[Poncho_Villa]

Installing new carpet. Put the car out in the heat yesterday (40 celsius or 104 F) so then the carpet was easy to lay out over the floor contours. Today did most of the cutting and trimming in the comfort of the garage. No air-conditioning, but a loud stereo. Trimparts carpet is a quality product and a piece of cake to install. I took a whack of pictures. Here is one. Looks like it's time for new rubber for them pedals.

[Sanduners]

Picked up the car on Saturday, only 6.5 months later but she sure shines.
Now to start putting her back together. So glad I went with the original color, it never looked this good.
I wish it was my time to install the carpet, looks real nice.

[c5farmer]

We have the Lemans running and ready for its new red top. Monday is the appointment for the top installation. The engine started but ran hot and woulddn't idle. Problem was the timing not having enough advance. Once I got it to 10 degrees BTDC, it ran like a champ. The convertible top bows moved slow until the pump was bled and filled per the 63 Body Shop Manual. It has been 3 years of body work, paint, engine overhaul, and assembly, but it is finally getting close to being finished. The Fat Mat insulation, interior, and exhaust system are left to do. Should be able to take it this summer for the first drive since 1990.

[JohnFromVentura]

Ah-Ha, I niticed a 2000 "C5" in the background ... thats where the C5farmer comes from?
Car is really looking great! What transmission and shifter are you using? John

Originally Posted by c5farmer

We have the Lemans running and ready for its new red top. Monday is the appointment for the top installation. The engine started but ran hot and woulddn't idle. Problem was the timing not having enough advance. Once I got it to 10 degrees BTDC, it ran like a champ. The convertible top bows moved slow until the pump was bled and filled per the 63 Body Shop Manual. It has been 3 years of body work, paint, engine overhaul, and assembly, but it is finally getting close to being finished. The Fat Mat insulation, interior, and exhaust system are left to do. Should be able to take it this summer for the first drive since 1990.

[c5farmer]

John
Yes, the c5farmer tag comes from having a 1998 C5 corvette and growing up/working in agriculture. The convertible has the stock transaxle and uses the original automatic console shifter. Thanks for the nice comment about the car.

[Paul Yeaman]

Hi Jerry,

Are you warm yet? I'll bring an extra coat the next time I go to a show where you may show up!

It is always great seeing you and Susan - ' like a reunion.

This car looks great!!! 'Can't wait to see and hear it.

'Be sure to let me know when the two of you are going to be here to pick-up your newest gizmo.

'Til then . . . Paul