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Yes! I had that book in high school when I rebuilt my beloved 70 Camaro engine. It's a great book --- I learned alot from it.

Yes... you had informed everyone that since #8 intake and #7 exhaust were wiped, you were going to do an overhaul. Did you decide on the camshaft kit?

I would definitely pay attention to Jack's posts. He was a MAJOR influence for my decision to go with a slightly more aggressive-than-stock camshaft --- one of the best post-overhaul mods yet (thanks again, Jack :thumb )... Ralph

Sealed Power (aka TRW) makes camshafts with specs close to OEM. I went with a Sealed Power cam just slightly more aggressive than the stock cam in my L-46 350/350 hp engine. Summit Racing has the Sealed Power ZCS274 which looks like it may be an appropriate OEM replacement for your '81. I...

Are you referring to a cam that was recently installed? In any case, be sure that you follow proper break-in procedures for the initial start-up with the new camshaft and to use oil with a high zinc content. I recommend you do a quick search on this topic as there are several threads that could...

Gerry, Wow - thanks for sharing. That commercial is cool on so many levels. I had no idea there was that much innovation already at hand back in '65. I wonder why some of the features were not implemented into the then up-and-coming C3. Ralph

Merry Rockin' Christmas from Maryland!!! Ralph

Yep... the stuff worked for me. Also check with Advance Auto - I believe they keep it as a regularly stocked item. Ralph

Hey Thanks for all the replies everybody... It was actually pretty much anticlimactic - it's been too cold here in MD; plus she's been naked lately... not even in primer. YIKES! I plan to have her a fresh new look this spring... Torch Red. Ralph :w

Ahhh.... go for the big block! Just kidding - I'm just being a wise a**. My friend recently got a ZZ4 crate engine (GM Performance Parts). He didn't do a darn thing to it. He pretty much dropped it it and was done --- all in all it took a little over a weekend to complete... and THAT ENGINE...

Yep, tomorrow is my Vette's 40th birthday (build date December 20, 1968)! It seems just like yesterday I was changing her soiled air cleaner for the first time (sniff sniff)! :cry Ralph

A couple of years ago, I repaired and re-wired my entire dash harness. It was quite a winter project (geez it was a couple of years ago.. wow time flies!). CAC member Don Olson (aka "vetsvette2002") makes large wiring diagrams specifically for various Corvette years. I have mine hung on the...

Yeah I agree... but what a cool car, eh?

What a cool clip. Awesome post. Thanks for sharing.

Check and see if there are any loose wires possibly shorting out. I once had an unused bulb wire become unfastened and it fell on top of my foil insulated heat barrier. Of course, this shorted the circuit and my gauge lights immediately went black - and it was dusk outside. I took everything...

It depends. How does it run and what vacuum/RPM are you pulling now?

A bad thing? I guess it depends whether or not you're trying to keep everything authentic/original. For that matter, is it a bad thing to put a 502 in a Corvette... ZZ4, crate engine, Kiesler 5 speed? You get the idea! My opinion - go for it. It's your car for goodness sakes! :cool With...

Like Koop, the foam in mine was disintegrating. I opted for the stock comfort weave vinyl - it's less costly and I also like the way it looks. Ralph

If it's an actual "Battery Tender" - you'll be fine with leaving it connected. They're the best! Ralph

This is an original 1969 small block hood that should fit 1968-72 Corvettes. It is in good condition with no cracks or damage - however, the corners have a little wear as shown in the photos (easily repaired); the hinge boxes are in great shape with perfect bolt threads. This hood is Monza red...