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Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/18/12 11:01pm Message 21 of 33
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I'm glad I had two kits as I was putting mine together because for me some of the screws in each kit weren't right. But with both kits I had options.  And yes, I will have a bunch left over.

This is exactly what happened to me.  I bought one screw kit from Zip, and then accidentally bought another kit from Wilcox.  I'm glad I had two kits, but I still came up short on screws that I thought should be black.  BTW, the light bulb kit is handy too.

John



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2009 Z06 Mostly Stock
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Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/19/12 4:59am Message 22 of 33
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Coatesville, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary Paint w/Mahogany Interior
Got my screw set from Corvette America & I agree...some of the screws are a little different, never thought of just buying another from a different suppliers (duh).  BTW - MAM carpet is really nice - got floor mats & a matching cargo mat last year when we were there - get alot of compliments on them.
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Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/19/12 9:18am Message 23 of 33
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Gainesville, FL - USA
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Ebo, great tip on the picks, I'm checking harbor freight for something that will work. I wish MAMO would have video'd the install! Rodney, I am a die hard Yankee fan! I was raised in Colorado before the Rockies, so I chose the Yankees, never looked back! D



Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/27/12 6:24pm Message 24 of 33
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More help needed. I received the new carped and insulation. I know there is a leak so I tried to find it before installing the new stuff. The area around the wipers (wiper cowl?) is leaking when the water pools there. There is already some sealant in the area. Should I remove all the old stuff and Reseal it? Is so what should I use? Can I use like a roofing tar or something similiar? Thanks Dennis



Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/27/12 8:40pm Message 25 of 33
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Dennis,
Leaks can be tuff to find! When I did both of my cars I coated to whole inside wiper area with POR15. This is an epoxy paint and I used the gloss black. I like the way it looks but the factory wasnt a gloss. With the epoxy it should seal a leak if there is one. Where does your water come in at? Is it in the bird cage area? Hopefully not. Im not home until Sunday night or I would try posting of pic of what it looks like done in the gloss. I put it on really thick and heavy also. I dont know about resealing it with any other sealer. Hopefully others will throw some input your way on this.
Rodney




Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/28/12 5:41am Message 26 of 33
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Thanks Rod, I actually have some POR 15. That is a good idea to start with. I don't think the leak is in the birdcage area. I'll try to get some pics today. Some guys are using spray in bedliner. Still researching what to use.



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Posted: 7/28/12 12:15pm Message 27 of 33
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Leaks!  My '73 carpet was pretty smelly when I took it out.  I found that the rear glass was loose and the two rear drain tubes were both cracked.  The drain tubes I'm talking about drain the chamber behind the rear window.  I would post some pictures, but I can't get it to work on this site.

Don't give up!

John



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Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/28/12 6:16pm Message 28 of 33
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Thanks, I will check the drain tubes and rear window.  I know the wiper tray is leaking.  I completely cleaned the tray today.  The PO had a lot of stuff in there (putty, sealer, ect)  The wire mesh at both ends was completely sealed up with sealer.  So water would just sit in there, of course it leaked.  I am going to use Spray in bed liner and redo the whole tray.  I am also going to fix the wire mesh so the water drains properly.

More to follow.




Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/29/12 2:18pm Message 29 of 33
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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!
Welcome to the family, Dennis.  I purchased Front and back carpeting from MAM and love it.  Also had seats replaced.  Mike Yager has great stuff!!
Dan



Re: Interior advice

Posted: 7/30/12 6:02pm Message 30 of 33
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Thanks Dan, I am itching to get the carpet in.  I need to fix the leaks first.  I have some pictures I am going to upload tomorrow morning.  I am going to use Eastwood brushable seam sealer first (on order).  Then I am going to spray the whole tray with rubberized bed liner.  

I am using insulation from Vette Nuts (the kit looks pretty good).  

I am searching for a set of fiero seats and am ordering a Shark Bar (so I can run a 5 point harness).

If I can find fiero seats I may save for some Corbeau A4 seats (big investment).  My stock seats are shot........Another big investment to repair.

Dennis




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