Purchased 66 Vette yesterday. Looking for advice.
02-15-2013, 09:20 AM
#62
Team Owner
Lose the 'murdered out' sidepipes....they have an 'unfinished' look that detracts from the stunning visage of the rest of the car.
02-15-2013, 09:41 AM
#63
Racer
First congratulations, the car is drop dead beautiiful!!
You going to get lots of good suggestions and there all good; however, I will offer mine.
I tend to be a purist so this may seem a bit conservative, but since you asked; this is what I would do:
1. I would attempt to obtain the exact paint specs from the body shop who did the work.
2. I would then have the hood repainted to as to remove the black detail, the bit of black on the nose wll be more difficult; but, I suspect a good body shop could handle that as well -------------- this brings the paint to 1966 factory appearance.
3. I would install a correct looking side exhaust and rocker trim --- a new set from Corvette Specialties would look great ----------- because of the 502 power I would go with 2.50 pipes for breathing ---- headers or exhaust manifolds would be a decission you will have to make ---------- I would prefer exhaust manifolds ---- it's going be loud in any case!!! SO WHAT !!!!
4. I would replace the 502 valve covers with correct reproduction 66 orange covers assuming they will fit? ---- I believe they will!
5. I would replace the large coil with a smaller version and install new reproduction chrome shielding.
6. I would replace the 425 with a 450 HP decal !!!
7. I would replace any other after market items under the hood that look out of place with correct reprodution parts.
8. I would reverse the raised white letters tires to black walls on the outside.
So, that's what I would do ----------- not trying to create a NCRS car, just a plan to get as close as possible to the integrity of the the 1966 Corvette.
Rabvet
You going to get lots of good suggestions and there all good; however, I will offer mine.
I tend to be a purist so this may seem a bit conservative, but since you asked; this is what I would do:
1. I would attempt to obtain the exact paint specs from the body shop who did the work.
2. I would then have the hood repainted to as to remove the black detail, the bit of black on the nose wll be more difficult; but, I suspect a good body shop could handle that as well -------------- this brings the paint to 1966 factory appearance.
3. I would install a correct looking side exhaust and rocker trim --- a new set from Corvette Specialties would look great ----------- because of the 502 power I would go with 2.50 pipes for breathing ---- headers or exhaust manifolds would be a decission you will have to make ---------- I would prefer exhaust manifolds ---- it's going be loud in any case!!! SO WHAT !!!!
4. I would replace the 502 valve covers with correct reproduction 66 orange covers assuming they will fit? ---- I believe they will!
5. I would replace the large coil with a smaller version and install new reproduction chrome shielding.
6. I would replace the 425 with a 450 HP decal !!!
7. I would replace any other after market items under the hood that look out of place with correct reprodution parts.
8. I would reverse the raised white letters tires to black walls on the outside.
So, that's what I would do ----------- not trying to create a NCRS car, just a plan to get as close as possible to the integrity of the the 1966 Corvette.
Rabvet
Last edited by 1966STER; 02-15-2013 at 04:45 PM.
02-15-2013, 09:49 AM
#64
Melting Slicks
Cool looking car! 
I personally don't care for sidepipese, I like to drive my cars a lot and I find that the noise gets tiring in short order.
I also wouldn't go with C5 seats, I personally have always found that they look silly, and that they absolutely don't look right in a C2, double especially a roadster.
Paul
I personally don't care for sidepipese, I like to drive my cars a lot and I find that the noise gets tiring in short order.
I also wouldn't go with C5 seats, I personally have always found that they look silly, and that they absolutely don't look right in a C2, double especially a roadster.
Paul
With everything you said
The seat backs are just too high. However I do have a set of zO6 c6 seats for sale to anyone else
02-15-2013, 01:13 PM
#65
Melting Slicks
If you don't hate those sidepipes I would suggest keeping them. Many believe [myself included] that those hookers are the best out of the box exhaust system for these cars, especially large displacement engines. With STS baffles mine are not too loud, just right. I think they look great on these cars. You may prefer the chrome - or repaint your existing units. BBQ paint worked very well for me. I'm getting into the black-out, low maintenance look. And building a pair of simple heat guards is very easy and recommended.
02-15-2013, 09:18 PM
#66
Pro
Thread Starter
I first want to say the picture was not originally staged but when I was taking the picture I thought cool........you guys can see a few more of my Chevy's. I have always been a shiny kind of guy but have gotten into the black wheels. Its a 66 Burb and we just finished painting, suspension, and new interior. I was planning on selling it but I like it too much.First congratulations, the car is drop dead beautiiful!!
1. I would attempt to obtain the exact paint specs from the body shop who did the work.
2. I would then have the hood repainted to as to remove the black detail, the bit of black on the nose wll be more difficult; but, I suspect a good body shop could handle that as well -------------- this brings the paint to 1966 factory appearance.
3. I would install a correct looking side exhaust and rocker trim --- a new set from Corvette Specialties would look great ----------- because of the 502 power I would go with 2.50 pipes for breathing ---- headers or exhaust manifolds would be a decission you will have to make ---------- I would prefer exhaust manifolds ---- it's going be loud in any case!!! SO WHAT !!!!
4. I would replace the 502 valve covers with correct reproduction 66 orange covers assuming they will fit? ---- I believe they will!
5. I would replace the large coil with a smaller version and install new reproduction chrome shielding.
6. I would replace the 425 with a 450 HP decal !!!
7. I would replace any other after market items under the hood that look out of place with correct reprodution parts.
8. I would reverse the raised white letters tires to black walls on the outside.
Rabvet
1. I would attempt to obtain the exact paint specs from the body shop who did the work.
2. I would then have the hood repainted to as to remove the black detail, the bit of black on the nose wll be more difficult; but, I suspect a good body shop could handle that as well -------------- this brings the paint to 1966 factory appearance.
3. I would install a correct looking side exhaust and rocker trim --- a new set from Corvette Specialties would look great ----------- because of the 502 power I would go with 2.50 pipes for breathing ---- headers or exhaust manifolds would be a decission you will have to make ---------- I would prefer exhaust manifolds ---- it's going be loud in any case!!! SO WHAT !!!!
4. I would replace the 502 valve covers with correct reproduction 66 orange covers assuming they will fit? ---- I believe they will!
5. I would replace the large coil with a smaller version and install new reproduction chrome shielding.
6. I would replace the 425 with a 450 HP decal !!!
7. I would replace any other after market items under the hood that look out of place with correct reprodution parts.
8. I would reverse the raised white letters tires to black walls on the outside.
Rabvet
If you don't hate those sidepipes I would suggest keeping them. Many believe [myself included] that those hookers are the best out of the box exhaust system for these cars, especially large displacement engines. And building a pair of simple heat guards is very easy and recommended.
I really appreciate all of the ideas.
02-17-2013, 07:54 PM
#67
Pro
Thread Starter
We painted the sidepipes today with header painted. I would have preferred a satin finish but it dried more on the flat side. We do have the technology here to build some stainless covers for the pipes but I am not sure how long these pipes will stay on.
I also got the wheels off to have the tires reversed to get rid of the white walls. Anytime I get the tires and wheels off of something my head starts thinking..........man I have to buy some new wheels!! I am hoping that thought goes away. I got my decals and my new factory chrome valve covers ordered today along with some other goodies from Wilcox.
I also got the wheels off to have the tires reversed to get rid of the white walls. Anytime I get the tires and wheels off of something my head starts thinking..........man I have to buy some new wheels!! I am hoping that thought goes away. I got my decals and my new factory chrome valve covers ordered today along with some other goodies from Wilcox.
02-18-2013, 12:17 AM
#68
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My '66 Sting Ray had the same black out on the hood when I bought it but as you can see not any more.
02-19-2013, 12:53 AM
#69
if you drive it alot you will have to keep touching up the paint. I always just kept a spray can in the car. Water hitting them when hot stains them the most. I found that when the paint reaches a certain thickness, it will start to flake off at the hottest points, like right before and after a muffler insert. Started with black for bit, then went to white. I am finally going to send mine out for ceramic coating after almost 2 years.
