| Lots of work done this weekend - Pictures Added |
Subject: Lots of work done this weekend - Pictures Added by Crazy8 on 2008/2/4 16:10:49 This weekend was a very productive weekend. Started by stripping out the interior (the nasty blue stuff). Laid down a layer of Raammat (sound deadener), installed 90% of the carpet (just have the two trim panels under the dash and the doors to do), installed my Corbeau A4 racing seats, replaced all of the blue trim with black (carpet is flame red). I am hoping the rear halo trim pieces, I ordered from Corvette America, are on backorder. I cleaned them up, but they are still slightly warped. I did find out that my 86 was a late 86, but not quite late enough for the aluminum heads. It does have the late 86 targa top. Still to do: Upgrade the window regulators, remove the Blose speakers from the doors, install door panels, radio, dash pad (with 4x6 speakers in the dash, not putting anything in the doors), replace the steering wheel and some final trim pieces. I'd say I am about 70% done with restoring the interior, at this point. Hope to have the whole project done by the beginning of March. From there, my 86 goes into my local speed shop. The motor will be bored and stroked to a 383 (all forged), heads, cam, Super Ram intake, transmission will be built up and blueprinted to handle the extra power, rear gears (my 86 already was upgraded to a Dana 44 rear), upgrade the suspension and brakes. Finally, it will get new shoes. I am still trying to decide between the C6 Z06 Black Motorsports or the Black A-Mold rims. A lot depends on how much meat I need in the rear to keep it planted...whether 9.5" is OK or if I need 11". I'll try to take pictures this week and post them.  What I started with...  What it looks like right now:   |
