Revision Corvette ZR-1 model year 1990 #125

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After tire fitting I realized they did a great job with the rims restoration. Only some little balance weights were required for the wheel balancing.

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9. Installation of axles, suspension, brakes and steering

I installed temporary axles in the Corvette to keep the car rolling for the painter`s shop. Back in my workshop I could start assembling the car.

[Thomas ZR-1]

After cleaning up the engine compartment the axles were fitted including four new wheel bearings and hubs with new shock absorbers in the rear. The two front shock absorbers were overhauled by the manufacturer Bilstein. The transmission tunnel was covered with heat protection foil.

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...and the front axle:

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Instead of the original rubber brake hoses I installed black coated, stainless steel covered Teflon brake hoses and a new master cylinder on top.

[Thomas ZR-1]

The renewed steering rack was fitted into the car with new tie rod and ball joints

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10. Body and interior assembling

When I started with the body the impact absorber bars and the bumpers were fitted in front and rear. The bare doors were fitted to the frame.

[Thomas ZR-1]

The old sun worn dashboard was changed into a nice looking different one and I also changed the leaky old heater core and replaced it with a new one.

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After that the rear bumper was completely fitted including a new radio antenna.

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The luggage department got covered with new noise-insulating material and was finished with the before cleaned carpet and the overhauled rear speaker units. The assembled rear hatch window was fitted as well.