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I trimmed mine to the back of the groove that the bottom seal sets in. I used a small amount of glue to secure it. A heat gun on a low to medium setting will help make the vinyl pliable. You will want to trim as you go and use the glue very sparingly. I had to remove some of the foam in the...

Hi! Tom Like any old Corvette, looks are pretty deceiving. The paint is a 5 out of 10 and the previous owner had removed the body, but did a poor job on the frame paint and shimming the gaps when it was dropped. None of the bushing had been replaced and all the steel componets need sand...

Hi! Bernie Not a bad job, couple hours tops, just insure that you have a good steering wheel puller. Ray

I haven't posted in quite awhile, I have been quite busy. My 63 SWC NCRS Top Flighted the first time out. When they handed me the blue ribbon, I passed it on with the keys to the new owner. I had just completed a trade for my next project, a 1961 Fuelie. I have been looking for a project for...

Hi! Check to see if the cancellation mechanism is centering after usage. I took mine apart and cleaned and lubricated this area and the lights work correctly. Ray

Hagerty Insurance suggested that I increase the insured amount on the 61 & 63 do to rising prices. Ray

As many of you may know I have been looking for a good original numbers solid axel project for over a year. If the prices are falling, please tell me where! I do believe that some optioned cars have leveled off, and well documented, original numbers cars are still on the rise. Non-matching...

I have been looking for a solid axle restoration project for over a year and I have not found the car I would like to restore. The prices for all Corvettes especially matching number cars seem to be steadily on the rise and I most likely will need to pay more than I would like. I am thinking of...

Hi! Jim I have used the Noland Adams style body dolly under my 61 and 63. I had a couple long and short 2 X 4 that I used to help support the front and rear of the body. I believe that the body mount locations for the C-3 and C-2 are very close to the same. Ray

Hi! Tom What I would like to see happen is a forum that will provide Corvette owners a chance to discuss restoration information. Pictures of parts, date codes, engine stamps, exct. and processes to determine originality. I am hoping that the information provided with pictures will allow me...

I have been playing with a new web site. The site has been designed to help identify correct parts and applications for the restorer. If you would like to check it out: http://www.rayscorvette.com/ Input about the site would be appreciated. Ray

1961 270HP with 3:70 1963 340HP with 3:55 Ray

Hi! Gary This time of the year is quite busy for me. We build a 2000+ square foot home on site with the students each year and we need to get it weather tight prior to bad weather. We completed the insulation today so we are in good shape. Now is the time to think Corvette Restoration. I was...

Hi! again Larry I teach carpentry and cabinet making. If you need a little help, let me know! No solid axel to work on. Ray

Thanks Larry I have been looking for a solid axel project for the past two years with no luck. I like to restore the Corvettes to "as they left the factory specs" (NCRS). The hunt for parts and learning experiences is almost as much fun as driving them, NA, I rather drive them!. The gentlemen...

I am thinking of selling or trading my restored 63 SWC. Everything on this car is matching numbers, most of the parts are original to the car and drive train is the original drive train. Many of the forum members follow the restoration of this 63 on CAC. I have a gentleman coming tomorrow...

The two screws connect the fuse block from the inside firewall to the terminal connector on the engine bay side of the firewall. If I remember correctly the only problem I had was with firewall insulation. The biggest problem I see is working under the dash. It gets real tight under there. You...

Hi! When I restored my 63 SWC my firewall and fuse connections had corrosion. I purchased some contact cleaner from Radio Shack and cleaned all terminals contacts with cleaner and a brush. I also used some electrical contact grease on all connections. I un-wrapped the harness inspected all...

I have an MP3 player that I use with an FM transmitter that is set to an FM channel on the radio. The sounds are vintage 1963, but at my age my hearing can not differentiate in sound quality. I just like driving to the sounds of the 60’s! Ray

Hi! JJU The 63 is a fresh restoration (completed spring 2006) and I restored it to as it left the factory specifications (NCRS). Hopefully it will score well when it is judged in the spring. I love to drive the Corvettes so I have radials on the coupe at this time. I need to secure bias ply...