My "New" 1982 Corvette Restoration Thread
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TheCorvetteBen
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
The carpet looks like it fit well. I'm glad you were able to use it. Did you replace the steering wheel? The emblem is 80/81 in the horn button.
I finally got the brake lines replaced. I hope to get the system bled and the car back on the ground and drivable this weekend.
Keep the pics coming.
What shape is your right sunvisor in? I see the mirror doesn't fit flush. I have one in pretty good condition you can have for free if you need it and since we have the same colour interior, no dye needed. It will need the plastic bushings for the mirror and you'll need to use your mirror. My mirror was missing so I bought a new visor without the mirror provision.
I finally got the brake lines replaced. I hope to get the system bled and the car back on the ground and drivable this weekend.
Keep the pics coming.
What shape is your right sunvisor in? I see the mirror doesn't fit flush. I have one in pretty good condition you can have for free if you need it and since we have the same colour interior, no dye needed. It will need the plastic bushings for the mirror and you'll need to use your mirror. My mirror was missing so I bought a new visor without the mirror provision.
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TheCorvetteBen
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
So my neighbor came over and saw the 82 and said that he HAD to drive it. So i decided to take the opportunity to shoot a quick video. Hey Bill, does it seem to move a little better than it did when I first got it?
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TheCorvetteBen
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The first time I saw it move I don't really think that my winch had troubles. Now I have an even bigger winch on the trailer so it should move even better. 9000 lb winch vs 3300 lb car? Hurry up and find another one so we can go get it. My trailer is feeling neglected lately.
Bill
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TheCorvetteBen
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
The first time I saw it move I don't really think that my winch had troubles. Now I have an even bigger winch on the trailer so it should move even better. 9000 lb winch vs 3300 lb car? Hurry up and find another one so we can go get it. My trailer is feeling neglected lately.
Bill
Bill
