Starting to work on "Storm"
Thread Starter
Racer
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From: South Bend IN
Brain Fart
OK, I had 15 minutes to look at the car before heading to work.
Hooked up the manifold gauges, and there was pressure.
I thought about that for a minute, then remembered. Saturday, after charging the A/C, I was looking around and decided to MOVE the compressor wire. I didn't remember too hook it back up.
So, all is GOOD. I need more than an hour at a time in the garage.
That and a better memory.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Hooked up the manifold gauges, and there was pressure.
I thought about that for a minute, then remembered. Saturday, after charging the A/C, I was looking around and decided to MOVE the compressor wire. I didn't remember too hook it back up.
So, all is GOOD. I need more than an hour at a time in the garage.
That and a better memory.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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Thread Starter
Racer
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Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
VA Done
Well, it was a week later than I had hoped. But the Vintage Air is DONE, and the hood is back on.
Console could be in better shape. (maybe someday)
But Hey, It's back together.
Now all I have to do, is revisit the window switches, and the speedometer cable ( damn, I know I hooked that up).
Other than that, I'm extremely Happy with the Vintage Air System.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Console could be in better shape. (maybe someday)
But Hey, It's back together.
Now all I have to do, is revisit the window switches, and the speedometer cable ( damn, I know I hooked that up).
Other than that, I'm extremely Happy with the Vintage Air System.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
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Racer
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From: South Bend IN
Alright, you guys didn't call me out, on the sill plate on backwards. 
Who knew the holes would line-up in either direction?
But, it's fixed, along with the windows and speedometer.......
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Who knew the holes would line-up in either direction?
But, it's fixed, along with the windows and speedometer.......
Have a Great Day,
Bill
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OK, I had 15 minutes to look at the car before heading to work.
Hooked up the manifold gauges, and there was pressure.
I thought about that for a minute, then remembered. Saturday, after charging the A/C, I was looking around and decided to MOVE the compressor wire. I didn't remember too hook it back up.
So, all is GOOD. I need more than an hour at a time in the garage.
That and a better memory.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Hooked up the manifold gauges, and there was pressure.
I thought about that for a minute, then remembered. Saturday, after charging the A/C, I was looking around and decided to MOVE the compressor wire. I didn't remember too hook it back up.
So, all is GOOD. I need more than an hour at a time in the garage.
That and a better memory.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Storm is looking great......and cool
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: South Bend IN
One of Those Days
Well, Last Tuesday, was One of "THOSE" Days.
Weather broke on One of my days off. Head for the garage, and the waiting-to-do List.
New battery in Corvair. Check
New brake light switches in the Buggy. Check
Fix that damn neutral safety switch in the Vette. Check
Move Vette out of garage for a little floor cleaning.
NO BRAKES !!!!!!!!!!
The Parts are in for the Corvair, but I guess the Vette just got Moved to the TOP of the List, AGAIN.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Weather broke on One of my days off. Head for the garage, and the waiting-to-do List.
New battery in Corvair. Check
New brake light switches in the Buggy. Check
Fix that damn neutral safety switch in the Vette. Check
Move Vette out of garage for a little floor cleaning.
NO BRAKES !!!!!!!!!!
The Parts are in for the Corvair, but I guess the Vette just got Moved to the TOP of the List, AGAIN.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Racer
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From: The South
Well, Last Tuesday, was One of "THOSE" Days.
Weather broke on One of my days off. Head for the garage, and the waiting-to-do List.
New battery in Corvair. Check
New brake light switches in the Buggy. Check
Fix that damn neutral safety switch in the Vette. Check
Move Vette out of garage for a little floor cleaning.
NO BRAKES !!!!!!!!!!
The Parts are in for the Corvair, but I guess the Vette just got Moved to the TOP of the List, AGAIN.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Weather broke on One of my days off. Head for the garage, and the waiting-to-do List.
New battery in Corvair. Check
New brake light switches in the Buggy. Check
Fix that damn neutral safety switch in the Vette. Check
Move Vette out of garage for a little floor cleaning.
NO BRAKES !!!!!!!!!!
The Parts are in for the Corvair, but I guess the Vette just got Moved to the TOP of the List, AGAIN.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
You are 2 hours north of me, how did you get get good enough weather to do ANYTHING, much less work on three cars..
BTW..beautiful looking Corvair...
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Lesson
Never to Old to Learn, I Guess.
Ordered new Brakes from Corvette Central.
Called last Wednesday, everything was "In Stock"
I did not Phone order, as I was hoping to save the shipping, and just
drive the half hour to pick up. I was informed that "pick-up, added state tax." ( Hmm, $44.00 tax, or $26.00 to ship ?)
So, I opted to ship......Hmm, Brake Disc Package, now out of stock.
Master Cylinder, Cap, and two front wheel bearing seals. "$26.00 Shipping"
Called them back on that. They will credit me $10.74 shipping.
"best shipping" on the above items.......$9.23
Guess I NEED to CALL AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!
Now, just hoping ZIP comes through !!!!!!!!
Hope You All, are having a Better Day,
Bill
Ordered new Brakes from Corvette Central.
Called last Wednesday, everything was "In Stock"
I did not Phone order, as I was hoping to save the shipping, and just
drive the half hour to pick up. I was informed that "pick-up, added state tax." ( Hmm, $44.00 tax, or $26.00 to ship ?)
So, I opted to ship......Hmm, Brake Disc Package, now out of stock.
Master Cylinder, Cap, and two front wheel bearing seals. "$26.00 Shipping"
Called them back on that. They will credit me $10.74 shipping.
"best shipping" on the above items.......$9.23
Guess I NEED to CALL AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!
Now, just hoping ZIP comes through !!!!!!!!
Hope You All, are having a Better Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Well, Corvette Central made Good on the shipping. 
Zip, was Fast as Always............
And Yes the brakes were BAD !
Just Guessing the Pads should be in One piece.
And, Now I know why the E-Brake didn't hold.
Waiting on Willcox, for those.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Zip, was Fast as Always............
And Yes the brakes were BAD !
Just Guessing the Pads should be in One piece.
And, Now I know why the E-Brake didn't hold.
Waiting on Willcox, for those.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Oh, I forgot to Add, that during bleeding the brakes the pin fell out of the brake pedal. NO CLIP !
Now reflecting on No Emergency Brakes, and No brake pedal. Hmm, Glad I Parked it when I did last year !
Still waiting on the parts...................
Have a Great Day,
Bill
NO CLIP !Now reflecting on No Emergency Brakes, and No brake pedal. Hmm, Glad I Parked it when I did last year !
Still waiting on the parts...................
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
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Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Maybe I'm not "Hooked-In" enough, to understand Why "In-Stock" is NOT !
Then I get behind the PayPal firewall, sorry I don't want to spend My SAME MONEY twice. So here I set waiting for the Credit.
OK, I vented enough.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
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Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Its been a Very Busy Spring, now well into summer.
But at least the parking brakes, finally got Completed...........
Even the rear cable was shot.
But, Hey, They are ALL Back Together Again !
But at least the parking brakes, finally got Completed...........
Even the rear cable was shot.
But, Hey, They are ALL Back Together Again !
Last edited by Barrist; Jul 13, 2018 at 08:54 AM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Well, another Year coming to an End. Got a big box from Zip a couple of weeks ago, front bushings, ball joints, 4 shocks, etc.......
So Spring is Planned.
Just wanted to stop by and Wish All a Merry Christmas !
And Have a Safe New Year,
Bill & Sherl
So Spring is Planned.
Just wanted to stop by and Wish All a Merry Christmas !
And Have a Safe New Year,
Bill & Sherl
Last edited by Barrist; Dec 23, 2018 at 01:47 AM.