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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi, I confess to being technically challenged. I am staring at my 1961 Corvette clock wondering how to remove the unit from the large chrome plated housing. I want to have a watchmaker clean it, get it running well,etc. I want to chrome plate the ring that is slightly pitted. I see on the back...

Wonder if anyone has the video for a 1961 top installation to rent or sell used? I wonder also if a good upholsterer (not me) could follow it with reasonable success? I know some tops are very tricky to install-have tension cables,etc. The Corvette top may be harder, though, than some of the...

Hi, I was told that a new dual cone speaker can be installed where the old AM speaker was. I am considering a Custom auto sound AM-FM with an input jack for my XM radio. The salesman referred to kick panel speakers which sounded nice, but I don't want my car to look too 'modified' -I would...

I acquired an excellent stainless reproduction number plate from AG Backeast in Grand Junction, CO recently. Not cheap at $195. but there isn't another source. I know this tag goes on the steering column, but would appreciate an exact location so we can JB weld it on-or whatever better adheasive...

Is a 1958-60 hardtop the same as what goes on a 1961-62 ? Looks similar . please advise a novice. thanks, Harland

Hi, seeking a 4 barrel intake manifold with casting numbers A3746829 or A3783244 with a 1961-1962 date code. Can arrange for Fed Ex pickup. thanks, Harland

I love the looks of my 1961. I am not as fascinated by the seat that look as comfortable as an old delivery truck seat. I will keep, of course, my original seats but I am wondering if I could fit in a pair of later model black leather seats for greater comfort, headrest support,etc and do so...

I wnat to buy good blackwalls for my 1961 and ask others to share their thoughts on what would be best for a pleasure driver car. I don't anticipate any road rallys and so don't want anything Z rated,etc. I am leaning towards either a 205x75 -15 or 215x75. I don't think a 70 series would look as...

Although I didn't catch the live action, I see on the B-J website that about 6-8 1961s were offfered-all bigger engines I believe. I was interested that about 1/2 were painted fawn beige. I find this interesting as that is the color I am going with on my re-restoration from current white to the...

I recently bought a 1961 that is being re-restored in Arkansas. I read somewhere that an owner of a similar car uses a smaller diameter steering wheel for comfort,etc. Has anyone found a suitable wheel and where did you buy it? I would want one, of course, that fits without damaging the...

Good morning, wonder if I could get some help understanding why Chevrolet used, per the owner's manual, a 3.36 :1 ratio for the 3 speed manual, but a 3.70:1 ratio for the 4 speed . I read that the powerglide had a 3.55:1 ratio and I know that usually automatics have taller rear ends , though I...

in late March there will be an auction of a large collection of Corvette parts. I called the friendly chap whose stuff is being sold and he didn't have much before 1963---did say he had a 1956 hardtop-. I suggest checking out www.vanderbrinkauctions.com and look for the auction and the images...

Hi, I noticed on the straight axle website reference to an optional 2 tone color option. I am familiar that 1961 was the last year for the white coves-am I to infer that it was an extra cost to have these painted white-i.e. not all 1961s had the two tone scheme? I wonder also, if the coves were...

Hi, now that I know HOW to start a new thread, look out! as I have a billion questions! I am having my 61 re-restored and I am the latest guy without a proper ID tag on the column. I so appreciate all the explanations, advice, tongue in cheek humor, suggestions. Back East who repros these and is...

I seek exterior stainless for my hardtop.Does anyone have a crushed hardtop that might have salvageable stainless I could purchase. thanks! Harland