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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-24-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,532
Posted By ragtopman

There is 'damping fluid' in the gauge that is...

There is 'damping fluid' in the gauge that is supposed to keep it from swinging like that, I've had mine done twice and it still swings out of control.

My guess as to why it go to empty would be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,715
Posted By ragtopman

When you go get it titled in your name, you go to...

When you go get it titled in your name, you go to DMV which stands for 'Document My VIN'.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-01-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,486
Posted By ragtopman

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-14-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By ragtopman

Pics of 'Heather'. :toetap:

Pics of 'Heather'. :toetap:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-14-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,051
Posted By ragtopman

Depending on what's missing and needs rebuilt you...

Depending on what's missing and needs rebuilt you will have an easy 30k into it and like it's already been said, if the frame and bird cage needs work, part it out.

Here's what I started with:...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-14-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By ragtopman

Being in a big city such as yourself, in this day...

Being in a big city such as yourself, in this day and age, go visit your local friendly paint store that has the brand of paint you want to use that has a calibrated 'photospectrometer', give them...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By ragtopman

Corvette B-Day

It was 20 years ago today, Sgt. Peppers taught the......oh wait, it was 60 years ago today, General Motors built the first Corvette. :rock:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-28-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By ragtopman

Got a pic.? What is the original color? For me...

Got a pic.? What is the original color? For me personally, unless the original color wasn't white, I'd have to look at it 3 times as hard cause in the paint and body bizz, we say 'if it ain't right,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-14-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 723
Posted By ragtopman

fixt

fixt
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,388
Posted By ragtopman

Me personally, I don't think it's an original...

Me personally, I don't think it's an original paint car. That right fender doesn't look quite right, granted light plays a huge part in the appearance, but still, I'm just saying.

The amp gauge...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-15-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Posted By ragtopman

You have exceded your storage space and have to...

You have exceded your storage space and have to clear up some space. If you would, PM me when you can and thanks.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-15-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,284
Posted By ragtopman

Before I bought my car somebody had already...

Before I bought my car somebody had already installed disc on the front and if I remember right they are the bigger bearing 70 vette spindles/rotors and I was able to use the re-pop direct bolt on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,169
Posted By ragtopman

Professionally speaking, if you have never done...

Professionally speaking, if you have never done this, get somebody that can just dive right in and get it done. You will end up doing more damage and costing you more in both money, materials,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By ragtopman

I used a 67 vette mstr. cyl. in mine and plumbed...

I used a 67 vette mstr. cyl. in mine and plumbed in a resid. and prop. valve. If you use a disc./drum cylinder, you don't need the residual valve. I also had to use the longer push rod.

If...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By ragtopman

If that doesn't work, you might check the turn...

If that doesn't work, you might check the turn signal switch.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,535
Posted By ragtopman

When I lived in the Chlt. area, I found nobody...

When I lived in the Chlt. area, I found nobody that chromed or that anybody would recommend.

I did hear of what sounded like a hole in the wall in Gastonia that done bike parts but that was as far...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,811
Posted By ragtopman

what he said. :woohoo:

what he said. :woohoo:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By ragtopman

...and to get rid of very, very minor 'wiper...

...and to get rid of very, very minor 'wiper rash' and the likes, I used 'cerium oxide' on a felt wheel to buff away scratches but it takes some talent cause you can distort your windshield real easy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By ragtopman

I used a 67 Corvette master cyl. on mine,...

I used a 67 Corvette master cyl. on mine, installed a residual valve in the rear and a proportioning valve in it main line and it works great.:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,006
Posted By ragtopman

If none of the above work, 'cerium oxide' is what...

If none of the above work, 'cerium oxide' is what is used to buff out very minor scratches in windshields, so it should work for getting out water spots.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By ragtopman

Is Ogden Plating still in business? In the...

Is Ogden Plating still in business?

In the mid 90's, I sent them the air cleaner lid and 'Chevrolet' script valve covers for my Camaro to get re-plated, very nice work and even now, they still...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-22-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By ragtopman

Decking the block will remove those numbers. :(

Decking the block will remove those numbers. :(
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-14-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,137
Posted By ragtopman

The destroyed goat is a crying shame, my next...

The destroyed goat is a crying shame, my next call would be to my lawyers 'Dewey, Cheatham and Howe'.

As far as phone usage behind the wheel, it should be zero tolerance, nada, zip, zilch, niet,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,085
Posted By ragtopman

John Z has some specs., that also include radial...

John Z has some specs., that also include radial tires, power steering and all that. Hopefully he will chime in. :thumbs:
Forum: Paint/Body
07-07-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By ragtopman

I use a HVLP for base flakes and mica's(1.3...

I use a HVLP for base flakes and mica's(1.3 tip)but I still use a conventional for clear but I have seen some guys lay it down with the HVLP's but it takes some tweaking of the air cap(s) and lots of...
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