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Can't open hood on my C2 
The hood slammed shut after which the left side would not release. Tried pulling on the release cable but no results. Please advise! Thank you!

Breaking up bad at 3500 rpms  
1967! 427 / 400 hp car was missing very badly installed new plugs wires new voltage regulator, new distributor cap, a solid state ignition and had the …

Shifted from 1st to 2nd around 2500 rpm, started backfiring, then clunking sound, sound would go up & down with RPM, never lost oil pressure, drove home about 1/2 mile this way 
Have a 1967 Corvette recently built 327 less than 200 miles on motor, Edelbrock top end kit RPM Air Gap intake 7501, Performer RPM heads 6089, Hydraulic …

1964 Corvette - 327 overheating  
In 1981 I purchased a 1964 Corvette with a 327 -365 HP engine. The only mods done to the car was that a pair of 1965 side pipes were added. The car ran …

Is a request for confirmation of my car a scam? 
I was recently contacted by email by somebody looking for their father's old corvette - told it was sold years ago and he was wondering what happened to …

missing vin tags on 1964 corvette coupe 
Looking at a 1964 corvette coupe but has vin tags missing car is in canada he said its liscenced but how do I get new vin plates or it is even possible. …

ID ENGINE 
HAVE A 327 WITH CEOA36904 STAMPED ON FRONT BLOCK WITH 3959512 CAST IN REAR OF BLOCK. JUST TRYING TO SEE WHAT I HAVE ITS IN A 64 VETTE THANKS

327 340 hp engine has dead cylinders  
1963 327 340 HP runs & sounds well @ throttle but idle isnt good - has tach drive dist with points - all wires/ plugs new with points too - new …

What is the paint code for Red & for Yellow for the 1966 corvette ? 
What is the paint code for Red & for Yellow for the 1966 corvette?

Have a 65 Corvette. I have lots of air coming from under the dash, that is not coming from the kick panel vents? Where do you think the air is coming from 
Hello, I have a 65 corvette. I have lots of air coming from under the dash that is not coming from the kick panel vents. Where do you think it is coming …

Casting Number / Engine Size 
I recently bought a motor and I was told it was either a 283 or a 327 out of approximately a 1965 Vette. I've researched all the numbers I've found on …

Rare Vetts 
How many 64s were sold without radios?

Mosport Green 66 
There were only 2311 '66 Corvettes produced with Mosport Green, a one-year color. Does anyone know how many of those were also big-blocks?

Corvette Buff 
My 1967 Corvette Roadster has a vin number of Loooooooo1 > What does this mean ? The original one should begin with 194

1964 Coupe Emergency Brake is loose Not rated yet
Emergency brake has no resistance when pulled. Was installed new 1500 miles ago. I have checked from the firewall to the rear wheels. Everything is …

fuel additive 327/365 hp stock engeuine  Not rated yet
1965 corvette 327/365 hp what is the right gas to run on and better yet what is the best octane additive for this car?

Passenger air vent cover removal Not rated yet
How to remove the vent cover on the passenger kick panel.

authentic 1963 owners manual Not rated yet
How to tell if owner's manual is real or reproduction?

65 production Not rated yet
How can I find number of 65 roadsters produced with base 250hp,powerglide trans and sidepipes in tuxedo black?

Brown oil in rear end ???? Not rated yet
Have some play in drive train. Checked the shafts and all tight, wheels seam to be the same . In and out play within specks. While doing this I checked …

hood clearance 64 coupe Not rated yet
Installed a new brake booster and dual master cylinder now the hood won't close

Identifying my C2 Clock Date. Not rated yet
What is the date of my '65-'67 Clock, stenciled 0036?

1967 Holley model 2300 tri-power carb parts Not rated yet
I need a new main body for the center carb List 3660. Do the center carb and the end carbs List 3659, share the same main body component part? Are they …

hesitation and a clicking sound when accelerating Not rated yet
When I accelerate quickly, the engine will hesitate and make a clicking sound unless I lay off the peddle.

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Coolant vents through pressure cap on Harrison overflow tank. 63 vette Not rated yet
All The car runs at 180 - gauge and heat sensor gun confirmed. Sometimes after its parked, the cap on the overflow tank will vent and spittle from …

original 340HP BUT in a 1964 ? ? ? Not rated yet
I owned a 1964 Corvette convertible with a 340HP engine (NOT 360HP) FROM THE FACTORY with a 4.56 ratio rear end. Have you ever seen any others with a supposedly …

C2 third to forth shifter linkege hole distance i got about 17 inches but too short Not rated yet
C2 third to forth shifter linkage hole distance I got 17inches but too short on new shifter

C2 third to forth shifter linkege hole distance i got about 17 inches but too short Not rated yet
C2 third to forth shifter linkage hole distance I got 17inches but too short on new shifter

Tachometer cable replacement Not rated yet
I have replaced the tachometer drive gear and added a 90 degree adapter. The problem is when I go to attach the cable to the gear it doesn't work. The …

56 Corvette Upper Glove Box Molding Not rated yet
I ordered new chrome trim molding and clips for my 56 Corvette Upper Glove Box How do you properly install this set-up. I screwed in the clips, but am …

1965 396 hood Not rated yet
Is it possible my 1965 Corvette with 396 came from the factory with a 1966 427 hood with the holes in the hood frame to tighten the hood emblem nuts on …

1963 Corvette dash clock Not rated yet
Will the clock from a 1965 Vette work in the 1963 Vette?

Remove the clock from the dash of a 1965 coupe Not rated yet
What has to be removed to remove the clock?

Logo for '66 Stingray coupe Not rated yet
I would like to use the attached logo on the floor and cargo mats I am getting for my hubby for Christmas. I'm looking at the floor and cargo mats for …

Left side hood latch can't release Not rated yet
HI, Hood slammed shut and then after could not open hood on the left side. Tried pulling hood release but same results. Please advise! Thank you, …

Value of a 1966 convertible? Not rated yet
I have a 1966 corvette convertible that has been sitting since 1969. The body is in pretty decent shape, needs paint. The interior is stripped , no carpet, …

Are all C2 Corvettes Stingrays? Not rated yet
It is my understanding that all 1967 Corvette C2s are considered Stingrays. Could someone please let me know if this is correct? Thanks!

Driver side fresh air vent Not rated yet
How can I completely block off driver side fresh air vent.I don’t want to repair just block off.

1963 Corvette Shop manual Not rated yet
Not a Corvette owner, but have a Corvette question. Found a 1963 Corvette Shop Manual and I'm trying to determine if it's an original or a reprint.

horn sounds when using turn signal Not rated yet
horn sounds when using turn signal

cant find what engine code 0837 is thank you for your help Not rated yet
cant figure what engine code 0837 is

Finding paint color code Not rated yet
Could you please tell me the make of paint and color code of the blue Grand Sport on your cover? Thank you Dennis

Number of 1965 Corvette convertibles in Nassau Blue, white top 375HP FI Not rated yet
Just trying to find out how many 65 vettes there are with the following options: convertible/hardtop in Nassau Blue, white soft top, 375HP FI engine, …

Spare tire 1966 Not rated yet
I have been unable to locate a 15” tire that will fit in my spare tire compartment. All that I have tried will not allow the compartment to close. …

How to obtain a build sheet Not rated yet
I have 1964 corvette and looking to obtain a build sheet,I have the vin#

F0911S Engine number? Not rated yet
Hello I have just bought a C2 1963 Corvette Stingray and the engine number is F0911S. Can you please inform me what type of engine this is. Thanks …

Trying to help a friend locate the battery on a 1967 corvette roadster with automatic transmission.  Not rated yet
I am stuck at home with a broken hip and left leg. Yes stupid miss step. A friend of mine is looking for the battery compartment on his newly acquired …

Adding to the car Not rated yet
I just bought a 1967 convertible corvette at Mecum Auction. The car had a concours level body-off restoration. Original matching numbers Tri-Power 427/435HP …

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Looking to find build records for my C2 Not rated yet
Hi are there any build records for my 1965 C2 ' Chassis Number 19467S107666 F22 S2498 65 467 900MM Thank you! Happy …

Car breaks down, spits and sputters @ 4000-5000 RPM Not rated yet
Car breaks down, spits and sputters @ 4000-5000 RPM. My 1966 Corvette 327/ 350 HP, AC plugs, points ignition .... I think problem is either gas, ignition …

63 corvette won't turn over  Not rated yet
My dads 63 corvette won't turn over ..won't even click .. Interior lights come on ...new battery and rebuilt starter new ignition switch .. Won't start …

zz6 engine swap into 67 corvette Not rated yet
I know it says C3 but there was not a C2 category so I thought I'd try this. I want to swap my 327 in my 67 Corvette with a zz6 and am looking for anyone …

I replaced the fuel pump and the engine will not run. Not rated yet
After priming the carburetor with fuel, engine will start but stalls when primer fuel is used up. The engine does not appear to be getting fuel. Could …

I replaced the fuel pump and the engine will not run. Not rated yet
After priming the carburetor with fuel, engine will start but stalls when primer fuel is used up. The engine does not appear to be getting fuel. Could …

I replaced the fuel pump and the engine will not run. Not rated yet
After priming the carburetor withfuel, engine will start but stalls when primer fuel is used up. The engine does not appear to be getting fuel. Could the …

air vents Not rated yet
I can't get the air vents to work or allow air in????

L68 exhaust air injection increase horsepower? Not rated yet
Does L68's exhaust air injection increase horsepower, or was it designed to reduce smog?

car insurance for a 1967, big block convertible Not rated yet
In the process of buying a 1967 big block convertible ( frame off restoration ) .....who would be the best insurance company to go with ?

C1 body Not rated yet
Will a 1957 body fit on a 1962 chassis ?

master cylinder 5464284 Not rated yet
what year did this come off of

I want to replce the front suspension on my 66 coupe Not rated yet
I have a beatifully restored 66 coupe. It is a non matching numbers.The motor was replaced with a crate 454. The front end is ok but i really want a newer …

control arm shims  Not rated yet
what is the position of the shims when installed

1966 glove compartment door doesn't spring out and open naturaly Not rated yet
I replaced the front glove compartment door recently and now I am unable to determine why when I press on the lock plunger button the door doesn't naturally …

C2 heater core and evaporator removal. Not rated yet
I need to replace all factory a/c components due to a bad compressor contaminating the entire system. Can you provide step by step instructions to remove …

How do I find how my 67 Corvette was built Not rated yet
I own a 67 Corvette but I know it is not the original engine how do I find out what engine was in the car when it was built? How do I find other facts …

Corvette VIN Not rated yet
I have a 1963 Stingray split window but the first four digits of the VIN are "40837," which indicates a 1964 split window. Is this possible?

My 67 turn signals will not work. Not rated yet
All the other lights including the hazard lights work. The only thing that happens is when the right turn is activated all 4 rear lights blink. I have …

headlight switch heating up Not rated yet
I am replacing the headlight switch and I noticed it was actally burning my hand when I was attempting to position the switch in the dash. Is this normal? …

headlight switch heating up Not rated yet
I am replacing the headlight switch and I noticed it was actally burning my hand when I was attempting to position the switch in the dash. Is this normal? …

64 vette Vin Not rated yet
What is the vin of the last 64 coupe produced 122229 or 122228 or122227 etc. can't find that info anywhere Thank you.

final production assy date Not rated yet
I'm trying to find the final assy date for 67. The production # is 122741. Thanks

trouble making sense out of numbers  Not rated yet
motor number 5111634 f0219ht do these numbers match for a numbers matching car vin number 194676s125640 66 vette

Do not have a VIN only a model number 19467. Not rated yet
I bought a 1967 Corvette in October of 1966. It was a convertible with the 2 tops. The engine was a 390 HP 427 with a 4 speed transmission from a dealer …

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C2 Corvette 327 engine specs needed Not rated yet
I want to build a 327 to match Corvette specs. C2 Corvettes came with single 4bbl 327s ranging from 300 HP to 340 HP. Does anyone know where I can find …

Interior vent door in a 64  Not rated yet
How does the interior vent door in a 64 roadster install, is the spring related rod in the up or down position?

Did 1965 327/365 hp come with headers? Not rated yet
Restoring a numbers matching c2 not sure if the headers belong. Can't find anything that will tell me

ac Not rated yet
Everything new on ac except evaporator and ls3 with Front Runner ac compressor I have replaced the drier and expansion valve one more time and still no …

65 vette ac not cold Not rated yet
Did a ls3 engine swap with all new condenser, drier, hoses and bypass in throttle valve and new expansion valve and after charging the top evap line is …

Purchasing a classic  Not rated yet
I am looking for a reputable inspector to verify all aspects of a 63 fuelie conv in the New Jersey area. Want to make sure stated work was performed and …

Having trouble installing speedometor needle . Not rated yet
1965 stingray ,replaced face on speedometer and now having an issue installing needle, tried simply pushing it on and it wont go .

327 350hp hei dist. motor cranks but will not start. No spark to pluf wire. Not rated yet
327 350hp with hei dist. Motor cranks but will not start. No spark to the spark plug as well.

what motor did this come with? Not rated yet
194677S121665 What motor did this come with?

Looking to purchase 65 corvette Not rated yet
How do I figure out what engine/ horsepower, transmission and options it came with? The original engine is not in the car and am not sure if the trans …

Looking to purchase 65 corvette Not rated yet
How do I figure out what engine/ horsepower transmission and options it came with? The original engine is not in the car and am not sure if the trans has …

Belts for a 1966 427 390 hp Not rated yet
I have a 1966 427 ci 390 hp vette with power steering and power brakes. No A/C I want to replace the belts on it. Do you have a set that includes …

Need to find what engine was originally installed Not rated yet
What size and config engine was originally installed in 1967 Vin 194377s113705. I believe it was a 427 with large exhaust pipes under car

Vin identification Not rated yet
I've heard that there is someone who has microfiche records of chevy vin numbers and who they were sold to at what time. Anyone know who this is?

Interpreting engine numbers for 1967 corvette, 327 motor Not rated yet
I have been looking at c2 corvettes, I am looking to buy. I saw a 67 / 327 recently. The engine serial number starts with a V not an F (Flint) like I am …

1967 Corvette VIN decoder Not rated yet
I want to research my car's VIN number to see if will give me the plant it was built and the dealer who it was shipped. VIN 194677S112246 Thank you …

What Engine was in my 1963 Corvette Not rated yet
I have a 63 Corvette Convertible. When I purchased 4 years ago it had a Crate Engine installed. That owner did not have any history on it. Is there any …

Trying to determine what engine was in my corvette from the factory Not rated yet
I have a 65 Corvette. I would like to know if there is a way to determine what engine was in it when it rolled out of the factory?

Looking for person to assist in restoration in Columbus, OH on a '65 Not rated yet
Purchased an all original 65 Coupe and don't want to screw up taking it to a place that may ruin its value. My car has 64K original miles, 4 speed w/ 365 …

C2 powerbroker transmission codes Not rated yet
I am looking at a very nice 66 coupe with a powerglide transmission. I'm not having much luck finding numbers & codes for these transmissions. I would …

1966 Passenger Vent Door removal? Not rated yet
How do you remove the passenger vent door ( and assembly) on a 1966 corvette coupe with air conditioning?

How do i know if my 63 is early or late production Not rated yet
How do i know if my 63 is early or late production?

1966 Fuel filler door crossed flags, victors flag, upper left corner color Not rated yet
I am in the twilight zone regarding fuel filler doors for a 66. White or black square? I have a mid 13,000 vin with what I thought was an original door …

spare tire rim type and size for 1966 corvette Not rated yet
What rim type and tire size was meant to mounted in the spare tire compartment on the 1966 corvette? I have no spare tire, so purchased a modern replica …

rust in gas tank Not rated yet
I am planning on draining my gas tank; pull and replace the fuel sending unit, spray a mild acid 10% in the tank to remove the rust and then spray in …

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Is seafoam safe? Not rated yet
I have had a couple of people recommend that I should use SeaFoam in my 1967 Corvette 327 (original motor) - Holley 4 barrel. It is running a little rough. …

VIN SECOND DIDGIT Not rated yet
THE SECOND DIDGIT SPACE HAS THE NUMBER 1 VS. A 9. WHAT IS THE ISSUE?

Trying to ID a Corvette Block Not rated yet
The casting # is 39000, there maybe a space between the 39 and 000. The stamp on the front of the block is hard to see but looks like 0F4224 the in larger …

Where can I find detailed info on removing the body from the frame on my1964 corvette convertible Not rated yet
Need help in finding detailed info to separate my body from frame on 1964 convertible

mixed up body panels Not rated yet
I recently found and purchased a 1965 Corvette roadster that was in a garage and had not moved since 1983. The vin# is 194675s1232xx. It has rear disc …

AM/FM Radio Not rated yet
I have a 1963-1967 oem radio and need to find out what specific year it is for also I need to find out if it is working. I am trying to sell it for a deceased …

1964 air vent rear pillar Not rated yet
Where can I find info on repairing the rear air vent on a 64 coupe? Also the rear window leaks, I need info for removing the trim without damaging it. …

finding VIN Number- plate missing from glove compartment bar Not rated yet
my vin plate was missing from the bar near the glove compartment. where else can I find it?

removing body 1967 roadster Not rated yet
I'm not sure where all body bolts are on this car. Can you help? Sincerely, jerry

Missing VIN  Not rated yet
I have recently purchased a 1965 Corvette Coupe that does not have the proper VIN number or plate under the glove box on the cross frame I know all 1965 …

1967 w/427 motor brake rotor service limits Not rated yet
Hey can someone tell me the brake rotor service limits for a 67 corvette. original 427 motor if that matters... Thanks... Dave

fuel for my 1965 corvette Not rated yet
327 engine special h.p can i run 110 octane can not find 104

Search question Not rated yet
How can I find out if my Uncle's Corvette is still around? I have the VIN number of the 1965 car. Thanks

1964 Corvette engine horsepower Not rated yet
I have a '64 corvette and have always thought that the engine was the 327 300 hp version, but after recently having some service work done, the mechanic …

1967 driver side fresh air vent assy. with air conditioning Not rated yet
Does anybody have a picture of their 1967 with factory air conditioning showing the drivers side vent assy. It is not shown in the 1967 assy. manual Any …

67 corvette Not rated yet
Head light indicators flashing

Removing fresh air vent cable Not rated yet
How do I remove the cable from the fresh air vent door of my 64 coupe there. How is the cable fastened to the vent door? bob

Why does my 1964 convertible corvette tachometer red line read 7500 rpm? Not rated yet
Why does my 1964 convertible corvette tachometer red line read 7500 rpm ?

Decoding "job numbers on early Corvettes (C2) Not rated yet
Does anyone know the meaning of an "X" prefix on the job number on a C2 Corvette, i.e., X195; I found this number on the rear bulkhead just in front of …

Part numbers for 63-64 wheel cylinders Not rated yet
part numbers for 1963-1964 brake wheel cylinders

george c. Turn Signal Location Not rated yet
Can someone tell me turn signal flasher location 67 roadster thank you

Retired Manufacturing Engineer Not rated yet
I recently purchased a 1955 Chevrolet BelAir 2 dr. H.T. This car was a body off restoration in 1998, and has a 1964 327 V-8. Other than that, this car …

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