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    WTB - 1960 T-10 Aluminum SIDE COVER

    :beer Joe
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    Rad cap - 7# or 13#?

    I had a bad rad cap, best I can figure... it would leak under slighter pressure.. I took the rad out had it pressure tested .. The guy at the shop suggested going to a 13# cap,, so i did.. NO LEAKS.. The rad is a copper harrison rad ... should i keep the 13 # or buy the rated 7 # cap.. At...
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    C1 - Ignition/Spark Plug Sheilding??

    Can someone explain what the purpose of the shielding around the spark plugs and ignition coil serves... is it necessary to have the shielding installed on the car? ;shrug Thanks Joe
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    60 bellhousing

    To change or not to change.. that is the question.. I will have to rebuild my transmission soon. SO i have an opportunity to buy the correct number bell housing.. (1960 corvette / gm 10.5 alum #3764591 for $175). The one in place now is not the correct number.. from what i can tell the only...
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    C1 windshield advice

    I was cleaning my windshield and noticed that the drivers side of the glass has shifted down and there is a gap between the upper stainless and the top of the glasss. What would cause this? What is the best way to fix this so it doesn't slide again? Thanks. :beer
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    C1 Tire question

    I have bias ply tires on my 60 and was wondering will flat spotting be a problem over the winter? Looks like the car will be in the garage from mid November til April or May... IF this will create flat spots.. what's the pros and cons to putting the car up on jacks versus wheel dollys? Thanks.
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    Rad Leak... ?Bar's rad leak anyone..

    I developed a small leak at the bottom of my rad.. It is a pin hole leak.. I was going to use the liquid Bar's rad leak stop.. but the guy at the parts store said that it would probably clog up the heater core.. Would the pellets be better? Any thoughts on this.. recommendations..:confused...
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    Dead Heater Blower

    Went to turn on some heat and.. no heat... in fact no fan... All the parts are there but nothing happening.. Looking for some trouble shooting help... where to start? I checked the service manual.. could not find any real help on this one.. Thanks. :beer
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    C1 Cooling/Heating question

    I just had the water pump rebult on my 60... been driving the car today.. pretty nice day her in southern ontario.. Last weekend was the first time I was able to drive the car... so I stuck close to home.. and after a couple of hours of short trips in the neighbor hood.. the water pump gasket...
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    C1 Water Pump crying ...

    Finally got my 60 on the road this past weekend.. After 10 months of putting this project together.. THe ride was great while it lasted... As I came to the last stop sign back to the home... I could smell that antifreeze smell.. you know the one... There is a leak.. So a few minutes later...
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    Frame VIN Identification

    Can somebody clarify what is the correct version of the VIN stamping on a frame? I have seen a frame for a '60 with a full VIN stamped in one location, and a frame with a partial VIN stamped twice on another '60 Frame.. which is correct? :eyerole
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    C1 CLUTCH WONT ENGAGE

    I need some advice on where to go next.. to get my '60 on the road.. I have replaced the clutch fork, the throwout bearing, and the ball stud... for my '60.. I think i might have a problem in the linkage or the clutch.. The clutch was just purchased through a local corvette shop,, not...
  13. J

    Stingray Auto

    Has anybody heard or used Stingray Automotive Corvette, they are located in Mississauga, Ontario.. They are close to me and I was hoping I could get some feed back before I bring my C1 in to get any work done.. THanks. :beer
  14. J

    WTB 60 -62 Female Hood Latch

    Looking for a nice pair of Femaile hood latches for my 60. Looking for a pair. Appreciate any leads.. Thanks.. Joe :beer
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    Shift Problem

    I am scratchin my head... The 4 speed changes when the car is not running.. but when the car is running it will NOT change gears... I think i may have the wrong clutch fork.. or maybe the pivot bolt... Help.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. before the transmission has to...
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    C1 CLUTCH SPRING TIP?

    I am struggling to put the large clutch spring on my '60.. :bash There must be an easier way... ;shrug Can anybody give me any tips on getting it on? Thanks in advance Joe
  17. J

    Help with removing a C1 tach..

    Can anybody give me any direction on what the best way to remove the tach would be.. It is currently installed in the dash.. Thanks.. :beer
  18. J

    Who has the best Reproduction Grill for a 58-60?

    Ok... so i have decided to get my bumpers rechromed and buy a new grille and eyebrows.. Who sells the best reproductions out there... and are they good enough to fool a judge?;shrug Looking forward to your input.. Joe..
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    C1 Original Bumpers and chrome??

    Can anybody tell me how i can tell if my bumpers are original... they are all off the car. I cant seem to find any part numbers on the front and rear outer bumpers.. I can't see any part numbers on the licence plate parts either.. I can see the correct numbers numbers on the grille parts...
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    To rechrome or buy new?

    I would like to hear some feedback .. I have a 60 and need to decide what to do with the chrome. All the exterior chrome should be going on in the next few weeks.. or so..... I have checked out the purchase of new chrome from Paragon, Zip, Corvette Central, and Corvette America.. It seems...
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