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« Reply #100 on: September 12, 2011, 09:37:45 AM »
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That is Canadian   speedo
I see a few on ebay from time to time
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« Reply #101 on: September 12, 2011, 10:43:06 AM »
My 76 had a speedo like that - funnily enough it was a Canadian car.

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« Reply #102 on: September 12, 2011, 04:16:46 PM »
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That is Canadian   speedo
I see a few on ebay from time to time
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I actually purchased a new Canadian speedo from ebay sometime ago, however it was for a 72 onwards with the white numbered face.
Later I saw Bill had just the 68 - 71 green numbered face available so I changed it over to suit the rest of the dash.

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« Reply #103 on: September 12, 2011, 06:40:04 PM »
Thanks Wabco40 / Bfit

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« Reply #104 on: September 12, 2011, 08:02:38 PM »


That looks great.

Its hard to tell from the picture but how well does it match your  40 year old tacho face give it would have faded some. ?

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« Reply #105 on: September 13, 2011, 08:33:10 AM »
That looks great.

Its hard to tell from the picture but how well does it match your  40 year old tacho face give it would have faded some. ?

Craig[/quote]


There is no real noticeable difference between the two. I also put a new battery gauge in the center cluster and that also matches well.
What made a big difference in appearance was fitting new plastic lens to speedo, tacho and center gauges.
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« Reply #106 on: September 17, 2011, 07:19:37 AM »
I had my original rear C O R V E T T E lettering re-chromed at a small shop up in Bangkok.
I had previously filed all the rough casting edges off and cleaned them up.
They did a good job chroming and polishing them.


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« Reply #107 on: September 18, 2011, 11:26:17 AM »
Better than new! Original AND new!

Awesome!

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« Reply #108 on: October 09, 2011, 08:08:13 PM »
I had my front and rear bumpers re-chromed. I have fitted and adjusted the rear bumpers.
The front bumper is fitted but still needs final adjustment.
Its the first time in seven years that the car is starting to look complete!!!




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« Reply #109 on: October 09, 2011, 08:18:29 PM »
Looks smick Wabco:grin:

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« Reply #110 on: October 18, 2011, 09:44:35 PM »
I have finished fitting the carpets. Its possibly one of the worst jobs to do!!!
I did one section at a time. The carpet set came from ACC in the states. It was moulded with an under lay bonded to the back. Each piece requires trimming to fit. The end result came out good.
I have also fitted a new compartment frame and doors.




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« Reply #111 on: October 19, 2011, 08:58:54 AM »
What a g8 job you are doing  with your vette
If only we all had that enthusiasm
not to mention the time  etc etc
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« Reply #112 on: October 19, 2011, 12:03:13 PM »
Niiiice :thumb:

The beasty has got to be getting close to finish, you must be getting itchy to drive it.
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« Reply #113 on: October 20, 2011, 07:53:53 AM »
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What a g8 job you are doing  with your vette
If only we all had that enthusiasm
not to mention the time  etc etc
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Thanks Bfit,
Its the time I don't have!!!
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« Reply #114 on: October 20, 2011, 08:09:22 AM »
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Niiiice :thumb:

The beasty has got to be getting close to finish, you must be getting itchy to drive it.


Thanks, its getting closer for rego.

I still need to fit the dash and I have changed to power windows. The new regulars, motors etc still need to go in and be adjusted.
I have new seat foam and leather covers coming over at the moment and I also need to fit all the glass. Plus a lot of other small jobs to finish off.
Yeah, I am hangin out to drive alright.
I have to go up to Asia for a month soon so nothing will happen until I return. Looks like another year gone by:grr:


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« Reply #115 on: October 20, 2011, 05:43:10 PM »
Wabco,

Where did you end up getting power window kits from?

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« Reply #116 on: October 20, 2011, 10:09:32 PM »
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Wabco,

Where did you end up getting power window kits from?

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Jethro,

I purchased it from Corvette Central a few years back.
They just put together all the standard power window parts (regulators, motors, harness, switches and conduits etc) and sold it as a power window conversion kit.
I think I paid $600-$700 for it.
I have also got new door panels so there will be no hole where the handle used to be.

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« Reply #117 on: October 21, 2011, 07:09:17 AM »
Seriously thinking of doing the same

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« Reply #118 on: October 30, 2011, 07:39:51 PM »
I have fitted the left lower dash.
I also replaced all light bulbs, light switch, vacuum solenoid and speedo/tach cables.
Its quite easy to install without the windscreen and top dash pad fitted. I would hate to try do it with them in place!!!





I have also fitted the rear window seal and removable window.


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« Reply #119 on: November 16, 2011, 08:49:50 PM »
I have got a bit more work done.
I have glued the door weatherstrips in place. The doors are very tight to close at the moment however I am expecting the weatherstrips to compress over time.



I have also buffed and fitted the SS moulding and fitted a new outer window seal to the door.



I finally got around to finishing off the seat belt installation. Thanks Geoff.
I still need to fit the rear quarter trim pieces and I also have some 74 retractor covers and covers for the top brackets.