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Paul Workman · 02-17-2010

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

You need to have a small screwdriver or pick to undo the retaining clasp.

Considering the number of pix of "Hooter Girls" we've seen w/ Kieth's car...and YOUR avatar Jeff,...I'm not sure I'm following along here : Uhmmm what "retaining clasp" exactly does he need tools for? (My mind seems to wander...I mean...wonder!

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P.

GOLDCYLON · 02-17-2010

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Try a local place first, then MidAmerica or Even Rock Auto Sells them

I bought mine from madvet.com. Worked for many years so far. Easy to do

billybaloneey · 02-17-2010

The glass is very heavy. As suggested, having another person there to hold it in the up position would be helpful. If not, take a rough measurement of a 1x4 board or a 2x4 board or a broom/mop handle. Wrap some towels or rags ground each end and use it as a prop....worked for me.

The struts are always on ebay if you can't find them locally.

I don't know if the struts I replaced were super charged, but mine initially took some effort to close after they were installed.

ZR1Vette · 02-17-2010

Is this true??>>> I was told that for NCRS operation verification that the glass hatch has to lift up on its own via the gas struts after the hatch button is hit.

tomtom72 · 02-17-2010

Keith, try to get the real GM parts. The stuff that the aftermarket sells is not "Left" and "right" but one fits both sides.

The issue is the connection for the defroster. The real GM ones have them on opposite sides of the strut. The aftermarket ones, or at least the pair I bought from Corvette Central, have the connection spade terminal on the same side of the strut regardless of left or right side strut. It is a bit of a pia to get the right side wiring to get to the terminal on the strut. I may eventually have to re-solder a longer wire to reach the right side strut terminal. Not the end of the world, but a pia none the less. There is no way that I could find to rotate the right strut's terminal to the correct position for an easy connection.

Tom

FU · 02-17-2010

If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ??

Yes we will.

Ask Bob , He'll give you something so your rod stay's up !

DMark · 02-17-2010

Mine are getting a bit weak also.

Anybody have the GM part # for these struts?

ZR1Vette · 02-17-2010

I believe this is what you all are looking for>>

http://www.gmpartsdepartment.com/par...layCatalogid=0

DMark · 02-17-2010

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Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

I believe this is what you all are looking for>>

Got it. Thanks!

jrd1990zr1 · 02-17-2010

Keith,

If you are considering ever having your car judged by NCRS then there is a company in Canada that rebuilds them. If you are interested in that information drop me a PM and I will look for the contact info. I remember seeing GM replacements in the $70-90 range. I agree with Tom go for GM parts.

I think I saw that your car was a 1990??? If you are going to replace them and had planned on throwing them away, would you consider sending them to me if I pay UPS Ground shipping? Shouldn't be too much.

Us NCRS guys like to have spare OEM parts.

John

02-17-2010	#13
billybaloneey Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mauriceville, Texas Posts: 179	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? The glass is very heavy. As suggested, having another person there to hold it in the up position would be helpful. If not, take a rough measurement of a 1x4 board or a 2x4 board or a broom/mop handle. Wrap some towels or rags ground each end and use it as a prop....worked for me. The struts are always on ebay if you can't find them locally. I don't know if the struts I replaced were super charged, but mine initially took some effort to close after they were installed. __________________ Clint aka billybaloneey '94 - C4 ZR-1 #445 - Black/Black '05 - C6 silver/black 6sp '85 - C4 white/graphite (almost done) automatic '78 - C3 silver/black (a work in progress) automatic

02-17-2010	#14
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Is this true??>>> I was told that for NCRS operation verification that the glass hatch has to lift up on its own via the gas struts after the hatch button is hit. __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE] Last edited by ZR1Vette; 02-17-2010 at 10:26 AM.

02-17-2010	#15
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Keith, try to get the real GM parts. The stuff that the aftermarket sells is not "Left" and "right" but one fits both sides. The issue is the connection for the defroster. The real GM ones have them on opposite sides of the strut. The aftermarket ones, or at least the pair I bought from Corvette Central, have the connection spade terminal on the same side of the strut regardless of left or right side strut. It is a bit of a pia to get the right side wiring to get to the terminal on the strut. I may eventually have to re-solder a longer wire to reach the right side strut terminal. Not the end of the world, but a pia none the less. There is no way that I could find to rotate the right strut's terminal to the correct position for an easy connection. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-17-2010	#16
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Yes we will. Ask Bob , He'll give you something so your rod stay's up !

02-17-2010	#17
DMark Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 197	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Mine are getting a bit weak also. Anybody have the GM part # for these struts? __________________ [IMG]http://i16.tinypic.com/4ig0b3a.jpg[/IMG] D. Mark Gentleman Farmer, U.S. Army-Retired LS3,LS6,LT1,LT5,L98,L82,L36,L79,L76

02-17-2010	#20
jrd1990zr1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delanson, NY Posts: 916	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Keith, If you are considering ever having your car judged by NCRS then there is a company in Canada that rebuilds them. If you are interested in that information drop me a PM and I will look for the contact info. I remember seeing GM replacements in the $70-90 range. I agree with Tom go for GM parts. I think I saw that your car was a 1990??? If you are going to replace them and had planned on throwing them away, would you consider sending them to me if I pay UPS Ground shipping? Shouldn't be too much. Us NCRS guys like to have spare OEM parts. John