Parts in from Corvette Depot. Rocker trim screw kit, rear window clips, antenna support and two motor mounts. I”ll tackle the rocker trim screw kit first.
For some reason the old rocker panel screws were different from those sent from Corvette Depot. The new screws are listed on their package as being for a ’79 model. However the original screws (on the right) are 1/4″ vs the new ones that are 3/16″. This only affects the three centre screws on each side. The new screws seemed to grab OK on the left side, but I had to reuse the old screws on the right side. Not a problem for me as they will be all covered by a black pin stripe in the end.
I did manage to squeeze three new clips for broken originals, but I destroyed three and those that I did get in place are not likely to hold the trim very well. Fortunately there are enough original metal clips (the replacements are all plastic) to hold the trim in place. Looks good with the black accent stripe.
When I next have the trim off I will remove the interior trim around the window and then attempt to use small bolts to hold new plastic clips in place. It will take a very fine bolt to fit inside the plastic trim hole with the bolt head inside the car and a fine nut on the outside.
Rockers much improved with the 3/8″ pin stripe covering the attaching bolts.
Back on the floor and ready for the road 🙂
In the meantime I replaced the steel wheels on my engine stand with larger rubber units that will hopefully not damage my wood floor so badly. I also have attached similar wheels that rotate to the both long arms of my engine ‘cherry picker’. I need to do this so that I can move the picker sideways as the C3’s engine has to be picked up from the side and then moved sideways out of the car.
Next: I won’t have too much to report on until I make arrangements to bring the ’83 Caprice home. I should have some news in April I hope.