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Repair & Modification Summary

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Front Suspension

Replaced front suspension minus upper control arms with VBP mono leaf adjustable high performance suspension Replaced upper control arm bushing with poly Replace upper control arm splash covers both sides. Replaced both shocks. Replaced upper ball joints both sides Replaced sway bar and installed poly bushings. Installed adjustable sway bar links. Installed Steeroids rack and pinion steering conversion

Rear Suspension

Replaced trailing arm on both sides with rebuilt units. Replace spring outer bushings Replace all u-joints Replaced trailer arm shims with stainless steel pieces . Replaced both shocks. Installed sway bar, mounting brackets, adjustable links and installed poly bushings. Removed poly bushings and replaced with rubber to stop constant squeak. Replaced struts with adjustable VBP Smart Struts.

Brake System

Replaced master cylinder Replaced all four calipers with rebuilt stainless steel sleeved units Drained and flushed all brake lines then changed to DOT5 brake fluid.

Interior

Replaced both seat covers with leather Replaced carpet Replaced floor mats Installed two 1/4" layers of jute along entire interior - removed and installed Phatmat on entire interior Install Phatmat on both doors and used a reflectixs layer for a water shield Replaced ash tray Replaced lighter Replaced ash tray cover Replaced center gauge bezel Replaced door handle bezels Replaced door interior panels Removed, cleaned and colored black all interior pieces that were not replaced. Replaced entire dash board. Replaces speedo/tach gauge cover lens three times (argh!!). Replace both rear storage compartments doors and frames Replaced both sun visors Replaced sun visor hardware and bushings. Replaced center lower shift console Replaced electric seat switch bezel Replaced both door outer handles Replaced all interior light bulbs Replaced numerous interior fasteners Replaced door window stiffener cushions 2 each side Replaced interior door seal. Restored steering wheel. Replaced console side panels. Replaced heater control unit bezel Replaced heater control unit lens. Replaced glove box lock. Replaced glove box door. Replaced wiper switch. Polished interior sill plates Installed sill plate extensions

Exterior

Completely stripped all paint down to bare fiberglass or metal. Remove all exterior pieces for painting Removed both side windows for paint. Removed and rewired both electric side mirrors. Filled in all mount holes used by "corvette plates" Repaired damage to right front brake vent in body Replaced front hood leveling mounts. Replaced front spoiler Repaired front lower air dam Repaired damaged left front fender (glass) Repaired damage to left front head light assembly Installed side cover body plates. Installed rear lower body plates. Painted car with Tricoat Magnetic Red Replaced all tail lights with LEDs and rewired system. Replaced gas cap. Repaired broken glass on three fender wells Repaired minor body gouges and cracks Replaced front bumper complete Replaced rear bumper complete Purchased second single piece top as alternate to removable T-Tops. Had wheels soda blasted. Polished wheels to shine Cut and polished round wheel center overlays to work with knock off caps Installed wiper recess cover. Installed new weather strip on doors Replaced front license cover with custom build. Re-engineered and installed rear side marker light mounts Replaced all exterior bulbs except headlights. Repaired headlight vacuum tank. Later replaced tank with custom built unit. Removed, stripped and repainted window trim.

Electrical

Installed new CD/AM/FM player with remote in center console. Constructed two speaker boxes and installed 6" x 9" speakers in the rear. Installed two new Alpine 6" x 4" in dash. Installed stereo power amplifier in storage box behind passenger seat. Relocated jack and lug wrench to underside of rear bumper. Replaced all interior light bulbs Installed Crimeguard Alarm System. System includes radar, remote entry, and switch to allow T-tops to be off and system to be on. Replaced driver side power window unit after earlier replaced unit shorted internally. Replaced both electric window switches with non-stock black faced pieces. Replaced both power window lift motors. Wired window lift motors with relays. Installed battery cutoff switch in floor of battery compartment. Installed primary power post in engine compartment to assist in access to electrical system. Installed extra accessory fuse box in battery compartment. Added a series of switches and indicators to center console for running lights, alarm etc. Installed two halogen fog/driving lamps into front spoiler. Installed set of backup lights underneath ground effect kit side pieces.

Gauge and Instrumentation

Replaced speedometer and tachometer with digital units from Nordskog. Replaced center console gauges with matching digital units from Nordskog Installed digital transmission indicator Installed self dimming mirror with digital compass, temperature and two interior lights.

Engine And Transmission

Replaced oil sender unit Installed aluminum radiator and twin Spal electric fans Installed custom fan wiring. Installed new custom engine compartment radiator insulation Changed AC Accumulator, Orifice Tube, Compressor shoes and Compressor. Converted AC refrigerant to R134.