CraigH

Thanks Ray

The fans are a model very similar to the SPAL ones sold everywhere but cheaper.

Got them on ebay from whites performance for US$125.

the thing about keeping a vette cool is to ensure yo have all gaps between support, radiator and hood. Any gaps and you loose efficiency.

Also fitting rubber sealing strips in the front apron to force the maximum air into the radiator itself maxes a big difference.

I have helped a couple of vette owners here with big blocks get the temp under control and it is not hard but you need to think about where would the air go at speed and sitting still.

With regard to the Thermatic Fan Controller I run a new version has been built by my friend and he will sell it going forward.

I am not allowed to actively discuss or canvass interest on the forum as I am not a sponsor however once he finishes the new version I will cover the install as part of my build thread.

CraigH

So I am revisiting the rear alignment now I have got some more time.

With a piece of aluminium running along the side of the frame and one on the hub I aligned them parrallel adjusting the inner shims.





Then using a laser align tool I checked it in relation to the front tires and the beam hits in the middle of the font tire.



So if this is my baseline

CraigH

So after doing the work on the rear arm alignments I finally got to take it for a good run yesterday.

Wow what a difference it made to get the arms first aligned with the chassis then some toe in.

Still need to get it the alignment shop for proper settings but even like this its the best its been since I got it.

Was so happy with how it sat on the road and handled bumps etc that a 10 minute test turned into and hour and a half.

LudemJo

Craig,

Great post! Subscribed. I haven't read all 36 pages yet, but the amount of info in this thread is excellent. Thanks for posting.

John

CraigH

Have a cruise on this weekend so I did a waterless wash, will do the interior on Saturday.

Kevin Ramey

I am redoing a 1971 vette I need help with these plz can anyone share me pictures of the following t top inside view of molding/ all molding in back of seat area / seat belt locations. / im replacing all the seat belts and trim work and the Manuela are not clear as a picture,, please help

SB64

CraigH I have not looked at everything but that is a beautiful looking vette. The color, wheels, really nice. Question: Where did you get the NCRS tag hanging on the wall. I really hope that the 69 I am doing will come out as nice. Thanks for the great post.
Roger

Kevin Ramey

still not showing the pictures I need for inside t top area

CraigH

Hi Roger

The NCRS sign is the NCRS trailer sticker they sell applied to 1mm thick clear plastic then mounted on the wall.

Craig

CraigH

Hi Kevin

Not exactly sure what your after but this page shows the trim pieces being painted and re fitted to roof and rear of Vette.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...journey-7.html

If there is a specific shot you want that I have not shown let me know what area and from what angle you want it an I can take it for you.

Craig

Kevin Ramey

yes 3 things I need pictures of as you can see in the pictures I have I am turning a 1981 into a 1971/1969 the 2things I need help is one the 81 has dome light in center of the t top but I think in 71 its pushed to back area and 2nd thing I need pictures with is the part that is listed on ecklers corvette parts part number Part #: 29639 Roof Panel Trims, Rear, Coupe, 1969-1972 it has 2 cut outs on each I know something its to be used on it not sure why the cut out is for and 3rd is the t tops I am using 71 type not 81 glass type so the part of the t top that has a needle type on the end that goes into the cab part I like to know how yours works maybe I need to change the base of mine,,if you like you can pm me a email I will send you pictures what I need see how it works..

CraigH

Hi Kevin

Part #29639 if the two panels that sit between the centre T-Top trim and the side B pillar trims.

Its the panels hanging nearest ....



This picture shows looking back at one side where it touches centre trim..



The cutouts are for the removable rear glass retainer clamps













Hope that is clearer.

There is no dome light on earlier vettes, rather the light is on the rear bulkhead as can be seen in the photo above

As for the T-Top latch, as you say yours is the newer pin type, earlier ones use this style

Kevin Ramey

you have answered all my questions I see now all I need but I wish you can take 2 closer pictures of the t top pin types so I can see how it is and compare mine to them , I think I have to change to 71 style pin

CraigH

I am not sure if you need to swap back to the early typr of locking pins, as long as the tops and teh B pillar match you should be ok.

Here is the 71 setup.

Kevin Ramey

I see it fully now its so different...yes I will have to switch it again thanks for all your help

CraigH

Glad the pictures cleared it up for you Kevin.

May be on the other side of the world but always happy to help out where I can.

A photo can often help where 100's of words often can not.

I can assure you I am always looking through the great photos others have posted for each job I undertake.

Good luck with the project.

Craig

Kevin Ramey

thanks again man you was a great big help

CraigH

GPGG70 pointed out that I did not show how to lock the window regulator mechanism before removing the motor - on page 29

Page 29 - September 2012

I removed the entire mechanism as one from the door



You must then put a bolt through the safety hole to lock the mechanism before removing the motor.

Here are some photos of a new regulator from Willcox Corvette (That I need to install in my other door) and my old one showing where the bolt goes.

CraigH

I have always had the passenger t-Top that sat out a bit on its edge, no matter how I seemed to adjust it. (Turns out the fiberglass on the curve has warped a bit over 40 years but...)

So I decided to see if could make the best of its fit.

Also behind the chrome and stainless rear halo trim was 40 years of calking compounds what went up to the top of the trim pieces leaving no channels for water run off.

So I removed the side halo trim side pieces by drilling out the rivets, digging out the caulking etc. Then I found some high spots in the glass underneath so sanded them down and repainted the surface.







Cleaned up the side Halo drip trims



Added 3M caulking stips to the channels that are on the bottom of the trims





Refitted the side trims and tightened them down and riveted them back to the centre trim.





I also added a strip of windscreen sealant along the back edges of the trims to ensure no leaks, not correct I know but its low and allows the channels to flow while still keeping the vette as water tight as possible :-)





Adjusted the T-Tops to fit as straight as i could, and in fact it now sits so close on the passenger side, just a little warping of the last inches of the top, but I am fairly happy with it now

nwav8tor

Craig,

Just got done reading the whole thread. You do great work and I've bookmarked and subscribed to the thread to ensure I don't miss any updates. I'm still disassembling my '71 for a body off resto (my first ever) and I know I'll be referring to your posts for help in the future.

Happy Vette'ing,
Paul