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    65' vette, lower radiator hose

    My fan belt (to the alternator) rubs the lower radiator hose. I have been told I have the correct Alt mounting bracket, hose, pulleys & belt. But it is only about 1/2"-1/2" away from the hose. It cut thru the last hose & now its just starting to rub on my new hose. Does anyone reccomend a...
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    327/365 crankcase breather?

    what is the set up for the crankcase breather? Just had engine rebuilt & driving down the street when noticed smoke in the rear view. Pulled over, pop'ed the hood & had oil all over top of ENgine & a ton draining down below. :cry I don't think my mechanic is familiar with the set up...
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    CAM SIZE? 65', 327/365

    I am having my engine rebuilt. I have a 65', 327/365 but want to change out the pistons to domed ones so i can run on todays gas without the knocks. Can anyone reccomend a cam setup to run faster at the lower rpm's. (The car used to kick but on the FWY...70 mph on up to 140 like a hot knife...
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    New Heads?

    Hey guys thinking about swapping out my heads on my 65', 327/365 for a Edelbrock or ? Want to run on todays octane. I think I currently have a loose valve seat & I'm tired of the valves knocking as well. Can anyone reccomend a make/brand of heads? I don't want to lose performance either. Should...
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    Starter problems when Hot

    my 65 is having problems starting hot. probably the solinoid. I understand this is common on the mid-years becasue of the excessive heat. Anyway I'm going to install a new starter/solinoid any reccomendations. Bosch, ACdelco or? Any body have any preferances. How long should they last? Bonll
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    Help!!clanking noise after engine is hot

    I took my 65', 327/365 out for a short spin Sunday when pulling off the fwy I started to here a severe clanking noise (I thought I blew a rod or something) I pulled over & it was really depressing.:cry Anyway after it cooled down I tried starting it again & it sounded smooth as a baby's butt? I...
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    '65 Re-paint dash, glove box door & console

    I want to restore the dash, glove box door & shift console on my 65'. Anyone have any advice? on the correct paint, to use etc... I was going to strip with paint stripper, primer & then paint. (the cataloques call out for the correct color interior paint for C2 vettes but can these be used...
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    Door Pull color? for Tuxedo interior

    Can anybody tell me the correct color for the door pulls on a 65' tuxedo interior? Is it black or white? I appreciate any help. Thanks, Bonll
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    Rims & wheels for 65 vette

    I wanted to put some aftermarket rims & wheels on my vette (5 spoke American Racing, TTO's series 309, vintage look). I was told that they will not fit. Anyway, does anyone know of similar vintage 5 spokes that will? Also what is the widest tire I should go without rubbing or adverse handling...
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