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Unread 03-04-2009, 05:54 PM   #11
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Unread 03-04-2009, 06:02 PM   #12
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Thanks, I put $9000+ into it. I restored it from the ground up.

Here is the list:

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Bought 1994 Corvette with 84+ on the clock.

Installed or replaced:

FSM
Sony stereo CD and new front speakers.
Bought a new lower front spoiler
PKE
Two new keys.
Lug wrench
Garage floor wheel stop
Floor mats
Driver’s headlight
Cigarette lighter.
Replaced ALL fuses on passenger door side, found many corroded
Wiper blades.
Radiator cap.
Clear plastic sill protectors.
Bilstein shocks
Lower ball joints
Battery
Four wheel alignment
Rear license plate holder
Fixed the manifold oil leak.
Serpentine belt
Sun visors.
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Gas filler protector.
Backup lights
Steering column rag joint
A frame bushings
Two new serpentine belt pulleys
Fixed SYS light with the resistor mod.
New header garnish.
Rear deck trim
Removed and replaced radiator, cleaned it and straightened fins
Engine Coolant Temp sensor
Center air dam
Inspected the brake pads
Right door power window switch
4 Kuhmo’s
Alternator (generator) rubber boot on electrical terminal.

Cleaned rear wheel speed sensors.
Riveted sheet metal onto door panels and used tool dip to cover all surfaces so no more squeaks.
Delrin bushing mod
Transmission fluid and filter
Left manifold gasket
Fuel pump.
PCV valve.
Removed and cleaned the IAC.
Removed and cleaned the EGR and replaced the gasket.
Replaced the oil and oil filter.
Had the emissions test.
Replaced fuel filter
Serviced air conditioner
Fuel line clamp in engine compartment.
Both front outer tie rods.
Both rear outer tie rods
Front end alignment
Rear leaf spring bushings
Detailed exterior with all three Meguire products.
Rear inboard brake light fixture.
Installed new machined metal bushings with silver anti-seize compound in headlight horseshoe brackets
Removed and cleaned the throttle body. Replaced all gaskets. Replaced all hoses too.
New throttle position sensor
New u-joints
Right manifold
New water pump
New optispark
New plugs & wires
New blue top
Left seatbelt
Right door open switch
Vacuum check valve
Restored the rims myself
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Unread 03-04-2009, 06:51 PM   #13
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Dang! Quite an undertaking and I'd say, well worth it

Welcome aboard.

Bartender! A glass of wine for our guest please
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Unread 03-04-2009, 07:00 PM   #14
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(In my best Elvis...) Thank you, thank you very much.

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Unread 03-04-2009, 07:30 PM   #15
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Dad always said I have a brother out there!

Welcome Vettehead!

Funny, I've done a lot of the same things to my C4!
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Unread 03-04-2009, 07:51 PM   #16
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With that sir "you must be family"
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Unread 03-05-2009, 12:32 AM   #17
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Yeah..... Putting your feet up, and the keyboard sitting in your lap sounds like a great way to relax here..... Welcome aboard.
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Unread 03-05-2009, 09:51 AM   #18
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Thanks again for making me feel right at home. I love the warm and fuzzy feeling it gives me!
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