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Racing days of the 60's! Tulsa, Oklahoma I had a 55 Chevy 2 dr HT painted black, almost like "American Grafitti". 301 (283 bored .125), 202 heads, Fuel Injection, roller cam, custom long tube fender well headers, close ratio 4-speed, 4.88 positrac. Shifted at 7500 if I was really serious. My...

A retired Chevrolet employee who was in a position to know said paperwork existed for six Grand Sports. He doesn't know if the 6th one was actually built but thinks it was. In 2002 I saw extensive picture documentation and written information about one of the Grand Sports being accurately...

I didn't respond to your question about 327 sound. If the engine is built properly it should rev to 6000+ RPM without trouble. If everything is set up well, it should pull well to 6000+. In the deep dark past I turned my 62 FI to 6500 frequently. I turned my 65 350HP 327 to 6200. I turn my 57...

A 4.11 rearend with a wide ratio 4-speed results in a very low first gear. 1st gear close ratio wide ratio rpm @ 60MPH 4.11 9.04 10.44 3200 3.70 8.14 9.40 2850 3.55 7.81...

1994 ZR1, 1957 FI, 1965

Fuel injected 1957 Corvette last day of production

NOS means different things to different people. You should always ask the seller what they mean by NOS. Verle

I was able to see the VIN on my 57 frame by inserting a wedge between the frame and floorboard about the front edge of the drivers seat. I then used a scotch bright pad to scrub the frame, blew the dust off and with drop light and mirror read the correct VIN (backwards in the mirror). Verle

It is dependent on tire size: but a 27" tall tire with a 3:36 rearend yields 2700 RPM at 65 MPH. Verle

Add a fender cover, wet wipes (to clean hands), shop towels, flashlight, gasket maker in a tube and a 44 Magnum for serious persuasion :-) Verle

I have a pair of 2 1/2" exhaust manifolds. They are recent GM items so the casting dates would not be correct for your car. Verle

My cost for the bearings and seals with shipping was right at $100 from the above source. Verle

Joe, I missed you at the 50th. We drove my 57 and had a great time. Verle

ALLIED BEARING 8962 Ellis Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034-3378 800-421-3658 Be sure to tell them you belong to a Corvette club, SUPPOSEDLY you should get a discount. Corvette Central also sells them, but only in sets (at a higher price), and you can buy them individually from Allied. I have them on...

You need to supply a lot more information about the car: condition engine size & horsepower transmission is it the right engine has it been wrecked pictures if possible Verle

Bill, Your car was built about the first week of July 1957. 920-235-6643 has a 57 block with date E 27 7. which would not be too bad. They can supply a "complete" engine. Give them a call and see what they say. My 57 is 6316, last day of production, Friday Sept 6th 57. Verle

Ride and handling are much better on newer Corvettes than on the solid axle cars. Having said that, I enjoy driving my 57 more than any. Addition of 7" wheels and radial tires helped ride and handling a great deal. Verle

When I was growing up my grandpa had a two holer; really smelled like s**t. Verle

Call Lloyd Miller, 918-462-7334. Lloyd is a Corvette restorer who specializes in early Corvettes, 53,54,55. He knows the parts and what they are worth. Verle