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Hi! Gary I wasn't happy with the flow out of the lacquer paint. I sprayed the car during the winter months and I fired the furnace up after each coat. I didn't get the flow out I was looking for. I had to cut too much of the paint off through the wet sanding process and have a couple of sand...

Hi! Bill I do the same thing except for I use the the double hole shims on the out side and the slotted shims for alignment. Then I can key (I use a plastic tie wrap) the shims together so that I do not loose any shims. SIXt7 After your alignment, check the shims for a few weeks to insure...

1963 SWC Update 4/9/06 The progress has been set back a few weeks do to a problem with the intake. I had a coolant leak at the right rear of the intake. I should have checked it closer prior to install. The previous owner must have used a sealant to prevent the leakage, but it caused...

Hi! Collin You sure are setting the standards high for the Corvette restorer. Your 63 is just stunning. Hope to see it again this summer. Good luck at the NCRS meet! Ray

Hi! Larry I think the show and shines brought the big money. The 57 restro-mod was in the $150,000. + range. There was an original 340HP 63 matching numbers survivor car with Bloomington certificates that only brought in the $60s. I believe the people with the big money are looking for a...

"I smoked him so bad that he probably won't show his face in my neighborhood for a long time! LOL" John McGraw Thanks John, for bring back the 60's. What tunes did you have on? Ray

Hopefully we have seen our last major snow for the 05-06 season in the snowy north. We had a good rain yesterday and the road salt should be a thing of the past. Now for a nice warm day and we are off! I have been so busy working on the 63 that I haven't had a chance to check out and ready the...

Hi! Gary The sending unit that I purchased on Ebay purchase is in the Ebay dipute or resolution center. The seller wants me to pay return shipping and a restocking fee to return it for a refund. To return it would cost me all most as much as what I paid for the unit. I just received a...

Hi! The 65 NCRS JG list manifold #3844461 for the L79 & L76 for Corvette. I think it would be a good one to hang on to. Ray

Hi! Gary I just realized that I never answered you questions about the 63 paint. I will take a few pictures this weekend and post an update including the paint. Great news about your daughter acceptance to Geneseo State! I read an article a few years ago that Geneseo was one of the best...

Some Good News As posted earlier, I am having a problem with an Ebay auction. The problem has been addressed to Ebay Resolution Center and I will keep all informed to the results. This may help others that have problems with a dead beat seller. The good news! I posted asking for information...

Give Electric Limited a call. I am not sure if they will sell parts, but it would be worth a try. I would also keep track on EBay. Every once and a while a harness comes up for auction. If you do happen to find a used harness, I am in need of the connectors to the headlight motors. The...

Just checked my 63 and The colors are: green, yellow, & red. the wires seem to be a 12ga. If you look at the wiring digram. Find the headlight motor switch and it will provide the information you need. Sorry for the size or the scan! Let me know when you have the information you need and I will...

I think you could have one of two different problems. The first could be cleaning and adjustment as Larry described in an earlier post. The second could be a hinge adjustment that would take the pressure off the post or jamb catch or if the hinge is OK I would try adjusting the catch on the...

I have the 63 door panels and windows out of the car, so went to the barn and took a few pictures of the door latch assembly. I will be cleaning and lubricating prior to final assembly. Hope this helps! Ray

Hi! Pull you interior door panels. The most difficult part is the removal of the clips that secure the window handles. I use a small hook to pull the ends and always orientate them so I know where to grab them the next time. You will have linkage that your round door knob/pull actuates. The...

Hi! Are you planning on shimming new or starting with the original shim count that was on the frame prior to body removal. I have just completed (almost complete) my third body off restoration. It is much easier to work from the original shim count and then add and remove shims to achieve...

Wow! What great looking Corvettes. It almost makes me nervous to play. My wife and I are caravanning with Solid Axel Convention Club. There were 50+ solid axels Corvettes in the caravan to Gettysburg Battle Grounds. What a great day and sight it was. Ray

Hi! Thanks to all for letting me vent and sharing your Ebay stories. I have had over 161 positive buys and sales and I guess it was just my turn for a bad experience. Yesterday was a bad Vette day. I had everything ready to fire the 63 for the first time. I started to fill the coolant system...

I just got hosed for the first time on an Ebay Auction. As most of you are aware I am restoring a 1963 SWC. I have tried to restore as many original parts as possible. I needed a fuel sending unit and wanted an original unit. I have been researching restoring original sending units and wanted...