Funny how plans change.....
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You do realize that you passed the shifter/brake boot quite some time ago, right? 
Any chance I could get you to take a pic of what's directly behind the radio/hvac frame? I've got something rattling around back there and it would be great if I knew what to look for before tearing things apart, and I would really appreciate the help.
Any chance I could get you to take a pic of what's directly behind the radio/hvac frame? I've got something rattling around back there and it would be great if I knew what to look for before tearing things apart, and I would really appreciate the help.
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Let me guess. What ever it is you are going to do it will involve alot of yellow. I'm not sure I could take mine apart like that. I wouldn't trust my skills at getting it back together! Good luck. Keep us posted with your progress.
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Yeah, I'd say you went way beyond just taking off what was necessary to do the two projects you listed. 
Good luck in whatever you have planned.
Good luck in whatever you have planned.
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I would love to inform the membership that I'm installing a new interior from Vette Essentials, or another reputable vendor, but my pockets aren't as deep as most Corvette owners.
I purchased this vehicle used with approximately 62,000 miles. The interior was very clean but far from perfect; I'm a perfectionist. The following components are being replaced/installed:
1. GM hazard light switch
2. GM front console trim
3. GM upper/lower steering column covers
4. GM power telescoping steering column switch
5. GM ignition switch cover
6. RedlineGoods shifter and parking brake boots (black leather w/ millenium yellow stitching)
.....and hours of cleaning.
I have plans for modifications in the future but for now, I want to address the substantive issues with the vehicle as it is my DD. More progress pictures to follow.
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Unfortunately, I don't have any additional pictures of the interior with the dash removed (I re-installed it the same day).
Based off what I observed, there are a very limited number of sources which could be causing the rattle you speak of. Don't be afraid to disassemble your interior. After removing the center console and driver's knee bolster, the dash can be removed within 10-minutes.
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BTW, I removed the boot pictured above, hoping to identify that brand of short throw shifter my vehicle has but there were no manufacture markings. The base of the shifter was gray in color: Any ideas on what brand of shifter I have?
P.S.-If it helps, 5th and 6th gear can be darn near impossible to engage under certain conditions.
P.S.-If it helps, 5th and 6th gear can be darn near impossible to engage under certain conditions.
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Unfortunately, I don't have any additional pictures of the interior with the dash removed (I re-installed it the same day). Based off what I observed, there are a very limited number of sources which could be causing the rattle you speak of.
Don't be afraid to disassemble your interior. After removing the center console and driver's knee bolster, the dash can be removed within 10-minutes.
Based off what I observed, there are a very limited number of sources which could be causing the rattle you speak of. Don't be afraid to disassemble your interior. After removing the center console and driver's knee bolster, the dash can be removed within 10-minutes.
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I had to remove the lower dash section below the steering column to install my CLB...that was enough for me.
Good luck getting it all put back together
BTW, if this is your daily driver, did you finish before you actually had to drive it somewhere?
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Good luck getting it all put back together
BTW, if this is your daily driver, did you finish before you actually had to drive it somewhere?
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I thought maybe you were having a hard time cleaning the bottom inside of the windshield.... Taking your dash apart seemed a little extreme....
Good luck on the repairs !
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Good luck on the repairs !
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I know the feeling...I started out just wanting the C6 shifter & a nice boot, but then OCD kicked in and I wanted everything to match, so I kept adding one more thing, one more thing, and ended up here.
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I saw your thread and was impressed with the finished product. Like me, you seem to employ the KISS model in the modifications/upgrades you choose. Excellent work.