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Thanks Tom for the information and quick response. Bill

For the oil pan, I am looking for the distance between the mounting holes in the engine block (side-to-side across the crank axis). Looks like it is around 8 or so inches center-to-center. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Dad's 56 - What to do with it...Continued Well Toms 007 that is a good question. You are correct there are many possibilities, fully restore or restore as a nice driver (replace paint, interior, carpet, top, chrome, etc), or resto mod, or sell, or part it out. Actually it is the car I was...

Vette Products in Michigan Update 08/24/17 - Found my answer, it is Vette Products. They manufacture many metal stampings and other Corvette parts. Their quality is very good from my experience.

Well after a few more years of sitting in the garage, it's time to figure out what's next for dad's car. He bought it used in 1960 and drove it for many years and then parked it in a garage. Many years ago I retrieved it and it has sat in my garage since then. I have tinkered with it brakes...

I continue to work on my father's '56. Replaced the brake and fuel lines. While working on the fuel line, I noticed some leather straps in the soft top compartment (on both sides behind the seats). The straps are about 3/4" wide and have a buckle. They are attached to the fiberglass with...

1956 Corvette Front Cross Member Brake Line Replacement Thanks to all of the Corvette Action Center members who provided feedback on this thread. I actually decided to to remove all of the fan shrouding, fan, radiator hoses which provided ample room for the brake line replacement. Probably...

56 Radiator Thanks Chuck.....you are correct. Got mine out and no cooler provisions. Can't trust what you see on some Radiator shop sites. Appreciate your feedback.

Did the 1956 radiator with a Powerglide trans have an internal oil cooler? My radiator doesn't have an internal cooler and the car has a Powerglide trans. Just checking. Also any recommendations for radiator work in mid-Michigan? Looking to get the radiator flushed and checked out before it...

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate your suggestion.

Good morning all you C1 experts. I have finally decided to tackle my 1956 Corvette (been in the family since 1959 and in storage for the past 35 years). Just retired and have a lot to do on this car to get it on the road. Starting with the brakes with a brake line kit from In-line tube here in...