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by oldvettedad
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1963 Corvette
Replies: 85
Views: 118664

Re: 1963 Corvette

I've never pulled an engine from a car with a manual trans. What the usual way to do this? Pull the trans out, and then leave the bellhousing/clutch attached to the block and pull it out? -Dave The easiest way is to remove engine and tranny as one unit. You will need a floor jack to support the back...
by oldvettedad
Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1966 Corvette project, will I finish before I die?
Replies: 82
Views: 42223

Re: 1966 Corvette project, will I finish before I die?

It was sometime around 1978 that I put the Vette in the garage so I could replace the calipers with stainless steel sleeves and stainless steel pistons. But it seemed I never could find the time, or ambition to do it. Admittedly there were other interests. http://s2.postimage.org/2tnq6uqsk/DSC03867....
by oldvettedad
Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1966 Corvette project, will I finish before I die?
Replies: 82
Views: 42223

1966 Corvette project, will I finish before I die?

In 1971 I purchased a 1966 Corvette coupe. It is a L79, 327/350. 4 speed car, Milano Maroon. A member of this forum, Maverick, suggested I document whats been going on for the last 30 or so years. Actually, as i remember it, Maverick was with me when I bought the car and we brought it home together....