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winter projects
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Fuquay Varina North Carolina
winter projects
1- new seat upholstery
2_ New convertable top
3- new shocks
4- new starter
5- fix console lid
As for the seats, I want to keep the stock look, light tan sport seats..any suggestions on who and where. I would rather not do them myself. I would prefer to have them done locally here in Connecticut. same with the top, tan cloth and I want to keep it stock..I am a bit of a purist.
2_ New convertable top
3- new shocks
4- new starter
5- fix console lid
As for the seats, I want to keep the stock look, light tan sport seats..any suggestions on who and where. I would rather not do them myself. I would prefer to have them done locally here in Connecticut. same with the top, tan cloth and I want to keep it stock..I am a bit of a purist.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,284
Likes: 51
From: Jacksonville, FL
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '26
Oh yea....winter projects!
Let's see my punch list looks like this:
1.) Find the air leak in the brakes! New master + p/booster + s/s lines + speed bleeders already done. Old master leaked.
1a.) rebuild calipers myself or just buy 4 Grand sport calipers new??
1b.) replace stock rotors w/ raybestos slotted & drilled ones, hey we're in the neighborhood already!
1c.) r & r a-arm bushings & install moog ball joints & sway bar ends + frame bushings + rack mount bushings....OEM or poly??? Why, you say? I say see 1b for reason....it's a big neighborhood! Oh, forgot the shock bushings!
2.) Flush the P/S fluid.....yea, yea, yea....while we're there!
3.) Send radio head unit to Dr Don's so my CD gets fixed!
4.) Ooops....ran out of time! Do the rear bushings next winter?!?
5.) Note to self....when will I learn to stop buying antique cars!
Oh God but I love this car!
I know, I need some couch time for a brain tune up!
Tom
1.) Find the air leak in the brakes! New master + p/booster + s/s lines + speed bleeders already done. Old master leaked.
1a.) rebuild calipers myself or just buy 4 Grand sport calipers new??
1b.) replace stock rotors w/ raybestos slotted & drilled ones, hey we're in the neighborhood already!
1c.) r & r a-arm bushings & install moog ball joints & sway bar ends + frame bushings + rack mount bushings....OEM or poly??? Why, you say? I say see 1b for reason....it's a big neighborhood! Oh, forgot the shock bushings!
2.) Flush the P/S fluid.....yea, yea, yea....while we're there!
3.) Send radio head unit to Dr Don's so my CD gets fixed!
4.) Ooops....ran out of time! Do the rear bushings next winter?!?
5.) Note to self....when will I learn to stop buying antique cars!
Oh God but I love this car!
I know, I need some couch time for a brain tune up!
Tom
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,147
Likes: 452
From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
This is for "VINCEC4"-I just had my seats replaced with the exact factory ones.I went to a place on long island-about 1plus hours(no traffic)from your location.I have a 95 vert blk with your beige seats.My camera is down right now but the job is excellent-looks and feels like new(soft leather). I had it done 5 days ago. They specialize in custom interiors.Many car clubs use him and people ship cars to him.Check out his site www.autointeriors.biz
Good luck
Good luck
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From: Fuquay Varina North Carolina
Originally Posted by enventr
This is for "VINCEC4"-I just had my seats replaced with the exact factory ones.I went to a place on long island-about 1plus hours(no traffic)from your location.I have a 95 vert blk with your beige seats.My camera is down right now but the job is excellent-looks and feels like new(soft leather). I had it done 5 days ago. They specialize in custom interiors.Many car clubs use him and people ship cars to him.Check out his site www.autointeriors.biz
Good luck
Good luck
Last edited by VinceC4; Nov 16, 2006 at 09:51 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,147
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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Vince,
The price with the tax is a little over 1200-I used a credit card but If I had the money on me for half the amount at the time ,I would have asked to pay no tax if I paid him all cash. You may want to ask him when you go there. You will need half deposit so that he can order the seat covers.I can even meet you there if the timing is good for me to show you my interior. If you have any other questions you can email me: enventr@aol
The price with the tax is a little over 1200-I used a credit card but If I had the money on me for half the amount at the time ,I would have asked to pay no tax if I paid him all cash. You may want to ask him when you go there. You will need half deposit so that he can order the seat covers.I can even meet you there if the timing is good for me to show you my interior. If you have any other questions you can email me: enventr@aol
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,874
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From: Littleton CO
Decide how many (more) parts to throw at my brake vibration before I get fed up and have a pro figure it out. At 10 years and 59K miles, some things may still be good, but close enough to worn that replacing them wouldn't be a waste.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,884
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Lets see: small listing
1. Holly Stealth Ram install
2. 1.52 RR
3. New valve covers
4. TPIS headers & X-pipe to (existing) magnaflow exhaust
5. C4 to Z06 front brakes and rotors
6. New seat and cushions (eta Monday)
7. Install my completed Analog Gauge Cluster (build/tested and ready)
1. Holly Stealth Ram install
2. 1.52 RR
3. New valve covers
4. TPIS headers & X-pipe to (existing) magnaflow exhaust
5. C4 to Z06 front brakes and rotors
6. New seat and cushions (eta Monday)
7. Install my completed Analog Gauge Cluster (build/tested and ready)
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Pro
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From: Fuquay Varina North Carolina
Originally Posted by enventr
Vince,
The price with the tax is a little over 1200-I used a credit card but If I had the money on me for half the amount at the time ,I would have asked to pay no tax if I paid him all cash. You may want to ask him when you go there. You will need half deposit so that he can order the seat covers.I can even meet you there if the timing is good for me to show you my interior. If you have any other questions you can email me: enventr@aol
The price with the tax is a little over 1200-I used a credit card but If I had the money on me for half the amount at the time ,I would have asked to pay no tax if I paid him all cash. You may want to ask him when you go there. You will need half deposit so that he can order the seat covers.I can even meet you there if the timing is good for me to show you my interior. If you have any other questions you can email me: enventr@aol
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 13
From: Romeoville IL
Oh Boy... Here's The List (Just bought her, so...)
- Weather stripping (First and foremost, must be done!!! And I'm not looking foreward to it.)
- Install Wideband O2 Gauge (To be mounted under the stereo, posibly not alone)
- Fix stereo wiring, original stereo was stolen and when I replaced radio in the broken aftermarket one in the car, I temporarily wired it in.
- Front Speakers, see above, front speakers are shot, need to be rewired and replaced.
- Fix Seat Belt light (constantly on)
- Replace Trans and Diff. Fluid
- Replace access belt, remove frisbee.
- Pull valve covers, replace gaskets, check for upgraded roller rockers. I have a leak that I think is starting here.
- If the valve cover is not the source of the leak... hunt.
Possibly Winter or Spring projects:
- Shocks - Bilsteins, they need to be replaced, debating on lowering the rear suspension when I do this.
- 60k maintanance: Water Pump, Timing Chain (Depending on when I do it... maybe a cam
), hoses, etc. [I'm at 54k now]
- Weather stripping (First and foremost, must be done!!! And I'm not looking foreward to it.)
- Install Wideband O2 Gauge (To be mounted under the stereo, posibly not alone)
- Fix stereo wiring, original stereo was stolen and when I replaced radio in the broken aftermarket one in the car, I temporarily wired it in.
- Front Speakers, see above, front speakers are shot, need to be rewired and replaced.
- Fix Seat Belt light (constantly on)
- Replace Trans and Diff. Fluid
- Replace access belt, remove frisbee.
- Pull valve covers, replace gaskets, check for upgraded roller rockers. I have a leak that I think is starting here.
- If the valve cover is not the source of the leak... hunt.
Possibly Winter or Spring projects:
- Shocks - Bilsteins, they need to be replaced, debating on lowering the rear suspension when I do this.
- 60k maintanance: Water Pump, Timing Chain (Depending on when I do it... maybe a cam
), hoses, etc. [I'm at 54k now]
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 444
Likes: 2
From: Dardenne Prairie Mo
1)New Seats, should be here any day now.
2) Outer window weather strips.
3) New Shifter Boot.
4) New Tranny (6 spd) fluid and coolant.
5) New hood release cable.
Maybe new intake air foil.
What the heck else am I forgeting?
2) Outer window weather strips.
3) New Shifter Boot.
4) New Tranny (6 spd) fluid and coolant.
5) New hood release cable.
Maybe new intake air foil.
What the heck else am I forgeting?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,907
Likes: 731
From: Southwest Kansas
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified
2021 C6 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
I just finished my first item on the list.
1. Re-dye the seats see link http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1551941
2. Install Roller Rockers, springs etc.
3. While working under the hood (bonnet for you Europeans) I need to locate and stop/fix the little oil leak.
4. Start replacing the suspension bushings. Rear springs cushions, sway bars, etc.
1. Re-dye the seats see link http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1551941
2. Install Roller Rockers, springs etc.
3. While working under the hood (bonnet for you Europeans) I need to locate and stop/fix the little oil leak.
4. Start replacing the suspension bushings. Rear springs cushions, sway bars, etc.