Any "Factory Correct" Restorations going on?
09-11-2015, 10:10 AM
#41
Le Mans Master
Glad the pictures are of help to you! The purpose for starting the thread in the first place! 
Sorry, I missed your request for this information previously......I think there is a black plastic protector on that wire holding bracket?I do notice a difference in the LT 1 vs. the BB now that they are seen side by side. The LT 1 doesn't have the embossed letters seen on the BB grommet, it also appears slightly different in size.
WB
Thanks again.
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09-11-2015, 12:50 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
You mean like this one? 
Think it would fit? Might not be factory correct though.....
This is actually part of a round dining table. Darrell Gwynn gets detonated 500 inch aluminum blocks from the fuel guys and puts these together. They are auctioned for his Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and somebody gave theirs to Dave Walters. I am trying to find the glass top (cut out for the blower) and put it together for the Saturday lunch gathering of his disciples.
Think it would fit? Might not be factory correct though.....This is actually part of a round dining table. Darrell Gwynn gets detonated 500 inch aluminum blocks from the fuel guys and puts these together. They are auctioned for his Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and somebody gave theirs to Dave Walters. I am trying to find the glass top (cut out for the blower) and put it together for the Saturday lunch gathering of his disciples.
09-11-2015, 04:57 PM
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Hi WB,
Looking at your pictures reminded me why…..
I pray every night that you'll see the "error of your ways" and renounce that devil "preservation" and find the enjoyment/fulfillment that can only come from total "restoration"!!
Regards,
Alan
Looking at your pictures reminded me why…..
I pray every night that you'll see the "error of your ways" and renounce that devil "preservation" and find the enjoyment/fulfillment that can only come from total "restoration"!!
Regards,
Alan
09-11-2015, 05:36 PM
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Amen
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09-11-2015, 06:47 PM
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09-11-2015, 07:50 PM
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Hi m,
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
09-11-2015, 08:06 PM
#47
Drifting
Hi m,
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
09-11-2015, 08:09 PM
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The way I would limit HP would be to put a HEAVY throttle spring on the carb, it wouldnt hurt drivability and stock tuning and you will have to put you're foot into it to get it to go! Anything else and I would be afraid of engine damage, like a smaller carb, timing adjustments, etc. I actually have a heavy spring I use when I bring the car in for service or something, just in case some hot shot gets behind the wheel and desires to tear it up, it does not let the secondarys open. It is a easy job to just switch to the correct spring before a show or judging. Plus no one will be the wiser, except you!
09-11-2015, 08:55 PM
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Hi m,
Thanks for the reply!
I really was just kidding in my h.p. post.
It was in response to all the "how big a tire can I fit?" and "how much horsepower can I make for $2,000?" threads.
The picture actually shows the truth… installing a restored original aluminum radiator led to some re-doing of other things too. I'm afraid that for me a restoration isn't ever finished!
WB feels as strongly about 'preservation' as I do about 'restoration' which has enabled us to become excellent friends.
Regards,
Alan
It's actually nice to know that someone is reading the drivel I write!
Thanks for the reply!
I really was just kidding in my h.p. post.
It was in response to all the "how big a tire can I fit?" and "how much horsepower can I make for $2,000?" threads.
The picture actually shows the truth… installing a restored original aluminum radiator led to some re-doing of other things too. I'm afraid that for me a restoration isn't ever finished!
WB feels as strongly about 'preservation' as I do about 'restoration' which has enabled us to become excellent friends.
Regards,
Alan
It's actually nice to know that someone is reading the drivel I write!
09-11-2015, 09:01 PM
#50
Safety Car
09-11-2015, 09:53 PM
#51
Drifting
Alan
I played the fool, but now I'm thinking that 71 is king of the burn out tire squealer contests. I agree though seeing a beautiful factory restored Vette is truly a gem.
Off note though, anybody heard from "toobroke" lately?
I played the fool, but now I'm thinking that 71 is king of the burn out tire squealer contests. I agree though seeing a beautiful factory restored Vette is truly a gem.
Off note though, anybody heard from "toobroke" lately?
09-12-2015, 06:17 AM
#52
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Alan,
Did a search and that's who I came up with as well. Great solution to an often overlooked maintenance item! A little activated charcoal, some foam, a factory filter, and a large O ring... A little bit of work and you're good to go for another forty plus years.
By the way, I dismounted the two Firestones that were on wheels so now all three tires are ready to go. Hopefully, I'll be able to get you up here in a few weeks so you can take a look at them.
Regards,
Stan
Did a search and that's who I came up with as well. Great solution to an often overlooked maintenance item! A little activated charcoal, some foam, a factory filter, and a large O ring... A little bit of work and you're good to go for another forty plus years.
By the way, I dismounted the two Firestones that were on wheels so now all three tires are ready to go. Hopefully, I'll be able to get you up here in a few weeks so you can take a look at them.
Regards,
Stan
Have been fairly slack recently but will get back to things.
While my 71 is not stock I have tried to put a lot back to factory and change only those things that I feel need improving and don't detract from the original interior or exterior look.
If I put my 215 white stripe 15"s on it can pass as fairly stock.
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09-12-2015, 07:22 AM
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Hi m,
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
Because of the continuing decrease in the width the tires even the original 270 horsepower was proving too much for them.
So I've been looking at varies ways to decrease the engine's out-put. I'm finding it difficult to do that while maintaining it's original appearance.
Might you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Alan
Seems only about 50% of hop up ....add a cam to flat lifter NONE roller change out even succeed today ...most end up it seems in metal in th oils pan after 2000 miles . I guess the metal is just poor in today's lifters and camshafts.
+1
09-12-2015, 09:20 AM
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Well deserved, too!
This man has literally given me the shirt off his back, like half a dozen times!
About a year ago I had an open house, a building I had just finished restoring, Alan drove over three hours one way just to visit!
I can go on and on about the kindness of our Alan71!
He is a true friend, a friend that I'm very happy to have in my life!
This man has literally given me the shirt off his back, like half a dozen times!
About a year ago I had an open house, a building I had just finished restoring, Alan drove over three hours one way just to visit!
I can go on and on about the kindness of our Alan71!
He is a true friend, a friend that I'm very happy to have in my life!
09-12-2015, 01:43 PM
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Hi WB,
"Well, golly-g!!!"
Alan
"Well, golly-g!!!"
Alan
09-12-2015, 02:07 PM
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Hi,
Someone whom I've done some plating for sent me these.
I don't THINK they're are very many sets around anymore…. I was pretty excited when I opened the package!
Regards,
Alan
Someone whom I've done some plating for sent me these.
I don't THINK they're are very many sets around anymore…. I was pretty excited when I opened the package!
Regards,
Alan
09-12-2015, 03:56 PM
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Melting Slicks
