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I recently purchased a 67 sb with a lot of options and while inspecting the rear end I noticed that it has a 7 leaf spring. I cannot verify that it is the original, however, It has the curled ends and is tapered. the liners appear to be original as well. I know that the shocks and front springs...

Can you tell me the correct location for the "Air Conditioned" window sticker that would have come from the factory on a 67 with factory AC? thanks for all the great advice....Vinny:confused

I have a 67 327/300 sb with air and a 1100750 62 amp alternator that is stock for this application. I am trying to find out if the 1119515 voltage regulator is the correct application for the 62 amp system. I wanted to upgrade to an electronic vr, specifically the wells vr715, but in the...

I need a fan and clutch for a 1967 s/b 327/300 with air. I have located a 5 blade fan 18" blade marked L6 # 912239 S.C. with heavy duty clutch. Does anyone know if this is the correct fan for my car. If not what is? thank you for all the valuable help and assistance in the past. vinny:)

I'm looking for a voltage regulator for a 1960 with a 30 amp generator. I have some sort of aftermarket(with no markings) and I'm getting an over voltage reading with the engine running (15.5) volts. my temp gauge is acting up as a result of this. Would you recommend a mechanical VR as opposed...

what would be the best lube and weight for a 1960 steering box? I have read that using chassis lube is ok for a leaking box. Can anyone verify that? thanks for all your help

I live in AZ where the 10% E10 fuel is mandatory....MY F.I. 1960 doesnt like it! When its hot weather 85+, the motor barely runs after it sits a short while, 1. Does anyone have a fuel formula that will make the F.I. or carb motor run better with the unleaded crap? Will adding a lead additive...

This forum has been very helpful. Now I'm wondering if I am able to tackle my biggest problem. Speedo needs to come out and be rebuilt. Is there a thread that addresses the step by step removal of the instrument cluster for a 58-62? Does the dash pad have to be removed? Any information to...

I have a 1960 that has the temp gauge reading about 215 when warm. I have IR'D the motor and it is constant at 180 degrees. I have just replaced the sending unit from autozone as recommended with a tu-6 the readings are the same. (Maybe slightly higher -5 degrees) but still constant on the...

I am working on a 1960 with a 3160 fuel injection unit mated to a 1973 350 vette motor 4 bolt main solid lifters. engine runs great and temp scope shows cooling at 180*. I am unable to locate the temp ending unit on the motor to determine why the gauge is pegging. Does anyone know where this...

I am trying to locate a source for the 6 floor pan plugs on a 1960.. 4 of them are two inches in diameter and 2 are 4 inches in diameter. I have tried ecklers, corvette central, corvette america, paragon and mid america.... does anyone know of a source for these pan plugs? thanks in advance for...

My 62 shows the correct fuel level only when the brake is applied and ignition on. otherwise it is about 1/3 of a tank off. Has any one experienced this problem? any suggestions whether this is a bad ground or sending unit. thanks vinny:)

Could someone help with the installation of the splash shields and reinforcements (upper and lower) on my 62. I purchased the car and the shields were missing. I guess because it had a front clip installed at some point. Do you know of a website or perhaps a diagram that shows the proper...

:confused I hope some one has some suggestions or maybe a solution to this problem: I just purchased a 1962 vette that has a New Jersey title. I had it shipped out to Arizona and while reviewing the paperwork I discovered that the vin# had a typo showing the vin as 20967s107xxx (the 9 is the...

greetings, I just purchased a 62 and before I can get it registered in Arizona I need seat belts. 1. did the 62 originally come with installed seat belts? 2. I am a level 3 of 5 mechanic, Are these difficult to install? 3. I would need the complete set up including all under carriage hardware...

I just tried to install the correct pcv for my 66 327/300 in place of a threaded valve with no markings. The new valve is a 726c ac valve. the nipple pipe side on the new valve is open when the vacuum is applied(motor running, while the old valve closes with the motor running. I'm wondering if...

Hi, I'm looking for the correct one wire alternator with the built in voltage regulator that will work in my 66 327/300 no air. I want to eliminate the external voltage regulator and just have the battery wire going to the alternator. Do I just disconnect the terminals that go to the alternator...

Hi Got a 66 327.300 no air. I would like to change the antifreeze and flush the system. can you recommend a good flush agent and some guidelines for doing this procedure? also is a 50/50 solution such as prestone ok? thanks, vinny

HI, I am looking at a 1998 corvette to purchase. This vehicle is a second owner with 109k miles. I am going to get a carfax... Are the any obvious issues with the 98 that I should be looking for? It is an automatic convertible. The owner has had new brakes, rotors and michlen run fat tires...

Hi, are synthetic motor oils ok for the mid year vettes? what weight is recommended for year round use? thanks for the info....Vinny