• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

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Took another ride on the flatbed tonight:(

Alternator took a dump in 6pm Dale Mabry traffic!!! Battery got me to the Buick dealership on Hillsborough & Himes before the whole thing went kaput!

Andreh, my car is in your lot...again!
 
6PM DALE TRAFFICCCC!!
I would have had a panic attack.
Andreh will get it fixed fast:D

See you Saterday Gordon and Jim
 
Ms. AntiVenom said:
6PM DALE TRAFFICCCC!!
I would have had a panic attack.
Andreh will get it fixed fast:D

See you Saterday Gordon and Jim
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Fortunately, I don't panic easily:yesnod:I was cutting across 3 lanes and into the turn lane like a MOFO...not endangering anyone, but if I were an on duty person and saw it, we'd be havin' a little talk:rofl1:

All the time, the engine loosing more and more power with each lane change (like 250hp is a big deal to start with!).

Just didn't want to come to a complete stop in the inside lane of Northbound Dale Mabry @ 6pm:NoNo:Thats gonna mess things up big time!

It could have been much worse (mechanically) and an alternator's not that big a deal:thumbsup:Come to think of it, the last time it was replaced (IIRC) was when I bought the car several years ago...and it was dead when I bought it.

It's lasted several years inh the Florida heat and underhood heat generated by the engine...I'm happy:thumbsup:

And it's a simple fix (and hopfully not too expensive:rolleyes:). If I had the time, I'd do it myself. But I don't and I have all the faith in the world in Andreah:thumbsup:

We have a wedding to attend at 3 on saturday and the reception at Sam Seltzers afterward. I won't make it up there (again:()

See you all soon.

Gordon
 
Alternators

I don't know what year Vette you have but my '86 goes thru them like a knife thru butter. In the past 20 years I think I've replaced at least 5. Several years ago when it was still Discount Auto they offered a free replacement policy. I jumped on that and have never paid for another alternator since!!! In fact, the last time they didn't have the less expensive model and replaced it with a Delco!!! Needless to say they don't offer that anymore.....:nonod:
 
Pres712 said:
I don't know what year Vette you have but my '86 goes thru them like a knife thru butter. In the past 20 years I think I've replaced at least 5. Several years ago when it was still Discount Auto they offered a free replacement policy. I jumped on that and have never paid for another alternator since!!! In fact, the last time they didn't have the less expensive model and replaced it with a Delco!!! Needless to say they don't offer that anymore.....:nonod:
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It's an 87 and this is the 2nd one in several years. Not a big expense but maybe I'll look at PEP BOYS or something. I think they still have the offer.
 
Good thing you got it off the road safely. At least now you know it wont go kaput on you for a while..... well, maybe.:shrug01:
 
Sucks to be you :D

:wavey: Gordon

I just got mine back on the road yesterday. Its been way too long, time for a MISFIT get together!
 
Oh, and BTW...:thumbsup::thumbsup:Andreh and InstyTune:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Had it fixed this morning 1st thing and really did me well on the cost:thumbsup:

Got the cigarette lighter fixed too (so my danged cell phone will quit dying!)

Thanks Andreh, she runs like a bat outta hell again:thumbsup:
 
C5Rick said:
Bradenton sounds like a good spot :dancer01:
Glad you got it back quick, and the rainy season is suppose to be over, so the leaks shouldn't be an issue for a while. :lmao:
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And I just got the weatherstipping in too. Just need time to get with Greg and get it installed.:thumbsup:
 
Wolf1171 said:
Let me know! I am ready, its been way too long.
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Amen brother!:thumbsup:

Stop in at Andreh's shop (Insty Tune) on dale mabry on saturday afternoons. We have a pretty good group meeting up there now:thumbsup:

Usually around 5 or so people start shoing up.
 
:thumbsup:Sorry to hear about your dilemna. Glad it all worked out. The weather is cooling off some and it's time for a party at Gordon's!!!! Only the SHADOW knows. :thumbsup:
 
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