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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-13-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By realoldguy

Price reduction

ttt for price reduction
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-09-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By realoldguy

Washing instructions

Some forum members have asked about washing the Wolf Dustop cover. From the Wolf Cover website:

Car Cover Cleaning Instructions:
-Hand wash only
-Use a mixture of 2 gallons of water to 12 oz....
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-09-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By realoldguy

35 miles from Seaside

Hi not08crmanymore,
I am in Union County New Jersey, right off Route 22. 35 miles west of Seaside NY according to Mapquest.
Thanks for the note.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-06-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By realoldguy

ttt

ttt
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-04-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By realoldguy

F/S Wolf Dustop C6 Coupe Indoor Car Cover

For sale is a Wolf Dustop indoor car cover for the C6 Coupe. Cover is in excellent condition but there is a small stain on the right front side (see pics). Please note I sold my Corvette before I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-12-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 37,168
Posted By realoldguy

$14/quart?

Hmmmmmmmm......55 gallons is 220 quarts (I hope). At $3100 for 220 quarts that works out to just about $14/quart. Is that what GM dealers charge for oil? I am glad that I change oil myself and use...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-12-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,504
Posted By realoldguy

And not 10% ethanol either

Wait until the government mandates 15% ethanol.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-12-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,956
Posted By realoldguy

Same in NJ

We got maybe 1/2 inch of snow on Saturday. I had the Vette out this afternoon and was doing OK until I got onto Route 78 East. Couldn't believe the amount of salt on the road. Some cars ahead were...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-02-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,959
Posted By realoldguy

Recent order

I recently placed an order through GMPARTSHOUSE. Within a day I got an email from Gene thanking me for my order and wishing me a Happy New Year. Pretty amazing. And he did reply to my response...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 252
Posted By realoldguy

Lock Pillar Interior Trim R&R - need help!

Hi everyone,
I have a 2008 coupe and I recently had to R&R the driver's seat twice. First time all went well but second time despite my best efforts with a large towel and layers of blue masking...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-03-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,231
Posted By realoldguy

You only need two

Number 3 and Number 7.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-17-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,246
Posted By realoldguy

Thanks

Thank you JW for the quick response. Funny, I asked my wife which was the smooth side and we each picked a different side (that's why I sent the question). Won't say who was right though. I am...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-17-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,246
Posted By realoldguy

Nylon smooth side

Hi JW,
Got the seat repair kit today thanks. Only problem is I can't quite tell which side of the ballistic nylon is the smooth side. One side feels like fabric and the other feels rubbery. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-14-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 888
Posted By realoldguy

Rear end fluid

Everything you need to know:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/1497063-diy-rear-axle-differential-oil-change-with-pics-for-faq.html

I got my Dexron P/N 88862624...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-07-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,350
Posted By realoldguy

Thanks for your help Laura and welcome Justin.

Thanks for your help Laura and welcome Justin.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-06-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By realoldguy

Roof Locators

Altonloe,

Unfortunately, I haven't yet figured out how to post pictures. I know there are instructions on the forum and I tried to follow them but I was not successful.

If you look at the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

Axle nut torque

Just sent you a PM.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By realoldguy

Roof storage squeak fixed! EDinPA is a genius

I had previously posted about 3 of 4 noises in my C6 base coupe fixed thanks to the advice from CF members.

Well, now it's 4/4! Thanks to EDinPA (a genius) I removed the black plastic receiver in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

EDinPA is a genius

EdinPa is a genius! The roof storage squeak is fixed!

I removed the black plastic insert in the removable roof and lubed the heck out of everything. I also lubed the roof where the piece fits. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

Thank you!

Hi Wolfdogs,
Thanks for the great pics. I will certainly try this fix.
And, as a fellow black C6 owner, I really appreciate your detailing efforts with Zaino. Your car looks amazing but I think...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By realoldguy

Axle nut torque

Sent a PM
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By realoldguy

Check this thread for axle nut size

Check this thread for nut size:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/1831076-funny-33mm-nut-and-axle.html

I used a micrometer to measure the axle nuts and used a 33mm...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

Thank you will try more velcro

Thanks! Just saw pics from Wolfdogs on another post. Had velcro on the vertical part of the holder as well as the horizontal. I will try adding more velcro as you suggest and see if that does it. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

Axle nut size

Regarding axle nut size, check this thread:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/1831076-funny-33mm-nut-and-axle.html

I checked my axle nuts with a micrometer and then...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-26-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By realoldguy

Rear compartment top storage shelves

Well, those two "shelves" that the top sits on when stowed are $39 each form the web. So if I get frustrated enough I may just rip off the ones there (i.e. break them or cut them apart) to see what...
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