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Washington State
Need some help from forum members living here in WA. I have a C3 project nearing completion and soon it will need the alignments setting up. I also have some interior trim work needs doing as well as a windshield installing. Does anybody gave suggestions as to garages than can handle the alignment who know what they are doing with a C3. Also need recommendations for a good upholsterer. Finally I have been to a few windshield places and none know about using support foam tape used to align the C3 windshield, bit scarry, so if somebody know of one here in WA please let me know. Thanks in advance, lot of good helpful guys on this forum.
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Hi again.
Google "Corvette clubs" or NCRS in your area and talk to the members for recommendations as to who they use.
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Can't help with identifying shops ... but since you're not far from Seattle seems there'll be something around there.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
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Can't help with identifying shops ... but since you're not far from Seattle seems there'll be something around there.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
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Can't help with identifying shops ... but since you're not far from Seattle seems there'll be something around there.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
Seems I drove thru Lynnwood ... Fall 2013. Day began at Port Angeles, detour to Marymere Falls, then east to late lunch at Port Townsend, ferry from there to Whidbey Island, drove south then ferry to Mukilteo, then south thru Lynnwood to late Pike Place supper overlooking harbor. Fondest memories. Washington my favorite of all, particularly Olympic Peninsula. You're lucky to reside WA; may you have just as much fixing your vette.
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It does seem that some things may have changed over the years...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=b53uiRFq4Ds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=b53uiRFq4Ds
There's a cold hard truth that most folk (and especially our economic systems) just can't seem to acknowledge ... there're already too many people.
But, I'm awaiting the first opportunity to visit Washington State & Pacific Northwest again.
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For somebody who still knows what Butyl Tape is and how to install a Windshield give Quality Auto Glass a Try at 78th and Aurora Ave.
For Suspension Alignment I use Craig at Prova Motorsports. He charges by the hour so You want everything ready ton go before You get there. He does high end sports cars. He did the alignment on the Goodman Racing L88 Corvette before it was shipped to Lemans in France for the nostalgic racing a few years back. Don't expect him to have the C2-3 era Shims for the trailing arms. He is booked at least a couple of weeks out.
You could try Rich's upholstery on 100th and Aurora. Rich is long gone he has sold the busness but its still as good as anywhere else that is still in busness. You will like his sign on the building.
For Suspension Alignment I use Craig at Prova Motorsports. He charges by the hour so You want everything ready ton go before You get there. He does high end sports cars. He did the alignment on the Goodman Racing L88 Corvette before it was shipped to Lemans in France for the nostalgic racing a few years back. Don't expect him to have the C2-3 era Shims for the trailing arms. He is booked at least a couple of weeks out.
You could try Rich's upholstery on 100th and Aurora. Rich is long gone he has sold the busness but its still as good as anywhere else that is still in busness. You will like his sign on the building.
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I spent 3 days in Salt Lake on business about nearly 20 years ago. I was struck by so many homeless-addicts-street people. There was a herd camped atop building adjacent to my hotel ... feet away from my window. Wacky. I don't get it? Winter's COLD in SLC. And No grits to warm your tummy ... "uhhh what's a grit, sir?" Washington No grits either ... Pho instead.
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For somebody who still knows what Butyl Tape is and how to install a Windshield give Quality Auto Glass a Try at 78th and Aurora Ave.
For Suspension Alignment I use Craig at Prova Motorsports. He charges by the hour so You want everything ready ton go before You get there. He does high end sports cars. He did the alignment on the Goodman Racing L88 Corvette before it was shipped to Lemans in France for the nostalgic racing a few years back. Don't expect him to have the C2-3 era Shims for the trailing arms. He is booked at least a couple of weeks out.
You could try Rich's upholstery on 100th and Aurora. Rich is long gone he has sold the busness but its still as good as anywhere else that is still in busness. You will like his sign on the building.
For Suspension Alignment I use Craig at Prova Motorsports. He charges by the hour so You want everything ready ton go before You get there. He does high end sports cars. He did the alignment on the Goodman Racing L88 Corvette before it was shipped to Lemans in France for the nostalgic racing a few years back. Don't expect him to have the C2-3 era Shims for the trailing arms. He is booked at least a couple of weeks out.
You could try Rich's upholstery on 100th and Aurora. Rich is long gone he has sold the busness but its still as good as anywhere else that is still in busness. You will like his sign on the building.
thanks guys great information I will try the places suggested much better having some leads than going in cold and getting stung.
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Need some help from forum members living here in WA. I have a C3 project nearing completion and soon it will need the alignments setting up. I also have some interior trim work needs doing as well as a windshield installing. Does anybody gave suggestions as to garages than can handle the alignment who know what they are doing with a C3. Also need recommendations for a good upholsterer. Finally I have been to a few windshield places and none know about using support foam tape used to align the C3 windshield, bit scarry, so if somebody know of one here in WA please let me know. Thanks in advance, lot of good helpful guys on this forum.
For general mechanical stuff I have used The Garage in Renton. They are super cool and really knowledgeable for classic cars.