RMitchell
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Hello Everyone!
Two weeks ago my family purchased our first Corvette. A 1994 Admiral Blue Automatic Coupe. It is all base, as we wanted less electronics for easier fixes. It is a slight fixer upper, which we also wanted so my Dad and I can work on it together. However, we need some help regarding maintenance and the best places to look for parts.
First, we are looking for a service manual. What would be the best one to purchase for everyday usage?
We also need to replace the weather stripping. Is there a good brand that will last long without costing an arm and a leg?
Regarding brakes, is there a good brand that works well with a 'Vette? Are there any tricks for changing them? Ours are old and need to be replaced ASAP.
The antenna motor is also problematic. When you turn the radio on, the motor runs, and will push the antenna up 2 inches, and then the antenna stops, but the motor runs as if the antenna is still ascending. It will not retract the antenna. Do we have to replace the entire motor unit, or is there a quick and easy fix that can solve the problem?
Also, as our car is base, it only has a tape player. I want to put in a good radio that can play an iPod or through AUX or Bluetooth. However, I still want the radio to fit in with the rest of the car. I would like a full infotainment touchscreen interface; is it even possible to wire it into the rest of the car? If so, is there a good and inexpensive system? Is it more intelligent to simply put in a basic radio?
These are our main issues. The car runs like new, and has no mechanical issues in the engine or transmission. As I said above, my family is new to Corvette ownership. I am extremely grateful for any advice that I can get. I understand that my questions are very vague and encompassing, and I thank you in advance for any information.
Thank you, excited to get to work on our new baby!
-Randall Mitchell
Two weeks ago my family purchased our first Corvette. A 1994 Admiral Blue Automatic Coupe. It is all base, as we wanted less electronics for easier fixes. It is a slight fixer upper, which we also wanted so my Dad and I can work on it together. However, we need some help regarding maintenance and the best places to look for parts.
First, we are looking for a service manual. What would be the best one to purchase for everyday usage?
We also need to replace the weather stripping. Is there a good brand that will last long without costing an arm and a leg?
Regarding brakes, is there a good brand that works well with a 'Vette? Are there any tricks for changing them? Ours are old and need to be replaced ASAP.
The antenna motor is also problematic. When you turn the radio on, the motor runs, and will push the antenna up 2 inches, and then the antenna stops, but the motor runs as if the antenna is still ascending. It will not retract the antenna. Do we have to replace the entire motor unit, or is there a quick and easy fix that can solve the problem?
Also, as our car is base, it only has a tape player. I want to put in a good radio that can play an iPod or through AUX or Bluetooth. However, I still want the radio to fit in with the rest of the car. I would like a full infotainment touchscreen interface; is it even possible to wire it into the rest of the car? If so, is there a good and inexpensive system? Is it more intelligent to simply put in a basic radio?
These are our main issues. The car runs like new, and has no mechanical issues in the engine or transmission. As I said above, my family is new to Corvette ownership. I am extremely grateful for any advice that I can get. I understand that my questions are very vague and encompassing, and I thank you in advance for any information.
Thank you, excited to get to work on our new baby!
-Randall Mitchell
