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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,159
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Doesn't make sense to me - is it expected that...

Doesn't make sense to me - is it expected that you'll be at "parade rest" beside your car anywhere you go ? Even wandering about at car shows/cruises. If true, that outfit won't be getting my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Agreed and on 63/64 cars disc brakes are not a...

Agreed and on 63/64 cars disc brakes are not a "blemish-free" upgrade; the slope in the rear of the stock wheels will not accommodate disc calipers..
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I did my homework and the guy that did mine was...

I did my homework and the guy that did mine was very experienced, moreover when replacing the trailing arms I preserved the shim pack positions and that paid off - those didn't need touched, nor the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By Frankie the Fink

If you are talking about the pivot rods on the...

If you are talking about the pivot rods on the door Pat....they simply poke into holes in the fiberglass, under spring pressure -- no extra part or bracket involved.. My May 63, driver's side:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By Frankie the Fink

This is a large part of why Pertronix gets a bad...

This is a large part of why Pertronix gets a bad name. Bum installations.

The instructions do not tell you to just "bypass the ballast resistor", that only applies depending on the coil used and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Kidding about what ? I may have not made it...

Kidding about what ? I may have not made it clear in this thread but I've said it 10,000 times before to find a shop that knows what they're doing and showed my car a dozen times on an old...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Here's my answer then...(my opinion). No. ...

Here's my answer then...(my opinion).

No.

The cost savings for learning on the job and maybe screwing up an expensive door panel is not worth it when Al Knock will do it for you with in house...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,624
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I'm just gonna say DAMN...that's a time machine...

I'm just gonna say DAMN...that's a time machine for sure.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Frankie the Fink

If you're gonna do it, go the whole enchilada and...

If you're gonna do it, go the whole enchilada and get the 4 wheel alignment, you will prob have to bring your own rear shims (get stainless steel from any vendor here) and bring your OWN specs. Most...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Just had mine done - and no, you can't trust any...

Just had mine done - and no, you can't trust any shop to do it. Most of the young kids in the boutique shops won't know what an alignment shim is. Ask you car buddies or the local NCRS outfit for a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By Frankie the Fink

If you have some situational awareness drum...

If you have some situational awareness drum braked will let you know there's a problem long before its catastrophic; and that point should never even bee reached if you do proper maintenance.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I have both the C1 and C2 Noland books (bought...

I have both the C1 and C2 Noland books (bought when they were cheap 10 years ago), pristine condition but not for sale..
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,624
Posted By Frankie the Fink

That tells me its electrical and the starter and...

That tells me its electrical and the starter and flywheel are prob not the issue...
Next time it happens measure the voltage across the battery terminals and if the voltage doesn't drop to 7-9 volts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By Frankie the Fink

a) I think they are out of print, so the ones...

a) I think they are out of print, so the ones you may find (if you can find them) are expensive and probably from private owners, and,

b) I'm not sure a broken pedal bracket is worth which needs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Aw shucks. One of my favorite shots too along...

Aw shucks.
One of my favorite shots too along with this one:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/capture_0888786e92d663965b9930ef6c932d459ff9aeb1.jpg
Just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Frankie the Fink

This piece is the pedal bracket; a swing arm is...

This piece is the pedal bracket; a swing arm is something else.

f the cutch pedal does this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt8qgKqN5lc

Then its broken here:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,359
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I'm gonna break tradition, I try not to disparage...

I'm gonna break tradition, I try not to disparage members' ideas (I've certainly posted some zany ones here), but that thing is hideous.

It looks like a toilet seat.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By Frankie the Fink

As dud U:thumbs:

As dud U:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I have an original 63 jack, (price one of those)...

I have an original 63 jack, (price one of those) and, under the right circumstances. Say, stuck in a zombie apocalypse with a flat tire, I would use it without reservation or fear of harming it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
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Views: 870
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Exactly how I've done it on dozens of cars over...

Exactly how I've done it on dozens of cars over 50 years...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By Frankie the Fink

IIRC Al Knoch will make door panels using your...

IIRC Al Knoch will make door panels using your original supports. I know on a 63 coupe, at one time, that was a much better option than the ill-fitting deluxe door panels available a few years backe....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By Frankie the Fink

I bet many would be surprised at how few even...

I bet many would be surprised at how few even know how to properly use a scissor jack.

I saw one guy roll his car right off the jack trying to loosen the lug nuts on a left rear tire with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,099
Posted By Frankie the Fink

The point was to inform the folks that might be...

The point was to inform the folks that might be considering solid core wires and also have Pertronix since the recommendation was not qualified. These parts causes problems with the conversion and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By Frankie the Fink

Or just as likely some Bubba didn't realize the...

Or just as likely some Bubba didn't realize the bolt shafts nest outside the tub perimeter, very close but not impinging on the tub; so they "made things easier" and made notches for the bolts - I've...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By Frankie the Fink

My May 29th car's tub has no notches; I've never...

My May 29th car's tub has no notches; I've never seen a 63 with notches, but a few 64 items show up on 63s from the factory; e.g. very late cluster housings and some front control arms....
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