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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By wombvette

OK, I withdraw my comment that it didn't have an...

OK, I withdraw my comment that it didn't have an engine. Apparently it did, but they hit the 6 cyl. car at its most volonerable spot, and we can be assured to its maximum effectiveness. There might...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By wombvette

They conveniently don't tell that there is no...

They conveniently don't tell that there is no engine in the 59 too. Would have made a considerable difference in the outcome.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-26-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,905
Posted By wombvette

Those parts were all painted differently with...

Those parts were all painted differently with different materials. The pads are dyed. The dash is paint. They are different colors, sheens and shades. All over the map. Fact is, if you see one that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,063
Posted By wombvette

Two Chinese well water pumps in 6 months, the...

Two Chinese well water pumps in 6 months, the last made it four weeks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,166
Posted By wombvette

Two things cause pulling with the stock steering,...

Two things cause pulling with the stock steering, control valve adjustment, and caster. The car will pull to the side with the least caster.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By wombvette

Do you not have one? A simple weld up and...

Do you not have one? A simple weld up and rethread could be done.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By wombvette

Yes, I took a good look at them at Carlisle. I...

Yes, I took a good look at them at Carlisle. I got the same story about the pores. I built a front end with one last week. It fit pretty well, but I am still concerned about the pores. Time will tell...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-24-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By wombvette

All after market bars have two small holes. The...

All after market bars have two small holes. The 63 original bar has only one. The large holes were changed for 67 because the emblem was smaller. The. 63-66 bar had large holes with beveled edges....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By wombvette

They must be marking the 63-64 locations. The...

They must be marking the 63-64 locations. The pattern for the mold was a 67. Are you saying they delivered it with holes drilled?

Just a note, the header bar is also technically a 67, so the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,386
Posted By wombvette

If they go back to that inspection, you are going...

If they go back to that inspection, you are going to find one if two things, the mistake was done in NJ or the inspector listed the engine number on the form and the office picked it up. I don't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By wombvette

If you have a new front end, the marked holes are...

If you have a new front end, the marked holes are for 67. 65-66 are much wider.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-23-2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,386
Posted By wombvette

Jeff, I don't think it would be difficult to get...

Jeff, I don't think it would be difficult to get it changed in NC. You will need to get it inspected anyway. Just ask the inspector to make the change. I had the V removed from my 56 vin.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-22-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

I have not, but I doubt it would be an easy...

I have not, but I doubt it would be an easy install.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-21-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

It is annoying that these companies continue to...

It is annoying that these companies continue to build these flawed parts and refuse to correct the defects. I too have supplied NOS parts to both Semmersheim and Corvette Image with the same result....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-21-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

You are correct the initial fitting is easier,...

You are correct the initial fitting is easier, but it adds some labor on the end because you have to install and finish two body panels. I build them both ways. For what its worth, The St. Louis...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By wombvette

And not much of the duct work is any where close...

And not much of the duct work is any where close to the same.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-21-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

Yes, butted together, usually a quarter inch gap...

Yes, butted together, usually a quarter inch gap or so. A slight beveled edge, filled with bonding material.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

Here is your `63 done right. It has bonding...

Here is your `63 done right.

It has bonding strips like this on the underside, and has the smooth finish on the underside of the panels.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By wombvette

The hand laid unit is without innerfenders and...

The hand laid unit is without innerfenders and the area across the rear wiper area. It only resembles a corvette body on the outside. The reproduction press molded is assembled like the factory unit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2016, 01:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By wombvette

This is my 58. See the shadow of the gauge...

This is my 58. See the shadow of the gauge cluster on the dash. This car had red interior and I see no red there, so I guess it was laid on the floor for the color change. If it was a charcoal...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By wombvette

Pictures..... We may can help. The most common...

Pictures..... We may can help. The most common problem is bending on the side rails, caused by pulling up the top. There is a weak area there.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-19-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By wombvette

Yes, That was obvious to me 45 years ago when I...

Yes, That was obvious to me 45 years ago when I started working on them. The paint shadows show on the floor. However the gauge cluster was in place on the dash when the body was painted. It could be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-18-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By wombvette

John , Were they not in place on the dash when...

John , Were they not in place on the dash when painted. You see the paint shadow there. I see shadows of other things on the floor.

In any case they had to be removed to install gauges and it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,717
Posted By wombvette

Those KO,s were different than the production...

Those KO,s were different than the production units and the little love taps that they gave them would more or less guarantee originals would come off. This internet expert still contends the if they...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By wombvette

They were painted in place on the dash. Since...

They were painted in place on the dash. Since they would have to be removed to another station, the unit number was written on the dash so they would get back on the same car on down the line. That's...
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