Corvette C3 “Done” List from Feb. 2016 thru Nov. 2016
1) Use rubbing compound, then polish, then glaze, then wax the entire exterior paint finish w/DA polisher…touch up chips
2) Replaced fuel tank sending unit
3) Replaced fuel filler rubber surround & rubber overflow hose
4) Replaced blinker/reverse/stop/parking lamps with LED…added anti-hyper blink relay for blinker LED’s
5) Replaced dash and center gauge console backlights w/(11) LED
6) Replaced interior lights with LED
7) Shampooed the carpet front and back
8) Replaced top of dash (cracked)
9) Replaced left front speaker grill
10) Conditioned the leather over 2 month period
11) Replaced the fuel gauge
12) Replaced the oil pressure gauge
13) Replaced the oil sending unit
14) Added gauge and center console wood overlay
15) Added white gauge kit/overlay…painted gauge needles orange
16) Painted black trim around front window
17) Painted black trim around back window
18) Painted bottom black side skirts
19) Replaced interior door sill kick plates
20) Replaced upper/lower driver’s door hinge/bushings
21) Replaced both door seals
22) Replaced left/right window seals between windshield pillar and door windows
23) Replaced both T-Top seals
24) Installed “removable” sunblock shields on both T-Tops
25) Installed new CD/Receiver with Bluetooth and USB
26) Replaced cracked clear lens on a/c control
27) Replaced a/c compressor
28) Replaced a/c drier and orifice tube
29) Flushed a/c system and refilled
30) Replaced a/c blower fan with larger C4 style
31) Replaced a/c heater/blower relay
32) Replaced a/c belt, fan belt and alternator-power steering belt
33) Replaced upper radiator hose and sleeved in stainless steel braid w/AN style hose fittings
34) Replaced lower radiator hose and sleeved in stainless steel braid w/AN style hose fittings
35) Replaced all heater hoses and sleeved in stainless steel braid w/AN style hose fittings
36) Replaced headlight vacuum hoses and cleaned/lubricated actuators
37) Replaced distributor cap and rotor
38) Replaced spark plugs
39) Cleaned and routed nicer the spark plug wires/installed new separators
40) Replaced water temperature sensor and installed heat resistant silicone tubing on the wire
41) Replaced the oil temperature sending unit
42) Oil changed twice with new filters
43) Replaced air cleaner and added cool air intake styled unit
44) Replaced valve covers and gaskets
45) Replaced valve cover breather
46) Removed exterior rust from brake fluid reservoir & painted
47) Added chrome brake fluid reservoir cover
48) Replaced windshield washer bottle & hoses/added chrome cap
49) Replaced windshield wiper motor
50) Removed and cleaned radiator overflow bottle
51) Replaced radiator overflow hose and sleeved in stainless steel braid w/AN styled fittings
52) Flushed radiator and heater core
54) Wire loomed entire engine compartment area
55) Replaced thermostat housing…slight leak at O-ring
56) Added relay to turn on emergency electric radiator fan when a/c is engaged…to help w/ac cooling in traffic
57) Repainted engine
58) Cleaned intake manifold with Dremel brushes then treated
59) Replaced intake manifold bolts and applied bolt sealant
60) Replaced engine vacuum lines and sleeved most in stainless steel braid w/AN styled fittings
61) Replaced fuel line from fuel pump to carb and sleeved in stainless steel braid w/AN styled fittings
62) Added high quality fuel filter
63) Replaced fuel line (chromed extension) between the dual feed carb fittings
64) Replaced fuel pressure gauge on extension
65) Repainted engine compartment sides
66) Installed new cowl area cover and painted
67) Removed rust from hood hinges/supports
68) Replaced engine compartment light with LED and loomed the wire
69) Replaced fan blower rheostat
70) Replaced engine to body ground strap
71) Replaced rear ground body strap
72) Removed/cleaned/stripped paint and repainted the spare tire cover and mounting hardware…plus reconditioned the spare tire
73) Removed 2.25” exhaust/mufflers and catalytic converters and installed new 2.5” exhaust w/CAT delete, H-pipe and Magnaflow mufflers.
74) Painted exhaust system with Eastwood aluminized exhaust paint
75) Replaced all exhaust mounting/hanging hardware
76) Removed rust from headers
77) Replaced paper type (leaking) exhaust manifold gaskets with aluminum ones
78) Replaced exhaust manifold bolts
79) Removed each tire and polished the rims with Mother’s kit
80) Removed/treated rust on brake calipers /rotors…then painted
81) Replaced rear steel mono-spring with new composite type and replaced both 8” bolts/rubber pads
82) Added chrome a/c compressor cover and belt shield
83) Added chrome cap to radiator overflow bottle
84) Replaced alternator upper/lower brackets
85) Removed rust and treated the power steering coupler/area
86) Removed old faded hood stripe and installed new one
87) Cleaned and lubricated the motorized radio antenna
89) Replaced L/R window/inner felt seals & adjusted windows
90) Removed both door panels and treated rust inside the doors and lubricated the electric window mechanisms
91) Removed/cleaned/repainted the side vents behind the front wheel areas
92) Replaced the center a/c vents and the foam surrounds
93) Cleaned then treated rust “flash” under the car
94) Replaced all fuses on fuse panel with “smart fuse” type that light up when blown
95) Replaced driver’s sun visor bushing
96) Repainted radiator fan blade and treated rusted bolts
97) Adjusted hood locks and greased hood release cable
98) Replace front spoiler rubber strips
99) Replace missing transmission inspection cover
100) Calibrate fuel gauge better with appropriate inline resistor
101) Repaint oil pan with Chevy orange POR-15
102) Polish the windshield some more…still has some scratches
103) Treated entire underside with Krown rust proofing
104) Add LED string light in back [cove] area for better lighting
Corvette “Still To Do” List:
1) Replace tires which are dated 2001...Done
2) Install speaker/subwoofer box in back to include applicable amps. I already have [empty] speaker box...DONE 10/2017
3) Replace ratty/worn driver’s seat belt...DONE 10/2017
4) Order aftermarket [center] armrest in leather
5) Clean up/loom wiring at starter (DONE 10/2017)…install heat shield for starter
6) Replace broken passenger lighted vanity mirror light/lid
7) Replace outer window seal/rubber trim for side windows...replaced left side so far
8) Replace short rubber seals between side windows and pillars...Done 9/2017
9) Replace transmission fluid…don’t know when last changed...DONE 1/2017
10) Re-calibrate speedometer…shows a little too fast...DONE 8/2017
11) Wrap headers...DONE 10/2017
12) Replace speedo/tach cluster clear lens…small cracks at edges...DONE 10/2017
Corvette “WISH” List…Way, Way in the Future:
(SOLD before I could finish all)
1) Replace carpet…include heat/noise barrier material underneath...DONE 10/2017
2) Replace carburetor with throttle body type fuel injection unit...DONE FEB. 2017
3) Repaint underside of hood
4) Tighten up front suspension with modern aftermarket parts
5) Replace interior door panels
6) Replace windshield…37 years of tiny spec’s & minor scratches