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    Help! 1956 WCFB Carb Throttle Plates Needed

    I am in need to two - 1956 WCFB Carb Throttle Plates. I recently purchased, what I was lead to believe, the correct 1956 2 x 4 carburetor setup. Much to my disappointment, both throttle plates and butterfly's are wrong. Any assistance or a point in the right direction would be most...
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    Question: 1956 Power Window Motors

    Thanks Thanks for the info John. -Keith
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    Question: 1956 Power Window Motors

    Where can I send my 1956 Power Window Motors to be refurbished/restored?
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    Help! 1956 Master Cylinder Casting Number

    The Master Cylinder currently on my 1956 Vette has the Delco Moraine casting number 5456022. Looking in the 1956 – 1957 NCRS Technical Information & Judging Guide, this casting number corresponds to a 1957. According to the Judging Guide, the correct 1956 Master Cylinder casting number is...
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    Question: Guide Y-50 Side View Mirror

    On the Guide Y-50 Side View Mirror, is it possible to stiffen the ball joint motion between the mirror frame and the mirror? Thanks.
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    Y-50 Guide Side View Mirror

    I have a Y-50 side view mirror with the original dark glass that is in good condition. The rest of the mirror is badly pitted and rusted. I also have an original Y-50 that has been re-chromed. I would like to have the dark glass placed in the re-chromed Y-50 frame. I don't care what happens to...
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    1956 Exhaust Manifold RH #3731558 Original???

    I just purchased a right hand exhaust manifold for my 56, GM part #3731558. It does not have a date on the back side. The LH I have is dated. How can I tell if the RH is original or a newly manufactured part? Thanks for your help.
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    1956 Exhaust Manifolds Wanted

    I am searching for either one or both LH 3731557 and RH 3731558 exhaust manifolds. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, -Keith
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    1956 Shift Pattern Plate

    It is my understanding that some of the 56 Corvettes had a shift pattern plate that was made of zinc. I've been looking on eBay but would like to know if anyone may know of another source. I need one for a 3-speed. Thanks, -Keith
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    Wonderbar Radio Conversion

    I’m interested in buying an additional 1956 Wonderbar Radio that I can upgrade to accept CD’s but will still look like an original. I realize there are companies that specialize in old radio conversions that maintain the old look but with a flip of the front face you’ll have a CD player. Does...
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    Hardtop Weatherstripping

    Thanks. I see I forgot to mention it's a 1956 hardtop.
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    Hardtop Weatherstripping

    How difficult is it to replace the hardtop front header weatherstripping. I know there are rivets that hold the weatherstripping in place that will need to be replaced. Any suggestions......
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    Cleaning White Wall Tires

    What is the best way to clean white wall tires? I have a set of Coker Classic White Wall Radials on my 56. I used Westley's Original Bleche-Wite on an old white wall tire as a test and it seemed somewhat harsh. Is there a better alternative before I use it again? Am I using this product the...
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    Aluminum trim on a 56 hardtop

    The front aluminum header on my 56 hardtop was painted when I purchased the car. I understand this strip should not be painted. What is the best way to remove the paint without distrubing the other paint on the hardtop? Thanks.
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    1956 Distributor

    I recently purchased a 1956 distributor and it was advertised as having the correct flat spot on the shaft. The part number is 1110879 which is correct for my 56, but what is so important about this "flat spot"? Thanks for your help.
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