1972 LT-1/QUESTIONS/TAPE

[STEVE MUELLER]

DEAR SIR: I HAVE three QUESTIONS:

1). ON what side does the oil fill go? In dobbins its on the driver side on mine its on the passenger?

2) The electrical tape that holds various hoses is there place you can get this type!! and is dobbins a good refernce for this.

3) The spare tire cover, the two metal strips that go into a V shape as a support to the cover. What color black was that! ie flat satin etc.

Steve

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1972 LT-1/QUESTIONS/TAPE

Steve,

1. Yes, the oil fill goes on the left (drivers) side of the motor.

2. There are two types of "tape." The first, which looks like plastic electrical tape, actually has NO adhesive. The force used to stretch the tape as you apply it makes it "stick" (sort of). Many Corvette vendors sell this. The second type of "tape" was used for the EVAP system on your car, and is very similar to black cloth electrical tape. This stuff DOES have adhesive.

Hope this helps,

Patrick

[Joe L.]

Re: 1972 LT-1/QUESTIONS/TAPE

Steve----

I agree with Patrick. The oil fill for your 72 LT-1 should be on the left(or driver's) side. Virtually all small blocks of the era used oil fills on the left side. However, it is very easy for someone along the way to reverse this orientation inasmuch as the valve covers are fully interchangeable from side-to-side. This is especially a possibility with an LT-1 which requires valve adjustments and, consequently, more frequent valve cover removal than hydraulic lifter engines.

The spare tire carrier strap ("V-shaped") bracket should be semi-gloss black. "Satin" black is generally a little too "flat", in my opinion. GM #1050104 black reconditioning paint(available only in gallon cans) is perfect, but Krylon semi-flat black or Quanta's semi-flat black will work VERY WELL.

[Tom B.]

Re: 1972 spare carrier straps / rivets

Steve,

If you're thinking of repainting the spare tire carrier "V" straps, then I believe any rivets will be bare, unpainted metal. From what I remember, any rivets were unpainted in previous years since the straps were painted prior to the assembly of the carrier. You may want to check yours for originality or someone with 72 knowledge of that could confirm. TBarr #24014

[Terry M.]

Re: 1972 spare carrier straps / rivets

Right on Tom! Good catch, but all that is in the 1970-1972 Judging Mnaual.

Terry

[Robert C.]

Re: 1972 spare carrier straps / rivets

Steve, I found a great source for that special dull black tape used for the "EVAP" hoses. It's called "GAFFER" tape, used for stage and screen productions. My local tape company stocks miles of it in every color including that dull black cloth that looks so right on Corvettes. The dull cloth electrical tape is to broad woven for my taste. The gaffer tape is a closer weave and looks just right. To paint the metal straps on your tire carrier, mask them off carefully and spray paint (semi-gloss black) over the rivits. After its dry put a piece of masking tape over each rivit. With a sharp pointed Exacto knife cut around each rivit and lift the small piece of tape covering each piece. Using a Moto-tool or a small wire brush remove the black paint covering each rivit. Good luck. Bob

[Tom B.]

72 JM and References: Preferred

Terry,

Yes, an excellent recommendation for Steve's very original 72. And Steve, I would highly recommend, as others have already, that you continue to obtain reference material for your new aquisition. It's all very well that were here to answer your questions, but we shouldn't be a substitue for everything you don't think of / may miss or possibly haven't thought of / come across yet. Have plenty of patience and keep up the good work. TBarr #24014