Just Bought 2nd Vette (84 2-Tone)
#43
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Finally Got It Washed.
Here's some pics, straight from the car wash. (With tire shine)
And the driver's seat with the new seat back.
And the driver's seat with the new seat back.
Last edited by johnnymo63; 03-01-2018 at 12:47 AM. Reason: updated missing pics
#47
Race Director
I'm a little surprised at how well it did clean up. I know it needs work but looks like your starting off with a good car, so you have foundation to build on. I love seeing guys take these cars and bringing them back to life, so my hats off to you my friend. keep us updated with your progress and hope it goes well for you as bring another vette back from the brink.
#51
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
No, I picked it up right here in the C4 parts section. It seems that things you need become available at just the right time. (sometimes)
#53
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
We Have Dash!... Repeat... We Have Dash!
I've been slow, getting this car back to it's rightful glory, but today I have the dash working again.
There are some missing segments, but after 6 months of darkness, who cares? (I will try to get it perfect later )
I took it all apart and cleaned it out. I found that all 4 bulbs were burned out. Also, that 3 solder joints on the connector pins looked broken. So I re-soldered the pins and replaced the 882 bulbs with 194s. Bought 4 - 1/2" dash sockets at AutoZone and 4 new 194 bulbs. (May not be as bright, but a heck of a lot cheaper)
As for the dark segments on the speedo, I cleaned the pink rubber pads and the brass contacts on the pc board, but didn't clean between the pads and the glass since they were stuck to it. (If anyone knows if that has a chance of fixing it, please say so. I can pull apart again before all of the trim goes back on.)
There are some missing segments, but after 6 months of darkness, who cares? (I will try to get it perfect later )
I took it all apart and cleaned it out. I found that all 4 bulbs were burned out. Also, that 3 solder joints on the connector pins looked broken. So I re-soldered the pins and replaced the 882 bulbs with 194s. Bought 4 - 1/2" dash sockets at AutoZone and 4 new 194 bulbs. (May not be as bright, but a heck of a lot cheaper)
As for the dark segments on the speedo, I cleaned the pink rubber pads and the brass contacts on the pc board, but didn't clean between the pads and the glass since they were stuck to it. (If anyone knows if that has a chance of fixing it, please say so. I can pull apart again before all of the trim goes back on.)
Last edited by johnnymo63; 03-01-2018 at 12:50 AM. Reason: updated missing pics
#54
Drifting
Nice to see another "oldie" picked up for a better future!!
good luck-enjoy the challenge and update us on the progress. congratulations!!
just saw you got the dash raised from the dead!! way to go!!
good luck-enjoy the challenge and update us on the progress. congratulations!!
just saw you got the dash raised from the dead!! way to go!!
Last edited by SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84; 06-17-2010 at 04:42 AM.