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Does anyone have suggestions on how to remove the differential and rear spring while the body is off the frame? I understand that without the weight of the body, it could make the process somewhat challenging. I'm a bit confused. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Ralph

With a limited time-frame yesterday (son had a hockey game), I started on the chassis prep - soda-blasting followed-up with a power wash. It started to look like a winter wonderland in my driveway. I was only really able to get to the drive-train, and leaf spring. Ralph

Another genius move of mine! I have the body off the frame, but forgot to release the parking brake. The brakes are 'loose' enough to roll the chassis, but too tight to rotate the rear wheels by hand when on jack stands. Yes, these needed to be adjusted beforehand - but I never did it. I...

I got the body completely off the frame and onto the body cart. I managed to do this by myself - whew. I built the body cart from the design provided in the Noland Adams body lift workbook.

It's been nearly a year since I did any bodywork on my Vette. Since I have the car pretty-much stripped down to nothing, I decided to go all the way, and do the off-frame resto. I was able to remove 5 of the 8 mounts without problems; the other three had to be cut. Some final disconnections...

Hi Everybody, It's been a while since I've posted - busy life. So here's my question: What size clutch, flywheel, and damper do I need for a 427/390? I see there are 10.4" and 11" clutches. I pulled the 350 out of the Vette and installed it in the Camaro. Since I blew 2nd gear in the...

Hello All, I am building a 427 with "6223" forged crankshaft. However, I will be using a mid-late 70s Mark IV block and "781" heads. I want to convert to power steering when I install the big block. In the Zip Corvette catalog I noticed they offer different conversion kits for the 427 and...

Hi All, I purchased a removable hardtop. It's in NJ and I plan to pick it up this weekend. Does anyone know the dimensions of these things? I believe it's about 48" wide. It would be nice if it could fit in my wife's 7-passenger Trailblazer with the seats folded down... otherwise I gotta...

Does anyone know where I can obtain detailed part specifications for the 1969 L-36 427 (390hp)? I'm primarily interested in pistons and camshaft specs. Thanks. Ralph

I'm still working on the body-on resto as time permits. I picked up one of thse Eastwood blasters that converts between abrasive blasting and bicarbonate of soda blast media. Converting to to the soda setting, I was able to remove paint from nooks and crannies that I couldn't reach very well...

I'm at a loss... I finally installed the replacement front lower valance, but now cannot remember how the front grill brackets are supposed to be attached and to what they're supposed to be attached. The AIM diagram is not very clear. I believe the parking lamp/turn signal bracket is part of...

Yep, tomorrow is my Vette's 40th birthday (build date December 20, 1968)! It seems just like yesterday I was changing her soiled air cleaner for the first time (sniff sniff)! :cry Ralph

This is an original 1969 small block hood that should fit 1968-72 Corvettes. It is in good condition with no cracks or damage - however, the corners have a little wear as shown in the photos (easily repaired); the hinge boxes are in great shape with perfect bolt threads. This hood is Monza red...

Okay.... so here's a REAL eBay gem. Oh yeah! Check it out: 69 TWIN TURBO BIG BLOCK "BOMBER' VETTE 1200 HP What a Vette! Ralph

Hello All, I've been continuing with the body prep, but am at an impasse. For the front end, I am not sure how remove the headlight housing (top) so I can properly prep the sides of the housing and opening. I was able to remove the headlight bezels. I've been looking at the AIM, and did a...

I am replacing the front lower valance on my 69 Vette. I've been using Evercoat Vette Panel Adhesive on the underside of the fiberglass to repair some cracks - but was not sure if this would be the right stuff to bond the valance to the bonding strips. Would the Duramix adhesive (the type that...

I recall reading somewhere on this site that CAC members receive a discount when ordering with Zip Corvette. I've been a "supporting" CAC member for a few years, so I asked Zip. I was informed by Bobby Norris of Zips that we do not receive a discount. Is it anyone else's recollection that...

My replacement front lower valance arrived today. It's made by Sermersheim and interestingly enough, it all black and glossy. I am not sure if this a gel coat. I do not believe rest of the car is gel coated. Is there any special prep required for Sermersheim fiberglass parts? I want to be...

In doing the on-frame resto, I need to replace the front lower valance panel. I removed the panel by carefully removing material at the two bonding strips and purchased a Sermersheim replacement panel. I also need the piece that is stapled to rear -- I BELIEVE it's called the valance panel...

I've been in the midst of repairing the body of my Vette (http://picasaweb.google.com/1fine69/BodyRestorationInProgress) and ordered the book, "VOL. 3: 68-82 FRONT TO COWL BODY REPAIR GUIDE" by Ray J. Shiro. In that book, the author uses something called Bond Spacers™ for practically every...