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good points about the tan top and interior. I guess I was thinking 'aesthetics' and I am leaning towards black being perenially popular while beige has been more of a period popularity color-like the early 1980's. regards, Harland

Thanks for the remarks. I guess I am concerned that Corvette enthusiasts are pretty rigid when it comes to color-not much flexibility unless you are building a custom job but then you lose the potential interest of many others. The top is tan that harmonizes with the interior. would look nice...

thanks for the comments. I think I will go with the black exterior for overall nice appearance. regards. Harland

I am finally nearing the paint phase of my 1961 Corvette. I will try to be brief. It was originally a fawn beige car. I admire the correctly restored examples, but I don't care for the metallic metal gold interior. I had mine redone in handsome tan leather/vinyl. The fawn metallic shade just...

thanks for the insight. I hope that the spooky talk of $4. per gallon fuel doesn't become a reality. I really feel more 'pain' for the poor rural folks with long commutes driving older , gas guzzlers and who can't afford a fuel efficient model. I don't think my Corvette driving on a nice day...

Hi, thanks. I plan to use mid year rally rims which are 6 inches wide, I believe. Not sure which profile---70 or 75 --looks better. I will have to do some studying. I am sure it isn't a huge issue, however. regards, Harland

thanks for the info on tires and fuel economy. regards, Harland

I have had my engine gone through as part of the cosmestic restoration-hardened valve seats,etc. At the advice of my restorer we swapped the 4.11 posi rear for a 3.31 or something like that -Gary called the 4.11 a 'beer joint to beer joint' ratio. I recognize that 1961 Corvettes aren't usually...

thanks for that info. I had thought 215 would be better, but I am glad for the clarification. thanks, Harland

Hi, am getting close to needing tires for my 1961. I want radials and not sure the ideal size. I have conventional driving in mind-no road rallys,etc. I would think that a 75 profile tire would look better, maybe 225-75 R 15 but would like to know the experience of others. I would prefer an...

tach issue Hi John, again thanks for your time and interest. I learned from a Corvette parts vendor that all 1961 tachs had the absurb 7000 top number, but that the 282s had the lower redline. I wonder how many straight axle cars needed replacement engines by careless drivers actually...

6 model tachometers Hi, wonder if I can get some further guidance. I have found several good sources for recalibrating my 1961 distributor driven tach--so that it will run off the generator, but then learned via the Corvette America Catalog that there was more than one model. Mine runs all the...

sounds like a sensible approach. thanks. Harland

guage faces thainks again John! I went to a large Good Guys meet and saw a very confusing 1961--one saved from a scrap yard years back -and all the small guages are Checker auto type. still a presentable car but not for Bloomington! Car has a PA assigned VIN plate on the driver's door...

wrong tach I believe I have the incorrect tach--now recall the seller mentioning something-after money traded hands-about the instrument not being connected correctly or something like that. Anyway, a Corvette guy said I could possibly get a part that would allow this generator driven type to...

I wonder if my 1961 Corvette guages are bleached by the sun or not. I wonder if the indicators are supposed to be orange illuminescent color or just plain white? Many cars of the past had orange pointers, but clearly not all. Please clarify before I get stupid and start applying paint here and...

Generator drive tach sorry if I a bit slow in comprehending mechanical thoughts, but please advise. My mechanic tells me my tach runs off the generator. The one I am staring at says 'registers twice cable speed'. Does this mean that I have the newer distributor run style and either I have...

Hi John, thanks for taking the time to educate me. I appreciate it! Harland

Hi John, that is such helpful information.I was very puzzled by the printing. thank you. a friend suggested I use a portable drill in reverse (with a known RPM drill speed) and hook up the tach to see if it is reading off quite a bit. I was told these instruments tend to lose their accuracy...

Thanks to all who helped me with the clock removal. I bid on and won a quartz model for a 55-56 Chevrolet. I have the tach in front of me. I recall that the owner said the tach wasn't reading correctly. On the case of the tach is printed "registers twice cable speed". I wonder if this is common...