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Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-11-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By YesA59

Bolt On Trailer Hitch for C1

Hi. Does anybody have a bolt-on trailer hitch that they would like to sell?

I recently purchased a 1957 Vespa that I would like to tow behind my 1959 Corvette occasionally. The Vespa weights...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,573
Posted By YesA59

I have a 1955 261 engine in my 1953 Corvette #276...

I have a 1955 261 engine in my 1953 Corvette #276 - the 261 has been in the car for more than 50 years. My website has some details, and includes a good back in the day article about putting 261...
Forum: In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters
01-19-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 35,407
Posted By YesA59

A couple of my favorite Noland pics - from...

A couple of my favorite Noland pics - from Noland's personal collection.

Noland in (actually, on) his 1953 Corvette circa 1976 at an NCRS meeting at the Claremont Hotel near Berkeley.

...
Forum: In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters
01-19-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 35,407
Posted By YesA59

Noland's daughter called me a few minutes ago to...

Noland's daughter called me a few minutes ago to let me know. Noland passed away peacefully at his house, on his 84th birthday. I sure had a blast talking to him and going thru all of his corvette...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,615
Posted By YesA59

I think it's absolutely a real 1953. My old 1953...

I think it's absolutely a real 1953. My old 1953 Corvette docs indicate that Dr. Mansell owned #175 in the early 1970s, and the recent auction was of his collection.

The cylinder head and valve...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,437
Posted By YesA59

I could probably tell from the pic if the car is...

I could probably tell from the pic if the car is a 53 to mid 54 or a late 54 to 55. The early cars had "flippers" to allow the softtop frame to roll forward. Here is a pic showing the flipper on my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-01-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,437
Posted By YesA59

The First Risque Corvette Pic?

Two toning Corvettes like this became popular right after the Corvette was introduced. I wonder if this is the first "Girlie" pic involving a Corvette. Pretty tame by today's standards of course,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-01-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,129
Posted By YesA59

Thanks for the nice words, guys. Ed Thiebaud...

Thanks for the nice words, guys. Ed Thiebaud gave me permission to scan and post all of his old magazines about 5 years ago. The magazines starting with Vol 1 #1 (a mimeograph as described by...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By YesA59

I drove my 53 #276 car back from the coast today...

I drove my 53 #276 car back from the coast today thinking about this thread. I think sub006 nailed it.

According to 1954 GM Marketing Materials...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By YesA59

Thanks for pointing out the prior locked thread -...

Thanks for pointing out the prior locked thread - I had not seen that before.

Contrary to what the ebay ad said, there is no evidence at all of a fatality or serious injury, fortunately. Thus,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By YesA59

FI 1959 Wrecked - About 50 Years Ago

I acquired some pics that show the aftermath of a collision between a FI 59 Corvette and a big Plymouth wagon in Nebraska circa 1961 or so. The Plymouth won. No evidence of a fatality,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,918
Posted By YesA59

Tucker is a great traveling companion, but he was...

Tucker is a great traveling companion, but he was beat after I let him play on the beach with the other dogs. But he won't sleep in a car - he will sit up even if he is dead tired.

Tucker's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By YesA59

Deal me in too. 1953 #276. I put about 4000...

Deal me in too. 1953 #276. I put about 4000 miles on it last year, including trips to see 53 #18 and 53 #169.

Russ
www.earlycorvettes.com (http://www.earlycorvettes.com)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,918
Posted By YesA59

The heck with pictures, how about some videos of...

The heck with pictures, how about some videos of the cars in action...

We had a beautiful weekend in Northern CA, so my buddy Tucker and I logged some miles along the coast in 53 #276. The music...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By YesA59

I bet the seller would take $62,900 for the car. ...

I bet the seller would take $62,900 for the car.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ctd/2185367702.html

Not my car by the way.

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,572
Posted By YesA59

I like the styling of the 50s - currently own 53,...

I like the styling of the 50s - currently own 53, 57 and a 59. Each one offers a completely different driving experience.

Russ

http://www.earlycorvettes.com/chatgroups/53and59.jpg
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,003
Posted By YesA59

Great. Thanks Tom. I really hope your beefed...

Great. Thanks Tom. I really hope your beefed up custom 53-54 radiator can keep my 53 #276 a bit cooler on hot summer days.

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,003
Posted By YesA59

Tom- I plan on ordering two radiators - one...

Tom-

I plan on ordering two radiators - one for my 53 and one for my 59. On a different thread regarding 53-55 radiators, you mentioned that your shop can make a beefed up radiator for the six...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,106
Posted By YesA59

Yeah, Noland sent me an email late last night, so...

Yeah, Noland sent me an email late last night, so he is doing fine.

I spent a fair amount of time with Noland over the last 2.5 year as I was scanning his stuff. I think he is in better health...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-08-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,341
Posted By YesA59

Five years ago I looked thru a bunch of old...

Five years ago I looked thru a bunch of old magazines that road tested C1s. Here is a listing of the mpg's that the magazines reported:

http://www.earlycorvettes.com/yesa59/C1roadtests2.jpg
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-08-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,341
Posted By YesA59

Keep your foot out of it????? You have more...

Keep your foot out of it????? You have more willpower than I do.

I get maybe 7mpg. 283 FI engine, 4.11 rear end, 4 speed.

http://www.earlycorvettes.com/chatgroups/57Sears.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-05-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,807
Posted By YesA59

Mike- What's the price for the 54 PG? You...

Mike-

What's the price for the 54 PG? You listed great prices for your other items, but did not list a price for the PG.

Thanks,

Russ
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,512
Posted By YesA59

My mechanic did the work, so I did not fix this...

My mechanic did the work, so I did not fix this myself. Roy Braatz is the guru on this stuff, and hopefully he will weigh in. Or you could send him an email or PM.

I believe the problem is in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-26-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,512
Posted By YesA59

I had exactly the same symptoms with my 59 PG...

I had exactly the same symptoms with my 59 PG after a rebuild, and the problem was not the dipstick.

I had my PG rebuilt about 9 months ago, and it leaked a bit too. And then sometimes during a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-25-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,910
Posted By YesA59

The best gift of all. Congratulations. Very...

The best gift of all. Congratulations. Very cute.

Russ
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