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my new old vette

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1988-c4-phil

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well I just bought my first vette. It is a 1988 red convertable. The price was right BUT...

alarm not working correctly
radio seems to function but no sound.
left headlight gets hung up and won't open unless I raise the hood, then works fine. (new bushings maybe?)
anti-lock brake (ABS) light is on.
when i fist take off, rythmic squeek from left rear tire area. (u-joint maybe or wheel bearing)
now light banging from left rear tire upon HARD acceleration.
and last but not least, the dash dissappears ocassionally, seems to be temperature related, been cold the last couple of days, no problem but a few days ago when it was warm out, it just dropped out, no insterment gauges at all. seems dim during the day and a lot brighter when I turn on my lights.
still all in all, its a vette and looks pretty good.
should have some pics soon, and my repair manual so I can get started I guess.

ohh no A/C as well compressor blown.

but the price was too low to pass up.
Some of the work i can do, but in some places i am in over my head.

but i am still proud of my vette
Phil
 
Congrates on the New Old Vette........ :thumbsup:
Getting them right offers a lot of satisfaction.
Can't wait to see the PIC's.
 
:welcome: to the site. Sounds like you have yourself a fun project ahead of you fixing the problems. But it should all be worth it in the end when you have everything running A-OK!
 
:welcome: to the site! There's several car shops that participate here on the forum regularly, that i'm sure would chime in to help with any questions.
Not to mention other members.
 
Welcome aboard, have fun getting it in top notch condition. If you need help there are plenty of fellow Corvette enthusiastst that have the expertise both on this forum and over at the Corvette Forum. Lot of mod parties where you can get the help you need. :welcome: :dancer01:
 
:welcome: to the site!

I can tell you from my experience restoring my '69, the satisfaction you will feel as you complete each of these items will be amazing! Buying a new Vette is great (I have done this too), but bringing a Vette back to the condition it is supposed to be in will give you a special bond with that car! If it was an early C-3 I might be able to give you some advise, but I am clueless on C-4s. Good luck, and enjoy the ride! :thumbsup:
 
Welcome, and goodluck on your project. I do most all of my own work on my car and I can tell you that any work you are able to complete yourself just makes the car that more personal.
I too am having a hard time uploading a picture. Please let me know if you figure out an easy way to do it.
 
pass-side.jpg

driver-side.jpg
 
YEAH!!! thank you! putting pics in is easy, once you get the hang of it.
well I jacked up the rear end and brakes look good, no hanging up, hot spots or rotor problems. replaced a broken vacuum hose, maybe cruise control will work now.
 
Seat is EXTREMELY comfortable, but very rough looking!
and i must agree that this is a FALL IN, CLIMB OUT car!!
but I still love it!

seat.jpg
 
steering wheel is a bit rough. looks kinda like a wood of some type.
my wife suggested to sand it down and refinish it (she likes the look of it)
and we both have champaign taste and beer budget!!!
what do you think???

steering.jpg
 
Anyone having trouble posting pictures is welcome to call.
Here is the number for the world to see :eek:
(321) 725-7791
Not after 11:00PM
I will be happy to walk you through it. Once you have done it you see how easy it is. :sillyme:
 
1998-c4-phil..... nice job on the pictures! :thumbsup:
Looks like a Grant Steering Wheel. A little sanding and a nice finish and it will look great.
 
Welcome Phil. I also bought my c4 Corvette recently and am restoring it, I am not an expert on the C4 but have worked on mine a bit already including some electrical stuff. If I can be of any assistance you are welcome to send me a Private Message or just make a post and someone will help you.
 
SteveK said:
Anyone having trouble posting pictures is welcome to call.
Here is the number for the world to see :eek:
(321) 725-7791
Not after 11:00PM
I will be happy to walk you through it. Once you have done it you see how easy it is. :sillyme:
Click to expand...

Bet no one can help me post a pic!

Chas
 
have you got it yet? or do you need a hand?
I would be glad to help!
in the center of this page at the top is ~photo gallery~ just click it and a new window should pop up with several pictures on it.
look for ~upload photos~ upper right just below your name ~welcome USERNAME~ click upload photos and and on that page select browse, navigate to the photo on your PC that you wish to upload, name it and give it a description in the text boxes. then click ~Upload/Submit~. takes a min or so to upload to site, when done you will see your picture with some text below it.
look for ~photo details~ there should be a UBBCODE in the photo details box, IF after photo details you just see more pics then click the red down arrow to the right of photo details. then you shoud see UBBCODE with a url. you can cut and paste the url or use the copy to clipboard button next to or below the code. paste the code in your post and the picture should appear!
if that doesn't do it, let me know and i will get you through it one way or another.
my pleasure to help!
Philip
 
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