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by ttamrettus
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13418

Re: 1981 corvette

So we decided to order new front and rear bumper covers. I was going to get the ebay ones but the c3 forums complain about fitment. I went with ACI versions from ZIP corvette. They were almost $300 more total but are said to fit really well. We will see. I think I am goin to try and clean up the eng...
by ttamrettus
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13418

Re: 1981 corvette

This car has the computerized QJet. I’m going to try replacing the computerized hei with the non-computerized one. It looks like 81 is an oddball emissions OBD year. I’d like the improved reliability of the sniper. The body guy recommended a new nose. He’s afraid the rubber/plastic repaint may crack...
by ttamrettus
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13418

Re: 1981 corvette

car has virtually all the exterior items removed for paint. once the 1970 bmw is painted, this is likely inline. car starts. plan to fix coolant leak next. remove exhaust manifolds add shorty headers. questions are A. Holley Sniper EFI ? B. new fiberglass nose ? https://youtu.be/wSuVY-Aqa_s IMG_6712...
by ttamrettus
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

UPDATES 1. I used dry ice to remove all the old floor tar. score into 1" or 2" squares. Chill with dry ice for 30 minutes. Smack with plastic hammer. Pops right off. floor clean up.jpg 2. video 1 by the painter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl4pZlQU_ms 3. video 2 by the painter - https...
by ttamrettus
Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

Basement Paul wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:32 am How much weight savings did you get from that battery too? I'm guessing at least 15lbs. That tar flooring seems like a terrible job, but the floor looks sweet underneath.

-BP
The dry ice made very easy work of the removal.

About 14 pounds
by ttamrettus
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

UPDATE FLOOR PANS

I decided to do banging and scraping on the interior before paint.
Then I discovered the tar panels were STUCK.
I was at that time thinking to put the new kilmat directly over the old.
My BMW buddies here changed my mind.
by ttamrettus
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

UPDATE ENGINE BAY

I decided I hated the large ugly standard type battery.
After a little research, Mazda MIATA guys like this small AGM battery.
I just need to figure out how best to isolate it and mount it in the engine bau.
I think it looks great.
battery.jpg
by ttamrettus
Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2009 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Replies: 21
Views: 6289

Re: 2009 Shelby GT500 Convertible

I'm now on the other side of the fence. I like license plates that are hard to ID.

I's 1's O's 0's 8's B's

In case some is offended by my driving it's harder to ID.

Personalized plates are too easy to remember. But maybe I'm paranoid.
by ttamrettus
Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

My brother is doing the M3. This car is a local guy. Yes, chamonix white. This guy is going to do the vette too.
by ttamrettus
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48
Replies: 22
Views: 7158

Re: 1970 BMW 2002 - roundie # 48

all the glass is out.
all the weather stripping is off.
all the molding is off.
a couple minor things I want to address then off to the body shop and paint.
I'm excited...............
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by ttamrettus
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2009 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Replies: 21
Views: 6289

Re: 2009 Shelby GT500 Convertible

It's freaking awesome. I love it. Nice grab....................congrats
by ttamrettus
Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: C3 corvette interior door retainer set
Replies: 3
Views: 3378

Re: C3 corvette interior door retainer set

This part is a few hours each.
by ttamrettus
Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4
Replies: 10
Views: 4616

Re: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4

I have 48,9xx miles on it and the tires are in the marginal zone.
I purchased a set of night edition take offs for $800.
Today I had them balanced and installed.
I dig them.

First picture was when the truck was new, 100 miles.
Second picture is after 3 accidents and 48,9xx miles.
by ttamrettus
Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: C3 corvette interior door retainer set
Replies: 3
Views: 3378

C3 corvette interior door retainer set

As you may know Alex and I are working on his corvette. In one of the 4 sets of door handles that we have, ONE of them had a GM retainer that virtually NO ONE on the corvette forums has seen before. Attached is screen shot of the corvette manual showing the part number. There are several pictures of...
by ttamrettus
Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3D printer
Replies: 4
Views: 2830

Re: 3D printer

I got SolidWorks for students for Alex.