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    Wife rocks!

    Back in Jan 04, on my 60th birthday, my wife tells me to order a new Vette. And to get with the Museum delivery. She said that I had worked 40 years and I deserved it. I never argue with my wife when she makes so much sense :Wso I ordered a MSG vert with the 1SB package and we flew down to...
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    Try to Paint brake calibers on a 04?

    I did my 04 calipers using Rustoleum red and a small brush. Clean the calipers with a degreaser first. I painted right over the Corvette lettering then, when it was dry, I took a flat file and filed the paint off the letters. It's been over a year and they look bright and no peeling.:beer
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    What was the first thing you...

    First things I bought were a rear end apron, so I wouldn't scratch the rear putting stuff in the trunk, and a trunk partion, so the rag top is protected when it's down. I installed them in the Museum parking lot when I picked up the Vette.:)
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    Now was the time to do it !!! Who else is buying a C5 now??

    Too early to tell yet. Maybe mid April from what I hear...a long time!!
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    Now was the time to do it !!! Who else is buying a C5 now??

    Just ordered a C5 convertible Friday..Spiral Gray..Oak/Oak..Polished rims..Auto..3.15 rear...1SB...12 cd stack...Mueseum delivery. Can't wait!!
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    Mid Years check in...

    Hi Gerry.. The town of Potsdam hasn't changed much since you left. The Clarkson campus has been consolidated to the Hill Campus area. There aren't any classes held in the buildings downtown. The Hill campus has grown considerably as a result. I moved up from New York City in 1972 and bought a...
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    Body Support

    Blackmoon... I made a wooden dolly, for my 65, out of 2x6's and put steel 3in. casters on it. I also put a higher rear support that came under the body in the gas tank area. It rolled grreat around the shop and I built it high enough to work under the body. Didn't have $50 into it. Regards...
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    Engine Wiring Harness

    My non A/C 65 327 has the regulator and horn relay on the right (pass side). Original harness on it. Regards, Frank
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    Mid Years check in...

    Old post, but I just found it. I have a 65 2 top convertible, 327/350hp,4 spd, sidepipes,knockoffs, and teakwheel. I did a 3yr body-off on it. Farmed out the xmission and rear-end rebuild and did the rest myself. From sandblasted frame to paint. What Fun!!! It's a driver for me and it's been to...
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    The journey begins....

    Subfixer.. I did a frame repair on my 65 in the same area that you describe. I cut out the rust and welded in steel plate of comparable gauge. I made new end caps, but left a half moon opening in the bottom edge to help water drain out. I 'm pretty sure end caps are available ( Dr. Rebuild, I...
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    Door glass removal

    When I changed the pwr window mech. in my daughter's 84, the bolts holding the glass on the frame are actually studs. They don't come off. The glass had a metal strip on its bottom with slots for the studs to go through. Use the clamps, as previously mentioned, to keep the glass in postion to...
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    Fuel sending unit/Pump

    Pull the fuse for the fuel pump, start the engine and let it run 'till it dies. This will bleed off the pressure in the fuel lines at the pump/sender asm. ....Later, Frank
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    Fuel Pump Relay

    Magmotor Thanks for the info...as it turns out , the correct relay, 14100455, is the cheapest @ $7.46 from the dealer. I'll order one tomorrow so I'll have spare for the trip to Carlisle. Thanks again..:beer Frank
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    Fuel Pump Relay

    Anybody have the part# of the fuel pump relay for a 94 LT1. The dealer has two listed, and they're not broken down by VIN,(LT1 or LT5). Any info would be appreciated, so I don't have to tear into the pass. side of the dash,stand on my head and wiggle my tri-focals up and down to see 2 inches in...
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    bleeding air from cooling system, how?

    Glad the hose trick helped you Madstacker. :beer Frank
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