All 68-79 Corvettes got the foam transmission collar. 
Foam Collar
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Foam Collar
Good morning everyone. Does anybody know if GM used a heat insulating foam collar around the automatic transmission of a 1970 Corvette. I know they used it on the standard version. Thanks Droop. P.S. My AIM manual does not show it of an automatic.. Thanks Droop
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Hi D,
Yes, all cars received the 'foam collar'.
Regards,
Alan
You can see it in place on this 69 M40 body drop picture.
More clearly seen in this picture of a 4-speed car.
Yes, all cars received the 'foam collar'.
Regards,
Alan
You can see it in place on this 69 M40 body drop picture.
More clearly seen in this picture of a 4-speed car.
Last edited by Alan 71; Aug 17, 2015 at 05:22 PM.
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Thanks, Alan and GB. Alan a couple of questions. Where did you get those wonderful photos? On your 1971 Corvette can you give me a little of the history. The reason I ask, this is for restoration of my 1970 Corvette. Yours looks Original in every way. My paint is factory with all it imperfections GM put in it. Trying to decide what to do with the Body Paint. Droop
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Hi D,
The first picture has appeared many places. I believe I copied it from Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray guide Book.
The second picture is from the 71 introduction issue of Corvette News (Oct.-Nov.1970).
As far as my car is concerned I'm the original owner. It has about 46k miles on it. I started the restoration in 1994 and finished it about 2007.
My original intent was to restore it to how it was when I was driving it in 1971 and 1972, but in 2010 I decided to re-do some things in anticipation of having it Flight Judged in 2011 for it's 40th birthday.
I continue to re-fine it now in anticipation of having it Flight Judged again in 2021 for it's 50th birthday…. if I live that long.
As far as what to do about the paint on your car perhaps you should ask 7T1 about it since he seems to be pretty knowledgeable about restoration issues.
Regards,
Alan
The first picture has appeared many places. I believe I copied it from Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray guide Book.
The second picture is from the 71 introduction issue of Corvette News (Oct.-Nov.1970).
As far as my car is concerned I'm the original owner. It has about 46k miles on it. I started the restoration in 1994 and finished it about 2007.
My original intent was to restore it to how it was when I was driving it in 1971 and 1972, but in 2010 I decided to re-do some things in anticipation of having it Flight Judged in 2011 for it's 40th birthday.
I continue to re-fine it now in anticipation of having it Flight Judged again in 2021 for it's 50th birthday…. if I live that long.
As far as what to do about the paint on your car perhaps you should ask 7T1 about it since he seems to be pretty knowledgeable about restoration issues.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi D,
The first picture has appeared many places. I believe I copied it from Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray guide Book.
The second picture is from the 71 introduction issue of Corvette News (Oct.-Nov.1970).
As far as my car is concerned I'm the original owner. It has about 46k miles on it. I started the restoration in 1994 and finished it about 2007.
My original intent was to restore it to how it was when I was driving it in 1971 and 1972, but in 2010 I decided to re-do some things in anticipation of having it Flight Judged in 2011 for it's 40th birthday.
I continue to re-fine it now in anticipation of having it Flight Judged again in 2021 for it's 50th birthday…. if I live that long.
As far as what to do about the paint on your car perhaps you should ask 7T1 about it since he seems to be pretty knowledgeable about restoration issues.
Regards,
Alan
The first picture has appeared many places. I believe I copied it from Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray guide Book.
The second picture is from the 71 introduction issue of Corvette News (Oct.-Nov.1970).
As far as my car is concerned I'm the original owner. It has about 46k miles on it. I started the restoration in 1994 and finished it about 2007.
My original intent was to restore it to how it was when I was driving it in 1971 and 1972, but in 2010 I decided to re-do some things in anticipation of having it Flight Judged in 2011 for it's 40th birthday.
I continue to re-fine it now in anticipation of having it Flight Judged again in 2021 for it's 50th birthday…. if I live that long.
As far as what to do about the paint on your car perhaps you should ask 7T1 about it since he seems to be pretty knowledgeable about restoration issues.
Regards,
Alan
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Great pics as always Alan.
Going to pick one up in Carlisle in a few weeks.
Just to see if it would actually make a difference, I temporarily put some pipe insulation in there not to long ago and I was surprised it really did help.
Going to pick one up in Carlisle in a few weeks.
Just to see if it would actually make a difference, I temporarily put some pipe insulation in there not to long ago and I was surprised it really did help.
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Alan,
I love the drop body pic for the 69.
I would love to blow that up and have it on the garage wall.
Droop,
My collar is long gone too.
I think whoever replaced the clutch last just ripped it out and discarded it. They obviously didn't think it was needed. It's on the list too. The best cars I think are the one's like Alan's where they were loved from delivery. Owner after Owner they kinda digress from there.
Marshal
I love the drop body pic for the 69.
I would love to blow that up and have it on the garage wall.
Droop,
My collar is long gone too.
I think whoever replaced the clutch last just ripped it out and discarded it. They obviously didn't think it was needed. It's on the list too. The best cars I think are the one's like Alan's where they were loved from delivery. Owner after Owner they kinda digress from there.
Marshal
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Hi Marshal,
Yes, those are 2 terrific pictures.
Imagine how many questions could be answered if someone with a digital camera had had about 15 minutes to walk around those bodies and chassis' and take pictures!!!!!!!!!!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, those are 2 terrific pictures.
Imagine how many questions could be answered if someone with a digital camera had had about 15 minutes to walk around those bodies and chassis' and take pictures!!!!!!!!!!
Regards,
Alan
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Alan and Marshal, Before I put the body back on my 1970 I'll us my wife's I phone or someones digital camera and do a walk around. I have a bunch of photos before the restore that I will post on a URL. I will share it with the forum. Hopefully in about 2 or 3 months. Marshal, There was nothing left of my collar except a spot of glue on the top of the transmission. Droop
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An adjunct to the horseshoe insulation....for the 1968 and 1969 cars, GM provided standard insulation for the under half of the engine firewall and also under the driver's and passenger's side under floor pan. A steel sheet metal protection was provided for this under floor pan insulation and protection. This extensive insulation system for the 68 and 69 Corvettes can be still bought...Paragon Vettes for one. It's very inexpensive and if you have a 70 and above Corvette, I think you should consider installing it. I've installed it on my 70. It's bewildering that GM abandoned this insulation system for the cars after 69.
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An adjunct to the horseshoe insulation....for the 1968 and 1969 cars, GM provided standard insulation for the under half of the engine firewall and also under the driver's and passenger's side under floor pan. A steel sheet metal protection was provided for this under floor pan insulation and protection. This extensive insulation system for the 68 and 69 Corvettes can be still bought...Paragon Vettes for one. It's very inexpensive and if you have a 70 and above Corvette, I think you should consider installing it. I've installed it on my 70. It's bewildering that GM abandoned this insulation system for the cars after 69.