1966 C2 Roadster 4-Spd, Issue: (1) Shifting Slightly Hard; and (2) Interior Paint

[Edmund C.]

Folks: Trust that everyone's Spring is off to a great start. I have two (2) questions that I was hoping I could get some guidance on. They are as follows: (1) I drive my C2 about 25 miles per week. I just noticed that she is shifting slightly hard until she warms up. It's a close ratio 4-spd. Fluid level is OK, yet, some small orange colored drips on the garage floor near her rear. Any guidance appreciated on identifying the issue. Extra NCRS family points if you can direct me towards a solid C2 Mechanic North of Houston, Texas. (2) I have a small chip on the flat black paint near my shifter plate. What paint matches (tried Ecklers unsuccessfully) and can anyone recommend a way of touching it up without painting the whole thing? Thanks for your kind consideration. Best, Ned

[Gary B.]

Re: 1966 C2 Roadster 4-Spd, Issue: (1) Shifting Slightly Hard; and (2) Interior Pain

Ned,

Have you experimented with SEM Trim Black paint for the console? Have you checked the archives for paint suggestions?

Gary

[Edmund C.]

Re: 1966 C2 Roadster 4-Spd, Issue: (1) Shifting Slightly Hard; and (2) Interior Pain

Gary:

Thanks for the swift response. Much obliged.

[Georges C.]

Re: 1966 C2 Roadster 4-Spd, Issue: (1) Shifting Slightly Hard; and (2) Interior Pain

Long Island Corvette has paints.

[Charles D.]

Re: 1966 C2 Roadster 4-Spd, Issue: (1) Shifting Slightly Hard; and (2) Interior Pain

Could have wrong fluid in transmission. Maybe 75w-140 instead of like 75-90