New Era corvette Another Ride

Subject: New Era corvette Another Ride Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:39 pm

And you know what is gonna happen with this Twisted Evil

I love these toys.....

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:52 pm

I think it needs a little work..........heheheheheehe

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:55 pm

yeh a day or 2,,,should be enough time to get-r-done

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:44 am

Nice car. Looks familiar. Smile

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Dom,

Looks like another winner for ya!

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:01 am

If you want one let me know........... Surprised

I love these cars

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:16 am

RcNuTz wrote:: Nice car. Looks familiar.

I called the guy and he said it was sold.....Then he calls me back and says the other guy didnt want it

I had to have it just for the frame..I didnt have that type of frame untill now

Lots of work but ill get ur done.....lol

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:36 pm

Did the post office decide to hold that car for ransome or did they deliver it yet. Lol

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:41 pm

LOL.....................Its being held hostage......lol.........Unreal.....I so wanted to tear it down and sandblast it this weekend...........Im going to the Post office Monday and .............Ummmmmmm , Im thinking im going to go Postal on there A$$es

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:07 pm

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After many long hostage negotiations the post office has released my New Era Corvette. Rolling Eyes

I must say, I have a few Full Frame cars But Im thinking I like this one the best. Very Happy

Im running it this weekend no matter what it takes

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:28 pm

Just fired up the new era corvette..........Servos worked....A wee Bit of Gas and it was off to the races.....Ran strong and Nice and straight. Thats one hell of a clutch thou....Hope I never need to replace that. I havent a clue where to get one of those Rolling Eyes

Thanx for the Car Mike.....Ive been wanting one for ever

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I had this one for a while until I sold it. I'm not sure where it is now but it was a sweet example of the same car you picked up. These were taken when I had it and it had never been run. Makes me wonder if the next owner has run it?

The clutches are pacesetter style clutches. I've still not found a supplier for these. I know pacesetter did not make them and had to have gotten them from SOMEONE, just don't know who.

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:51 pm

Thats pretty...........I may have to go to a different set up all togather, but keep the original set up so I can keep it original.....I remember seeing that car....I have pics of it....Im happy with mine....Its gonna get a total restore so I can play with it with out shame.... Laughing

Thanx for the pics and the info

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Subject: started the restro on the front end Thu May 03, 2012 6:49 pm

Some pics of the Front end restro...Sand blasted painted and some shinnnnninnnng.. I think Im stuck on this Gun Metal Gray Very Happy

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Thu May 03, 2012 6:50 pm

That came great!!! Keep going!!!!!!

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Thu May 03, 2012 9:05 pm

Looks great. Jealous Smile

. Can't wait to see the finished product

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun May 06, 2012 1:02 am

After some research on this New Era Frame I believe this car is also able to be setup for a Conley Engine.....Its serial number is (C 002) . That would be a nice surprise. Very Happy

Any info on this would be great. Either way I love the car.

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun May 06, 2012 8:44 am

I thought the same thing but it was never verified. That would be sweet!!!

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun May 06, 2012 11:00 am

I know.......But I really dont care Mike..... Im restoring it with the chain drive and Making it a daily driver....Going to pick up some paint stripper today to remove the paint from the frame...

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun May 06, 2012 8:45 pm

Dom

All of these frames are able to be set up for a Conley, but I seriously doubt the "C" in the serial number is any reference to same, particularly when the frame has no radiator mount, no gearbox mount, and a bar would potentially need to be removed to fit the Conley, as someone has done with a similar frame (pics all over the net)

It's far more likely that the "C" is just the next of a sequence of numbers they used and had no reference to anything at all. It could also potentially refer to Chassis or Corvette or Chain or Car or any number of things.

dw

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Sun May 06, 2012 9:58 pm

Awesome info DW..............Thank you.....As I said , I didnt care either way.....But that is alot more info then I had.....I was hoping someone would help me out with some info on this....Being a Corvette owner this one is going to be a keeper.. Very Happy

And yes, I have down loaded pretty much every possible pic of the different variations of this car...Thanx for the info again....I owe ya one...

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Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Mon May 07, 2012 2:52 am

Mate being a chain drive it would have to be one of the earlier cars, so I would suspect with the 002 in the serial number it's potentially the second built.
Would be interesting to hear from anyone else with one what the serial number of theirs is. If theirs are numbered sequentially (eg c003, c004 etc) then you would get some clarity around the numbers.
Otherwise, it's a great car. Restore it, run it, keep it.

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Mon May 07, 2012 3:04 am

If you have a look at the pic of the yellow car with the Conley mounted right up front in a standard 1:1 location, you would need to remove the cross bar on yours to get it in there.
I'd upload the pic but for some reason I can't. It says exceeds maximum file size 0kb.??

I'd just clean it up as is, and run it like that. You'll have more fun with it that if you were ever to put a Conley in it.

Subject: Re: New Era corvette Another Ride Mon May 07, 2012 8:02 am

dtw wrote:: If you have a look at the pic of the yellow car with the Conley mounted right up front in a standard 1:1 location, you would need to remove the cross bar on yours to get it in there.
I'd upload the pic but for some reason I can't. It says exceeds maximum file size 0kb.??

I'd just clean it up as is, and run it like that. You'll have more fun with it that if you were ever to put a Conley in it.

I plan on running it with the chain drive .....No Conley for sure. As son as I got the car I fired it up and did some high speed laps with it...Every thing functioned great and the Motor is solid...Turns on a dime....I am restoring it because folks want to look at it and I cant have the thing looking like it was....It will be a daily driver....The clutch is my only concern....At one point I will have to figure out will to get a replacement....Any one have a lead on them let me know

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Post a good picture of the clutch. You may be able to get one from a mower shop. Is the clutch drum worn or is it the shoes? If it's what I believe it is, it's a steel clutch and is similar to a chainsaw/trimmer clutch. The drum is the tougher part to get.

The two people that come to mind that MAY have something laying around are:

Mike from QSL or Bob S.

Post some pictures of the parts and the wear either way and see what folks come up with. See if you can identify the thread too, and if it's left or right handed. I believe it's left handed like a Pacesetter clutch.

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