Surely something goes in easily
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Celeste Texas
Surely something goes in easily
Ok I'm not new at this. I've done a 77, 78 and an 82. They've all been pains to work on but this 72 is just unreal. When I've bought parts I've tried very hard to get the genuine parts or American reproductions but I'm starting to get real frustrated at what doesn't go in well. I have the doors almost all the way back together and so far nothing has worked real well. Window regulator and tracks, door handles, door locks all a PITA. Window rebuild kit doesn't come with all the parts you need. Weatherstripping just seems wrong. I spent three hours fighting a rear window seal today. Finally just gave up and put it back in the box.
Maybe if the vendors would just put better instructions. Things like BTHO this part or this part doesn't line up but we are taking your money anyway.
Ok I'm better now. Putting the car parts away and having a drink.
Bill
Maybe if the vendors would just put better instructions. Things like BTHO this part or this part doesn't line up but we are taking your money anyway.
Ok I'm better now. Putting the car parts away and having a drink.
Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Montgomery Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '06
I know what you are going through. My goals for the day were installing the thermal insulation over the lizardskin, swap my brake calipers for the Wilwood kit, and install my weatherstripping.
My friends, Ken and Roger came over about 10 this morning to help. I started on the insulation kit and duct tape, while Ken started on the front calipers, and Roger got started on the rear calipers.
Once we got the calipers done, the insulation in, and cleaned up the control arms and removed the front sway bar, re-painted it and re-installed it, we tackled the weatherstripping.
I bought a set from Doc Rebuilds. I have a friend that said his stuff is the best. After installing the door and a-pillar weatherstripping, I would have to agree.
Tomorrow, I tackle the rear window, and the b-pillar. I hope it goes on as well as the door and a-pillar pieces went on today.
I have seen the stuff from other vendors, and have a few sets. I will be selling these on ebay, and will only use Doc Rebuilds weatherstripping from now on.
It really helps having someone to help you.
My friends, Ken and Roger came over about 10 this morning to help. I started on the insulation kit and duct tape, while Ken started on the front calipers, and Roger got started on the rear calipers.
Once we got the calipers done, the insulation in, and cleaned up the control arms and removed the front sway bar, re-painted it and re-installed it, we tackled the weatherstripping.
I bought a set from Doc Rebuilds. I have a friend that said his stuff is the best. After installing the door and a-pillar weatherstripping, I would have to agree.
Tomorrow, I tackle the rear window, and the b-pillar. I hope it goes on as well as the door and a-pillar pieces went on today.
I have seen the stuff from other vendors, and have a few sets. I will be selling these on ebay, and will only use Doc Rebuilds weatherstripping from now on.
It really helps having someone to help you.
Last edited by Curby; Aug 19, 2012 at 09:55 PM.
Instructor
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 118
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From: CORONA CA
It's not just Vettes...its all old cars we work on. I am reading your post with a smile cuz I have been there and done that. You would think weather stripping would be easy but the Vette weather stripping is crazy. 
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: No Where USA
I am redoing my 80. The interior was fighting me all the way. I got so frustrated I started to do the engine work and gp back to it.
I bought all new parts, got most from Wilcox. Nothing seemed to fit and had to be massaged to get it together. I have a few things left to do but it was just a pain.
I bought all new parts, got most from Wilcox. Nothing seemed to fit and had to be massaged to get it together. I have a few things left to do but it was just a pain.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 171
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From: Kentucky
I am about to finish total rehab of my 80 interior. I have experienced some of the same issues. New dash went in pretty smoothly but hole for tach/speedometer cluser was a very tight fit. Gauge cluster took a little maneuvering to get lined up with center console. Side panels for console had to be redrilled. I didn't drill holes for glove box door hinges first sot that was a challeng. Life safer was wilcox suggestion not to drill holes for screws into dash but use heated ice pick. Now trying to get electric windows and door locks to work so I can put the new door panels and arm rests on. Its been a slow process but think it will be worth it when finished. At least my 14 year old who has visions of some day driving it to the prom does!!
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: St. Charles Missouri
I am redoing my 80. The interior was fighting me all the way. I got so frustrated I started to do the engine work and gp back to it.
I bought all new parts, got most from Wilcox. Nothing seemed to fit and had to be massaged to get it together. I have a few things left to do but it was just a pain.
I bought all new parts, got most from Wilcox. Nothing seemed to fit and had to be massaged to get it together. I have a few things left to do but it was just a pain.
