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Just thought I'd post an update: Funny how things work out. I got both clusters in yesterday ... the one Gene Taber repaired (for a total of $507) and the one I bought on ebay from Austin, TX. We installed the one Gene Taber repaired as that was the original dash cluster. It blinked, the turn...

I screwed it all up. Was going to wait 24 hours to hear back from Taber. Wrote him a nice e-mail asking simply for a status. If I didn't hear back by the next morning, I'd look on ebay. I honestly thought I wouldn't hear back from him so I had a chance to buy a reconditioned cluster with a year...

I spoke to a guy briefly Tuesday when I called to make sure he got the package (FedEx tracking said they left it at the front door). Sounded like the old man. I sent him a nice e-mail today asking that he give me a status. I'm going to give him until tomorrow morning to respond. Then I'm giving...

OH SH*#$T! I just overnighted my 86 dash to him. I've been getting the same deal. He said to send it with return shipping instructions and the most it would cost is $550. I overnighted it. Cost me 60 bucks! I called him yesterday to see if he got it and he said he would call me with a...

My "Service Engine Soon" light on my 86 has been coming on for over a year. I've checked all the codes with no luck. Even had a mechanic check it out. He got a whole different set of codes and we still had no luck. Sometimes at 7 am when I'm heading north on the highway with the wind, the light...

Well I guess it's a moot point now as I took it in this morning for a repaint. These guys are good and they're going to remove alot of stuff and it will be in the shop for about 3 weeks. So I guess I'll tackle it when I get it back ... unless they accidentally fix it. :boogie

Yes. I'm replacing all the vehicle stripping (not the convertible top weatherstrip ... I'll do that when I replace the top which is after I paint). They're just going to order a complete weatherstrip kit. The door jambs are in great shape. It doesn't sound like they're going to repaint there...

I'm getting a rattle that drives me nuts under two conditions. When the air is off and I give it gas while rpms are low, it sounds like one of the parking lights are rattling. Checked them, even went as far as to remove the front facia to tighten them, but I still get the vibrating "rattle" (I...

Oh crap. I'm supposed to take it in today. They're going to replace all the weatherstripping and repaint (same color). They remove everything. Bumpers, lights, mirrors, door handles, etc. in order to paint and warranty the paint job for life. The owner has a new Z06. His 6th vette and says...

For 2 years, I've agonized over whether to restore my 86 vert or let her go and get a C5. I have a new engine with about 3,000 miles on it and mechanically, it runs great. And I don't want the car payment. So I've finally decided to paint, replace the top, and re-do the interior. Problem is...

We'll see if what I ordered from Corvette America works. If so, problem solved. If not, you can bet I'll give them a call. Where in South TX are you? I'm in Brownsville.

I have their website bookmarked but I thought they were more like the "radio unit" restoration, not necessarily speakers. I found the entire speaker and amp assembly at Corvette America for $134. If it works it will be well worth the $$$. If not, Dr. Dons Corvette Radio will be my next call...

I have a rear speaker from an 86 vert that isn't working. I've done all the troubleshooting and I know it's the amp. The metal box the amp is encased in measures about 6" x 3 1/2" and I'm told it's "the old style amplifier". Every source I've tried tells me they fix the newer style amp (which is...

Thanks for the tip. I was afraid it wasn't going to be easy.

My entire parking light assembly is loose on the passenger side of my 86 vert. The whole thing vibrates when I get to a certain rpm and it drives me nuts. I couldn't find anything in the FSM about how to access it. I don't know if I have a bracket broken or loose or what. It looks like you...

You're right there. At least my 86 is paid for!

Wow! I can see I'm way over my head if I go the Turbo route. I'd be better off just buying the extra hp in a new engine (probably cheaper, too) ... or if I really want more hp, just get a C5. I still think a vette is a vette ... and all vette owners are special, regardless of year or hp. Thanks...

I've thought about a TURBO but everyone I talk to says they're more trouble than they're worth. You have to baby 'em, maintain 'em and they never seem to work right. That's just what I've been told. My L98 has only a couple thousand miles on it (that's why she runs so good) so another engine is...

I've been trying to decide for more than 6 months whether to restore my 86 or get a C5. I really like the 2003 Anniversary edition but my 86 is mechanically perfect. All I need is paint, maybe a new top and an interior re-do. I'm not a hands-on guy as I've also got alot on my plate but having...