Recent content by Norm07

When I did my 71 the vacuum systems for the lights and wiper/wiper doors were one of the more challenging parts of the build. I had the same issue as you. I pretty well started from scratch. I followed the diagram Route 66 sent you. My problems were a bad headlight switch and a bad wiper...

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Has anyone received parts they ordered from Rock Auto recently? Possibly in the last few days? Just wondering if there has been any additional charges, over and above the invoiced amount Rock Auto charges at check out.

I bought the set of vinyl covers and foam from Al Knoch. The covers wer very nice but the foam was terrible. Ended up selling them (half of what I paid for them) and buying from Zip Corvette. I did all the frame prep and install myself using the hog ring and hog ring pliers. They turned out...

My seat frames were bent and broken .... I blasted them straightened them out, re-welded them and added on a 3/16” reinforcement plate (I fabricated my own but you can buy them). It isn’t pretty but once the foam and covers go on you will never see it again. Also, I have a pair of bottom...

These are off my April 1971 build date on my 71. I took the hood and support off and everything worked as it should. You will see in the pictures the support looks to be the same as yours but the bolt holes on the hood for the support are a much wider distance. Somewhere back in time there...

I had never painted a car before. I stripped my 71 down to bare fiberglass...did all the repairs, primed it and blocked it. Was going to send it out to have it sprayed but instead painted it myself in my two car garage....lots and lots and lots of work/hours but the bragging rights were worth...

To give you an idea....and the prices I list are in US dollars.....I had to pay exchange, taxes and shipping including brockerage fees (no different than buying the complete seats). I used my old frames, tracks and most of the hardware. I added the reinforcement plate, sandblasted and painted...

Looking for a pair of wiper arms for a 1971. These arms have the brass tubes, top to bottom, not rubber. I understand that 69 to early 74 will fit.

I just ordered foam and the covers from Al Knoch in Texas. Ordered replacement hardware for the seats from Corvette Central. From what I read, Al Knoch is the standard for interior parts.

Thanks....I have already been in contact with him......