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Tom, I have a 66 coupe that was built in February 1966 and it has the exact emblem that you have pictured. My gas lid also has a white square in the upper left corner of the flag. I believe some of the 66's have a black square in the upper left corner of the flag on the gas lid. This change in...

I installed a pilot bushing in my 66 BB - M 21 - last year. Went to a GM dealer and purchased a roller bearing type ( GM 14061685 ) . I wanted a bronze one but was told by them that the roller bearing type was now the only GM replacement. I did not measure it but it was a pefect fit ( without...

Like the rest up here in the Northeast I drive only when the roads are clear. The winter here on Long Island has been relatively mild so far ( great, now that I have said that it will turn to crap ) anyway, been driving about 1-2 times a week. From Sring to Fall I usually do about 3 runs a week...

My brother has a 03 Z06 and has had the same dead battery problem. This problem started right from the beginning. In his case the vehicle is not driven often. Usually after 2 - 3 weeks of sitting the battery will not has enough power to crank the engine. Had the vehicle cheched by the dealership...

Weather been good here on Long Island. Been out a bunch of times. Love the sound of those side pipes and the smell AV fuel in the afternoon. Steve

The 427 will always be associated with the Big Block and the muscle car era. It carved its place in history and as Paul sang " Let it be ". Liters sound tooooo European and Ricey. Hopefully, whatever label it is given it will be unique to the Corvette and its American heritage.. Yep, I am over...

How is the rear gear oil ? Has it been changed lately or at all ?

Mr H, Thanks for the info and as usual very informative. I see you have a 71 BB. What plugs would you recommend and/or use in your BB? And at what heat range and gap? It has been my experience with the BB that it will usually foul plugs within 3500 miles. A visual of the plugs reveal no...

Anthony, If your vette is smoking and knocking DO NOT drive it. You will surely do more damage driving it in that condition. There are various factors to consider when you start this project. What is the condition of the trans, frame, suspension and overall shape of the vehicle. You don't want...

Bob, I purchased the adapter kit years ago but decided to stay with the original cannister system. First reason was I wanted to keep the engine original as possible, second and most important was that after talking to various motorheads the original cannister system filters a little bit better...

WayneC, Excellent point. I my case I was able to finish the rest of the restoring before the engine was completed. My problem was that the engine was completed in December and I installed it in January. Here in the Northeast January , Febuary and sometimes March are not good times to be on the...

74bigblock, I changed out my original winters manifold for a Torker II years ago and have been very happy with the results. I also changed the carb to a holley 850 double pumper. Never had it on the dyno but it is alot stronger than the original set up. Best of all, like you said, I didn'y have...

ed, the special flange tool is a very very important tool. Without it the flange will bend ( been there done that ). The auto shop you are using seems to be fair in cost and knowledgeable. I would go with them. I replaced my halfshaft u - joints last year and used the Neapco brand ( as of last...

firstgear, I found it best to take your time, enjoy what you are doing ( even though things do and will get ugly at times ) do it right the first time, ask alot of questions and put in the best parts. Believe me, the satisfaction at the time of completion will be worth the effort. When you...

Just finished with my 66 BB project and the paint will be the last thing to do. I figured I could always drive around and enjoy the car with a ok paint job but not so if I had a marginal drive train or suspension. I did the following: 1) Removed engine and transmission - Sent out both for...

I am using the same $40. purolator pump as Magicv8 but I have a Fram inline filter in front of it ( on the tank side ) and another Fram inline in front of the carb. Total set up $50. Been using that setup for years - no problems as of date. Steve

Just did a complete rebuild of my 66 427-425 and changed over to the entire MSD system ( mech drive distr., spark box, coil and super cond wires ). It was relatively simple to install and is very effective. The MSD tech support is friendly and cooperative. By the way Hib, why do you...

Mark, Welcome to the CAC. Can you give us the name and address of the dealer? This info would be helpful to the other members. It is a shame that this dealership took away your moment of excitement and joy of ownwership. I am amazed how you kept your cool. You know those 168 miles were real...

Any comments on using Mobil 1 synthentic gear lube for the posi rear. I have used it on the 66 and other GM posi equiped vehicles and have had excellent results. A little pricey but how often do you do it. Steve

Rob, When I tried to find the history of my 66 ( Build sheet, cert. of origin, dealership delivery manifest etc. ) I was informed by GM, the Corvette Museum and the NCRS that ALL corvette records prior to 1982 have been purged,lost,deleted, destroyed and can not be located. The only way to...