STS Corvette Forum

kensmith · kensmith

My 383 stroker came with stock chrome valve covers which I really didn't care for. With the Dart Pro 1 Aluminum heads, it was very hard to find valve covers that would fit as the rails or seating area on the heads are very tall. I have a 9" brake booster that was just touching the 2 1/2" tall valve...

VetteDriven · VetteDriven

Im skipping the Corvette FunFest this Year. The owner Mike Yeagar wants to now charge us 25 dollars to park our Corvettes. By the time you add up the price of gas, a hotel room, and food plus an extra 25 dollars it just gets too expensive. Mike Yeagar has become a millionaire off of his customers buying his...

6 Shooter · 6 Shooter

ffas23 · ffas23

I finally got a chance to drive my '67 Coupe for the first time this year this past Sunday. Felt great to drive but within maybe 8 miles of driving while driving into my hometown someone who is sitting at a stop street decided to pull out right in front of me. Now there was someone a pretty good distance in...

Sebringbill · Sebringbill

I'll get started... When it was new: When it was less than 1 year old: And somewhere in the same vicinity: This is just during the "white" period...

kensmith · kensmith

Any advice on cutting front coil springs to lower my 65 coupe 1" in front? I don't want to have to re-cut but I do want to stay 1 to 1 1/2" lower.

kensmith · kensmith

Ok, I still don't care for the buckboard ride on my 65 coupe. Currently has a small block motor, VB&P 330# rear composite spring with Bilstein Sport shocks. I have tried the VB&P KYB special rear shocks and the Bilstein HDs but they were not as good as the Sports. It seems like too much bounce in t...

kensmith · kensmith

I am seriously thinking of adding power steering to my 65 coupe. I am thinking of the newer type that uses internal VS external ram type system. Also considering the power rack system. Any comments?

kensmith · kensmith

Ok, I have Vintage A/C and a Holley Idle solenoid that works fine with 12 Volts. Problem is I can't get the 12 volts from either the compressor or the blower switch that turns the A/C system on. Both only are putting out 10 volts at idle. I haven't checked any other electrical parts. Any ideas? I am a total i...

kensmith · kensmith

I received notice from Wendy Bopp that Rich has passed. I know many of us have enjoyed the posts by Rich (Richbopp) and will miss him dearly. I have never met Rich but tried to stay in touch with him through the forum. Always wanted to meet him and came close when he and Wendy were considering moving to Nort...

kensmith · kensmith

I can feel heat coming from the firewall but not from any of the vents. So, I am thinking there is little insulation or old cardboard which is not doing the job of insulating the engine heat. I have side pipes so it is not coming from the floor. My thought is to remove that cardboard like stuff from the firew...

kensmith · kensmith

Anyone close to Edison, NJ that would like to look at a hand laid hood for me? The guy has it for sale on Ebay and I could use a BB hood for extra clearance for my 383 stroker motor. No big deal so I would not want anyone to go out of their way. Thanks!

kensmith · kensmith

[URL=https://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/kensmith/?action=view&current=383stroker.flv][IMG]https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/kensmith/th_383stroker...

kensmith · kensmith

Any idea what my air cleaner is worth? It will not fit my new 383 stroker with the new Holley street avenger. [IMG]htt...

kensmith · kensmith

I will be receiving my 383 stroker motor next week and I am keeping the tach drive distributor. I was thinking about upgrading from factory points to the Pertronix kit. Suggestions? Thanks!

kensmith · kensmith

I have�been thinking about this motor for some time. Tell me what you think: http://www.tandlengines.com/chevy_sb_aluminum_383_A-3.html

kensmith · kensmith

I have 2 1/2" ramshorns with Allen sidepipes. I saw in a catalog there are donut seals used for undercar pipes. Do they also use them for sidepipes? What are they used for? My sidepipes never had them when I bought my 65 coupe. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks

kensmith · kensmith

Was just wondering if the Holley 770cfm street avenger would be good for a 383 stroker motor. Any opinions?

ffas23 · ffas23

I am looking to roll out both of my Vettes real soon since the weather here is finally starting to break from a very cold cold�Winter. One of the coldest I can ever remember�(lol) to Global warming!�Finally the warm weather is coming back to our area of the country and I can't wait to take one of my cars out...

ffas23 · ffas23

Ok I need some help right now. Who on this forum knows anything about Big Block Chevy's. Alright here's the deal. In my local Craigslist someone has a 427 short block listed for sale that he claims came out of a 68 Corvette. He also claims it is in great shape and it is selling for a hundred dollars. You hear...

Espo · Espo

I would like to say hello to everyone, this is my first post here, I was reffered from corvetteforum.com � So I was bored the other night at work, and I was in the basement of our dealership looking at OLD records, when I came across the 1967 records, I thought it would be cool to find an invoice for a Corvett...

kensmith · kensmith

Are the roller cams that much better than the hydraulic? They seem to cost a bit more and for what? I keep hearing people wanting the roller cam�because they are so much better but the cost seems awfully high for converting older blocks and price of the cam, lifters, push-rods, etc. Is it really worth it...

kensmith · kensmith

I have a 65 327 coupe and my friend has a 65 327 vert. His radiator shroud is gloss black and mine is more of a satin finish. The gloss doesn't look right to me but I don't know if it's correct or not. Any experts?

kensmith · kensmith

Debating on building that date correct block, heads, crank into a correct 365hp L-76 motor or just buying a 383 stroker crate motor. Cost is about the same. Whatcha think? Correct motor or MORE power?

bobs65 · bobs65

Hi everyone - Just joined this morning. I usually lurk on the corvetteforum, but it's nice to have another source. I've had my 65 for about 8yrs and have learned quite a bit. This is the first car I've ever actually worked on. Since it sat for about 6-8 months recently, I've had a number of problems I have b...

kensmith · kensmith

I am seriously thinking of changing motors in my 65 coupe. It currently has a 73 350 LT1 small block in it and I would like to do a 383. Option # 1 would be take the spare 327 block and heads that are date correct sitting in the corner of my garage, have them machined, buy a 383 rotating assembly, put my correct...

kensmith · kensmith

Anyone using STP oil treatment in their older motors? Since I switched to Shell Rotella-T synthetic I have a slight knock during start-up that goes away in a couple minutes. Thinking of adding a bottle of STP oil treatment to thicken the viscosity a little. The Rotella is 5-40wt so a little thin. Thoug...

kensmith · kensmith

I installed a set of extra thick .125" Mr Gasket exhaust header gaskets on my small block and now smell burning rubber when the engine gets hot. Any ideas? I know I don't need them but I am trying to move my exhaust system out just a little and have good reason. Do you think it's the gaskets or somethin...

brettq · brettq

I have a 64 I am doing a body off restoration and recently ordered the drum brake and suspension kits from Zip Corvette.� None of the parts have any company names on them only numbers like on the ball joints. I googled one of the numbers and it sent me to several forums that were saying the joints were Dana/...

kensmith · kensmith

Fred is trying very hard to get this CORVETTE forum going and needs help with ideas on how to get more members. The more members we have the more interesting, helpful, informative, etc it will become. Posts will help as members are looking but not posting. Myself included. Ideas are appreciated !!!� T...

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	How do you like my new Valve covers for my 383 stroker? (Preview) My 383 stroker came with stock chrome valve covers which I really didn't care for. With the Dart Pro 1 Aluminum heads, it was very hard to find valve covers that would fit as the rails or seating area on the heads are very tall. I have a 9" brake booster that was just touching the 2 1/2" tall valve...	kensmith	7	1474	Aug 16 1:30 PM, 2009 by TopLess62
	Whos skipping Corvette Funfest this Year? (Preview) Im skipping the Corvette FunFest this Year. The owner Mike Yeagar wants to now charge us 25 dollars to park our Corvettes. By the time you add up the price of gas, a hotel room, and food plus an extra 25 dollars it just gets too expensive. Mike Yeagar has become a millionaire off of his customers buying his...	VetteDriven	1	394	Aug 8 10:55 PM, 2009 by Sebringbill
	Corvette Fever's C1 August 2009 Desktop Wallpaper (Preview)	6 Shooter	2	1405	Aug 6 10:19 AM, 2009 by kensmith
	Took The '67 Out Sunday And Almost Got Clipped (Preview) I finally got a chance to drive my '67 Coupe for the first time this year this past Sunday. Felt great to drive but within maybe 8 miles of driving while driving into my hometown someone who is sitting at a stop street decided to pull out right in front of me. Now there was someone a pretty good distance in...	ffas23	12	669	Jul 24 10:25 PM, 2009 by Sebringbill
	OK - Who Else Has Baby Pictures of Their Vette? (Preview) I'll get started... When it was new: When it was less than 1 year old: And somewhere in the same vicinity: This is just during the "white" period...	Sebringbill	9	420	Jul 22 6:14 PM, 2009 by ffas23
	Cut my front springs 1/2 coil to get 1" lower? (Preview) Any advice on cutting front coil springs to lower my 65 coupe 1" in front? I don't want to have to re-cut but I do want to stay 1 to 1 1/2" lower.	kensmith	1	461	Jul 13 9:55 PM, 2009 by ffas23
	Looking to improve ride, QA-1 or Coil-over ? (Preview) Ok, I still don't care for the buckboard ride on my 65 coupe. Currently has a small block motor, VB&P 330# rear composite spring with Bilstein Sport shocks. I have tried the VB&P KYB special rear shocks and the Bilstein HDs but they were not as good as the Sports. It seems like too much bounce in t...	kensmith	6	474	Jul 12 6:44 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	Power steering conversion in C2 (Preview) I am seriously thinking of adding power steering to my 65 coupe. I am thinking of the newer type that uses internal VS external ram type system. Also considering the power rack system. Any comments?	kensmith	1	605	Jul 4 8:54 AM, 2009 by ffas23
	Need help on an electrical problem....can anyone help? (Preview) Ok, I have Vintage A/C and a Holley Idle solenoid that works fine with 12 Volts. Problem is I can't get the 12 volts from either the compressor or the blower switch that turns the A/C system on. Both only are putting out 10 volts at idle. I haven't checked any other electrical parts. Any ideas? I am a total i...	kensmith	3	381	Jun 17 8:03 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	For those who knew Rich Bopp (richbopp) from the other forum. (Preview) I received notice from Wendy Bopp that Rich has passed. I know many of us have enjoyed the posts by Rich (Richbopp) and will miss him dearly. I have never met Rich but tried to stay in touch with him through the forum. Always wanted to meet him and came close when he and Wendy were considering moving to Nort...	kensmith	5	438	Jun 13 7:40 PM, 2009 by Plastic Pig
	Foil Insulation....65 coupe (Preview) I can feel heat coming from the firewall but not from any of the vents. So, I am thinking there is little insulation or old cardboard which is not doing the job of insulating the engine heat. I have side pipes so it is not coming from the floor. My thought is to remove that cardboard like stuff from the firew...	kensmith	2	368	Jun 7 8:36 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	65-66 big block hood (Preview) Anyone close to Edison, NJ that would like to look at a hand laid hood for me? The guy has it for sale on Ebay and I could use a BB hood for extra clearance for my 383 stroker motor. No big deal so I would not want anyone to go out of their way. Thanks!	kensmith	2	7271	Jun 5 10:29 AM, 2009 by kensmith
	383 stroker DYNO session (Preview) [URL=https://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/kensmith/?action=view&current=383stroker.flv][IMG]https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/kensmith/th_383stroker...	kensmith	8	665	May 20 5:06 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	327/365 SHP Air Cleaner (Preview) Any idea what my air cleaner is worth? It will not fit my new 383 stroker with the new Holley street avenger. [IMG]htt...	kensmith	6	493	May 18 3:35 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	Pertronix I or II for my new 383 stroker? (Preview) I will be receiving my 383 stroker motor next week and I am keeping the tach drive distributor. I was thinking about upgrading from factory points to the Pertronix kit. Suggestions? Thanks!	kensmith	3	363	May 1 9:51 PM, 2009 by zathrus
	383 stroker for my 65 coupe, check it out! (Preview) I have�been thinking about this motor for some time. Tell me what you think: http://www.tandlengines.com/chevy_sb_aluminum_383_A-3.html	kensmith	5	369	Apr 18 11:04 AM, 2009 by kensmith
	DoNut seals (Preview) I have 2 1/2" ramshorns with Allen sidepipes. I saw in a catalog there are donut seals used for undercar pipes. Do they also use them for sidepipes? What are they used for? My sidepipes never had them when I bought my 65 coupe. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks	kensmith	3	372	Apr 16 12:39 PM, 2009 by ffas23
	Holley 770cfm street avenger? (Preview) Was just wondering if the Holley 770cfm street avenger would be good for a 383 stroker motor. Any opinions?	kensmith	2	403	Apr 11 7:35 AM, 2009 by obx2323
	Spring Is Finally Here In The North East (Preview) I am looking to roll out both of my Vettes real soon since the weather here is finally starting to break from a very cold cold�Winter. One of the coldest I can ever remember�(lol) to Global warming!�Finally the warm weather is coming back to our area of the country and I can't wait to take one of my cars out...	ffas23	1	369	Apr 4 10:57 AM, 2009 by Mr.Muffler
	427 Big Block (Preview) Ok I need some help right now. Who on this forum knows anything about Big Block Chevy's. Alright here's the deal. In my local Craigslist someone has a 427 short block listed for sale that he claims came out of a 68 Corvette. He also claims it is in great shape and it is selling for a hundred dollars. You hear...	ffas23	3	353	Mar 25 4:32 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	1967 427 4-speed Vert - Original Invoice (Preview) I would like to say hello to everyone, this is my first post here, I was reffered from corvetteforum.com � So I was bored the other night at work, and I was in the basement of our dealership looking at OLD records, when I came across the 1967 records, I thought it would be cool to find an invoice for a Corvett...	Espo	5	485	Mar 14 9:42 PM, 2009 by Sebringbill
	Roller VS Hydraulic cam.....worth the cost and advantage? (Preview) Are the roller cams that much better than the hydraulic? They seem to cost a bit more and for what? I keep hearing people wanting the roller cam�because they are so much better but the cost seems awfully high for converting older blocks and price of the cam, lifters, push-rods, etc. Is it really worth it...	kensmith	0	307	Mar 11 8:05 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	gloss or satin black for shroud? (Preview) I have a 65 327 coupe and my friend has a 65 327 vert. His radiator shroud is gloss black and mine is more of a satin finish. The gloss doesn't look right to me but I don't know if it's correct or not. Any experts?	kensmith	1	339	Mar 9 12:47 PM, 2009 by Mr.Muffler
	383 stroker or build my date correct NOM 327/365 ? (Preview) Debating on building that date correct block, heads, crank into a correct 365hp L-76 motor or just buying a 383 stroker crate motor. Cost is about the same. Whatcha think? Correct motor or MORE power?	kensmith	8	682	Mar 6 10:32 AM, 2009 by kensmith
	New member...howdy (Preview) Hi everyone - Just joined this morning. I usually lurk on the corvetteforum, but it's nice to have another source. I've had my 65 for about 8yrs and have learned quite a bit. This is the first car I've ever actually worked on. Since it sat for about 6-8 months recently, I've had a number of problems I have b...	bobs65	7	328	Feb 19 9:13 AM, 2009 by ffas23
	383 motor (Preview) I am seriously thinking of changing motors in my 65 coupe. It currently has a 73 350 LT1 small block in it and I would like to do a 383. Option # 1 would be take the spare 327 block and heads that are date correct sitting in the corner of my garage, have them machined, buy a 383 rotating assembly, put my correct...	kensmith	2	347	Feb 9 4:38 AM, 2009 by ffas23
	STP oil treatment....... (Preview) Anyone using STP oil treatment in their older motors? Since I switched to Shell Rotella-T synthetic I have a slight knock during start-up that goes away in a couple minutes. Thinking of adding a bottle of STP oil treatment to thicken the viscosity a little. The Rotella is 5-40wt so a little thin. Thoug...	kensmith	1	559	Feb 9 4:14 AM, 2009 by ffas23
	New gaskets for exhaust manifold smell .... ? (Preview) I installed a set of extra thick .125" Mr Gasket exhaust header gaskets on my small block and now smell burning rubber when the engine gets hot. Any ideas? I know I don't need them but I am trying to move my exhaust system out just a little and have good reason. Do you think it's the gaskets or somethin...	kensmith	8	2269	Feb 6 12:40 PM, 2009 by kensmith
	Suspension and Brakes Kits Experience (Preview) I have a 64 I am doing a body off restoration and recently ordered the drum brake and suspension kits from Zip Corvette.� None of the parts have any company names on them only numbers like on the ball joints. I googled one of the numbers and it sent me to several forums that were saying the joints were Dana/...	brettq	10	390	Jan 28 7:54 PM, 2009 by ffas23
	suggestions and help please (Preview) Fred is trying very hard to get this CORVETTE forum going and needs help with ideas on how to get more members. The more members we have the more interesting, helpful, informative, etc it will become. Posts will help as members are looking but not posting. Myself included. Ideas are appreciated !!!� T...	kensmith	0	276	Jan 23 10:44 AM, 2009 by kensmith
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