The Force Awakens...
01-05-2019, 10:09 AM
#201
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Well, since the Mighty-Vac is out, might as well test the climate control canisters. Two under dash and one behind driver. Other than one tube that needed to be reconnected, they all work fine.
I also tapped on all the panels to determine what is going to need some Rattle Trap. I have some left over from my last build. There are a lot of places that could use some.
I also tapped on all the panels to determine what is going to need some Rattle Trap. I have some left over from my last build. There are a lot of places that could use some.
01-05-2019, 05:34 PM
#202
Race Director
You may run into a problem with that stuff you used due to the actual vacuum tank flexes when it has vacuum applied to it. Which is actually what caused these cracks to develop in the first place. I can say I hope the vacuum goes much higher than what you showed. It needs to be up around normal vacuum for the car. 15"-20"
Look at this thread did.
Look at the end of POST #15 and my reply there. Becasue I was in a state of flux deciding how I wanted to repair this and KNOW it would not crack again in those areas.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nk-repair.html
DUB
Look at this thread did.
Look at the end of POST #15 and my reply there. Becasue I was in a state of flux deciding how I wanted to repair this and KNOW it would not crack again in those areas.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nk-repair.html
DUB
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DorianC3 (01-06-2019)
01-06-2019, 04:19 AM
#203
Melting Slicks
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Thanks DUB. Hmmm, I was wondering what caused these cracks. Makes sense.
My repair is indeed a bit of a gamble. If it doesn’t hold, I’ll bring it in to a shop.
I’ll see if I can pull 20 inches and hold. Understanding that this is not a guarantee it will hold in the long run.
My repair is indeed a bit of a gamble. If it doesn’t hold, I’ll bring it in to a shop.
I’ll see if I can pull 20 inches and hold. Understanding that this is not a guarantee it will hold in the long run.
01-06-2019, 02:17 PM
#204
Melting Slicks
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It held 22 inches for a couple of hours. Under heat, vibration and time... to be seen. I wish I had learned of silver soldering earlier.
02-19-2019, 09:27 AM
#205
Melting Slicks
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Still waiting for a shipment of parts which I expect next week or the week after.
In the meantime, I got my upper control are shafts back from the machine shop. They seem to have done a good job.
In the meantime, I got my upper control are shafts back from the machine shop. They seem to have done a good job.
03-10-2019, 04:24 PM
#206
Melting Slicks
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Getting closer...
I think I’m going to like bright blue. Better than the nasty whatever it was on there.
I think I’m going to like bright blue. Better than the nasty whatever it was on there.
03-11-2019, 12:41 AM
#207
Race Director
Looks nice!
03-11-2019, 08:18 PM
#208
Melting Slicks
This car is so lucky you found it; you're very talented and diligent. You should open your own shop; heck you'd be swamped with work if you were in the States. Keep up the good work.
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DorianC3 (03-12-2019)
03-12-2019, 06:54 AM
#209
Melting Slicks
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Thanks!
Aw shucks ! I may, when I retire, do just that.
Cut off a sample piece to be sent off to France to replicate a dye for Bright Blue. You can't ship paints, solvents, etc. by air... so, this is what we have. They will also include the necessary to repair leather, prime, etc.
https://www.alta-cuir.com/
Excuse the rusty French and crappy handwriting.
Cut off a sample piece to be sent off to France to replicate a dye for Bright Blue. You can't ship paints, solvents, etc. by air... so, this is what we have. They will also include the necessary to repair leather, prime, etc.
https://www.alta-cuir.com/
Excuse the rusty French and crappy handwriting.
Last edited by DorianC3; 03-12-2019 at 06:54 AM.
03-22-2019, 12:50 PM
#210
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
The dye and leather repair kit from France. Color matched for a bright blue interior. Supposed to be enough for the entire interior, including seats.
03-22-2019, 02:39 PM
#211
Race Director
Nice,
I can't wait to see the finished interior.
I can't wait to see the finished interior.
03-22-2019, 04:25 PM
#212
Melting Slicks
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X2 
03-23-2019, 04:37 PM
#214
Melting Slicks
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Well sh......
04-06-2019, 02:11 PM
#215
Melting Slicks
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So, after a bit of a back and forth with the company in France, they sent me another quart and it’s a poor color match as well.
After explorring around, I found a company that can ship hazardous goods overseas by air. All it really takes is proper labeling. All I needed now was to get the Safety Data Sheet from the retailer. Corvette Central was the first and only one to respond, so they get the business. I will be ordering a quart of Bright Blue - and this time I’ll be sure it’s as close as I can get to the original color over here in Europe.
In the meantime I made some progress on the shifter console. All four corners were cracked and the plate mounting brackets were also all gone. This made fixing it particularly challenging. I’m not finished yet but so far so good.
First that nasty paint needed to come off.
After explorring around, I found a company that can ship hazardous goods overseas by air. All it really takes is proper labeling. All I needed now was to get the Safety Data Sheet from the retailer. Corvette Central was the first and only one to respond, so they get the business. I will be ordering a quart of Bright Blue - and this time I’ll be sure it’s as close as I can get to the original color over here in Europe.
In the meantime I made some progress on the shifter console. All four corners were cracked and the plate mounting brackets were also all gone. This made fixing it particularly challenging. I’m not finished yet but so far so good.
First that nasty paint needed to come off.
04-06-2019, 02:16 PM
#216
Melting Slicks
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The next step was to patch the cracks and fabricate some brackets. Not an easy thing to combine both. I had some quality sheet metal left over so I shaped some strips to conform to the polyester and I bonded them to it. I am quite pleased with the results. Thee console has a solid feel now.
A metal adhesive was used to get the brackets on.
A metal adhesive was used to get the brackets on.
04-08-2019, 10:57 AM
#217
Race Director
I’ve purchased several items from Corvette Central and so far been pleased with their items.
Wilcox is another great vendor on the Forum.
Did you contact them?
If not , I would.
Wilcox is another great vendor on the Forum.
Did you contact them?
If not , I would.
04-08-2019, 11:10 AM
#218
Melting Slicks
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Oh yes. I’m a regular there ! My last large order was from them.
04-14-2019, 03:38 PM
#219
Melting Slicks
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Of course now that I fixed the console, I needed to repaint the panel.
04-14-2019, 03:42 PM
#220
Melting Slicks
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And the seats looked a bit deflated.
Two done. A whole bunch to go...
Credit to Mr Manker for the idea and knowledge
Two done. A whole bunch to go...
Credit to Mr Manker for the idea and knowledge