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Thanks for your reply Tom. Yeah, that would be a good idea to actually look at one. Just need to find one now. On another note: How do you go about cleaning the sealed one ? Just soak it in gas or some kind of solvent and let dry ? Thanks, Bernie O

Hi All, I have been waiting for over a year now for a '61-'62 2x4 air cleaner from one of the major aftermarket suppliers for my '59. I want the later model because it is unsealed, unlike the one I have which is the sealed type. I was told by the customer service guy that they have no idea when...

OK I definitely decided to go the power brake booster route. I think I read somewhere that you need at least 18 in/Hg to operate the booster correctly. I just checked my car ('59, GM Crate, 350/300, original WCFB dual quads), and I have 20-22 in/Hg at idle and differing readings depending on...

Hi All, I purchased a 2012 GS Coupe (love the car !) in May of 2021 with 13K miles on it. I changed the oil in August '21 with 14K miles on it because I was going to take a 2400 mile round trip in it. It is now Oct of '22, the car has 20K miles on it, and the oil monitor says I have 56% life...

Yeah, mainly just local drives, but occasionally will take it on a long one (went to Green Bay in August, 2400 mi r/t). Won't be doing any long ones until I get new rubber, but will have to wait until after the holidays for that !

Tuna, Thanks again for the explanation. At some point I knew what all that nomenclature on a tire a meant, but so much of it has changed over the years I guess I need a refresher course ! As of today the tire that had the screw in it seems fine, but I'd be leery of taking it on a long trip. The...

Tuna, Thanks for your reply. Guess I'm not too old to learn something new - did not realize the "ZP" meant it was a run-flat. So, what does the "ZR" mean on my current Goodyear Eagles ? Is that just another manufacturers designation for run-flats? I'm not really unhappy with the Goodyears, but...

I had my '12 GS out at a car show today and a woman who also owned a '12 GS (same color!) came up to me and said "Do you know you have a screw sticking out of your right side front tire ?" Uuhh, NO I did not !! Tire monitor tells me it's not losing any pressure, but I took it home anyway Get...

Thanks Tom ! I figured you would be the one to reply and also to have some extensive knowledge on the subject! I’m out of country right now but will attempt to bleed the brakes with my Motive Power Bleeder when I return home next week. If I can get a nice hard pedal and a decent stopping...

Hi All, I've recently become unhappy with the brakes on my '59. Several years ago I had a Studley's IFS with non-power disc brakes installed. My mechanic at the time used DOT 5 (silicone) brake fluid. The car seems to be increasingly hard to stop and i have to really stand on the pedal to "lock...

The paint on my 2012 Crystal Red GS is really nice an I want to protect it. I'm looking at having the front fenders, hood, and front bumper coated with Xpel film because I'm planning a long trip at the end of August. This stuff is pretty pricey. Does anybody have any thoughts, pro or con, on...

Excitable, Thanks for the reply ! After dong a little more research I believe you are right on the dual mode exhaust function. Apparently it is vacuum controlled and when you put your foot in it the vacuum opens the baffles . So that solves that question, but I still need an extra fob. I've...

Hi All, I just purchased a 2012 Crystal Red GS (sold my '71); its a nice looking car. However, it originally had the dual roof option, but now only has the body color roof. It wasn't a deal breaker but the dealer said that he rarely sees the C6's with both roofs. Is that true ? 2) It only has...

Success !! That must've been it. I put a couple of thin flat washers between the track and the seat frame on all the back bolts and that did the trick. However I did have to drill and tap one the bolt holes/threaded nuts and install a larger bolt. Luckily that didn't cause any issues. Both seats...

Tom, thanks for going to all that trouble for me ! But, yeah, I just found that out. I switched the tracks and there is NO WAY they are going to work with the bolts on the outside - there isn't eve n a hole for it on the pass side, but there is one on the driver side; strange. One other thing I...

I think I may have hit on something: I'm looking at the Corvette Service Manual (ST-12) and I notice on the Seat Assy. diagram that the inside track assy. that only has one tab (where the bolt goes through), the tab goes to the outside of the seat. I have mine on the inside. I've got both seats...

I'm positive that I don't have the seat cushions and seat frames switched (I kept the cushions on their respective sides in the garage and I had to beat on the pass. side seat frame to get it out, so I can tell which one that is). However, I did send the seat tracks out to be blasted I had them...

OK, this is getting frustrating. Got the carpet back in after a few setbacks Then put the seats back in (pretty tough getting to all the bolts) and took it for a ride. Mechanically everything is great, but my DS seat is about 2" forward from where I had it and I can't move it back anymore...

Thanks Junkie; sounds like that might be my problem. And, as far as I can tell, a relatively easy fix. Going through some health issues right now, so probably wont get to until some time next week, but will let you know what I find out. Bernie O

I have a '71 Coupe, base engine (350/270), auto trans that has a strange electrical problem: After a short or long ride I bring it back to my garage and shut it off. However, it doesn't always shut all the way off. If I have the radio on it will continue to play. I will turn the key off and on...