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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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We decided when we started looking that with the car being a primarily summer, good weather car, that we didn't want a black interior which narrowed the options. I found a nice 2004 Blue (forgot the actual color) but wife didn't like the color. I'd have bought it.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Success, was able to hold it with the vice grips to tap,it. Tapped for an 8-32 screw, and drilled out the ****.
Thanks for your help.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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Does the light work now, then?
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Trios
Does the light work now, then?
Yes, light works, goes up and down with light switch.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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So, now that you have the **** problem resolved, I would suggest investigating why it jammed/broke to begin with. As I mentioned above, I can spin mine all day long in either direction and all they do is lift and drop the buckets repeatedly until my hands are too tired to keep going.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dadaroo
If you want to replace the broken **** you could try talking to Marc at VetteNut,net. He is a great Forum vendor here.


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PS: I agree, a pretty combination which you can only get with a convertible. That's the only reason I bought mine except it is in Navy Blue with the same Light Oak top and interior.


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Mr Sam, that's a shale top and interior, Anniv Edition. Lighter shade than light oak.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 02:38 PM
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Happy you got all in order, as long as everything works fine now I would not worry about it. BTW you did an excellent job of reattatching only would use a Phillips screw instead of standard as these screws are usually reserved for wood work. Now go out and have a Happy New Year. lol.
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Help me understand, I thought you turned it one way until it hit the stops and then the opposite way until it hit the stops?
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Nice fix..!

When I first got my car I broke both of my ***** off too. Then I tried a dickman metal gear fix on one side, didn't work..ggrrrr..Bit the bullet bought 2 fresh motors and had the pro's install for me. Ya got lucky..beautiful car you got !!!!!
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