The CLEANEST C3 Corvette Wiper Bay
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- This video is the Ultimate Guide to C3 Corvette Wiper Cowl restoration, with an in-depth look at everything you need to know about the wiper cowl on your C3 Corvette.
Back in the 1970s and into the early 1980s, Chevrolet chose to ignore the looks of the windshield wiper bay, which is the first thing people see the moment you open the car's hood.
If left in its original condition, it is not something you want them to see. Windshield wiper bays looked terrible, even when these cars were new. Add decades of use, weather, and dirt, and the problem only worsens.
If you own a C3 Corvette, you know how important it is to keep your car in pristine condition, especially if you want to take it to shows and cruise-ins.
And the wiper cowl is no exception. This area not only adds to the aesthetics of your car but also protects the windshield wiper transmission from deterioration caused by the sun and water.
In this how-to video, I will show you how to completely detail the wiper bay to better-than-new condition. This will enhance the look and value of your C3 Corvette.
Whether you are a seasoned car enthusiast or a beginner, this guide is a must-watch for all C3 Corvette owners. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the C3 Corvette Wiper Bay Cowl Restoration Guide.
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my C3 Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.
The repairs and other work I do are for my own benefit and entertainment, and even though my videos may appear to give technical how-to advice, that's not my intention.
Working on a vehicle is inherently dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a licensed mechanic.
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CONTENTS
00:00 Removing the Windshield Wiper Arms
02:34 Removing Windshield/Fender Filler Weatherstrip
03:10 Removing Firewall Wiper Bay Air Inlet Screen
05:20 Removing the Windshield Wiper Motor
06:17 Removing the Windshield Wiper Transmission
08:44 Cleaning Firewall/Wiper Cowl Air Inlets
09:57 Removing Excessive Seam Sealer
14:23 Refinishing the Firewall/Wiper Bay Lip
27:24 Neutralizing Rust on the Cowl Plenum Valve
28:25 Testing the Cowl Plenum Valve
30:04 Removing More Silicone From the Cowl Area
30:33 Final Preparation Touches for the Wiper Bay
32:24 Masking the Cowl/Wiper Bay
34:55 Unmasking the Cowl/Wiper Bay - Авто та транспорт
Most guys your age take up golfing and lawn care.... not hack sawing a corvette, lol. Every time I think you've outdone yourself, you put out another video.
Love to see a rear rubber fuel gas line video.... snubber bushing, rear suspension, front suspension, steering box, power steering upgrade, exhaust pipe replacement, header painting. Keep up the great work, sir!
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
Without a doubt... a game of patience in that prep work. That area came out fantastic and so worth the investment of time preparing. I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos
If someone wants perfection, it takes forever (give or take a few days). I wasn’t striving for perfection, but it is definitely worth detailing to some degree. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
@@76vette This winter I may attempt to to the windshield bay in the same fashion. I like the look and I think it yours turned out fantastic... especially compared to the way it started. I've already started to knock of the "chunky" stuff.
@@zeddie9625 Thank you! 😊👍🏻
I am glad to see another person has done this job I did this to my 1976 corvette last year and it turned out immaculate!!
A lot of work but oh so worth it! 😊👍🏻
Thanks for the video,I have same car and doing exactly what u have been doing in your prior videos
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
Great work on the fire wall and wiper bay Luis! Car show/Brand new quality detail.
Thank you, Jack! 😊👍🏻
👍 thank you for posting. Getting ready to reinstall everything back in mine. It’s spotless and want to make sure there are no leaks but don’t want to put goop a gallon of black tarry sealant in there now. Funny how we spend so much time perfecting and area that is seldom seen. That my friend is love for our corvettes❤
We have to correct the lack of Quality Control of the 70s and 80s. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
Awesome guide! Thanks for sharing your awesome details for us to use!👍
Thank you, Mitch! 😊👍🏻
You are doing a great job of restoration on the Corvette.
Thank you! 😊👍🏻
Looks fantastic so far. Thanks for taking the time and energy to put this video out. Really looking forward to seeing the next video.
Thank you Derek! 😊👍🏻
You do a great job of walking thru your project. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, David! 😊👍🏻
You are the best! I love your videos as they provide so much information and guidance. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for the kind words, and happy to hear my videos are helpful. 😊👍🏻
Thanks for this and all you videos!!!!! Youre one of the best teachers for the maintenace of my vette!!!!
Thank you for the kind comment. And thank you for watching my videos! 😊👍🏻
nice job nice detail work thanks for this video .i needed that.
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
You did good It is a huge improvement. I`m going to do the same to my 1980 one day. I really don`t like the covers that people put over the wiper bay. I think they look cheap. But I can understand why people want to cover up that eyesore.
What you are doing is similar to what the euro car crowd call OEM+. You restore and improve on the car in such a way that it looks like it could have been built like that only with a nicer finish. Usually with a properly done OEM+ build you can`t tell that the car is modified unless you are into the same cars yourself and know how rough they were stock. I guess a restorod is kind of the same thing.
Im looking forward to the next videos.
Thank you! I love the OEM+ way of describing the detail work. Had never heard that and it makes perfect sense. I did not modify the wiper bay. I just refinished it the way it should’ve been done by the manufacturer in the first place.
As far as the cowl covers, yeah, not my thing, and most of the ones I’ve seen don’t seem to fit very well.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. 😊👍🏻
Looking really nice, I want to clean up my ‘82 wiper bay and glad you shared this. If you’re socket is still missing you could try a magnet on a string and go fishing. Just be sure it’s a strong string. Good luck!
That’s actually a good idea. I was also going to try to remove the footwell cowl door to try to retrieve it and hopefully clean that area.
I hope your 82’s wiper bay turns out nice. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
You may be able to use your cell phone camera to see into the fender well.
@@steveo170 If I had an endoscope I would give that a try. There’s no room to use anything else. And with my luck, I’d lose my phone down that abyss. lol 😆
This is the one I’ve been waiting for, thank you! Can’t wait for part two! Thank you for making these videos. Where is that cowl though? It just seemed to appear for you to test but couldn’t tell where it was
The plenum door is located inside the passenger side fender. You need to remove the plastic screen in the wiper bay (or wiper cowl) to reach it. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
@@76vette I was excited to see that those screens actually come off. I haven't looked too closely on that with other projects more pressing and at quick glance always thought those were riveted on there and wasn't going to bother so now I'm excited to see about taking them off and then I'll see what you're talking about, thank you!
My pleasure 😊👍🏻
Have you ever thought about using a Dremel to cut off the excess panel bond? You can also get little drum sanders for them, that just seems easier and faster, just a suggestion, but yours turned out great!
Im with you on the way that you restore your cars,” what looks good to me” that’s the way I do mine. GM should be ashamed of themselves for the way the left this area! Looks like the slobs were assigned this job!
That’s a good idea, Dan, and honestly, never crossed my mind. No clue why. And I’ve had a Dremel for years. 🤷🏻♂️
They are great tools and-as long as they don’t get away from you-you can probably cut the time spent manually filing, at least in half.
The only thing I don’t care for is the dust storm they generate, but the time savings can be substantial, so thanks for the suggestion.
And yes, I refinished the wiper bay the way the factory should’ve but didn’t. 😊👍🏻
That's what I thought. For about $120, you can get a kit with many heads for a lot of different application.
Nice work, need to do mine as well. I use a brass wire wheel in my bench grinder to clean all my bolts and it leaves them spotless...just saying.
Thanks! I need to buy a bench grinder. I’ve been looking on the Facebook marketplace but it always ends up on the back burner. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
So I'm about to start on my wiper bay (79). There is something on the bottom left side (D) that starts close to the wiper motor and ends near the wiper attachment plate. It's on the bottom flat surface, about an inch wide and 6-7" long. Anyway it's vary hard and I can't tell if it's part of the wiper bay or a blob of old sealer or bondo. The surface is not flat and smooth like yours. Not sure if I want to take a chisel to it. Any thoughts?
Gosh, without looking at it, it’s hard to tell. You can send me a photo if you’d like at diy76vette(at)gmail. com 😊👍🏻
Thanks. I’ll send that to you tomorrow along with a 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe I have.
Just one question. Is there a motorized washer pump at the bottom of the washer bottle, and does yours work? Thanks.
There is, and yes, I hear it working. 😊👍🏻
Mine isn’t working and looks like a real pain just to get too. My next project is to clean out my wiper bay and see what’s up!
@@inell6 Not sure if the Corvette Ben has covered replacing washer bottle pump in a video, so you may want to check his channel. 😊👍🏻
Ben didn’t have one but found one that helps. Looks like you have to move master brake reservoir from the booster, then move the cruise control module that is riveted to the wheel well. Oh joy!
@@inell6 Good luck. Some of these projects can become real PITA affairs. Lol 😆
Where is the 2nd video????????
The 81 Corvette playlist has 58 videos, many covering the windshield wiper bay, motor, reinstalling and adjusting the wiper transmission, etc. 🙂👍🏻
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What were u doing with the air pump?
Sorry, I don’t follow.
At the 28.45 min u used a vacum pump for what purpose,thanks
@@danabrams2224 Oh, I used a vacuum pump to test operation of the passenger side cowl air door. 😊👍🏻
Did your hand and arms get itchy?
@@ThePerfectSeason1972 If they do I rinse my skin off with a 50/50 water and white vinegar solution. It works well for me. 😊👍🏻
I never let mine get in that bad of shape.