Yikes !!!!
Heater core....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Heater core....
You think its hard doing it on your left hand drive Corvettes?? Try doing it on a right hand drive!!! 
Its so bloody **** easy its just not funny. Around about 1 hr and 15 minutes spent so far in total, and i stopped for a beer after i got the dash out. I took some pics for ya all to see. 
These couple pics you can sort of see just how easy it was to get to.
Its so bloody **** easy its just not funny. Around about 1 hr and 15 minutes spent so far in total, and i stopped for a beer after i got the dash out. I took some pics for ya all to see. These couple pics you can sort of see just how easy it was to get to.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
No i didnt, 4 screws hold the duct in place, 3 screws holding the core, two bolts held the wiring in place, and the dash came out just before that, so how much stuff do you think could have come out when everything is still there apart from the dash and the passenger seat??
Last edited by Casethecorvetteman; May 22, 2007 at 07:15 AM. Reason: Forgot to add the fact there was 3 screws holding the core in place
Safety Car
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No i didnt, 4 screws hold the duct in place, 3 screws holding the core, two bolts held the wiring in place, and the dash came out just before that, so how much stuff do you think could have come out when everything is still there apart from the dash and the passenger seat??
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Here is a couple pics when its all in one piece:
Last edited by Casethecorvetteman; May 22, 2007 at 09:26 AM.
Safety Car
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No i took the dash out first thing, i only started and was only going to do that and leave the rest til morning, but since the dash came out in under 40 minutes, i thought i might as well keep going. On an early model it may not need to come out, but it will on a later model. The centre console is all still there, only the top pad is off and a few trim pieces.
Sure is something to see the steering wheel on the other side
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
I pay probably less for parts then most people over there, its only the car that costs alot!! I get my parts from a good mate over there and he has a workshop. The cost of the car is so high cause the conversion to right hand drive is bloody $24,500 on these later C4s now, and needs to be done if you want to use it on the road (illegal otherwize). They are also hit with tax cause they are not a commercial vehicle, if its a Chevy Silverado you can get around most of that, but not with a Corvette.
But certainly seems to me as though it was very very easy to get to it, everyone keeps saying how hard it is to do. Ive never seen any pics of any left hand drive C4s with the heater core ready to come out.
But certainly seems to me as though it was very very easy to get to it, everyone keeps saying how hard it is to do. Ive never seen any pics of any left hand drive C4s with the heater core ready to come out.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Texas
Casey, your weatherstrip looks fantastic. When did you replace all of that?
That is one clean interior ! Awesome !!
When the heater core goes out on my '93, can I just send you my car for repair? (wonder how much postage will me me....hmmmmm)
That is one clean interior ! Awesome !!
When the heater core goes out on my '93, can I just send you my car for repair? (wonder how much postage will me me....hmmmmm)
...with those who say you have a great-looking interior!
Anyway, Cheers Mate!
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Le Mans Master
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You could post me the car mate yes, ill do it for ya, but shiping and insurance for the journey will be around $5,000, so id say youd be better off just sending me a plane ticket and ill come over to the car!!
I was abit concerned about the job too, but i needed to get in there and do it, so i just did it. Certainly nothing like i expected
Bench Racer
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St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25
Does the company that handles the conversion give you any kind of additional service manual to cover the changes? Obviously, in certain situations the standard FSM isn't going to do you much good...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Has been a walk in the park so far mate
Team Owner
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is the heater still on the right side? Or do they move it, too?
I can't tell exactly from the pictures.... but the conversion sure looks like it makes the job easier!
Good for you! Now, when are you coming to LA and doing mine?
I can't tell exactly from the pictures.... but the conversion sure looks like it makes the job easier!
Good for you! Now, when are you coming to LA and doing mine?
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Le Mans Master
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Gday Bogus Its over on the left now mate, its all upside down over there. I am hoping to be over that way abit later in the year mate, we could certainly have a go at yours while im there if ya like!!
Its over on the left now mate, its all upside down over there. I am hoping to be over that way abit later in the year mate, we could certainly have a go at yours while im there if ya like!!
Team Owner
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ooh!!! you are actually hoping to get over here?!? That would be the cool!
I will more than likely have it done before much longer... I want to pull the interior on my 92 and get it all cleaned and renewed. redo the stereo, etc... I have new carpets, too.
I will more than likely have it done before much longer... I want to pull the interior on my 92 and get it all cleaned and renewed. redo the stereo, etc... I have new carpets, too.