Fall Winter projects thread
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,247
Likes: 471
From: Glen Allen, VA
The same project I've wanted to do for the last couple of winters but haven't had the money, which is drop the rear end and have it rebuilt. I'll clean, detail and paint everything that comes out along the way. I'd love to do the trailing arms at the same time, but lack of money is what has kept me from doing the rear, so I don't see the extra to do the trailing arms also, I'll be lucky to get the rear done.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 284
Likes: 7
From: Springfield New Jersey
Winter Projects: I just picked up some Fiero seats, so I have to order/install some Mr. Mike's C3 seat covers. I also want to paint my rocker panels the same color as my car, as well as my egg crates. I just bought a cheap paint gun, so I'm gonna try it myself. I need someone to fix my small trans fluid leak. I'll also be working on a new (ie: smaller) sub box. The one I built is too big (a small sub (10") in a small sub box is perfect for a C3).
I might buy a used LS1 (w/ 4sp auto) and have someone perform the swap for me. I'm still working out the small details, costs, etc.
I might buy a used LS1 (w/ 4sp auto) and have someone perform the swap for me. I'm still working out the small details, costs, etc.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 4
From: Alcolu S.C.
I don't have a long list of things to do to the vette, it does need a wheel alignment. I will do a good cleaning and some paint touch up. I do how ever have plenty of work to do on my wife's 68 MGB.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,456
Likes: 102
From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
Upgrading rear 3.08 to 3.55 and rear suspension rebuild. Also going to remove seats and install new seat belts.
First task though is tpo get one of those heaters! I'm getting to old for this cold crap !
First task though is tpo get one of those heaters! I'm getting to old for this cold crap !
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 34
From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Digging up old threads is what I am doing tonight.
I started installing Van Steel smart struts I bought from someone on the forum several years ago. I have had them on my list of things to do for sometime. Today seemed like the day to do it. So, I went down to the garage and flew into it.
I hardly ever use air tools. I thought I would make this as easy as I could. Man air tools are way too loud but make it so much easier. Need to hunt for some quieter than CH brand that came with the old compressor.
I started installing Van Steel smart struts I bought from someone on the forum several years ago. I have had them on my list of things to do for sometime. Today seemed like the day to do it. So, I went down to the garage and flew into it.
I hardly ever use air tools. I thought I would make this as easy as I could. Man air tools are way too loud but make it so much easier. Need to hunt for some quieter than CH brand that came with the old compressor.
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