I'm NO expert- but I try to help when I can. It's mostly so others can learn from MY mistakes.
:yesnod: :chevy :chevy :yesnod:

 

I'm good at dropping differentials on extremities:) happened twice this year, nearly severed my toe when I was carrying the diff and the front mount slipped away from under my beer gut.. thank god it's an alu version :D




[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 7:56 AM 3/19/2003]

 

Your doing BG as well! SWEET, wait I think you mentioned that before but, perhaps take the Detroit route, and come with GHOSTRIDER, GDH, and me.

 

Just updated guys! :cheers:

 

Flavio, are you not going to BG this year :(

 

So were do you park your baby :lol:

 

This is an interesting idea. I think I've done the ol' "In my opinion blah blah blah, but ask YouKnowWho cause they have more experience" post many times. I think the list would be great for those of us that will post solutions, and want to point the original question poster toward a more reliable or venerable source. However, I don't think it would be a good resource for someone that wants to ask a question, then bothers the "expert" before making a post. If that happened then the number of posts here would dwindle to something like "where's Merlin" or "Bence, howz the BB", and there would not be the sharing of thoughts that the open forum gets.

If there was some way to "hide" the list until a post is made, i.e. a button labeled "Ask The Experts" next to the "Reply" button which only appears after a thread has been started then I'm all for it...but that would also require that the original post have like a drop down box to select the area of expertise that the question falls under. I'm not sure that this Forum software could support that.

Well, anyway...if there is such a list you can put me down for these items:

* Vette Cooling, also called: Thermostats and how to inflame the entire forum by suggesting that it be removed.

* Brakes, also called: Bureau of Automotive Repair Brake Inspection & Repair Handbook and how to get ignored by posting what I've learned from it.

* Painting, also called: How to take Daves80 suggestion instead of doing the wrong thing like I did.

And, last but not least:

* Forum Etiquette, also called: How to start popular topics like, "Horsepower vs Torque" or "Remove Your Thermostat" and still keep your respect.

 

Feel free to contact me regarding 75 questions. I have learned a few things about them from my frame off project (which still isn't done or driveable). There may be people more qualified then me, but looks like an open slot at least for now? I am eager to help others because of how much help I have received here. :D


[Modified by Big Fish, 9:49 PM 3/20/2003]

 

hmmm, i dont really consider myself an expert, but u name it on a 78 and i have done it. i work on 63's to 82 kinda "on the side". i will try to help anyone and way i can, always willing to help a fellow vette owner. (unless they own a ford also) i know, i know, im closed minded, but, i work on this stuff for a livin', and if the "general" dont make it, its junk!! :banghead:

 

Excessive Profanity While Working On Car: 79Corvette02
Excessive Amount Of Time Spent Changing Plugs: 79Corvette02
Throttle Use At Innapropriate Times: 79Corvette02
Smoothest Moves With the Slimmies: 79Corvette02 :D

I guess I don't really do anything great mechanically speaking....So does that make me a Renaissance man?

 

I'd like to see this page evaporate: But I might be the go-to-guy
as per West System Epoxy glues for all fibreglass applications, At least I can direct you to the factory. Anyone not using West System is an idiot. JUST A PLAIN KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT EPOXY TECHNOLOGY MIGHT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENNCE WITH YOUR CAR. Take all the tests you want, West Stystem epoxy beats all. And it is cheap. Compared to the red stuff.


west '

 

I'm an idiot then! :smash: :smash: Never heard of the stuff....

 

What a great idea! I look forward to tapping into the great minds of the forum. The only thing I have to offer is how to keep sons from driving your vette! :nono: Beverly

 

I'll take 454HO Swaps. I wouldn't call myself an "expert", but I can tell you about my experiences.

 

Definetly not an expert when it comes to anything on a Vette. I do know networking though. Anyone want to run Ethernet in their rides? LOL

 

Put me down for C3 5-point Harness bars (Shark Bar), engine conversions and electrical.
Dan :chevy

 

Doesn't Tech Tips kind of apply here?

 

While it's not technical, I'd be happy to serve on buying, selling and value issues.

As well as "Compartive" issues, such as how does a specific year corvette compare to contemporary competition in terms of performance, comfort, value, quality.

sammyb

 

I hadn't looked at this thread in a while but when I saw this one from 79Corvette02 I busted out laughing :lolg: I want to sign up as and expert on that one as well. Good one. :thumbs:

 

I have not kept up on this thread. I saw that super fast put me down for road racing????

I would say that my area of knowledge would be:

performance motors 355 - 440 ci small blocks
17 inch wheels with Z rated tires
Alignment settings
high performance suspensions
Super duty rear ends from Tom's differentials
solid roller cams
high compression pistons
long rods
big valves
Brodix heads
fuels
Dart heads
single plane manifolds
tunnel rams
Roller and shaft rockers
Thermal coatings
Roll cages
custom 5 point seats and interiors
wings
Datona front ends
fabrications
racing 350 400 and 700R4 tranny's
Slicks and racing tires
edelbrock & Demon carbs
Headers & 3 inch exhaust systems
fire systems



[Modified by gkull, 12:37 AM 4/3/2003]