I finally have her done. Here is the list of activities from this past weekend.

1. Replaced the front callipers and bled brakes.

2. Installed the remaining spark plugs.

3. Replaced the distributor cap and rotor.

4. Detailed the whole car.

5. Replaced the front brakes and bled them again.

6. Replaced the alternator.

I didn't get the donut gasket replaced because the bolts are too rusted to get off. One of them started to twist in the middle and didn't want to take the chance on breaking it off. After I replaced the callipers, the car still was making right hand turns when I braked. I asked at the parts store what causes this and suggested replacing the pads so I did and solved the problem. When I took it out on a test drive Friday night, I noticed the lights were very dim then the car quit on me. We called for a jump and went back to the garage and noticed the alternator wasn't charging. We took it off and went to the parts store the next day. They tested it and it failed all test. Luckily they had one in stock. I put it on and no more dim lights and the charging gauge is now charging like it should.

After all that was done I detailed the whole car and now she is looking good. My wife and I took it out last night to town and it turned alot of heads in a small town. The local car club had a get together at one of the members shops so we stopped by. They loved the color because you don't see that color and is not very common. I'll take some pictures of it today then hopefully post them tonight or tomorrow night.

The only things left to do is to install new shocks and exhaust system. So far I have about $1,000 into this car. Not bad for it being stored all those years and being a classic.

 

You are well on your way. You already have it in "driver" status. Now everything you do is an upgrade. I am sure you will have many years of pleasure driving and tinkering.
Have Fun!
Scott

Here is a link to the pictures of the Vette. Enjoy...I know I do after all that sweat I put into it.

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/05BlueGT/Corvette/Det ailed/