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    1986 Corvette not charging

    may still be a bad alternator a rebuild or new only means just that not that it is working . I have installed many new or rebuilt parts that were junk . but do not rule out a wiring issue just my 2 cents Steve
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    MORE Photos From The CarConnection!

    i must admit i have a soft spot for the solid axles :D Steve
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    Battery Tender for Optima

    battery butler has maintenence float chargers and would probably be ok for both of them. you could contact them via the web they are short money I have 4 of them and they seem to work fine Steve
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    Shop fire - car is toast

    I feel your pain :cry almost lost my 69 to a short in the car wiring and to boot the 61 was right beside it probably would have lost the barn and had house damage. it was a fluke that I came upon it before it was an uncontrollable mess . I was just very lucky :W all the cars have battery cuttoff...
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    2002 Z28 Fun (What was the Proper Response?)

    you probably did the right thing . and yes as for the shark vette envy thing Steve
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    Changing tran fluid in '89

    when you drop the pan it is the same fluid you would suck out of the dipstick tube. no additional benifit would be gained steve
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    Changing tran fluid in '89

    no, it is all in the pan a flush is the only way for a total change
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    when u store a car 4 winter ..

    let it sit unless you can take it out for a decent ride and get things warmed up to operating temps all around Steve
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    Need: Hazard knob to turn signal conector

    I believe it is part of the directional switch and not really serviced seperatly Steve
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    restoring convertable top

    I have done quite a few tops and i do not see any way to replace these and save the old top it would be quite a project and the top is probably brittle by now and would probably rip but best of luck if you try Steve
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    Time to brag about your lift

    do not have a 4 post myself twin post . I also use mine for side work at home Steve
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    Anyone succeed rebuilding a steering box?

    grind the other side of the pin off and knock it through .you need the pins that are closest to the size that was in there they are the saftey and keep the joint together if there is a failure like you just had Steve
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    Anyone succeed rebuilding a steering box?

    I have used quite a few of the kits and lock-tite the bolts . the rubber pieces were all reinforced but you do bring up a valid point as to checking quality of the kit Just my 2 cents Steve
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    Anyone succeed rebuilding a steering box?

    As peer 81 has said the kit is available for rebuilding this joint it may still be a good idea to check the box if it has many miles on it but you will see a gigantic difference with the new joint kit installed Steve
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    Disassembly Procedure, Tach Drive Distributor?

    like motor man said there is a varnish build up on the shaft .spray some gumout in the holes in the bottom of the dist and keep working the shaft up and down it will free up eventually. good luck steve
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    Anyone succeed rebuilding a steering box?

    this may be a stupid question but is the rag joint in good shape or starting to tear or fall apart Steve
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    A/C question

    sounds like the compressor is starting to fail. or possible over charge was it converted to 134? if so it should only be charged to approx 75% of the charge that is recommened for r-12 . also an oil change over is in order r-134 uses a different oil good luck Steve
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    heat riser valve

    You could remove it .if you drive in the cold weather it will affect warm up drivability steve
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    Turn Signal Short

    lou what was the outcome Steve
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    T-Top Drivers Side Wanted

    glass or painted
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