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Portronix to the rescue? Due to the poor supply of good GM point sets, many people are converting their ignition systems over to electronic guts. Portronix is one way of using todays technolodgy and 'keeping' the original look. I have recently heard that 'PARAGON' is making a correct re-po...

I love ORIGINAL Corvettes Matching numbers is the most confused term out there. 38-24-36 is matching numbers ! "ORIGINAL Driveline", or "RESTORATION Driveline" should be the terms used in describing engines in the motorsports hobby today. A Restoration Driveline done correctly however...

Ground up 340hp silver/black for $55000! A nice no hit Southern California rust free ORIGINAL motor/ trans 340hp with fresh silver paint, chrome and interior just sold for $55000. Values are up considerably from last year. Good Corvettes will always sell for good money. They always have, even...

excellent buys 908's are like gold. I have seen them go for $2000. 914's for $900-$1250 the unit , even missing parts should have brought $1500-1750. What do think Jerry? Did he leave some $$ on the table?

63 SWC in Anaheim? My old Corvette painter has located a 63 SWC that a friend has owned for 27 years and is thinking about selling. Private e-mail me and i will try and get the details. Jim

Broach Marks Well. Surprise, surprise. We had a good lesson on 396 Corvettes however. You ask about engine stamps. The real knowledge comes from looking at many engines........and NCRS Judging. Stamps were put on all Chevrolet engines for many years. The vin derritive did not start for...

Call Dave Ferguson and Don Mullenhoff Two of the most knowledgeable people in the hobby are Dave Ferguson and Don Mullenhoff. Dave is the 53-55 Team Leader for NCRS. He has owned and restored many, many 53 -55 Corvettes ( as well as 56-57 cars) Don Mullenhoff is also a long time 53-55...

Where to stop? There is a reason for everything Barry. Last time I had a similar problem happened when my dog chased a cat into the garage and both ran over the Corvette !! The episode resulted in a trip to the body shop........and led to a complete new paint job.......and new...

Must have Transistor Ignition ! Barry, you said it perfectly and covered 99%. It took most of us old geezers 20 years to discover what you shared. One other item, All 396 cars had K66 Transistor Ignition System Evidence of the power amphflier in the forward L/F bulkhead adjacent to the L/F...

vin # 13000 and later The first 396 made was at approx vin # 13000 and later. 61 silver is correct. Take you time and studay all. The carb for instance should be #R3124A,#3868826 Holly. They are over $1000 now to replace.

rear half shaft and sway bar 1.- 3/8" fuel line is placed on top of the frame in a different position from the small block 2.- half shafts are connected to the end plate in the diff with grade 8 bolts over a U shaped plate, not the usual U clamps 3.- all 396 cars with the above suspension...

Expect $50k to $100k last year.....green on saddle cp. sold for $57500 this year.....yellow / black "survivor" documented car sold at Bloomington for $68000. What a buy as owner wanted $80. I know a perfect red/ black in texas for $90000. So if this mis matched incorrect engine car was...

Thanks for sharing !! Enjoyed meeting you Rick. And thanks for the tip on the white / saddle ZO-6. Your car is a very great restoration of a very rare car. The Z0-6 experts were on the field Saturday enjoying the only ZO-6 converible every found to be an original PAPERED car. Your car should...

I like Allen Exhaust Allen Exhaust Systems in Indiana make a very nice 'off road' reproduction similar in sound as the original N-11 optional system. They sometimes have a fit problem installing.......but the appearance and sound is very close to original. The N-11 system has a very...

Al Knock in Texas I am almost positive that Al Knock in El Paso, texas has what you need. Look at www.alknochinteriors.com Auto Custom Carpet in Anniston, Alabama also should have it. Let 'google' search engine help you.

Steve and owner Chan, were real pro's It was a pleasure working with nice, honest people who went out of their way to show me and some friends the car. On Wed, June 23, we confirmed it is a 'real' 63 ZO-6 big tank car, not listed in the survay......but is now. It is white with saddle LEATHER...

Will do. We should arrive on Wednesday........if the creek will let us cross. understand it has been a little damp. OK to bring some old ZO-6 guys along for the looksee??

Oh yes........more application, less value Could you tell me what is on the box? Are they GM linings or Raybestos or Bendix? I have a person who will buy them if we can get together. He will use them on his vintage race car.

Has anyone looked? Are these cars still for sale?

i would like to buy it May I please get a phone number? I would like to buy the car. Regards, Jim Gessner 909-794-7905