While setting the parking brake the handle came off in my hand. The end of the cable broke at the handle. I bought an OEM cable but am unsure of how big of a job it is to re-route thru the car back to the rear brake yoke. Any knowledge to share about this task?

Does anyone have knowledge of a re-builder or supplier of re-builds in the Portland, Oregon area for 1963 stock arms? Thanx- lib

Would the Delco Reactec gas shocks or the Monroe Matic Plus considered to be "soft" shocks?

1] Did different HP engines have different tachometer redlines in 1963? I have a 250 hp. w/5500 redline. Did higher HP's have higher redlines on tach's? 2] I live in Calif. and would like to get the old black and yellow plates that were on it when I moved out of state and had to turn them in....

Is the above part the same on a 1963 Early and Late? I have most of the shielding on my motor and would like to finish up that missing part on my 63E. Thanx- lib

What year did GM begin using 4-Bolt mains in 327ci in stock/production Corvettes?

What is the initial timing of the distributor (w/vac. adv. plugged) @ 600 rpm? I have the shop manual and can't find this setting in it. Can anybody relay to me the page this setting is on, if it is in the manual. I've went thru the specs' page and can't find it anywhere. Thanx- lib

I had a good 2-day run on the back roads south from Wash. state to N.Calif. Labor Day weekend with my son in my 63 Roadster. We left without approx. 400 mi. on motor and arrived with about 1350 mi. It was tight at about 3700 rpm. when pulled out and was tight at about 4500 when arrived home....

I now have approx. 1500 mi on total re-build (block was bored, new rings, seals, etc.) and still blowing smoke out exhaust when accelerating from stop. The machine shop that did the boring and supplied the parts for the job are not being very helpful or forthcoming in identifying this as a...

How does the park brake cable attach to the handle shaft? The end of the cable is fine, I just don't know which parts are missing to re-attach the cable to it. The handle came off in my hand when I pulled on it to set brake. I have a Zip and Corv. Central catalog but I can't tell by...

I am replacing the exhaust system on my 63 SB with a system from Zip or CC. Has anyone knowledge of opinion on the mufflers that are included in those deals. I had glass packs on before and I liked the sound they emitted. Do the OEM style have any tone to them or are they just a vanilla part?...

I finally got to work on my 63 this weekend( after 22 years in my garage) and had some big fun. We pulled the drivetrain and stripped the 250hp 327 down to the bare block the first day. There is a small ridge in the cylinders, so we are going to a 20 overbore. The machine shop is taking care of...

What is the purpose of the zerk-type fitting on the top side of the cylinder?

What is the benefit / result of changing over the original motor mounts to the newer " locking motor mounts". Is this a safety item? Thanx- Lib

Dad, you've got me re-thinking my position on replacement of line. Unfortunately, for me, your reasoning makes sense. I believe when I checked with the brake line supplier, they made me stand back when they wanted nearly $50 shipping for a $90 part. I will check more suppliers closer to where the...

While applying the park brake some time ago, the handle pulled off the cable. Is there a reliable repair for that end of the cable or is it replace only? I notice the cable is not an inexpensive part. It won't add too much to my project total cost, so if it's only a temporary fix, I'll bite...

Is it better to install a PVC than re-using the original oil breather system that I now have? Are there any modifications that are necessary to do the change-over? Thanx- lib

I have a 63 250hp/327(no A/C or power anything). I have the alt. that was on the car when I bought it (it appears to have the numbers on housing as 110796.. 61a.. 12v-).I believe this to be a 37amp alt. Do I risk any damage to my electrical system by replacing it with a 41 amp. alternator? My...

I am going to replace the exhaust system from the manifolds back. Has anyone bought a kit from an online supplier that they would recommend, or warn me who not to buy from? It is a 2" stock system (250 hp,w/o AC or any headers, etc). I want to find one that is not welded, can include the entire...

The ammeter gauge bounces around at idle, but settles down as rpm's increase. Would a new capacitator calm it down? The alternator is putting out steady power at all rpm's. Thanx- lib