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Old 11-06-2017, 12:09 PM
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So I got the rear wheels I wanted....Next up is injectors...(as a PM) Then it will probably be a set of Melrose headers and Hi Flo cats... I've also been entertaining the idea of a better rear gear ratio. I'm buying back the Kwiklift I sold to a friend of mine and getting 220 circuit run in the garage for my compressor so I can actually get some things done this winter.

Whats next on your list of things to do?
Old 11-06-2017, 12:28 PM
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For the Vette? Fix the vacuum line so I can use the vents as well as defrost, replace the radio that doesn't work, see about new seals for the top and windows.

Move more stuff out of the garage so I can work on my Scout and try to combine 3 mini fridges into one so I can stock more than one keg in my bar.
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Lots of miles....
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Repairing cruise control. Just dreading taking the column apart to change the lever but going through the FSM that is what it is saying.
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If not sold in the near future, zf6 swap. I'll start saving my pennies for that.
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Tires, Exhaust ( might do a thread on it) Interior work including LCD repair, Paint correction, sound system. Im sure I am missing something but it runs and that makes me happy.
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Headers and rework exhaust. Previous owner had a new cat, rear y-pipe and mufflers installed. They did a great job of welding it instead of clamping but didn't bend it correctly so one set of muffler tips sticks out farther than the other. Bugs the crap out of me. I hate to replace new mufflers but not sure I can cut them lose without destroying them.
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Chase down the last oil leak. Three down, one to go.
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I want to find a set of 17" x 9.5" or 10" wheels. Something nice like Fikse, CCW, or ??? I've been looking for a good deal to pop up, but so far still too expensive. Already bought some tires (great deal on Continental DW), so I will get some wheels by spring.

I also have some new speakers for my '95 that I want to install.

I want to upgrade the headlights. Not sure which ones. May try an HID or LED upgrade or just some better light output sealed beams. The better replacements would be easier, but not as good as the HID or LED.

Plus there are a few maintenance items like some vacuum lines, trans and differential fluid changes, etc. (always have something I need to do.)
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I would eventually like to get some ZR-1 wheels but I just bought new tires last spring. So for now, just regular maintenance and keeping it a sunny day cruiser.
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It's getting a vats delete chip and tune tomorrow, then I'm going to try to do the heater core on Friday. Then the passenger seat goes back in, I'll try to fix whatever vac leak is plaguing the HVAC system and not letting it change vents.
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Motor build, will probably replace steering rack and possibly the radiator while it's convenient.
Also need to fix some floor pan cracks.
new weatherstrip wouldn't be amiss, could also use a new dashpad.
Now that you mention it 64Scout, mine needs vacume to the hvac as well, horns don't work, rear axle leaks.....
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Originally Posted by 81c3
So I got the rear wheels I wanted....Next up is injectors...(as a PM) Then it will probably be a set of Melrose headers and Hi Flo cats... I've also been entertaining the idea of a better rear gear ratio.
I look forward to all your threads.... . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Trying not to buy another one. Love hate thing
Youre gonna cave! Just like when I got this 86 I said I wasnt going to change anything....
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Trying not to buy another one. Love hate thing
It's like that with every fun car.
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Winter storage. Fluids change. Interior pieces. General cleaning and detailing while in shop. Probably four-wheel alignment. Maybe shocks. Strip out PO aftermarket alarm system. SS brake hoses. Lots of piddly stuff.

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Originally Posted by We Gone
Lots of miles....


BUT!!! Pete (aka "The Greek") Palatsidis, one of the several gurus here in FBI land, is teasing me/us with a 390 cid sleeve and (I assume) stroke upgrade for the LT5 - 550 rwhp NA is the carrot! And, since my motor is fully ported already, except for bigger valves, I might be able to get there for under $10k! With a near stock idle, fully streetable...wouldn't that surprise a few people?
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Yet another full detail before winter storage, then all fluids changed and replace the front air dam. Already looking forward to next season!
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I’m going for an upgrade to C5 brakes, changing to euro lights in the back and perhaps swapping the interior.


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