both priced the same. The only difference between the cars is that one car matches the colors listed on the trim tag and the other...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,619
Posted By Vipermike

I have not done this particular swap on a C1...

I have not done this particular swap on a C1 Corvette, but I did replaced the Powerglide in my '65 Corvette with a 200-4R.

It was a straight forward swap that required only the creation of a tail...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-15-2023, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10,399
Views: 2,194,131
Posted By Vipermike

Thoughts on this one: 1967 427 Corvette...

Thoughts on this one:

1967 427 Corvette Convertible Project:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1579567712530430/

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1579567712530430/
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
07-12-2023, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,300
Posted By Vipermike

Please PM me with your contact information.

Please PM me with your contact information.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-28-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,328
Posted By Vipermike

Congratulations on the beautiful Corvette. ...

Congratulations on the beautiful Corvette.

Are you familiar with any of the history on the car?

I ask because I sold a silver blue / dark blue split window with factory a/c about 30 years ago,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-02-2023, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,527
Posted By Vipermike

Thank you for the information. I think the...

Thank you for the information.

I think the closest English Color to me is in east Dallas.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-02-2023, 01:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By Vipermike

I believe the clusters were originally painted...

I believe the clusters were originally painted with lacquer paint which was not color sanded or buffed after painting. In order to achieve a high gloss, lacquer paint requires buffing.

If...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By Vipermike

I recently purchased a brand new fuel pump for...

I recently purchased a brand new fuel pump for less than the cost of a rebuild kit.

My plan is to use the new pump to scavenge the parts I need to rebuild my original fuel pump.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,527
Posted By Vipermike

What is your go to place for purchasing SEM...

What is your go to place for purchasing SEM paints?
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-28-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By Vipermike

If the car still has the original 340 horse...

If the car still has the original 340 horse engine, then the oil pan will have to be changed in order to add factory power steering.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-22-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Vipermike

I had not noticed it was gone. I did not...

I had not noticed it was gone.

I did not remove it, and I had no issue with your post.
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