Topic: October 25th was a sad day
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Broadlands, VA - USA
Joined: 9/13/2012
Posts: 2
Vette(s): Blue 1982 Corvette Coupe
Dave, I was considering doing some upholstery too. I was going to ask someone if they knew someone good. Not too much around here that I know of yet. Any suggestions?
Mine is still on the road. I actually had an issue with my steering gearbox that was recently replaced so it was repaired again under warranty. I had a brake master cylinder leak too.
I also found out that my #7 cylinder wasn't firing because the spark plug was fouled. Seems that oil is getting by the value guides or seats. Replaced the distributor cap and rotor too as they were a bit pitted.
Ever had problems with your heads or had them redone?
I should get it back after this storm.
Gary
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Lifetime Memberebo said:
So Larry what your sayin is your guna settle into a long winters nap and Dream till spring
ebo
I don't chase the wife..... she chases me ! Life is Good
corvette440hp said: I'm going to chase my wife around the house
When she gets tired
I'm going to be living in the garage doing all my wiring, putting in the entire interior. Install new glass front and rear (bumper covers). Fill in the seams (bumper covers). Prepare entire body for paint. Then back to chasing my wife around the house
When she gets tired I'm going to be living in the garage doing all my wiring, putting in the entire interior. Install new glass front and rear (bumper covers). Fill in the seams (bumper covers). Prepare entire body for paint. Then back to chasing my wife around the house So Larry what your sayin is your guna settle into a long winters nap and Dream till spring
I'm staying close to the fire in the big chair, saving my pennies for spring projects.
eboI don't chase the wife..... she chases me ! Life is Good
Man...............
I just saw your reply
..............you are sooo ebo.........(she chases you........luck dog!)
corvette440hp
corvette440hp said:
Man...............
I just saw your reply..............you are sooo ebo.........(she chases you........luck dog!)
ebo said:
So Larry what your sayin is your guna settle into a long winters nap and Dream till spring
ebo
I don't chase the wife..... she chases me ! Life is Good
corvette440hp said: I'm going to chase my wife around the house When she gets tired I'm going to be living in the garage doing all my wiring, putting in the entire interior. Install new glass front and rear (bumper covers). Fill in the seams (bumper covers). Prepare entire body for paint. Then back to chasing my wife around the house
When she gets tired I'm going to be living in the garage doing all my wiring, putting in the entire interior. Install new glass front and rear (bumper covers). Fill in the seams (bumper covers). Prepare entire body for paint. Then back to chasing my wife around the house So Larry what your sayin is your guna settle into a long winters nap and Dream till spring
I'm staying close to the fire in the big chair, saving my pennies for spring projects.
eboI don't chase the wife..... she chases me ! Life is Good
Man...............
I just saw your reply
..............you are sooo ebo.........(she chases you........luck dog!)Well at least I can confirm that you have most excellent eyesite! Your the only one that picked that out!
ebo
ebo
I try to drive my car year 'round as the weather permits. Its been sitting with a nearly empty gas tank for the past month so I really need to get some gas in her.
Maybe this weekend I'll be able to scrape some rust off the rotors a bit.
Maybe this weekend I'll be able to scrape some rust off the rotors a bit.
Gold MemberThe Villages, FL - USA
Joined: 8/14/2012
Posts: 40
Vette(s): 78 Black Coupe with Oyster interior and mirrored T tops
Won't put mine in storage till after the Veterans Day parade here in Indy. Have accumulated some new items for it starting with new carpet and padding. I have new glass for the shift indicator, new boot cover for the shift lever, new lighter and ash try, new radio, have gotten white overlays for the gauges and polished metal dash overlays. Probably re-dye the doors and parts of the dash as well and other misc areas. Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it. Hope the weather is mild this winter so I can start on some of it, hate to try and do all that in the spring.
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
Posts: 1965
Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
dwright said: It was sunny here and 81 degrees F. Nearly broke the record for the day.
But sadly, it was also the day I tucked the old girl away for another Winter.
On a positive note, I can stash away some funds now for all those "to do" items planned for next Spring.
One thing I plan to do this Winter is repair the driver's side seat bottom. It developed a small rip near my left hip. Plus it had a small rip near my left knee. There are a couple of places in town that do great work.
What do you plan to do this Winter?
Dwight!! I hope that you and the rest of the C-3 "family" are safe and sound. I am still driving my 81 around town. I plan to fix a short or something in my drivers window. Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't. I got about another two weeks of driving left (I hope!!)
I plan to drive her in the Veterans Parade in Milwaukee on the 12th of this month then proble put her to bed!!
Dan da Man
|UPDATED|11/2/2012 9:17:35 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Final drive of the season for "The Beast" was on the 11th of October. "The Toy" was tucked away off-site on the 19th. And the final drive of "BIGBRRD" was last night. Still have winter prep to do on "The Beast" and "BIGBRRD" (change oil, pump up tires, etc) which will most likely happen tomorrow afternoon.
Cleaning up the Model A so I can take some pictures for the insurance agent in order to get some coverage on it. No plans to get it running this fall, that will have to wait until the radiator gets checked out, the gas tank flushed out, and a new fan belt and radiator hoses get purchased.
Main project for the winter will be X-ing off the days on the calendar waiting for spring to arrive...!!!
Jim Olson 
"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave! 
Dave and all readers, Mine is resting in the garage as the weather is a bit rainy. As soon as we get a dry day(s) during the winter, I'm out on the road going for a nice warm ride. In the mean time I keep the tires insulated from the concrete floor with 1/2" plywood 12 x 18 panels. Additionally I use marine stable (blue in color) in my full gas tank. A battery tender is connected to my Optima Batter at all times.
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Jason, how does the new hood look?
ebo
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