Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 11:24 am GMT -5 
jkincer Drop by Paragon Reproductions, Inc. to see the ultimate ‘barn find’ restoration project, a 1958 H.D. brake factory racer. This classic Vette has spent the past 30+ years sitting in a barn waiting to brought back to its former dirt track glory. An extremely rare car, this Vette will be carefully restored back to it’s [...]
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 01:56 pm GMT -5 jkincer The 4-Speed transmission gearshift linkage utilizes three shift rods and levers. A simple gauge block will aid in making the proper adjustments. The adjustments can be made without the gauge block by having an assistant hold the manual shift lever in the neutral positions. Remove transmission gearshift lever seal from the floor pan. Place transmission [...]
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Tags: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, C-1 (1953-62), Corvette Restoration, Muncie, transmission 
No Comments » Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 09:56 am GMT -5 jkincer The 4-Speed transmission gearshift linkage utilizes three shift rods and levers. A simple gauge block will aid in making the proper adjustments. The adjustments can be made without the gauge block by having an assistant hold the manual shift lever in the neutral positions. Remove transmission gearshift lever seal from the floor pan. Place transmission [...]
Posted in C-1 Corvette Parts, Tech-Tips Tags: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, C-1 (1953-62), Corvette Restoration, installation, transmission No Comments » Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 09:01 am GMT -5 jkincer Note the wiper transmission in Figure 1. Two people will be required for the first step and for the final step. One person should stand outside the car to push down on the left windshield wiper transmission drive shaft, which separates the upper and lower clutches. From under the dash, pull on the cables; this [...]
Posted in C-1 Corvette Parts, Tech-Tips Tags: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, C-1 (1953-62), Corvette Restoration, installation, windshield wiper No Comments » Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 08:28 am GMT -5 jkincer If you are having your Corvette judged and prefer to use the original parts on your classic, or replacements are just not available, Paragon Vintage is your solution. Paragon Vintage can recondition many of the parts you need back to their original “like new” condition. We can strip, plate, or “e-coat” your worn or damaged [...]
