New in Bradenton

Dick · 01-14-2008, 11:44 AM

I fount a link to the site on Corvetteforums.com

Im the pround owner of a torch red '96 LT1 with 56k on the odo. My dad bought the car new 12 or so years ago and has since sold it to me for a very good price. Im looking foward to meeting other local people and cruising the streets. Ill get some pics up soon!

Also, anyone know of a good place to get weather stripping aside from Cox chevy? I need a new seal for the back hatch and was looking for stripping with the reinforced corners. I havent found what im looking for on ebay. . . Thanks!

C5Rick · 01-14-2008, 01:37 PM

Howdy and

to the forum. There's a few from Bradenton. A couple of us hang out a few of the local Cruise-Ins. Here's something we are trying to get together
http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forum...ad.php?t=11041
I'll let someone else help you withthe weatherstipping.
Again Welcome aboard

**Rich Z** · 01-14-2008, 02:03 PM

Glad you could join us. It's a really good group of people here....

THOR · 01-14-2008, 02:23 PM

to the Forum. I am also from Bradenton and hope to see you at one of the local cruise in shows.
I'd be very careful with who does your weatherstipping and the product also. I've heard horror stories about leaks and poor seals. I would recommend you at least talk with John Wilson, a fabulous vette technician, at Auto XTC in Clearwater. Larry French is the owner and they can be reached at 727-573-1292. It's about a 35 minute run to their shop and a nice drive over the skyway bridge. John specializes in the C4 and recently just sold his beautiful mint condition 92. If you have more questions, feel free to pm me anytime.

Kap142 · 01-14-2008, 02:37 PM

Hey Dick,

aboard. You have a great group of folks from the forum down there: Thor, "Backyard Mechanic" Classy, 98 Softtail, C5Rick, their is no end to the cool guys down there.

All are very approachable and full of fun and knowledge.

Have fun here, we do.

Dick · 01-14-2008, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the welcome! The Corvette shop up on Dale Mabry is who i usually go through, but for weather stripping i thought id look at a local stealership. . . Id probably do it myself anyway.

als2052 · 01-14-2008, 08:12 PM

Welcome Aboard and hope to see you at future events...

"Backyard Mechanic" · 01-14-2008, 08:21 PM

We must have

LS2POWA · 01-14-2008, 10:43 PM

Aye welcome. Definitely getting a good amount of bradenton people now haha.

Rich427 · 01-15-2008, 10:21 AM