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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-15-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,025
Posted By Viking427

No affiliation , but a 3rd party intermediary...

No affiliation , but a 3rd party intermediary service such as this might be a blessing under the circumstances for several reasons.

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-15-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,670
Posted By Viking427

Timing is everything. Sort of a shame if the new...

Timing is everything. Sort of a shame if the new location was locked in for 3 years and then Old Town went under new ownership with fresh influx of badly needed investment capital/infrastructure...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-08-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,217
Posted By Viking427

As far as 6 speeds, the T56 will require...

As far as 6 speeds, the T56 will require fiberglass surgery. Richmond Gear's 6 speed ("ROD") is back in production and will fit, but its tight - you'll need to bump the engine forward a bit to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-05-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By Viking427

This would be my guess too. Pump to large...

This would be my guess too. Pump to large (pumping volume/pressure too high) for the application. Some folks dumb down over sized pumps with orifice restrictors (washers) on the output hose. As...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By Viking427

There's a litter of posts throughout every year...

There's a litter of posts throughout every year requesting pics/opinions on C1 aftermarket wheels, but here's a (fairly) recent one with pics;

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By Viking427

Been a few years since I checked, but Allens will...

Been a few years since I checked, but Allens will bend a set of full 2.5" pipes for your 62 on the mandrel dies, and yes its tight through the X-member and you don't have to neck down for the tunnels...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-30-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,086
Posted By Viking427

The Poly bushings do leave the cross bolt a...

The Poly bushings do leave the cross bolt a football field away from its proper seated position, and you need to shave them down with an angle grinder to make them fit properly, due to (I suspect)...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-13-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 26,462
Posted By Viking427

Paul , how'd the meeting with Legend Gear &...

Paul , how'd the meeting with Legend Gear & Transmission go ? I see 5speeds.com isn't listed as a distributor on LG&T's web page anymore and you took down all references of the LGT-700 from your...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,622
Posted By Viking427

DZ, don't let them mislead you - don't know who...

DZ, don't let them mislead you - don't know who that women is, but Cindy Crawford is a collection of home furniture available at most fine JCPenney's near you. :)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 986
Posted By Viking427

You might have to. Comparing a Tremec next to the...

You might have to. Comparing a Tremec next to the 700 in this pic (ignore these shifter locations), they appear quite similar in the rear area of the flat cover plate, just to the right of C1 shifter...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 26,462
Posted By Viking427

We should probably leave all these Keisler...

We should probably leave all these Keisler threads behind us in the dust where they belong as part of history, and open a new thread titled "LGT-700" to symbolize moving forward with the latest 5...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-12-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By Viking427

Probably ABS brake's p/n 81103 pipe-dream that...

Probably ABS brake's p/n 81103 pipe-dream that never materialized. When I last spoke with their product engineer, he blatently stated it was misconcieved from the beginning since they couldnt cast...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-03-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,303
Posted By Viking427

I saw LG&T added Bowler to their distributor...

I saw LG&T added Bowler to their distributor list, but I don't even see the LGT-700 mentioned on Bowlers site (or your 5speeds site for that matter Paul). Be nice if the general population could see...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 15,544
Posted By Viking427

Yup, Jeff Bush was his name. They cleared the...

Yup, Jeff Bush was his name. They cleared the lot, filled the hole and poked a cross into the mound calling him buried. No attempt to recover the body - gov't/officials/"specialists" said it was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 15,544
Posted By Viking427

:D I think the Mallett was being summoned back...

:D
I think the Mallett was being summoned back to hell and the others just got caught in it's vacuum.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,557
Posted By Viking427

Regarding C1 rear discs, dont forget to check the...

Regarding C1 rear discs, dont forget to check the Stickies at the top of the page - there's a good thread from "Mickatbp" with an assist from "wmf62":...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-29-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,327
Posted By Viking427

Lol - glad Im not the only one who thought they...

Lol - glad Im not the only one who thought they were having a "senior" moment;

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-and-c2-corvettes/3397002-cleaning-magnesium-wheels.html Maybe a MOD can merge...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,816
Posted By Viking427

Repro houses list the same drive shaft specs as; ...

Repro houses list the same drive shaft specs as;

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-driveshaft-with-u-joints-1956-1962.html

3 sp, 4sp & PG used the same shaft.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 26,462
Posted By Viking427

GMJim, can HDC not work a deal with LG&T to...

GMJim, can HDC not work a deal with LG&T to become a distributor or dealer for this LGT-700 transmission ? Seems your "Sidewinder" shifter would be a shoe-in on this tranny (the top plate/cavities...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 26,462
Posted By Viking427

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-17-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 26,462
Posted By Viking427

Keisler was just one of the two licensed...

Keisler was just one of the two licensed distributors for Legends LGT-700 transmission ...which Keisler held proprietary rights for their shifter modification on. Seems Keisler would have sold the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,313
Posted By Viking427

You can also try Phosphoric acid - it removes...

You can also try Phosphoric acid - it removes oxidation from Alloys like Aluminum and Magnesium, just like Muriatic acid (pool cleaner) cleans rust off ferrous metals. "Ospho" brand cleaner contains...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Viking427

Its called "Cork insulation tape" in the AC...

Its called "Cork insulation tape" in the AC industry. Although GM appears to have had barrels of it, since the stuff Ive had to remove from 60's cars/trucks evap lines came off in gobs.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-27-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By Viking427

Not that Im aware of. Most guys have a local shop...

Not that Im aware of. Most guys have a local shop bend up a set of true 2 1/2" pipes using their existing pipes as a template or following diagrams. Allens did say they could build "whatever I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-27-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,425
Posted By Viking427

Search the archives, there's over a decade of...

Search the archives, there's over a decade of threads on what fits and doesnt fit the 56-60 body/frame here. In general, 15x7 max in rear, 15x6 max in front. 5 spokes are the overwhelming preference...
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