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BTW, I put a black zip tie on mine (very tight) at the very top ring to hold it on the shifter where I wanted it. Worked a charm, no creeping up. You can't see the tie if you use a 4"- long one. Since I can't get a hat or tee from Cliff after all the brilliant contributions I made (%/), how about a 'Team DanEC' hat er somethin' ?:JEKYLHYDE |
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Cleartastic Corvette & Camaro Paint Protection 1800 778 9898 I thought it was similar to the static cling material on my Corvette which they may produce. 63-67 Behind Rear Wheel Protection If so it is a weak adhesive that allows easy removal and re-application. And I have ERA's rear fender vinyl protectors but I haven't installed them yet. No solution for the blasted exhaust pipes or sun-dried vinyl (except vinyl protectant. All for the O.C. minded right now. |
You do not have OCD-you have OCM.
Obsessive-compulsive MANIA... %/ -and a 3000 pound ERA...:CRY: |
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Now I know you don't smoke so you could have saved 1.1 pounds right there! :D But those iron heads-that's at least 44 pounds off the nose. Or the battery swapping 39 pounds from the nose to the trunk-it's not a speed thing but better balance... I know-you'll wow them in the parking lot.:) |
Re-bled the brakes today and now have a hard and high pedal. I think Doug's suggestion that Kevin2 mentioned, of jacking the rear of the car up as high as possible, did the trick - although the short drive I took last week could have moved some of the air out of the master cylinders to where it would bleed. Looks like I'm ready for tags and registration now.
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Great news Dan, getting the car registered is a step that will feel really good. As for the brakes, my pedal firmed up just from driving it around. I don't understand the science behind that, but someone suggested that would happen in my thread when I was complaining about the soft pedal.
Regardless, glad you got your remaining issues resolved and can move on. Kevin |
Until the pads are "worn in", any (even minor) misalignment shows itself in a softer pedal.
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Well, this winter weather just won't give up so it may be a while before I can bed my brakes in any. While I'm waiting I'm back to thinking about tackling the soft top. I can't get my garage above about 62 deg but I thought about putting an electric space heater on the floor board (with the seat out) and see if that would heat the top up as it's draped over the bows. Maybe just do the rear lift-a-dots for now and save the front channel for a truly warm day.
Then again - maybe not - maybe I'll just polish it some more until sping shows up. :rolleyes: |
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From recommendations by Kevins2 (and ERAChas) I upgraded to the 3 inch shoulder harnesses with pads. By being a little stiffer and bulkier they are a bit more manageable in keeping the cockpit clutter orgainized. (Where did all of my vinyl covered bulkhead disappear to?)
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...pse78ae440.jpg And the big news is it's street legal now - whoo whoo. Registration in Arkansas is slam-dunk simple. I thought the antique tags are a nice touch. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0c826f8e.jpg Unfortunately we have 2-3 inches of fresh snow outside. :mad: |
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Looks great! From the cockpit photo, it appears you kept the original shoulder harness brackets that came with the narrower straps. Interesting AR allows antique plates. Probably someone on the forum knows how many states allow that. As for the weather, we're in the same boat, snow on the ground and more on the way so I'm waiting impatiently for Spring. Kevin |
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At the tag office I asked them - since this is a replica of a 65 and registered as such and falls under the custom car category is it possible to just put an antique tag on it. That lead to a short conference amongst everyone there and he came back and said "sure, no problem". Never have to pay a tag renewal fee as long as I own it. I try to follow the policy of it never hurts to ask - since the worst case answer is no. Waiting on a transmission spacer from ERA to raise it up slightly more and get a little additional clearance for the shift handle and boot. Otherwise, not much left except the top. This is certainly turning into a long winter. Of the three of us recently trying to finish up our ERAs, Lippy is the only one who lives where he could probably be getting in some driving time right now - but he's fighting his own problems that are keeping him from getting out. Stay warm Dan |
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Actually, I kept the loose ends on top as they were originally and they are simply tucked into the pads. I've been following Lippy's thread and feel for him. Hope he gets that resolved and can move on. Kevin |
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Dan - Forgive me if this has already been discussed - I am not familiar with the entire thread. You mentioned you are 6'2". It is recommended that the shoulder belts do not exceed 10 degrees from the mounting point to the top of the shoulder.
Beautiful - beautiful. :) chr |
Thanks - actually a 90 deg mount at the bulkhead would probably work fine. I don't know if Crow makes anything like that or not. I haven't really looked at the angle. To lessen it any would almost require mounting to a bar on a rollbar. But I have the seat sitting on the floor so it's probably not to bad as is.
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