Thread: Chevette blues
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10-25-2022 09:50 AM #61
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10-25-2022 04:17 PM #62
Last edited by rspears; 10-25-2022 at 04:49 PM.
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-25-2022 08:22 PM #63
That's funny stuff!
Today I thought I had the electrical straight, but I forgot to check the wipers.
Yep, Nope. So wipers are next to troubleshoot.
Today I fixed the back up lights and fan blower (same fuse) and the blinkers.
Dug through the stash and found a headlight (halogen even) got it in. Needs new adjusters. The screws are rusty and plastic fragile. Headlights clearly angled badly.
Picked up trans seals front and back, hope they fit.
Using the clear paint instead of resin for fiberglass seems to be a win.
Soaking in vinegar to remove light corrosion is a win.
Check engine light is on for ever. I pulled the bulb then realized if ever i wanted to look at codes, I think it's the check engine light that blinks. So I put it back..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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10-25-2022 09:07 PM #64
Calling a chevette a vette is tantamount to calling a mid 60's Chevy II a deuce, pure blasphemy.Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
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10-26-2022 06:32 AM #65
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10-27-2022 04:47 PM #66
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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12-15-2022 08:28 PM #67
hi again guys
No end to the amusement.
Water coming in when it rains.
Passenger side front floorboard and driver side rear.
Front might be windshield, I ran some clear roofing sealant, we'll see. Rear driver's, IDK.
I'm thinking two things:
One: I understand the interior rust.
Two: a cover would help. I used one for my 78 firebird. It was the only car in the parking lot not rusting..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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12-15-2022 08:31 PM #68
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12-16-2022 06:33 PM #69
Oh, also, the fuel guage is fixed. I dropped the tank completely convinced the sending unit was bad. Turned out it was just the ground. But it did get the dirt cleaned off the tank.
I pulled the speedometer and gave it a few drops of turbine oil to quiet it down. It helped some. Maybe a few more miles will work the oil in better.
Almost ready to use it for daily commute. I'm super excited to see what milage it gets..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
What an unbelievable story! That was crazy no one would stop and help them during the time of it going down. It is amazing everything was in such good shape. I can't believe all the aluminum pieces...
Old vintage coolest boat...