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    1967 Corvette Sting Ray BB and piston slap

    Hi JohnZ, Thank You for answering my many questions on the Chevrolet Corvette. The original RPOL36 Turbo Jet 427CI 390HP was blown. The dealer (Curhan Chevrolet - Randolf Massachusetts) replaced the engine with short block in the fall of 1967. Unfortunately the Corvette is now non-matching for...
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    Question: 1964 through 1968 Off Road Exhaust Assembly - Regular production Option (RPON11)

    Have two questions? Was the original supplier to St Louis "Arvin" for these exhaust systems and was a horse power increase ever shown when equipped from the assembly plant? Example 2014 Corvette Stingray with RPONPP 460HP without RPONPP 455HP. My 1967 Corvette was built early September 1966 and...
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    1967 Corvette Sting Ray BB and piston slap

    Hi, Have another question on Corvette Sting Ray. Is piston slap common problem with BB Corvette's? I'm the original owner of 1967 Corvette Sting Ray 67 style (VIN 194677S100560) When I picked this Corvette up back on September 29, 1966 this RPOL36 engine had piston slap. Was this common...
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Stingray with L36/L68/L35/L88

    Thanks for taking the time and answering my questions.
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    Question: C2 Corvette with factory small block mechanical lifter engine and C60 (Air conditioning)

    Hi, Have question? During one of the C2 Corvette Sting Ray model years, Chevrolet allowed optional air conditioning together with one of the high revving mechanical lifter engines and four speed transmission. Also the techometer used was from hydralic lifter engine to discourage running the...
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    Question: 1967 Corvette AO Smith supplied frames to St Louis Assembly

    Hi, Have question? During the 1967 Corvette model year, how many frames were used from supplier AO Smith. Did the Corvette have one part number for small block Corvettes and another for big blocks? This question is not about the bird cages. :thanks:
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Sting Ray idle speed with RPOL71 engine (Turbo Jet 427CI 435HP)

    Hi, Have question? At normal engine operating temperature (Off choke) should the regular production option (RPOL71 Engine) idle at 1000RPM? :thanks:
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    2006 Chevrolet Corvette Red on Red/Jet Black Hatchback Coupe

    Corvette was born and came off the assembly line at Bowling Green Kentucky February 27 2006 at approximately 2:00PM. Corvette was specially ordered from Buff Whelan Chevrolet Sterling Heights Michigan and I'm the original owner. Corvette is currently in storage with 14,006 miles. Corvette was...
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    Wanted Wanted: 1960 Corvette Honduras Maroon less RPO440 Two-tone exterior paint

    Wanted: 1960 Corvette driver with the following options: 101-Heater, 102-AM Radio, Signal Seeking, 107-Parking Brake Alarm, 108-Courtesy Light, 109-Windshield Washers, 121-Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan, 1408-Black Wall Tires 6.70X15, 261-Sunshades, Less RPO440-Two Tone Exterior Paint...
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    Acknowledgement

    Amen brother. Harlan Charles Corvette Product and Marketing Manager and Kirk Bennion Corvette Exterior Design Manager live very close to me here in Macomb, Michigan
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Model 19467 and suspect severe windshield water leak.

    Question: This question would be directed to someone that has completely restored 1967 or 1963 through 1967 Corvette 37 or 67 body style that has had evidence of severe windshield water leak and windshield was removed during restoration. Back on September 29, 1966 took delivery of 1967...
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    Acknowledgement

    As a one time member of Team Corvette at the GM Tech Center and now retired, I'm extremely proud of Tadge Juechter together with his Team Corvette and Bowling Green UAW Local 2164. When GMS is released, I'm buying 2015 Corvette Model 1YX07 (Z51Coupe)
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    Video: 2015 Corvette Z06 Supercar -- Walkaround | Chevrolet

    I'm extremely proud of Tadge Juechter his Team Corvette and Bowling Green Kentucky UAW Local 2164.
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Stingray with L36/L68/L35/L88

    Thank You for your reply. I'm the original owner of 1967 Corvette Sting Ray 194677S100560. This VIN 100560 was purchased new with RPOL36 (427CI 390HP. The left side valve cover was painted Chevrolet Orange over chrome plating. This was noticed after several months of ownership. The VIN didn't...
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Stingray big blocks built at AO Smith Ionia Michigan

    Question? Any documented 1967 Corvette bodies built from AO Smith Ionia Michigan with 427 engines or RPON14 (Exhaust System, Side Mounted Dual) Heard Ionia Michigan built a few early 1967 427 bodies but couldn't master the paint design of the contrasting Stinger hood. Also read Ionia Michigan...
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    Question: 1963 to 1967 Corvette Stingray body off restorations

    Hi, Question? When restoring 1963 to 1967 Corvette's, should the AO Smith frame be replaced with new frame, or can the original really be fixed/repaired?
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Stingray with L36/L68/L35/L88

    1967 Corvette Stingray with L36/L68/L71/L88 Hi, Question? During the 1967 Corvette Stingray model run, were all big block engine valve covers painted Chevrolet Orange? The reason for asking: I'm the original owner of VIN 194677S100560 that was built early September 1966. VIN 100560 is an L36...
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    Question: 1967 Corvette Stingray factory built small block car built with big block hood

    Hi, Question? Years ago I heard or read that during the 1967 Corvette Stingray model year St Louis assembly ran out of small block hoods. To continue production without any down time the plant built some small block cars with big block hoods. These hoods were painted the solid color of the car...
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    Help! C6 RPON37 (Tilt-telescopic steering column noise)

    Please see problem description. Does anyone have this condition/problem? I have a bad squeak in my telescopic steering column. My Corvette is equipped with RPOAAB (Memory) and is currently programmed for convenience/comfort control. When the column extends to full up position, the column...
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    Help! C6 RPON37 (Tilt-telescopic steering column noise)

    Help! Please see problem description. Does anyone have this condition/problem? I have a bad squeak in my telescopic steering column. My Corvette is equipped with RPOAAB (Memory) and is currently programmed for convenience/comfort control. When the column extends to full up position, the column...
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