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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By 1snake

That's how I've always done them and never had a...

That's how I've always done them and never had a leak, even using the "supposed" undersized repo. O-Rings.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,436
Posted By 1snake

The original connector on 65's is white/clear....

The original connector on 65's is white/clear. Here's pics. of both of mine. Original switches and original wiring....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,424
Posted By 1snake

:iagree: Besides the fact that the frame is...

:iagree: Besides the fact that the frame is completely rotted away, by the way the lower windshield molding is being pushed out of position on the drivers side, the birdcage is trashed as well. Why...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,835
Posted By 1snake

I don't carry a spare in either of my Corvettes....

I don't carry a spare in either of my Corvettes. My insurance will pay for a flat bed. Plus, in my 50 years of driving, I've never had a blow out that required changing a tire. I have picked up a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-06-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By 1snake

Call Capital Corvette & Classics at (360)...

Call Capital Corvette & Classics at (360) 754-7890 http://www.capcorvette.com/. I'm sure they would be willing to check it out for you since they've been restoring and repairing Corvettes for as long...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By 1snake

During a normal year, the Northwest Chapter...

During a normal year, the Northwest Chapter usually has at least one judging event and several judging schools in the Puget Sound area. This years NW Regional in Redmond Or. has been re-scheduled to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,878
Posted By 1snake

We're not talking looks or current/future value....

We're not talking looks or current/future value. We're talking power. My wife's Acura has way more than my dual quad 60 but not as much as my big block 65.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,269
Posted By 1snake

When I bought my 65 big block, it had been...

When I bought my 65 big block, it had been sitting for 25 years with about 2 gallons of gas in it. Although the gas smelled bad and was a bit darker than normal, the tank was spotless on the inside...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-04-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,436
Posted By 1snake

I can up your "20" years to "35" years with zero...

I can up your "20" years to "35" years with zero maintenance on my 60. I know that doesn't compare to those that get their info. from the internet without ever having any experience. I have never...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-04-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,436
Posted By 1snake

There is no argument. Just comments from those...

There is no argument. Just comments from those with years of experience vs. those that have none. There's a reason the military went to DOT 5 back in the 70's. Less maintenance, but most importantly,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-04-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,436
Posted By 1snake

I agree Glenn. I'll go with my decades of...

I agree Glenn. I'll go with my decades of experience over what someone with none found on the internet.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-04-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,436
Posted By 1snake

The DOT 5 in my 60 has been in there since 1986....

The DOT 5 in my 60 has been in there since 1986. Never had a single brake issue in all that time. I've used it multiple C-2's without issue as well. If you pour it into the M/C correctly and bleed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By 1snake

John, Both the M/C's in your pic. are generic...

John, Both the M/C's in your pic. are generic replacements but either will work as long as you're not concerned about originality. Original caps with the part number, like the one I posted above, are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By 1snake

Here's a couple pics. of the original M/C and...

Here's a couple pics. of the original M/C and correct cap on my 60.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-02-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,965
Posted By 1snake

Ding,ding,ding. We have a winner. :cheers: I...

Ding,ding,ding. We have a winner. :cheers: I never understood the post count issue. I guess to some, a high post count indicates knowledge/experience. To me, it indicates someone who spends all their...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-01-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9,847
Views: 860,356
Posted By 1snake

Far superior.

Far superior.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Posted By 1snake

April 65 build. ...

April 65 build.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,206
Posted By 1snake

If you don't want to do them yourself, they're...

If you don't want to do them yourself, they're not that hard to do, call Dean at Corvette Specialties of Oregon at 503 -570-8668
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By 1snake

That reminds me of a story I was told while...

That reminds me of a story I was told while getting some tires mounted. The tire dealer told me of a customer that insisted that all the tires be clocked so that the valve stems were in the same...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,936
Posted By 1snake

I have no idea why people are posting 61-62 pics...

I have no idea why people are posting 61-62 pics that have NOTHING to do with the OP's question. I bought a repo grill bar and teeth for my 1960 35 years ago and they are far superior to what GM was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By 1snake

The C-clip only comes into play when the weight...

The C-clip only comes into play when the weight is removed from the car. Otherwise, it's not all that important. This my 65 big block with 29K originals miles that had no rear end issues. The rear...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By 1snake

I've done it several times. Both off and putting...

I've done it several times. Both off and putting back on, it's a simple 1 man operation....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,911
Posted By 1snake

Perfect timing. Cheap gas and deserted highways....

Perfect timing. Cheap gas and deserted highways. Enjoy the ride.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By 1snake

It's a 3:08 non-posi out of a 64. It's not...

It's a 3:08 non-posi out of a 64. It's not original to your car.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,015
Posted By 1snake

That is the correct format.

That is the correct format.
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