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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-24-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By soppeng

I recently found a 2010, 3LT, Nav, one-owner,...

I recently found a 2010, 3LT, Nav, one-owner, clean carfax, with 14,000 miles at a small southern dealership. It took me about 2-1/2 months to find the car. I narrowed down color choices, interior...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-01-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By soppeng

Looking for C6 3LT (2009 or newer)

I'm in the market for a 2009 or newer C6, Crystal Red Metallic or Cyber Gray, with Cashmere or Light gray interior with 3LT options. Do not want ebony or two-tone interior. Just sold my 65 coupe...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-14-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,698
Posted By soppeng

The A/C unit looks a lot like my Old Air Products...

The A/C unit looks a lot like my Old Air Products Hurricane unit.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-18-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,235
Posted By soppeng

Like someone else said, there's a lot of good...

Like someone else said, there's a lot of good information here. A couple of comments:
Slab reinforcing - mesh, as stated by someone else is to prevent cracks. It is usually placed near the top of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By soppeng

You're not alone with the blank paint code. My...

You're not alone with the blank paint code. My 65 coupe also has a blank paint code. Here's an excerpt from an email sent to me by Al Grenning (the NCRS guru on trim tags) a few years ago...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,439
Posted By soppeng

When I bought my 65 coupe several years ago, it...

When I bought my 65 coupe several years ago, it came with one of the urethene insert tools. I never really used it. I did try to test it, by using it in trying to remove a spinner that was put on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-25-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,371
Posted By soppeng

All of this has been said, but I'll offer my...

All of this has been said, but I'll offer my opinion:

1. When I purchased my 65 coupe several years back, one of the knock off tools was in the car. While some may have had good experience with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-20-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By soppeng

I've got an Al Knoch headliner in my 65, but it...

I've got an Al Knoch headliner in my 65, but it is obviously not the same material as the original. It's a rigid plastic. That being said, it looks great and was a great improvement to my car over...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-19-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By soppeng

I thought that the spring washer was placed with...

I thought that the spring washer was placed with the curved side against the gear and the base against the housing. I don't see how that would help in centering anything, but would minimize friction...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By soppeng

First, the microswith has nothing to do with the...

First, the microswith has nothing to do with the motors or buckets. It just signals to warn when the headlights are on and the bucket is down. I've found it easier to work on motors and buckets...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By soppeng

I noticed you left the year off the last...

I noticed you left the year off the last photograph of the coupe with the $150,000 asking price. It was a 63 split window. Beautiful car, but doubt that he sold it at that price.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-06-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By soppeng

The 65 Al Knox headliner is rigid and will hold...

The 65 Al Knox headliner is rigid and will hold up most any insulation that you could use, so if you decide to glue something in or use the self-sticking type and it releases, there should be no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-28-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By soppeng

Russel, a division of Edelbrock has a flexible...

Russel, a division of Edelbrock has a flexible (mesh type) stainless steel line to go from the Edelbrock or Russel fuel filter to the fuel filter. You can purchase them at Jegs:
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-27-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By soppeng

Edelbrock makes a fuel line and filter assembly...

Edelbrock makes a fuel line and filter assembly that bolts directly to the Edelbrock carburetor. They also have a braided stainless steel fuel line that goes to the fuel pump. If you go this route,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By soppeng

I've also noticed a recent decline in performance...

I've also noticed a recent decline in performance of the site. I attribute it to all of the adds loading.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,596
Posted By soppeng

I've beem running Michelin 215-70R15's for...

I've beem running Michelin 215-70R15's for several years and drive the car at least twice a week throughout the year and have never had any rubbing.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-01-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By soppeng

I'm pretty sure that batteries were on the...

I'm pretty sure that batteries were on the driver's side for all big blocks and all small blocks with AC.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By soppeng

I've got a 65 with powerglide. Mine has jolt...

I've got a 65 with powerglide. Mine has jolt also when placing it in reverse, although I would not describe it as violent. It was worse in the past. Replacement of the snubber cushion at the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-14-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,600
Posted By soppeng

There was a reference above to using 215-75's on...

There was a reference above to using 215-75's on a midyear. I had one mounted a few years ago and tried it on my 65coupe. It rubbed quite a bit. 215-70's work without rubbing.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-01-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 848
Posted By soppeng

If you take the motor apart, be sure to clean the...

If you take the motor apart, be sure to clean the shaft off so that it doesn't bind and pull out the internal bearing. In addition to the previous advice, you can find a good article on Barry's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-24-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By soppeng

I'm by no means an expert on horns, but mine was...

I'm by no means an expert on horns, but mine was just giving me a slight click when the horn was depressed, I tested the horns individually, checked all grounds and found nothing. I bought a new...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-11-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,085
Posted By soppeng

I'm running an Edelbrock on a 327 - 300 hp. I...

I'm running an Edelbrock on a 327 - 300 hp. I had an episode of fuel percolation/vapor lock a couple of months ago. I had a spacer, but had not installed it. After putting in the spacer, there has...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-15-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,900
Posted By soppeng

Paul67, I've sent a copy of the article...

Paul67, I've sent a copy of the article requested.

Steve Phillips
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-15-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,900
Posted By soppeng

I've got an article showing the installation of a...

I've got an article showing the installation of a shut-off valve in the heater hoses. I don't remember where I copied it from, but I'll be glad to email you a copy. I installed a cutoff in my 65...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-10-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Posted By soppeng

Rivet.

Rivet.
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