Starting to work on "Storm"
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Starting to work on "Storm"
This may be more of a list to remind myself.( Wife said 60 is just around the corner )
In the last two weeks,
1) Reset tranny kick-down switch, $0, and cowl works also.
2) Tachometer board, Willcox, $58
3) Odometer not working, $25 , E-Bay broken needle speedo
4) Original steering wheel reinstalled, $0, and now horn works
5) Headlight switch, $38, E-Bay again, Lights open with switch
6) All new dash light bulbs, while I was there
7) Rebuilt both door regulators, $100 (approx.) Corvette Central, windows work MUCH better
8) Aligned drivers door, NO fun
9) 2 New low beams, 1 mounting ring
10) Adjusted neutral safety switch, Back-up lights now work.
I'm sure there will be more to come.............
Have a Great Day,
Bill
In the last two weeks,
1) Reset tranny kick-down switch, $0, and cowl works also.
2) Tachometer board, Willcox, $58
3) Odometer not working, $25 , E-Bay broken needle speedo
4) Original steering wheel reinstalled, $0, and now horn works
5) Headlight switch, $38, E-Bay again, Lights open with switch
6) All new dash light bulbs, while I was there
7) Rebuilt both door regulators, $100 (approx.) Corvette Central, windows work MUCH better
8) Aligned drivers door, NO fun
9) 2 New low beams, 1 mounting ring
10) Adjusted neutral safety switch, Back-up lights now work.
I'm sure there will be more to come.............
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Forgot.........
11) Adjusted T-Tops
Today
Rebuilt right headlight actuator. Now faster than left (was slower)
Still need to do a few adjustments on it.
Found that the "security" system is mostly intact. (need to check door switches)
More to follow, and I will get some pics up.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
11) Adjusted T-Tops
Today
Rebuilt right headlight actuator. Now faster than left (was slower)
Still need to do a few adjustments on it.
Found that the "security" system is mostly intact. (need to check door switches)
More to follow, and I will get some pics up.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
2026 Loser of the Year
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
After rebuilding accumulators, headlights open perfect. 
Attachment 47912372
Not so good in the closing, any Ideas ?
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Attachment 47912372
Not so good in the closing, any Ideas ?
Have a Great Day,
Bill
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
Likes: 170
From: South Bend IN
Here today to "Testify Brother"
Storm was having a nasty habit of pulling to the right. I had not
yet scheduled an alignment, so I looked though the Threads.
Low and Behold , Control Valve Adjustment !
10 Minutes , $0 , what a Great Place !!!!!!
While there , replaced the last of my free parts (that came with car) ,
the power steering hoses.
More updates soon.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Storm was having a nasty habit of pulling to the right. I had not
yet scheduled an alignment, so I looked though the Threads.
Low and Behold , Control Valve Adjustment !
10 Minutes , $0 , what a Great Place !!!!!!
While there , replaced the last of my free parts (that came with car) ,
the power steering hoses.
More updates soon.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
Likes: 170
From: South Bend IN
New Plate came in, Storm has a Name
"New" air cleaner hook up' (thanks again redvetracr)
and hole for PCV
Complete
Now just need to clean-up and repaint.
Next up , new tie rods....................
Have a Great Day,
Bill
"New" air cleaner hook up' (thanks again redvetracr)
and hole for PCV
Complete
Now just need to clean-up and repaint.
Next up , new tie rods....................
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
Likes: 170
From: South Bend IN
Found some time to clean and repaint air cleaner.
Then get the tie rods changed. Did I mention I had to make 4 full turns on the old ones to center steering wheel? (reason to replace)
Done with that part ,steering straight and turn signals cancel.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Then get the tie rods changed. Did I mention I had to make 4 full turns on the old ones to center steering wheel? (reason to replace)
Done with that part ,steering straight and turn signals cancel.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Another project
Trying to get another project done before the SNOW comes.
Back window was leaking anyways.
And I heard of these "removable" back windows.....
Lowbuck72 needed paint supplies.........
So, here I am, trying to help people out.........
And I did read that the installing the seal was messy. But I had no idea it was that BAD !
I still need to adjust the latches some, when I an find time.
Have a Great Day
Bill
Back window was leaking anyways.
And I heard of these "removable" back windows.....
Lowbuck72 needed paint supplies.........
So, here I am, trying to help people out.........
And I did read that the installing the seal was messy. But I had no idea it was that BAD !
I still need to adjust the latches some, when I an find time.
Have a Great Day
Bill
Melting Slicks
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From: Titusville Florida
Doing some good work there, Would you mind getting a little more in-depth with the removable rear window? I have all the parts to do mine but haven't started (still dealing with the dash Charlie Foxtrot), but hope to in the not too distant future. Thanks and keep up the good work
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 373
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From: South Bend IN
Thanks All for the kind words...........
As far as installing, pretty straight forward. Only problem I had was finding the right size "u" nuts for the latches. (3 different hardware stores) If you have any problems or questions, let me know.
Oh, and I haven't seen San Antonio since that "join the Air Force" and
and see Texas tour I did in the early 70's.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
As far as installing, pretty straight forward. Only problem I had was finding the right size "u" nuts for the latches. (3 different hardware stores) If you have any problems or questions, let me know.
Oh, and I haven't seen San Antonio since that "join the Air Force" and
and see Texas tour I did in the early 70's.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,487
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From: Titusville Florida
,
Thanks All for the kind words...........
As far as installing, pretty straight forward. Only problem I had was finding the right size "u" nuts for the latches. (3 different hardware stores) If you have any problems or questions, let me know.
Oh, and I haven't seen San Antonio since that "join the Air Force" and
and see Texas tour I did in the early 70's.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
As far as installing, pretty straight forward. Only problem I had was finding the right size "u" nuts for the latches. (3 different hardware stores) If you have any problems or questions, let me know.
Oh, and I haven't seen San Antonio since that "join the Air Force" and
and see Texas tour I did in the early 70's.
Have a Great Day,
Bill
I came through here in the mid 70's dropping my brother off for his training on my way back to Ft. Bragg, I got moved here back in late 09 as part of BRAC, it's certainly better that DC where I was prior!!!