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Here is what I have planned for the winter project list, what does your list look like?
1. replace headlamp vacuum hoses- done Top Flight
2. replace transmission shift modulator- done B&M adjustable
3. replace aluminum radiator- Champion- done
4. replace pion snubber/bushing- top flight
5. replace transmission mount- O'Reilly
6. finish transmission crossmember- open pass through holes and reinforce for more room for 2.5 exhaust
7. Hand pinstripe/outline hood design/stripe.
8. More detail to engine compartment, paint , replace hardware and hoses
9. paint cross flags on underside of hood
10. rebuild steering control valve
I am sure there may be more to come.
radiator changed and painted fan blades
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Pulling the rear bumpers and having them re-chromed.
Repack the front wheel bearings.
Flush the cooling system.
I’m sure there will add-ons in the coming weeks.
Hoping to get to it all but;
1. short block due back by xmas. install in chassis, add top end and exhaust (body off)
2. finish repair work on front fiberglass, attach the headlight support, radiator support and hood supports then finish repainting the front of doghouse area and install the harness
3. install the dash harness and rest of carpet
I'd love to start sanding by spring and prepare for paint.
Yea I know, better get it in gear. Holidays slowing me down.....I'll miss my annual sleigh ride Santa and Mrs. Claus riding around town on Xmas Eve (regardless of weather). People and kids freak out!
So many WANTS, but we typically have a winter that allows the car to be driven so not sure how many will get completed.
1) Install Redlines
2) Install radio/bluetooth amp/ Electric headlights from Richard I purchased 9yrs ago
3) Better insulated trans tunnel/shifter hole
4) install rear interior quarter panel trim
5) Wash/wax
6) coolant flush
Moving Santa Cruz to north of Seattle and I need to get this thing running for the first time in 9 years. With a project house (finally sold!) dragging me down, I haven't had the time or energy. Might relent and let somebody else do the work for once, but it'd be really nice to at least get the gas tank in and have it running so it's easier to load on the trailer! Had it cranking over and rebuilt the carb earlier this year.
I finished installing OEM side pipes and rear valance I found at the show in Carlisle before it got too cold. Going to do smaller items over the rest of the winter season.
• Brake work to get better stopping power and improved parking brakes. Calipers are good so really just pads and rotors.
• Driver seat upholstery before it gets bad.
• Door weather strip replacement.
Likely be more to do as I go as always seems to happen.
Step 1 - rob a bank or armored car. This **** isn't cheap.
Replace oil pan and timing cover to get rid of the stupid weepy chrome and seal the thing up.
Send the balancer out for refurb
Valve seals
Replace the radiator
Install HiFlow Performance side pipes and replace the OEM style covers
Clean and detail paint everything I can get my hands on
When that's done the 68 Cutlass sitting next to it gets new seat foam, carpets and Speedhut gauges.
'72: Adjusting door glass after rebuilding the rollers & tracks and to fit to the new weatherstripping.
'67: Remove the leaking heater core and send out for repair.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
new dash harness, replace fuse block with blade type, replace passenger dash with modified dash pad for access, modify hood for Acrylic clear cover, maybe a new top next summer, exhaust cutouts, and maybe go back to a c2 style baffled exhaust but a quieter version. And I have some new main venturi throats to try out, 43 mm versus the 44mm installed currently. Taking off the carbs will give me a chance to check the lifter clearances
Refinish the shifter console plate and changeout the cig lighter for a USB outlet
Take my seats apart and inspect them, clean the frames up, and repair as needed
Two decisions need to be made: 1) long hood or short hood (which means I need to also gather all the wiper door equipment) and 2) to build or buy the big block for the car (had been leaning towards buying a 496 crate motor but now questioning that)
Replace the tach and speedometer/ clean up those housings/ brace/ etc...
Install the rebuilt column
I'd like to install the new harnesses but am thinking that might be a better spring project
What does your winter project list look like?
