The psyche test guy. Hey, it sounded correct in my mind only. I will correct my self now, before i'm strung up. Cheers.
From here on in, the word "Rorshack" will actually mean "Rorschach"
Some rabdom questions, like rorshack.
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Some rabdom questions, like rorshack.
1, Did any convertible vettes come a color matched hard top? Could you order the hart top color matched from the factory?
2, When storing the car for the winter,
IS it better to let it sit on it's wheels? Or jack it up and put it on stands?
3. I it a good idea to change all the oils ( diff, trans, engine ) to modern synthetics?
4. How far do you guy's drive your 90% original vettes? ( original cooling system, original fuel delivery system )
5. Is it a good idea to rust proof the "inside" of the frame? For preservation.
6. What is the best out door / 4 season / indoor storage car cover?
7. Is it a good idea to do long, smokey burn outs in your pristine vette?
OK, that one is a joke.
8. Is adding a pass side mirror a big no no? If the car did not come with one?
By the way, I have a 1971 BB rag top.
Thanx for all the info, I have a ton to learn here. But I am loving it.
2, When storing the car for the winter,
IS it better to let it sit on it's wheels? Or jack it up and put it on stands? 3. I it a good idea to change all the oils ( diff, trans, engine ) to modern synthetics?
4. How far do you guy's drive your 90% original vettes? ( original cooling system, original fuel delivery system )
5. Is it a good idea to rust proof the "inside" of the frame? For preservation.
6. What is the best out door / 4 season / indoor storage car cover?
7. Is it a good idea to do long, smokey burn outs in your pristine vette?
OK, that one is a joke.
8. Is adding a pass side mirror a big no no? If the car did not come with one?
By the way, I have a 1971 BB rag top.
Thanx for all the info, I have a ton to learn here. But I am loving it.
Last edited by CVO2FIXUP; Sep 17, 2014 at 09:51 AM.
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1, Did any convertible vettes come a color matched hard top? Could you order the hart top color matched from the factory?
2, When storing the car for the winter, IS it better to let it sit on it's wheels? Or jack it up and put it on stands?
3. I it a good idea to change all the oils ( diff, trans, engine ) to modern synthetics?
4. How far do you guy's drive your 90% original vettes? ( original cooling system, original fuel delivery system )
5. Is it a good idea to rust proof the "inside" of the frame? For preservation.
6. What is the best out door / 4 season / indoor storage car cover?
7. Is it a good idea to do long, smokey burn outs in your pristine vette?
OK, that one is a joke.
8. Is adding a pass side mirror a big no no? If the car did not come with one?
By the way, I have a 1971 BB rag top.
Thanx for all the info, I have a ton to learn here. But I am loving it.
2, When storing the car for the winter,
IS it better to let it sit on it's wheels? Or jack it up and put it on stands? 3. I it a good idea to change all the oils ( diff, trans, engine ) to modern synthetics?
4. How far do you guy's drive your 90% original vettes? ( original cooling system, original fuel delivery system )
5. Is it a good idea to rust proof the "inside" of the frame? For preservation.
6. What is the best out door / 4 season / indoor storage car cover?
7. Is it a good idea to do long, smokey burn outs in your pristine vette?
OK, that one is a joke.
8. Is adding a pass side mirror a big no no? If the car did not come with one?
By the way, I have a 1971 BB rag top.
Thanx for all the info, I have a ton to learn here. But I am loving it.
2. Either will work.
3. I've never worried about it.
4. Everywhere and all the time.
5. I don't believe it is necessary.
6. Don't know as cars are garages when not in use.
7. I've done it.
8. One of my cars has it, added by previous owner.
By the way I have two 1971 big block coupes.
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Hi,
You'll see some vinyl covered hardtops too.
I believe that the vinyl covering (black only) was an additional option (C08) on the hardtop option (C07).
It was quite popular in 68-69 but not so much in 70-72.
Regards,
Alan
You'll see some vinyl covered hardtops too.
I believe that the vinyl covering (black only) was an additional option (C08) on the hardtop option (C07).
It was quite popular in 68-69 but not so much in 70-72.
Regards,
Alan
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frames will rust from the inside out, yes for complete peace of mind, rustproof the inside of the frame. dip your frame in a huge vat of rust remover or use a service like redi-strip, then dip your entire frame in a huge vat of POR-15, remove and let dry. your frame is now protected from rust inside and outside.
you will need to do the same thing to your birdcage....
you will need to do the same thing to your birdcage....
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As a newbie, I just have some concerns regarding the reliability of these 40 some odd year old cars on long trips. Say I want to take my 71 up to the cottage that is 3 hours away, and it 90 degrees out side and I might hit a bit of traffic. Will it over heat? Will it vapor lock? Will it re start once hot? I was wondering what kind or reliability owners are getting with they're "all original equipment" cars. ( stock rads, fuel pumps, carb's etc ) With out leaded fuels its a whole different story for those nice old muscle cars.
Also need to find a killer car cove, that breaths yet water proof and wont scratch. Cheers.
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...With out leaded fuels its a whole different story for those nice old muscle cars...
No disrespect, CVO, but no one should know your car any better than you. Why be afraid of it? Drive it a while longer, get used to it, then head for the cabin.
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If your car is as original as you make out, I wouldn't trust 40+ year old rubber fuel coolant and brake lines.
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A pick of my HOG.
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The basics have bin restored/replaced and its a safe driver from that perspective. Just wondering about the robustness and functionality of the main components in somewhat extreme conditions like traffic in hot weather, or a heavy rain storm, etc. You know things to look out for. Or if you are going to see a lot of hot traffic better replace the rad with a new aluminum one, that kind of thing.
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The basics have bin restored/replaced and its a safe driver from that perspective. Just wondering about the robustness and functionality of the main components in somewhat extreme conditions like traffic in hot weather, or a heavy rain storm, etc. You know things to look out for. Or if you are going to see a lot of hot traffic better replace the rad with a new aluminum one, that kind of thing.
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Will go under the wives policy for CAA ( its the AAA in Canada ) just to be on the safe side. All I need to do is find a top notch Corvette shop in Toronto ( Ontario ) A place that actually cares about the quality of they're workmanship. No scratches or Baba repairs type of thing.