C-2 Upgrades
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,761
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From: Clinton Township MI
Cruise-In III Veteran
and under the heading of "it's your car"...
Hartz stayfast top
Leather seat covers
'67 headrests
3 point harness belts
Halogen headlights
LED taillights & license light
Big block '65/'66 hood
Teak steering wheel
2 cup holder console
Classic Auto Air
'60's Autometer column tach
Stock radio upgraded for MP3 player
Mothballed "born with" engine (300 HP), Muncie M20 & 3.36 rear end
Has a 327, .060 over running the '70 LT1 cam, lifters & intake mated to a Keisler SS700 5 speed and 3.73 posi rear
Full under car exhaust system with electric cutouts to factory sidepipes (the best of both worlds
)
Real '70's Torque Thrust wheels with Diamondback Redline Michelin Defender radials
KYB gas shocks
'67 dual master cylinder
For a visual of some of these upgrades AND your listening pleasure, here's a video taken a year ago...enjoy:
Ya' know, I'm finding you're never quite done with 'em.
I do want to upgrade the dash lights to LEDs this winter.
Jim
In God We Trust!
Hartz stayfast top
Leather seat covers
'67 headrests
3 point harness belts
Halogen headlights
LED taillights & license light
Big block '65/'66 hood
Teak steering wheel
2 cup holder console
Classic Auto Air
'60's Autometer column tach
Stock radio upgraded for MP3 player
Mothballed "born with" engine (300 HP), Muncie M20 & 3.36 rear end
Has a 327, .060 over running the '70 LT1 cam, lifters & intake mated to a Keisler SS700 5 speed and 3.73 posi rear
Full under car exhaust system with electric cutouts to factory sidepipes (the best of both worlds
)Real '70's Torque Thrust wheels with Diamondback Redline Michelin Defender radials
KYB gas shocks
'67 dual master cylinder
For a visual of some of these upgrades AND your listening pleasure, here's a video taken a year ago...enjoy:
Ya' know, I'm finding you're never quite done with 'em.
I do want to upgrade the dash lights to LEDs this winter.
Jim
In God We Trust!
Last edited by 6T5RUSH; Dec 7, 2016 at 10:02 PM. Reason: Missed somethin' :D
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 300
Likes: 116
2025 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
and under the heading of "it's your car"...
Hartz stayfast top
Leather seat covers
'67 headrests
3 point harness belts
Halogen headlights
LED taillights & license light
Big block '65/'66 hood
Teak steering wheel
2 cup holder console
Classic Auto Air
'60's Autometer column tach
Stock radio upgraded for MP3 player
Mothballed "born with" engine (300 HP), Muncie M20 & 3.36 rear end
Has a 327, .060 over running the '70 LT1 cam, lifters & intake mated to a Keisler SS700 5 speed and 3.73 posi rear
Full under car exhaust system with electric cutouts to factory sidepipes (the best of both worlds)
Real '70's Torque Thrust wheels with Diamondback Redline Michelin Defender radials
KYB gas shocks
'67 dual master cylinder
For a visual of some of these upgrades AND your listening pleasure, here's a video taken a year ago...enjoy:
https://youtu.be/HSua2gG_HmQ
Ya' know, I'm finding you're never quite done with 'em.
I do want to upgrade the dash lights to LEDs this winter.
Jim
In God We Trust!
Hartz stayfast top
Leather seat covers
'67 headrests
3 point harness belts
Halogen headlights
LED taillights & license light
Big block '65/'66 hood
Teak steering wheel
2 cup holder console
Classic Auto Air
'60's Autometer column tach
Stock radio upgraded for MP3 player
Mothballed "born with" engine (300 HP), Muncie M20 & 3.36 rear end
Has a 327, .060 over running the '70 LT1 cam, lifters & intake mated to a Keisler SS700 5 speed and 3.73 posi rear
Full under car exhaust system with electric cutouts to factory sidepipes (the best of both worlds
)Real '70's Torque Thrust wheels with Diamondback Redline Michelin Defender radials
KYB gas shocks
'67 dual master cylinder
For a visual of some of these upgrades AND your listening pleasure, here's a video taken a year ago...enjoy:
https://youtu.be/HSua2gG_HmQ
Ya' know, I'm finding you're never quite done with 'em.
I do want to upgrade the dash lights to LEDs this winter.
Jim
In God We Trust!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 906
Likes: 176
From: Boynton Beach FL
My 64 Convertible is on the full swing of the spectrum with:
Custom chassis with C6 suspension and disk brakes front and back with Corvette Calipers
LS3 Crate engine with VA Frontrunner system and Mechman high output alternator
5-speed Tremec
Power Steering, Power Brakes (Hydroboost) and Hydraulic Clutch
Dakota Digital VHX gauges and matching clock
Cruise control
LED Headlights and tail lights
Push button Start
Hood powered by actuator
Vintage AC/Heat
Detroit Speed Headlight mechanism
GPS
Master Battery Shut Off
Stayfast top
Procar leather seats
3-point seat belts
Rockford PMX2 Stereo with 5 channel amp and subwoofer (bluetooth/USB)
Custom chassis with C6 suspension and disk brakes front and back with Corvette Calipers
LS3 Crate engine with VA Frontrunner system and Mechman high output alternator
5-speed Tremec
Power Steering, Power Brakes (Hydroboost) and Hydraulic Clutch
Dakota Digital VHX gauges and matching clock
Cruise control
LED Headlights and tail lights
Push button Start
Hood powered by actuator
Vintage AC/Heat
Detroit Speed Headlight mechanism
GPS
Master Battery Shut Off
Stayfast top
Procar leather seats
3-point seat belts
Rockford PMX2 Stereo with 5 channel amp and subwoofer (bluetooth/USB)
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 58,061
Likes: 7,146
Army
I have to say this to all the radial tire guys (and I'm one too); when I put the bias-ply tires on for judging and drove the car I was amazed at how much easier the manual steering was to operate. I don't know if its the sidewall construction, stiffer rubber or narrower tread but the difference was dramatic. So, there is at least one downside to running radials; I run the Tiger Paw AWP II radials normally...
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 196
From: Santa Monica CA
C2 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C2 of Year Finalist
Yes, my dad put Dunlop SP41's on his '63 fuelie in 1965. Still, if you truly want to enjoy your 60's car as it was in the 60's, you ought to drive it on bias plys.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,551
Likes: 785
From: Massachusetts
My car already had power steering, but I added power brakes to make it more similar to the modern cars in my family that I normally drive. Another HUGE improvement was installing a Tremec TKO-600 5-speed. I added head rests and 3-point seat belts for safety. I feel that I can drive this car anywhere with comfort and reliability.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 300
Likes: 116
2025 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have made several (reversible) upgrades to my C2 after achieving a 98% at the NCRS National in 2007. Once you get that far with NCRS originality, the question is, "now what?"
My car already had power steering, but I added power brakes to make it more similar to the modern cars in my family that I normally drive. Another HUGE improvement was installing a Tremec TKO-600 5-speed. I added head rests and 3-point seat belts for safety. I feel that I can drive this car anywhere with comfort and reliability.
My car already had power steering, but I added power brakes to make it more similar to the modern cars in my family that I normally drive. Another HUGE improvement was installing a Tremec TKO-600 5-speed. I added head rests and 3-point seat belts for safety. I feel that I can drive this car anywhere with comfort and reliability.
Last edited by My addiction; Dec 9, 2016 at 01:56 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 6
From: Arizona
Power Steering
Power Brakes
adjustable camber shafts in rear susp
radial tires
electric puller fan mounted on a Dewitts rad
Pass side view mirror
Starter cutout switch
Battery cutoff switch
Tilt steering
Hurst Comp plus shifter
Freeman teak steering wheel
Poly bushings everywhere except the control arms
Electronic radio conversion
Power Brakes
adjustable camber shafts in rear susp
radial tires
electric puller fan mounted on a Dewitts rad
Pass side view mirror
Starter cutout switch
Battery cutoff switch
Tilt steering
Hurst Comp plus shifter
Freeman teak steering wheel
Poly bushings everywhere except the control arms
Electronic radio conversion
Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 347
Likes: 48
Sting (in the background in my avatar) is very original, numbers matching, etc. It will be kept pure. Ray (in the foreground), on the other hand, has a complete non-original drivetrain and a pretty beat up body. Only this nice is the interior that the previous owner redid. My plans are to make it what I want. Might not make sense financially or otherwise to some, but it is my retirement project and I am having fun.
Phase 1 (now underway for completion in Spring 2017):
- 4 wheel disc brakes with Wilwood calipers and dual master cylinder.
- all new brake lines
- Offset rear trailing arms with coilovers
- rebuilt differential changing the 3.08 to a 3.55
- front semi coilovers
- Steeroids rack and pinion steering conversion
- new Moog rubber everywhere
- new Spicer non greaseable U-joints
- repair botched bubba fix of differential tunnel fiberglass
- strip, wire brush, etc. exposed frame to bare metal and repaint
- clean up underside
Phase 2 (basics planned for winter 2017):
- new LS motor
- new TK600 5 speed
Phase 3 (planned for winter 2018):
- repair botched body repairs
- repaint
Phase 1 (now underway for completion in Spring 2017):
- 4 wheel disc brakes with Wilwood calipers and dual master cylinder.
- all new brake lines
- Offset rear trailing arms with coilovers
- rebuilt differential changing the 3.08 to a 3.55
- front semi coilovers
- Steeroids rack and pinion steering conversion
- new Moog rubber everywhere
- new Spicer non greaseable U-joints
- repair botched bubba fix of differential tunnel fiberglass
- strip, wire brush, etc. exposed frame to bare metal and repaint
- clean up underside
Phase 2 (basics planned for winter 2017):
- new LS motor
- new TK600 5 speed
Phase 3 (planned for winter 2018):
- repair botched body repairs
- repaint
Last edited by jfr's 63swc; Dec 9, 2016 at 10:42 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,551
Likes: 785
From: Massachusetts
The TKO-600 installation is a pure bolt-in swap that can be done with the engine in the car. However, the size of the transmission requires using an installation sequence with several steps that are not intuitive. I just followed the step-by-step written instructions and it all worked out fine. Using a 3-axis transmission jack helped immensely.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland Oh
I just did a powerglide to tko500 5 spd conversion this past spring. If your already a 4spd its a lot less than the 5k it cost me and way less complex. But I will say its been nothing less than great. I did it all on jackstands in the garage. On the highway at 60mph it was 3000rpm with the glide and a 3:36 gear. Now with the tremec and same gear its about 18-1900 @60 mph . It runs cooler and much happier at highway speeds. Currently trying to figure out my game plan on a conversion to 4 wheel power disc brakes/offset rear trailing arms and contemplating getting rid of the finicky 52 yr old wcfb carb. And going throttle body efi. Decisions decisions. ..
Last edited by Basic64; Dec 11, 2016 at 08:36 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland Oh
My '64 Roadster now has:
Front disc brakes
Vintage Air
Borgeson power steering
Retrosound stereo with dash and kick panel speakers
Bolt-on knock-off reproduction wheels with radial tires
Rebuilt .030 over 327 from a '68 Camaro (original engine in storage)
Hurst shifter
New exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers
Koni shocks
It's very fun to drive and comfortable.
Front disc brakes
Vintage Air
Borgeson power steering
Retrosound stereo with dash and kick panel speakers
Bolt-on knock-off reproduction wheels with radial tires
Rebuilt .030 over 327 from a '68 Camaro (original engine in storage)
Hurst shifter
New exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers
Koni shocks
It's very fun to drive and comfortable.
Thanks
Jim
Last edited by Basic64; Dec 11, 2016 at 09:25 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 300
Likes: 116
2025 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
[QUOTE=Basic64;1593643888]I just did a powerglide to tko500 5 spd conversion this past spring. If your already a 4spd its a lot less than the 5k it cost me and way less complex. But I will say its been nothing less than great. I did it all on jackstands in the garage. On the highway at 60mph it was 3000rpm with the glide and a 3:36 gear. Now with the tremec and same gear its about 18-1900 @60 mph . It runs cooler and much happier at highway speeds. Currently trying to figure out my game plan on a conversion to 4 wheel power disc brakes/offset rear trailing arms and contemplating getting rid of the finicky 52 yr old wcfb carb. And going throttle body efi. Decisions decisions!
Haven't heard one complaint from anyone who's done the conversion! Anyone do this conversion on the north side of the border? Have a good list recommendations of US suppliers but just wondering if anyone in Canada sells the same?
Haven't heard one complaint from anyone who's done the conversion! Anyone do this conversion on the north side of the border? Have a good list recommendations of US suppliers but just wondering if anyone in Canada sells the same?
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland Oh
[QUOTE=My addiction;1593644200]
Not sure about up in Canada. I used Silver sport transmission out of Tennessee here in the states and they supplied the whole conversion kit. Was a great company to deal with.
I just did a powerglide to tko500 5 spd conversion this past spring. If your already a 4spd its a lot less than the 5k it cost me and way less complex. But I will say its been nothing less than great. I did it all on jackstands in the garage. On the highway at 60mph it was 3000rpm with the glide and a 3:36 gear. Now with the tremec and same gear its about 18-1900 @60 mph . It runs cooler and much happier at highway speeds. Currently trying to figure out my game plan on a conversion to 4 wheel power disc brakes/offset rear trailing arms and contemplating getting rid of the finicky 52 yr old wcfb carb. And going throttle body efi. Decisions decisions!
Haven't heard one complaint from anyone who's done the conversion! Anyone do this conversion on the north side of the border? Have a good list recommendations of US suppliers but just wondering if anyone in Canada sells the same?
Haven't heard one complaint from anyone who's done the conversion! Anyone do this conversion on the north side of the border? Have a good list recommendations of US suppliers but just wondering if anyone in Canada sells the same?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 300
Likes: 116
2025 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
[QUOTE=Basic64;1593644324]
Talked with them on Friday and like the idea of one stop shopping
