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Burning Brakes
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Radio mic
Went and saw the car today it is coming along hopefully two more weeks and I will drive her home. I am installing an aftermarket modern radio that looks like the original and the shop asked where I wanted the mic mounted. Not knowing and having a convertible I told them to just leave it under the dash for now.
Does anyone have a good location for the mic? Can you even use it in a convertible with the top down?
Jack
Does anyone have a good location for the mic? Can you even use it in a convertible with the top down?
Jack
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Mine is mounted to my steering column. I haven't tried it with the top down. People say they can hear the side pipes. Good for short calls I guess
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Went and saw the car today it is coming along hopefully two more weeks and I will drive her home. I am installing an aftermarket modern radio that looks like the original and the shop asked where I wanted the mic mounted. Not knowing and having a convertible I told them to just leave it under the dash for now.
Does anyone have a good location for the mic? Can you even use it in a convertible with the top down?
Jack
Does anyone have a good location for the mic? Can you even use it in a convertible with the top down?
Jack
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Thanks, I am getting excited just picked up my temp plates my vanity plates will be two weeks. Hoping to have the car home by then but what I told my son is looking to come true, Shop tells you two weeks you need to think four weeks after the two weeks is up the shop tells you two more weeks you need to think three more weeks. Just part of the experience.
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Two Weeks
Well I think we are going on the third two week timeframe, nothing that is surprising here. Car is looking good the gauges are all in and the carpet the column in back in with a few other items they are looking to start her up tomorrow for the first time in about two years. Here are some pictures.
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Its looking good. Just going to get done faster now.
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Jack! Great looking project, its my first time seeing your thread. You and I have a similar philosophy... pay for the things we cannot... or will not do. Overall if looks like you are making excellent progress managing the project 
Looking forward to watching your progress
Looking forward to watching your progress
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Two Weeks
Okay got the two weeks again. Just have to laugh but I think the car will be really close to being done in two weeks. Not sure how to attach a MP4 file or even if it can be done.
She is running for the first time in almost two years, a little rough right now but they are working on tuning her up. She sounds really good getting very excited.
Jack.
She is running for the first time in almost two years, a little rough right now but they are working on tuning her up. She sounds really good getting very excited.
Jack.
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Okay got the two weeks again. Just have to laugh but I think the car will be really close to being done in two weeks. Not sure how to attach a MP4 file or even if it can be done.
She is running for the first time in almost two years, a little rough right now but they are working on tuning her up. She sounds really good getting very excited.
Jack.
She is running for the first time in almost two years, a little rough right now but they are working on tuning her up. She sounds really good getting very excited.
Jack.
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Life goes on
Well my son graduated boot camp yesterday and is already in South Carolina today. I am so proud and very happy with what he is doing now, Monday starts Machinest Mates school I think he will like it a lot.
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Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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Congrats!!! Is he surface or sub?
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Beautiful family picture, thank your son for his service, while we enjoy our Corvettes under their protection.
I'm glad the car is coming together for you. The weather has been off and on by us so that makes living without the ride abit easier. We will attend the "Monday Night Car Shows" in Niles, at the Old Orchard shopping mall. It is on Memorial Day, it is a fantastic show, easy 150-200+ cars usually in attendance. That would be a nice show to bring your new ride to!
Hoping all goes well
I'm glad the car is coming together for you. The weather has been off and on by us so that makes living without the ride abit easier. We will attend the "Monday Night Car Shows" in Niles, at the Old Orchard shopping mall. It is on Memorial Day, it is a fantastic show, easy 150-200+ cars usually in attendance. That would be a nice show to bring your new ride to!
Hoping all goes well