new vette owner.......
Instructor
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From: UTICA ILLINOIS
Re: new vette owner....... (lason)
CON'GRATS LASON :thumbs:
Very impressed that you have the car torn apart already. At this pace, you should have the car DONE by next weekend, right? :D
Here's some websites to help start you along, you might want to add them to your favorites (you'll be needing them):
http://www.vanacorvette.com http://www.corvettecentral.com http://www.ecklers.com http://www.madvet.com
You can basically rebuild your entire vette with those vendors, but most important - always start here, member resourses are most valued. :cheers:
Very impressed that you have the car torn apart already. At this pace, you should have the car DONE by next weekend, right? :D
Here's some websites to help start you along, you might want to add them to your favorites (you'll be needing them):
http://www.vanacorvette.com http://www.corvettecentral.com http://www.ecklers.com http://www.madvet.com
You can basically rebuild your entire vette with those vendors, but most important - always start here, member resourses are most valued. :cheers:
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: MOBILE ALA
Re: new vette owner....... (CORVETTE CRAIG)
I have to agree with the others,it takes a real fanatic to bring a car home and rip the front glass off! As others have said,most vendors sell the glass parts. Riks and volunteer products have good prices.The one piece front ends are a bit eaiser to install unless you just want the original bonding strips.Good luck and welcome.
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Instructor
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From: Arlington tx
Re: new vette owner....... (Desertdawg)
How about a little list of what you are planning to do to it...
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From: NorCal
Re: new vette owner....... (lason)
As long as your that far in, be sure and check the area where the firewall bonds to the rest of it. big water leaks to the interior happen here, and you have the luxury of easy access to that area. Check the archives for info. Check for rust in the birdcage (windshield frame) area as well.
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From: EATON OH
Re: new vette owner....... (lason)
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Anyway its an 81 coupe that belonged to a 17 year old kid, so it is in need of some MAJOR TLC.
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Hey now, don't assume all 17 year olds treat their cars like trash.
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Anyway its an 81 coupe that belonged to a 17 year old kid, so it is in need of some MAJOR TLC.
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Hey now, don't assume all 17 year olds treat their cars like trash.
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Re: new vette owner....... (lason)
Welcome aboard Lason: aside from this excellent forum try Mid America and Eckler's corvette also on Google's corvette search you'll find all you'll need! Bobbie
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Re: new vette owner....... (lason)
I hope I don`t have to go that far. Man what a job. Keep up the good work and you will be pleased with all of your hard work. :cool: