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I am going to start a video thread on getting this car sorted. Some people may have read my prior thread on the acquisition, but here is the short summary:
1963 FI coupe, very nice and original car that has its born-with engine. I like all my cars to run better than new, and I am an incessant tinkerer. I don't know much about Rochester FI, but should be reasonably expert by the time this is done. It seems a lot of the people who know FI are hanging-up their tools, and I am fortunate to be able to work with Ken Hansen and Don Baker on getting this one squared-away.
A few pics to start, and a very long video where I talk the whole time. I will update as we make progress!
Any chance you could do me a solid. I have the same car but the convertible, how high is the front fender well from the ground? Mine is sitting substantially higher. Car looks beautiful btw!
Any chance you could do me a solid. I have the same car but the convertible, how high is the front fender well from the ground? Mine is sitting substantially higher. Car looks beautiful btw!
I can do that, but it's going to be a few days because it's off the ground at the moment while I am working on the chassis.
I think it is sitting too high in the rear, but the spring is fresh and I believe it will settle a bit. I think the front ride height is correct.
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Great looking SWC fuelie Nick Hard to beat that color. It has just the right amount of patina. I like your plan of sorting it mechanically and leaving the patina. Looking forward to your progress. Have fun tinkering.
I had a nice 1964 Porsche 356C basically fall in my lap yesterday, so I might be going at an even-slower pace on the Corvette. But it will be sorted out by spring, for sure.
Last edited by SupremeDeluxe; Dec 4, 2021 at 10:32 AM.
Well, this is gonna be fun! Great job on your video; but I disagree with you, Nick! Despite your warnings, I personally think you come across quite well on youtube! Looking fwd to your future vids! Thanks!
Have not done much on the 63 in awhile--had a few hours to work today so I shot an update video:
-New plugs and all the shielding mount hardware replaced
-Made new plug wires
-Tuned distribtuor
-In process of replacing the battery tray
-Chasing the right S-tube for the air intake
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1963 Coupe FI Refresh Project
Hard to beat that color. It has just the right amount of patina. I like your plan of sorting it mechanically and leaving the patina. Looking forward to your progress. Have fun tinkering.
