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These are pictures I saved off the forum a few years ago. They used sections of I beam for the lift.
Thanks for the photos. No one wanted to sell me 2' of "I" beam and I had a desire for something a bit more finished. I'm doing something similar to Jim's blocks from the HAMB. Should have them finished up today, will share soon.
Here's a couple photos, I have many more during the process if anyone's interested. I just didn't want to over post. LMK
Basically two pieces of 1/4"x4" flat stock and one piece of 2"x2"x1/4"
Howdy ya all, found out today my original block is .60 over already which isn't going to work for my desires.
So if anyone has or knows of someone with a clean standard bore 327 please let me know.
Thanks
Howdy ya all
I'm doing a cosmetic refurbish on my generator due to all working well however I've never installed a new tag before. I've searched on here and Googled various phrases but do not see how to install a new tag?
Mainly, what's the best way to remove the old rivets? Screw extractor? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I have my oiling caps out in my cadmium batch, all is prepped and painted. Waiting on tag and just want to do this right the first time!
Here's a couple photos, I have many more during the process if anyone's interested. I just didn't want to over post. LMK
Basically two pieces of 1/4"x4" flat stock and one piece of 2"x2"x1/4"
If I missed your comments in a previous post, I apologize, but what will you use to raise the back end? I remember seeing a 62 in KCMO, back in the 70's, that was raised up like this and asked the driver while sitting at a stoplight how he did it. He said "I" beams, but the light changed and I never got a chance to discuss it with him further. It was an awesome looking car and really happy to see you doing it............please continue to post photos and comments. I've never forgotten than car and have often thought that might be a way to go with mine.
I'm not sure how this alteration affects the handling, but unless you're doing autocross, I wouldn't think it would be an issue.
Hello BH
Yep, I-beams were popular based on what I've been told and maybe I should have went that way for authenticity purposes but for some reason I wanted something a bit more finished and figured someone could have made something like these back in '63/'64?
I have brand new mono leaf springs on the rear and then I committed to the front lift(based on your same thought of "...never forgotten that car..."). So I'll most likely have those re-arched two inches or worst case have new springs made for the rear. And yes, no autocross here, just driving for fun! I'm starting out with two shims up front to help my angle and will troubleshoot from there.
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Thought I'd share a fun project in the works...especially since Tom Parsons has helped so many on here and has helped me via phone and his detailed posts.
I found this matching numbers 250 HP car and intended to simply create a very enjoyable driver with a concours paint job since I love to paint!
Whilst getting greasy with a complete rear end rebuild, I found a 1963 Latham Supercharger on accident from a fellow HAMB member, which he purchased new in 1963. Well, a nice long story short...I'm now the second owner of said Latham!
So the rear axle came together well with a new Eaton Posi unit in a non posi center section and some head scratching and Tom's help. I've always sent rear axles out to the pros but for some reason I just wanted to do/learn how-to on this one. I'm glad I did, it's pretty neat to know that I rebuilt the rear end. I didn't save any money or time but I did it!
Went for a 15 minute test drive, came back and proceeded to pull the engine and entire front suspension apart.
It's still being built as a fun driver but now I want to create "for the most part" a late 1963/1964 build, as if I was alive then(which I was not).
I plan to contact Impact Restorations regarding the '57 barnfind with a Latham they worked on but if anyone knows of another C1 with a Latham, I'd love to learn more about the aluminum block that is supposed to go between the third arm mount and the cross member. Guessing as to it's thickness seems like a long row to hoe?
And I'd love any insights from any of you long time Corvette lovers! This is my first '62 I've owned, always thought I'd get a '59 next but the 327 won!
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Yeah, it looks cool but also looks like a lot of work. I think I would rather have a simple Paxton or Mc Coulack ( sp) Supercharger. I had one on my 63 Studebaker Avanti.
I know this doesn't look like it would have in '63 but it is original and works and that seems more important than trying to disassemble and get plated. It's cleaned up as much as I can without removing the remaining plating.
The repops are horrible looking!
If someone knows of an safe process to remove the housing, then I'm all ears and will do so? Please share
Let's not let this thread get lost. Do we need to start a new thread on this topic, as your lift work is quite different than the original post. I really don't want to see this topic lost.
I think your idea of building the boxed lift is much, much better than the "I" beam approach and way more sophisticated. If I don't go down a completely different road with my car, I might be knocking on your door for a set of those lifts. There are only a handful of really great cars I remember seeing on the road in KCMO back in the 60's and early 70's, and "that vette" was one of them. I spent the summer of 1968 in LA, the year after my freshman year in college and Sunset Blvd on a weekend night was heaven for a car freak. A virtual parade of the most outstanding street cars I've seen in my life.
Seemed I should stay true to what the 340/360 cars would have been treated to. I chose not to use the sloppy yellow glue adhesive as noted in the NCRS guide...heck no one can see it anyways!
08-20-2018, 10:08 PM
