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I have just replaced the Hot Rod Air Evaporator unit in my 62 Corvette with one from Vintage Air. I believe Hot Rod Air is no longer in business so it might be difficult for others to get parts. If anyone wants the evaporator unit that I took out (it worked fine), including switches, air...

I have a 62 Corvette that I drive a lot. When I'm out traveling I do like to cover the car overnight, usually outdoors. I'm looking for a very lightweight (compact) cover for my car. It does not need to fit perfectly. Most important (besides not damaging my now fresh paint) is to be able to...

I have a Pertronix II module to replace the points and a matching Pertronix coil which I'm told eliminates the need for the ballast resistor. With that said, do I wire both the green and brown wire (along with the wiper motor wire) to the positive side of the coil with the Pertroinc black wire...

When I got my 62 back in 2003 she had lots of "different" parts; not at all the way a 62 came from the factory. I have just replaced the front emergency brake cable and am now questioning the frame bracket. See pictures. The frame bracket appears to pull the cable to the side such that, as the...

For those who have been around this forum for a while, you will remember Ken Stapel. Ken had what I personally describe as the most expensive C4 on the street. This was/is a real "hot rod". Ken died a couple of years back. Since that time his brother Bill has been trying to get Ken's car to...

My first time playing with a mid year. Helping some kids get their parents 64 Convertible running after sitting idle for 10 years. I just removed the radiator from the car. Before I started the radiator seemed "loose" in place. There was a bracket over the top holding it within the core...

A short while back I joined in a post that was about a 90 which would not start when hot. I had what seemed to be a similar issue with a friend's 89. It turned out to be not quite the same issue (I think). My issue was an engine which would "die on acceleration" when the car was hot. It...

Can anyone help me figure out how to remove the plastic door sill in a 08 Corvette? It seems to be held by 3 "pins" at the rear underside end of the plastic but without a lot of pressure, it does not release. Help! Thanks.

A friend in my office just inherited a 92 'Vette. The oil was changed but the shop did not know how to reset the "change oil" light. Can someone help me so I can help her? Thanks. Hal

I'm going to add A/C to my 62 Corvette. There seems to be 2 companies who offer a "kit" for the C1: Classic Auto Air and Vintage Air. Classic has a kit that retails for $1,245 plus the compressor mounting kit. Their package is for heat, air, and defrost. Seems to use the original heater...

I see where the speedometer bezel on my 62 is held in place with 2 screws. If I remove these screws, will the bezel "tilt" forward and slide out the top of the lower guage housing :) or do I need to remove the lower guage housing to replace this part? :confused I'm looking for the easy way...

I need to buy King Pins and both Upper Inner Shafts for my 62 Corvette. MOOG parts were recommended but are not mandatory. Can anyone direct me to where I can buy these parts at the best price? Thanks in advance. Hal :w

Opinions, please!:) I'm about to replace the complete exhaust on my 62. I'm removing headers and replacing them with the old fashion "ram horn" exhaust manifolds. I have the 2 1/2" manifolds. My plan is to do all the "simple" work at home: Replace the headers, install the manifolds...

My 62 'Vette came to me with non-standard small gauges and Tach. I've decided to rewire the car so I am replacing the gauges and Tach with "62 Corvette style" instruments at the same time. I have the parts. My questions if I may: Is there a special way or sequence to removing the dash cluster...

I was following a discussion in the later year's forum on mechanical versus electroinc tachs. It sparked a need for information on my part. I like the "original" look of things in my 62 'vette. She's not orginal but I'm trying to get her back to looking that way. I have a SUN Electronic Tach...

I'm installing a radiator expansion tank in my 62 'Vette (yet another 'feature" that was missing when I bought her):( . In reviewing the diagrams it appears the tank bracket is secured at the bottom to the exhaust manifold. However, with the headers in place, I can't get the bracket to the...

At the risk of showing my ignorance (what's new?) can anyone tell me if the ballast resister part number needs to follows the car or the engine? My 62 'Vette has a 1968 engine (at least the block is 68). I'm looking for a "spare" resistor: do I buy one for the 68 or the 62? Thank you in...

I'm almost afraid to put this out there, but here goes! I have virtually stock exhaust on my 62 'Vette. She sounds "OK", but I would like her to sound a little more "strong". At this point in her life, she runs stronger than she sounds! :cool But I hear some Chevy's come into the Ruby's...

Does anyone know of any "how to" manuals for a 62 'Vette? I have the service manual, and the assembly manual, and the "Complete Restoration and Technical Guide for 53 through 62". But none of this material is a "how to". For example, if I were to remove the drive shaft, what are the steps to...

First let me qualify by saying I'm relatively new to this site and don't know the background. But here goes: Why are there separate forums for C3, C4, C5, yet C1 and C2 have to share? With all respect to the C2 owners, I find myself (as a C1 owner) getting "bored" with all the C2 stuff in...