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Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-09-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By Gary96

New roof panel top recommendations for my 96

I was looking for recommendations for where to buy a new roof panel top for my 96. The plastic top started separating from the frame a few years ago. Early last spring, my dad and I took the top...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-23-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By Gary96

Here's a tool that they sell. I got mine open...

Here's a tool that they sell. I got mine open without using a tool.

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-hood-opening-tool-1984-1996.html


Once you get it open, you might want to make...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-23-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,068
Posted By Gary96

I bought one exactly like this years ago and had...

I bought one exactly like this years ago and had the same problem. I finally threw it away this year.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-22-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,223
Posted By Gary96

Thanks for you tips and advice on how to do this....

Thanks for you tips and advice on how to do this. My dad and I did this on my 96. Everything's great so far and saved me about $1,000 for a new top. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-26-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,285
Posted By Gary96

It finally happened on my 96. The battery was...

It finally happened on my 96. The battery was dead, I tried to pop the hood and the drivers side wouldn’t open. Getting help from my dad, we found where the cable broke at the hood release inside the...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
06-29-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 43,353
Posted By Gary96

Yeah, that's what happened. I always enjoyed...

Yeah, that's what happened. I always enjoyed reading Mike's posts here, he was a good guy.
It happens on every forum that I read and post on, a few A$$holes have to drive good people away. :mad:
...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-28-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,099
Posted By Gary96

I get more waves from C6 drivers than any other...

I get more waves from C6 drivers than any other generation of Corvette. Even with the C6's, it's usually older Vette owners who wave.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-31-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,008
Posted By Gary96

Yeap, just that easy. I've had one for years in...

Yeap, just that easy. I've had one for years in my 96 and it works great. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-26-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,439
Posted By Gary96

I have full coverage on my 96 that I almost never...

I have full coverage on my 96 that I almost never drive anymore. In the last few years I've only put 1,983 miles on it. It's became mostly a summertime car and even then I might drive it once a week...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-21-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,290
Posted By Gary96

The factory radio in my 96 still sounds great. I...

The factory radio in my 96 still sounds great. I have the CD/Tape player and play my MP3 player through the cassette player.



I play my mp3 player through a cassette adapter that I bought for...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-10-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By Gary96

The only issue that I've heard about the Opti...

The only issue that I've heard about the Opti spark ignition is that you don't want to get it wet (don't open the hood and use a power washer to clean the engine).
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-09-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By Gary96

I bought my 96 with around 58,000 miles on it...

I bought my 96 with around 58,000 miles on it back in 2007. It's always ran perfect and now has 83,000 miles on it. One thing that I'd tell you is expect to pay the "Corvette tax". You usually have...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-29-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 13,529
Posted By Gary96

More prayers sent for you and Anita....

More prayers sent for you and Anita. :blueangel::blueangel: I’m rarely here in the C4 sections anymore, (I’m over in OT almost everyday). When I do come back to the C4 section I always look for your...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-26-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 13,529
Posted By Gary96

Prayers sent Mike. I hope you and your wife are...

Prayers sent Mike. I hope you and your wife are feeling better soon. :blueangel:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-26-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By Gary96

That's the problem. Black cars are a PITA to keep...

That's the problem. Black cars are a PITA to keep clean and looking nice. I'll never buy another black car. :ack:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-14-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,860
Posted By Gary96

If I were as tall as you I'd go for the C5. I've...

If I were as tall as you I'd go for the C5. I've been thinking about selling my 96 and getting a C5 in the next few years. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-25-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,943
Posted By Gary96

Merry Christmas Mike and everyone here!

Merry Christmas Mike and everyone here!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-30-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By Gary96

Buy a new one. :rofl: J/K Here's a link that...

Buy a new one. :rofl: J/K Here's a link that might help you:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-general-discussion/2669502-how-to-fix-scratches-on-center-console-cover.html
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-25-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,140
Posted By Gary96

I hope you're having a great Thanksgiving Mike!...

I hope you're having a great Thanksgiving Mike! :cheers:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-26-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,807
Posted By Gary96

The Skip Barber school would be helpful but not...

The Skip Barber school would be helpful but not necessary. I’ve been driving for 27 years now and the incident with my Vette was the first time in those 27 years that I’ve lost control of a car. I’ve...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-24-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,807
Posted By Gary96

It looks like I'd regret selling it so I'll be...

It looks like I'd regret selling it so I'll be keeping it. I would miss those long summer drives with the top off. :thumbs: Thanks to everyone for the responses.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-23-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,807
Posted By Gary96

The tires were new! I just got into the gas a...

The tires were new! I just got into the gas a little too much and hit a patch of gravel that had washed across the road.



No, I posted in the right forum. The only answer that I'd get on a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-22-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,807
Posted By Gary96

It sounds like I would regret selling it. I was...

It sounds like I would regret selling it. I was leaning toward keeping it anyway. I’ve had a few people interested in buying it the past few weeks so that just had me thinking about selling it.

...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-22-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,376
Posted By Gary96

:iagree: If it's a sunny day with the...

:iagree:

If it's a sunny day with the temperatures above 75 degrees I have the top off. I sometimes feel the body flex but it's not that big of a deal.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-22-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,807
Posted By Gary96

If I sell my 96, will I regret it?

I’ve started thinking about selling my 96 Vette. It still runs great. All that I need to do is get the hood repainted because of a little incident that I had last December. :ack: My concern is that...
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