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Old 08-16-2017, 12:34 AM
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Stephen, how did the FRC's come out? Did you have to do much touch up or "oops" removal?
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Since Sunday. Absolutely nothing but look at it as doing other things, been raining for most of two days. The radar map at near 06:00 and daylight heating has not even begun yet. Sigh!

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In the process of installing new seats....while trying to make a living, taking tests, dealing with an insurance company and finishing up on my income tax (I know, I have until Oct. 16th).
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Old 08-16-2017, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by awches
Since Sunday. Absolutely nothing but look at it as doing other things, been raining for most of two days. The radar map at near 06:00 and daylight heating has not even begun yet. Sigh!
I like your weather map. Which program/app did you use?
Old 08-16-2017, 09:48 AM
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Stephen, how did the FRC's come out? Did you have to do much touch up or "oops" removal?
It's not perfect. But I didn't expect that from. $2 Walmart paint pen. It flowed pretty smoothly. I put 4 coats on with about 10 minutes in between each coat to get a uniform color.

I had planned on painting these like the set on my LS 240sx (I laid a black base with a copperhead fire Pearl midcoat). But I like how simple these look so I'll probably leave them this way.

Here is the set I painted
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Drove to work in my vert, top down, beautiful day in the NY area today.
Old 08-17-2017, 07:22 AM
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I ordered a set of clear DRL corner lens and ordered Radioflyer Innovation switchback harness and bulbs. I am really pleased with the finished look. During the install which is a PIA at least for me I had pulled apart one of my new bulbs taking it out of the socket. I emailed George and was able to purchase another one. It was my fault and George was 101% helpful getting me out another one. My next project is the HID foglamp kit from George. Thank you to Radioflyer Innovations for reliable well made products!
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Installed the CorvetteMods $10 grand sport stripes. Used my 3M vinyl cut tape to make the stripes curve around the wheel well line. VERY happy with the results! 😊
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Originally Posted by Stephen Meredith
Installed the CorvetteMods $10 grand sport stripes. Used my 3M vinyl cut tape to make the stripes curve around the wheel well line. VERY happy with the results! 😊
the Knifeless tape makes all the difference!!! Good thinking and job!
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Cleaned up the inside and started takin out passenger seat
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Removed all CF wrap from radio bezel, and other hard surfaces, and rewrapped, waiting for the HVAC face to put everything back, tho' a lot of wires are going to be wrapped in some kind of cushion to reduce rattles. Installed Lowe's tail light seals, recolored gray cocoa mats to go with interior. Installing HID fog bulbs real soon and touching up tire letters so we all look good for Carlisle!
I KNOW THIS IS COMING......

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Originally Posted by chasboy
Installed Lowe's tail light seals
Please explain ^. Is there a low cost way to make tail light seals?
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Painting my front "corvette" gold & painted my hood liner. Liner came out so-so.
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Originally Posted by AE Guy
Please explain ^. Is there a low cost way to make tail light seals?
Get this stuff:

Just follow the instructions on one of the threads, or from one of the suppliers.
Old 08-18-2017, 09:51 AM
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Installed two quick (minor) upgrades to my engine compartment...

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Old 08-18-2017, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AE Guy
Please explain ^. Is there a low cost way to make tail light seals?
Get the hood seal while you're there n0ob

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Old 08-18-2017, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 001pewter
Get the hood seal while you're there n0ob
I keep forgetting that!
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Originally Posted by chasboy
I keep forgetting that!
And I keep forgetting the taillight seals until I wash it
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Old 08-18-2017, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chasboy
I keep forgetting that!
Originally Posted by 001pewter
And I keep forgetting the taillight seals until I wash it
Someone explain to me or direct me to a thread about taillight & hood seals. Do they go bad a lot? I just got my vette a few weeks ago.


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