This may seem sacrilegious, but i found a good solution to the loose dash vents is to get some 1/8th inch foam stripping tape (got it from the screen door section in walmart) put a little on both contact edges of the vent , squeeze the foam to compress it and pop the vents in. Can't tell it's there once it's back in and once the foam expands back out it makes the vents much more stiff (so to speak)

 

Not a bad plan and better than buying new ones. Mine were loose on the internal diffusers, and my low mile 92 parts car's were pristine. They came from the factory with little stick on foam cushions... don't think your idea is sacrilegious at all.

 

Great progress so far!

What brand of window sweeps did you get and how well do they fit? I've heard that some fit better than others. I'm going to replace the door seals and window sweeps on my 91 when I paint it. I want to make sure I get something I'll be happy with so I won't have to do it twice.

 

Thanks again. I got my sweep kit from AMautopart, on ebay. They were cheap, and that is what I was needing. The quality was ok. I had to re-drill two holes for the outers. The outer sweep that meets the body on my OE sets is a hard plastic with a bit of shine, and this is a rubberized metal, that is dull. Not sure if it will turn smooth and shiny like my others? All in all they are so much better than the cracked up ones before. I love that the window doesn't move when I shut the door.

 

I got GM outer window sweeps and I had to redrill 2 holes on 1 side and 1 hole on the other. They fit OK but definitely not worth the money.

 

Were the gm outers smooth and shiny at the body?

 

The lip that lays on the door is shiny but the part that lays against the window has a fuzzy coating on the outside of them that comes off if it is rubbed with a finger. I am not sure if it is a protective coating or the rubber deteriorated a bit from age. They aren't as nice as they should have been for the price I paid. I think I would have been just as happy with a set of repros.

 

My full set shipped was under $100, so I don't feel bad. I was thinking I would order GM outers for my 91, but maybe not.

 

I got to wipe a little vinyl and rubber dressing on the dash today first time since it has been back together...



I also got to put some dressing on underhood. There is one section of wire loom that needs replaced, but other than that I think I'm done under here... what do you think?





If all goes well, I should be installing my top tomorrow with the help of a buddy My painter came bye and talked options of what we can do with what... getting excited as my bank account get smaller.

 

engine bay looks spectacular! if i didnt already know better, i would say it looks like a 20k mile engine bay lol

 

 

It's looking great! When are you tackling the center console?

 

Thanks guys it mean a lot! First time (not for work) trying to put things back to stock and make it look good. I'm proud Now to get the inside and outside looking that good lol!

Thanks. After I get the "new" carpet in, which will happen after the top. No sense getting the inside too nice when I can't keep water out. It might be a week or two before I start that, I got a couple big car shows for the 91 I have been devoting a bunch of my "spare" time too lol

 

Well got a lunch break update...

Got the R12 all re-charged back up. It wasn't empty! Small leak on the high side schrader valve. Put all new valves in and a high side pressure switch for the fan that was being a little flaky... blows 36 degrees!!! Hope I never need it LOL!

Ordered a used underhood mat from FLYNLOW, and installed it. Now its looking great under the hood!

before degreasing


cleaned and install (need to clean the push pins)



Oh and still no top on... my butthole "friend" bailed on me to help. Oh well back to plan A lol!

 

Looks great dude.

As for the top, i'd help if you were closer, just did one of these on a friends Cobra not to far back.

Good Luck and it looks good man.

 

you can get new ones, ik autozone sells em hood push pins i mean

 

I didn't see this! Yeah I wish. I think that I can do it with a friend, but just would be great to have someone with experience on doing one.

I just need to clean them up. I have 3 hoods worth, but I was running out of time so I snapped them in.

 

No doubt dude - I'm sure I could learn a thing or three from you as well.

 

Well I got some time to play with it last night... Started tearing into the interior!



Never seen to much garbage under one seat. 2 Bic lighters, 4 pens, a screwdriver bit set, a switchblade looking folding knife, a spoon, a magazine, nails and rivets... not counting trash!


My little bonus for cleaning it up... I stopped caring about counting at $4.29





Only a couple small spots of surface rust under the carpet! Pretty good for sitting under a tree for YEARS!!! I wire wheeled the areas, and applied rust encapsulator, then undercoating.

Carpet is going in tonight!!!

 

I also start stripping the wheels... I will post pics of that progress as well.



The WEAK stripper I bought... Multiple coats




I'll add some more pics of the progress later

I used a scotch bright pad and slowly scrubbed the wheel face in the machined areas, and used a Roloc disc on an angle grinder to removed some curb scuff on the outer lip of the wheels. I quickly applied and "polished" the machined surface with Mothers Billet polish to have fresh aluminum look, but not a deep shine... I wanted a OE finish.

Here you can see I used a different? method from what I have seen to paint the wheels. I used masking tape for the outer lip of the wheel, but did not mask the spokes at all.


I used wax/grease remover on a shop rag and wiped the paint from the machined surfaces which left a very crisp line... Better than I think I would have had with my fineline tape.



The wheel before clearcoat with tape removed.


The wheel with clear coat ready to be re-installed in the car.

 

good luck with it
it is very nice
im cursed with my vert...92 t/a roller all rusted.....
i never have any good things happen to me....
ill go get drunk now and stare at my rusty lemon.....

 

Awwww! No rust repairs to tackle? I know you're just super bummed out about that! Lol

 

Don't JINX me LOL!

I know right... I knew there was nothing serious from the bottom, but I figured after getting to do a surprise water pump, intake gaskets, heater core, fuel pump there would HAVE to be something else!

 

Can I get first dibs on that Chap-stick? that is a lot of crap under one seat, people can be such pigs

 

Its all yours buddy! I knew it was gonna be bad with the utter lack of respect for the car in all other interior areas, but this is worst I have seen!

 

Started re-assembling the interior last night... Got a lot done, but ran out of steam around 11:30 and huffing paint fumes from the wheels lol

Replacement carpet installed, with the cleaned up original console.




Slowly got the trim put on...




The rear seats are just sitting in there. I'm gonna try and buy new side panels.


Got the drivers seat belt cover & seals installed. Need to re-drill two of the hole that don't line up.


The 6x9 speaker cover I made to resemble stock. Looks better, but not good...



All in all its looking so much better... really turning out nice. With everything else looking so good the seats look so horrible (not that they ever looked good). I gotta run into some cash to buy my leather!

 

Today on my lunch break I got the passenger speaker grill installed and... The factory radio!!!

I don't have a tape to know if that works, but was told it did. Need to find a volume **** also


I can't remember how to set the clock and pre-sets... I don't have my manual here at the shop. Anyone...

 

Try and push the hour and minute button at the same time with the radio off... If it doesn't work send a pic of the actual factory radio...

 

i dont believe he knows the hour/minute buttons, i thought iirc you turn it off and push set then the scan/seek buttons do it

 

car is looking great.. i need to bring mine to u.. damn

keep up the good work

 

Well my used radio is good working order... came with a cracked volume/power ****. Though no big deal, but I cannot shut it off. The **** will not press in to shut on/off. I'm gonna pull the power at noon today LOL!

 

Thanks man! Been lucky to be able to dump this kind of money into it to try and get it turned around. My time for my project is cheap! My time for yoru project is not... HAHA! I give free advise, so PM away if you got a question

 

Put in another late night with the car.

Re-finished two more of the wheel. I bead blasted the brake drums and painted them while I had them off. Not factory, but just looks nice. Applied some fresh undercoating in the wheel wells also.





The wheels while the clear coat is drying


While waiting for paint to dry I swapped out the rear seat belt covers. Can you tell which ones went back into the car... LOL


First pics with its nice RED wheels on...



I found out last night that it will be going in for paint much sooner than I thought... My boss is giving me a "bonus" for helping flip a couple really profitable cars recently for our shop. Felt like I won the lottery. So with that expense out of the way I think my seats will come sooner than I thought

 

looks awesome dude

 

it would have been sweeter if you found the 90-92 factory cd player radio...but even decent working tape radio is good. and did you say your repainting the car?

 

yes it really does look nice wow......
im saving or selling everything i can and getting the rusty remains towed outta here...
now looking for a cleaner one.....this lemon does have some goodies like flow master and int is in nice shape......
keep up with yours ill have one soon

 

Thanks buddy!

Yeah but RPO's show it had this tape deck one. YES Painted!!!!

I'll sell you this one when I'm done Seriously might hang on to your rust bucket if there is good stuff. You might be able to take two worn cars and make one great one...

 

My yesterday afternoon, last night, this morning project....



Total meltdown story with this one... I'm effing tired!

 

Nice roll bar lol, I am not looking forward to doing mine either Brother

 

LMAO!!! If you got a buddy that has done a couple, make sure to ask to see which ones... not one minute of sleep last night, back to work, and the top is only half way on!

 

only problem is the big green "econo power" battery sticker

 

Yeah... I have something to change that, but might get a new battery to do it.

 

I have a shop we use, I am thinking of just paying him to put it on I have heard horror stories

 

God i'd kill for one of those! A black with red stripes 92' z28 vert is one of my dream cars! Im very jealous! May i live vicariously threw you?

 

Yes you may! Or save up a couple bucks and buy it when I'm done

 

I don't think it will be awful, but not going as smooth as I would have liked.... mainly drama with the help.

 

I am building this one at home so the wife doesnt get mad, I spend way to much time at work as it is. I promised to work on this in my spare time with my son, so I doubt I will put the top on at the house. I will either take it to the shop or to my interior girl.

 

I would love to be working on this at home, but our two car garage isn't cutting it. I keep finding new house with oversized 3 cars or a shop in the backyard, but she loves the house and the neighborhood... I'm stuck for now

Honestly if I had the money I would have paid someone to do it. That install money will buy my leather kit though.

 

BADNBLK -
Sorry to go off topic but what are the stacks of semi clear boxes in the back of this photo?
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/z...7631558733.jpg
Im in the uk and ive no idea what they are ! I own a garage (shop) here and have never seen !

 

Those stacks of boxes are actually clear plastic tanks holding various oils/fluid we use enough to buy in bulb. The use ball valves and hoses to trays below. I can't remeber the manufactur, but I think that they stopped making this particular design. PM me if you want more info. My bulk oil supplier carrys the new version of it and would be happy to try and get you more info, incase there is a UK supplier.