Smelling Real Good
Your July '07 edition has an article about Ron Johnson's '67 Corvette ("Potent Potpourri"). I would like to know what radiator and fan shroud he is using to cool the stroker transplant engine with A-C, and if the radiator and shroud fit without modification to the radiator support.
Dave Wrzesinski, Via e-mail
Contact Rich Koehler or David Mullins at Corvette Corner in Rowlett, Texas (972/412-2325, www.corvettecorner.net). they built the car for Ron.
Ahoy Mate
I have just finished reading your May '07 issue and enjoyed it immensely. As I looked at the older cars, it transported me back in time. As a young lad in Australia I grew up watching The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, 77 Sunset Strip, and I couldn't get enough of the Beach Boys music. So naturally as I got older and could afford it, I had to purchase my first Corvette. It was an '80 black 350 coupe. It was in pretty ordinary condition. I spent several years and lots of money in a labor of love to bring it back to pristine condition. I then got bored with it and sold it.
I now find myself close to retirement and am looking for that desire to go back in time again. This time I decided a nice C5 convertible would suit me. But to my dismay, I find that to convert the C5 from lefthand to righthand drive, as required in Australia, the cost is more than the purchase price! Do you or any of your readers know if there is someone in the U.S. that converts C5 Corvettes?
Gary Hawke, Adelaide, Australia
I passed on your enquiry to Tom Falconer, who writes our "Righthand Drive" Department. He answers, "Australia and New Zealand are the two countries that more or less insist on RHD conversion before registration, so they are the experts, and they do it the cheapest. I do not believe there is anyone in America doing conversions, probably because there is no demand there. I would recommend you search for a good, used, already converted RHD C5 convertible in the Australian market. believe me, there are plenty for sale there. And to meet some interesting and enthusiastic Corvette guys, try the recently formed Australian chapter of the NCRS."
C1 Studs
In the May '07 issue article "TRICK and TREAT," you featured a 454 engine in a '59 Vette. I have the exact same 2x4 intake manifold and carburetors setup on my '62 Vette. I would like to know how the original '61 2x4 air cleaner was converted to the Edelbrock manifold/carburetor setup. The air horn size and the air cleaner mounting studs are at different center-to-center distances. How can I contact the appropriate personnel?
No name, Via e-mail
We will look into what was done differently and get back to you with the answer via e-mail. Thanks for writing.
Rare Bird
Your August issue has a '69 L71/L89 THM coupe in the "Your Ride" section, and the owner says it is one of only nine L89 automatics known to exist. I have one-a Monza Red roadster-and I was wondering how the owner came about that information. I'd sure like to know if he has a list and perhaps find out if my car is on it. I've traced it back to 1991 and am pretty sure it's a legit L89. I'd be curious if Mr. Hetzel has any additional information or if he would like to up his number to 10. Thanks for your help.
By the way, how does one get their car in "Ride in the Spotlight?" In addition to the '69 roadster, I've got a '65 BB coupe and an '05 triple-black roadster (LG long tubes and a Snake Charmer to keep the new Shelbys humble).
Wayne Soojian, Orono, MN
We have no idea where he got his info, but, hopefully, he will contact you about your L89 through the magazine. We will pass on any info he is willing to share.
You can submit your Corvette story (one paragraph) with one hi-res photo to the "Your Ride in the Spotlight" e-mail address listed in the sidebar of the "On the Marque" editorial at the front of the magazine.
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