Recent content by Sixty_vette

Thanks John, exactly the information I was looking for! Much appreciated!

I have a stock - 1960 283/245 engine with 82k miles. Been running Mobil synthetic oil in it, and was recently told I should be using a Hi Zinc oil in this older engine! Anyone have an opinion? Which oil would be best to use? I do not race this car, but will be going on a long trip in August...

Thanks Tom - that is kind of what I am finding! Much appreciated!

I finally had the opportunity to pull the heater core on my 1960 Vette and take it to get pressure tested and repaired. I was thinking it was the core that was leaking, but the pressure test revealed it was the heater control valve. Anyone know if the rubber gasket/diaphragm/washer or whatever...

Hi All, posting this in General Automotive Discussion as I think it can pertain to any make/model of vehicles, but i am specifically looking to equip my 1960 Corvette with "something". Years ago I had two vehicles stolen - never to be recovered: a 1966 GTO and 1968 Chevelle. This was more than...

Kinda what I thought - guess it was wishful thinking! LOL :thumb

I have an original 1960 Corvette. I signed up for the 2014 Corvette Caravan next August. My wife is dreading it because she HATES the heat, and well, the car has no air conditioning. Wondering if any of you have seen a mini-car air conditioning unit that can be plugged into the lighter to...

Took Vette out for final ride of the season along with a photographer friend and he captured this! Thought I would share!

Had the chance to meet "THE MAN" from the National Corvette Museum - Mr. Adam Boca! What a great time my wife and I had visiting the museum with Adam. Thanks again Adam - remember I owe you a beer next time you are up in the Cleveland area!

How cool is this? My uncle gave me his 1960 Corvette, on my 60th birthday, in the year of the 60th Anniversary of Corvettes and my wife bought me a 60th key ring from the National Corvette Museum (lower right of pic) . IT'S ALL ABOUT 60! :beer

Thanks, but whats got me confused is why ONLY in reverse - why not in 1st gear also? :ugh

Thanks Mike - will check those out - got me puzzled - LOL! :thumb

Well not really - I was in our cul-de-sac on level ground backing up towards my drive. Seems when I fully released the clutch while in reverse was when it happened, so I dont believe it was an uphill issue. Seems more like a full clutch release more so than a hill issue. As long as I "ride...

Well, finally got some time and descent weather to take the 1960 Vette for a spin. She ran like a champ and boy did I get the looks (well the car did - not me - LOL) Anyways, to make a long story short, due to the garage setup and no power steering I found that if I back up the driveway, I can...

WOW - there are certainly a wide variety of opinions! That's good - I am glad I asked. Well, I talked to my State Farm agent, Hagerty and Adam @ NCM - and I decided to go with Adam. While State Farms quote was quite lower, I just heard too many horror stories (even a personal email from...