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by wxo
Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 17
Views: 13358

Re: Welcome

I had my TBSS professionally detailed. Man, does it look good! :D Couldn't get it under the tree, though. :shock:
Merry Christmas to all y'all. Ho Ho Ho..
by wxo
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

We had a 66° afternoon today and it felt really good to work in the garage with the doors open. I reinstalled "the lid" and fitted the door panel. All went together well and I went out for a short ride. Silvia drove like she hadn't been laid up for several weeks. It was great fun to let her stretch ...
by wxo
Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

The used replacement part arrived yesterday and, "RATS", it turned out to be almost as bad as my original. Bad arm rest lid.jpg The eBay seller quickly agreed to the return and paid for the shipment back. I think he knew what he was selling.
This is turning into a marathon job. At this point, I'm ...
by wxo
Mon Dec 09, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

In preparation for reinstalling Silvia's door panel with the replacement lid, I took some time to reattach the water barrier that would not stick to the door any more. The last time I had the door panel off, I got in a hurry and tried to reattach it using a tube of butyl rubber I had bought ...
by wxo
Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Well, that didn't take very long. Found it on eBay this morning:
Ebay arm rest lid (Medium).JPG
by wxo
Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I give up!! :x I decided to put everything back together, install the door panel and drive the car. The lid/armrest sits about 1/2 inch high from its normal closing position and if you open it, it won't stay open. It springs back to the almost closed position. It simply doesn't work like it did when ...
by wxo
Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I managed to shorten the hinge posts a small amount and it did improve the operation of the door somewhat, there is still impediments to it's movement open and closing. It seems to "catch in places" and not settle in place. Unfortunately, the shorter posts also now requires shorter screws ...
by wxo
Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 17
Views: 13358

Re: Welcome

God willin' and the creek don't rise, I'm thinking I'd like to get up there and celebrate with you nice fellas.
by wxo
Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I got it all together this morning. Everything seemed to fit well. All four screws are holding solidly. Unfortunately, when I attempted to mount the unit to the door panel, it would not settle into place so that the lid would operate correctly. I believe my stainless steel posts are a bit too high ...
by wxo
Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Two down, two to go...
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I'm going to try to avoid the stainless tubing on the other two. They are just anchor points to fasten down the opposite side of the back of the lid. Not much strength is involved compared to that of mounting the hinge.
by wxo
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 17
Views: 13358

Re: Welcome

It seems to me that TireSmoke and swap meets go hand in hand. Do you guys know of any goin on in July? ...just thinking out loud.
by wxo
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Too late with the nut idea, GM. It is a good one, though. Right now I plan to drill and tap the JB weld. I believe that should give me a solid foundation upon which to fasten the hinge.
Old cars are a challenge to repair. These parts are probably 18 years beyond their design limits. The upside is ...
by wxo
Sun Nov 24, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 556
Views: 339059

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

1990 thru 1996 C4 Corvettes have a storage compartment in the driver's door. The lid of this compartment serves as an arm rest. It is spring loaded shut, but will snap into the open position. Well, when I had the driver's door panel off a while back, I noticed that the screws holding this lid in ...
by wxo
Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Reference / Tech-Tips
Topic: Praises for a Toyota Jack
Replies: 3
Views: 5753

Re: Praises for a Toyota Jack

Yep. You are right. This looks like a handy li'l jack to have around the garage. Maybe two of 'em if they are cheap enough.