I ordered my seals form Eckler�s. Fit was perfect and included six replacement pop rivets but no instructions. I use a combination of previous posts and a little common sense to get the job done. The procedure was done on my 91. Adjustments should be made for other years. Took about 30 min per door […] More »

This page describes the replacement of the passenger side “breadbox” on a 1987 Corvette Coupe. The breadbox is being replaced with a kit from Mid-America Designs. There are several other kits that I have seen. One has a map pocket in the front. Another has what looks like the breadbox but has a small glovebox […] More »

Ok, was tired of the dull/worn appearance of my seats. Tried the conditioners/cleaners but still wasn’t happy. The seats aren’t that bad (you’ll see) but I was tired of sitting on dull rock-hard seats. Time for replacements. I decided to go with the Leather-Like covers from The Last Detail … http://www.tld-corvette.com They were $300 bucks. […] More »

Tools and materials required: Socket wrenches, � drive, SAE and metric sockets, Phillips and straight bladed screwdrivers, flashlight, needle-nose pliers, torx screwdrivers, electric drill and bits, 3/8 X 1 inch rivets or �-20 X 1 inch stainless steel nuts and bolts, grease, Loctite, RTV silicone, replacement motor from Ecklers ($90 with S & H), 12 […] More »

Ok…here you go…. for some, the Gear Shaft pin is a breeze, and for lucky ones like me, it\’s a nightmare……..This is my guess for the single most difficult part of the install, so what I did, was to get a compressor (Rented) and bought an air hammer and some long chisel/punch bits. I think […] More »

Rubber Bumper Repair Basics by Lars Grimsrud & Butch Powers SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO This tech paper will discuss basic repairs to the rubber & plastic bumper facias typically used by GM and other automakers. These rubberized components have been around since the GTO “Endura” bumpers […] More »

(The story with pictures is located at: http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/marcho/rack/rack_replace.html The following is the text from that link) This will attempt to guide you through replacing the rack & pinion unit on your Corvette. Step 1: Jack up front end and place on jackstands. Remove two front tires. (oh, yeah, the hood is up, too. That\’s something […] More »