71 rebuild

bfit · September 12, 2011, 09:37:45 AM

Jethro
That is Canadian speedo
I see a few on ebay from time to time
Bfit

demonx · September 12, 2011, 10:43:06 AM

My 76 had a speedo like that - funnily enough it was a Canadian car.

wabco40 · September 12, 2011, 04:16:46 PM

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7864.msg1045940987#msg1045940987Jethro
That is Canadian speedo
I see a few on ebay from time to time
Bfit

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.

Jethro · September 12, 2011, 06:40:04 PM

Thanks Wabco40 / Bfit

craigh · 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. ?

Craig

wabco40 · 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.
Brad.

wabco40 · 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.

demonx · September 18, 2011, 11:26:17 AM

Better than new! Original AND new!

Awesome!

wabco40 · 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!!!

Jethro · October 09, 2011, 08:18:29 PM

Looks smick Wabco:grin:

wabco40 · 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.

bfit · 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
Bfit

Camo · October 19, 2011, 12:03:13 PM

Niiiice

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

wabco40 · October 20, 2011, 07:53:53 AM

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7864.msg1045941259#msg1045941259What a g8 job you are doing with your vette
If only we all had that enthusiasm
not to mention the time etc etc
Bfit

Thanks Bfit,
Its the time I don't have!!!
Brad.

wabco40 · October 20, 2011, 08:09:22 AM

Quote from: Admin link=topic=7864.msg1045941266#msg1045941266Niiiice

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:

Jethro · October 20, 2011, 05:43:10 PM

Wabco,

Where did you end up getting power window kits from?

Jethro

wabco40 · October 20, 2011, 10:09:32 PM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=7864.msg1045941278#msg1045941278Wabco,

Where did you end up getting power window kits from?

Jethro

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.

Jethro · October 21, 2011, 07:09:17 AM

Seriously thinking of doing the same

wabco40 · 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.

wabco40 · 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.