Recent content by Patrick Brennan

  1. P

    Transistor ignition issue

    I have a 66 vette with factory TI that I installed (converted from points) back in the mid 70's. I had a problem with the car quitting while driving that turned out to be a loose connection where the under hood wiring harness plugs into the fuse box on the firewall. Check there if you are not...
  2. P

    Help C2 clock repair or replace

    The clock in my 66 did not work for decades. I took it to a local clock shop that works on old mechanical clocks. the technician asked if I had cleaned the mechanicals inside the clock with anything, I said no, he said good. He applied some special clock oil on a few moving parts and the...
  3. P

    Undercoating

    I would not undercoat a c3 that has been exposed to the elements for decades. I replace the rotted out frame on my c2 back in 1980. I sandblasted a good used frame and painted it black before reinstalling the body. The body had some kind of a factory undercoating that I removed and painted...
  4. P

    lowering a 66 vette

    Yes cutting a coil off increases the spring rate so the ride is slightly stiffened. And yes the lowering will effect camber, caster and toe in so an alignment is in order. I do not recommend heating the spring as suggested in another post, it is harder to get equal results side to side and can...
  5. P

    lowering a 66 vette

    I did those modifications back in the early 80"s. I don't know of any specific videos. There must be some on u-tube about remove and replace front and rear springs on a c2 or c3.
  6. P

    lowering a 66 vette

    I lowered my 66 convertible 2 inches front and rear in the following way: Front, I used 79 gymkanna front coil springs and hacksawed off one full coil. Rear replaced the spring bolts with grade 8 bolts 8 inches long and replaced the rear spring with a mono-leaf composite. I also used washers on...
  7. P

    Introduction: I own a 66 convertible set up for autocross. I have been auto-crossing this car...

    Introduction: I own a 66 convertible set up for autocross. I have been auto-crossing this car since 1971. Picture will be posted as soon as I can figure out how to do that. Best finish in Canada, 1984 Fastest Time of Day at the CCCC convention. I am always looking for modifications that...
See more
Top Bottom