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  1. firstgear

    what is the best method to put '63 hub cap covers on without denting them?

    I bought a real nice set of '63 hubcaps because the ones that came with the car had been beat with a rubber mallet getting them on the wheels and putting small dents in the perimeter of the cap. So what do most people do to get the hubcap on without putting dents on its outer edges?
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    Hood air dam picture for 59-60?

    the rear dam is only shown in this one view "A". I looked around the manual, but it is pretty sparse on detail other than what I scanned.
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    Hood air dam picture for 59-60?

    The factory assembly manual shows only this......
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    Hood air dam picture for 59-60?

    sorry, I looked through my photos, no pictures before I turned it into restorod.....
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    Gas tank filler on 61 vette

    vaseline....another good way to so it....
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    Gas tank filler on 61 vette

    there must be a way. I really struggled when I had to replace mine. Perhaps putting some lubricant on the inside of the hose would help. Mine went on so far and then was mission impossible to go any further or turn....it was close enough and I went on to other things....good luck
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    BLEEDING BRAKES

    Only ways I know of.....vacuum systems that suck on the bleeders, or have someone push the pedal down or gravity bleed those are the ways I know of how to do it. Gravity bleed seems to work pretty good, just takes time, just don't let the MC run out of fluid.
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    63swc - bonding the rear wheel tubs

    sweet, hopefully they can get you a discount, this stuff is expensive!!!
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    C2 paint and Top Flight judging

    Cars that are top flighted, what kind of paint do they have on them? Do they have base coat/clear coat or ? what kind of penalty does one incur for base coat/clear coat if that isn't the way to go? I am trying to get some direction on paint for my other '63 swc. With the economy down, I can...
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    63swc - bonding the rear wheel tubs

    thanks Tom.....it is a long way from being done. right now I am just trying to get clearnaces everywhere and then I will come back and get them looking right. Without a doubt that carbon fiber stuff is really the way to go. Talk about stiff and strong. Amazing stuff. I haven't given up...
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    63swc - bonding the rear wheel tubs

    I went to West Marine, not the same buisness as WEST epoxy. But you can probably get the WEST adhesive system from any place that has boat supplies. I also saw ads on EBay for it.
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    Question: Going on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour?

    thanks!!!! it is a blast to drive.......
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    Question: Going on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour?

    if you dont see it, just listen for the big block with the whine of the blower......you cant miss that either....
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    Question: Going on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour?

    we talked about it some more today.....probably won't take one of the Vettes, more like the '37 Ford with 502/supercharged.....it just sounds good....
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    Question: Going on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour?

    I am considering it since my daughter lives in Milwaukee and my son lives in South Bend......no final decision YET....
  16. firstgear

    Installing new padded dash

    no problem, give us a hollar when you need help.....Herb
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    Installing new padded dash

    if you want to replace the dash pad the following items need to be removed.... 1. windshield 2. instrument cluster 3. dash pad end caps 4. grab bar 5. radio grill 6. defroster air ducts 7. dash insert Those all need to be in order to get the dash pad that is there completly off. Get those...
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    Installing new padded dash

    How far along are you? Is the windshield off? is the instrument cluster out? is the grab bar out? dash insert out? Let us know where you are in the process and we can help from there.....
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    Corvette Body Repair Guide 1963 to 1967 - Handy reference guide

    From time to time the question comes up about repairing the C2 body. For the advanced body repair people this probably is of no help, but to the novice repair man, here ya go... Handy little books...about $33 or so each, two volumes. You can order here...
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