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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Headers are installed, as is the mid section of the exhaust mated to the factory cat back. I won't say this is an easy task, it isn't, or at least wasn't easy for me. The biggest issue isn't fitment, it is the header bolts, primarily the passenger side on cylinder #2 and #8 where there just...- SirReal63
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
A lot has happened in the past few weeks, most of it on the car but not all of it. I have had to take a break after having two new springs (stents) put into my heart. I am ok, just tired and low energy, that will last a few weeks and is normal. Prior to that I managed to get all of the exhaust...- SirReal63
- Post #155
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Just a small update, I haven't done much to the car, it has been raining and muddy here for weeks. Since I could not pull the car out of the shop I decided to advance the plan on the header/exhaust install. I have been studying this intensely and thoroughly, every place I can find. I want to...- SirReal63
- Post #154
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
It feels good to not have a pressing project with the car. I do have the headers to install but I am in no hurry to do that task yet.- SirReal63
- Post #153
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Front carpet is done. The only difficult part of this was the dash trim and seat removal, but I have done it so many times now I think I can do it in my sleep, or heavily medicated. lol I have learned a lot on how to do the carpet color amending so that it covers the fibers all the way around...- SirReal63
- Post #151
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Airbox is done. The function came out as I hoped it would, it fit perfectly. The finish did not come as smooth and blemish free as I had hoped, my fingers did not feel any blemishes but the black paint showed me how much more work needs to be done before they are "perfect". I used the SprayMax...- SirReal63
- Post #150
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
It is almost time to paint the airbox, but a lot of "fixing" needed to be done. The tabs where the filter lid screwed on were broken off, one of the previous owners used two large screw clamps around the airbox and lid to hold the filter in place. There is a decent amount of upward force on...- SirReal63
- Post #149
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Teaser pic...I "dyed" both new trans tunnel carpet pieces and the door sill pieces. While it is not perfect, it is more than close enough. I still have two cans of the "dye" so I can touch up the back and other pieces. I have a lot of work to do before I get these installed, but at least they...- SirReal63
- Post #148
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
I have been collecting parts to keep me busy. I got the front carpet set and the Cognac "dye" from MAMO so that is upcoming. I am also going to replace the knock sensor, the ones for the speed density cars are different, Rock Auto already delivered the GM replacement. I just got back from...- SirReal63
- Post #147
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Fiberglass and epoxy will be involved but because it is under constant tension I don't think it will hold up by itself. The air box is some type of poly or other plastic, but not ABS so while the epoxy and glass is sticking well enough to hold the two halves together where there is no forces...- SirReal63
- Post #146
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
Teaser pics...it is getting there. The passenger side almost done, this is the side I had to cut, heat and mold the plastic. Most of the divot is filled in. I am not sure how much more I will do before paint. I need to fix where the filter cover mounts, I am not sure yet how I am going...- SirReal63
- Post #144
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
I decided on a small change, since the FiTech installation I have had the MAF and associated airbox in place I have been pondering how to remove the MAF and make it look halfway decent. I like how the 90+ units have a larger air opening and larger accordion hose, I managed to find a used one...- SirReal63
- Post #143
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New toy
That will be an enjoyable truck to tinker with. 6.9 IDI or 460? I have had a couple old F350's, the last was a 94 Turbo 7.3 IDI 4wd with a 5 speed, I refurbished that one and sent it down the road and I still have a 90 7.3 IDI 4wd that I haven't touched in a long time. What are the plans for...- SirReal63
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
I managed to get everything packed back into the car the same as when I packed it, no small feat. No issues with the car, the AC worked perfectly and it started right up each morning. A few random shots of Inks Lake State Park, it was nearly perfect weather. These are two of the fishing piers...- SirReal63
- Post #142
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1989 C4 Functional Restoration
I took a short camping trip yesterday until wed., close to home to test out whether I can be somewhat comfortable with what I can pack in this little car. You can fit enough in a C4 convertible to camp in comfort for one person. Mattress pad, air bed, large semi-soft cooler, 2 lanterns, tea...- SirReal63
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