2seater Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Nah, just a curtain. Something like used in a hospital for privacy and of course some sort of ceiling over one stall. Just enough to take the edge off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted December 21, 2019 Topic Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Okay, I got the new radiator today and installed it in the '88 Black. Didn't even turn on the heat and had the garage door open as it was a balmy 25-30 degrees. Fired it up and no leaks so all is good. Then on to my wife's Enclave that needed an actuator for the driver's side heat. A little contortioning but got it done... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, DAVES89 said: Didn't even turn on the heat and had the garage door open as it was a balmy 25-30 degrees. Send me some snow Dave. Kat wants a white Christmas and it's supposed to be 62 degrees. Have you ever NOT had a white Christmas? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted December 21, 2019 Topic Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Not this year Ronnie. We had snow but with highs in the 40's Saturdary, Sunday and Monday it is all going to melt away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Weird year for snow for sure. It came early this year but has come and gone a couple times already so I was surprised when our weather people said we have had 27" of snow so far this season. The last few inches will probably go as Dave mentioned as we have temps. in the 40's predicted with likely rain in the Christmas eve time frame. Just a few days ago it was below zero*F with a high of 6*F, go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 We've had a mild winter so far. There have been a few nights that dipped below freezing but I've not even seen a patch of ice on the roads. We did have that weird and unexpected 1/4" of snow on the grass the other day but that is about it for wintry weather for us. It's not too late for it. Our worst weather is usually in Jan. Feb. and sometimes in early March. It's 40 degrees here right now and it's almost midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted December 21, 2019 Topic Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 My wife complains so much about Wisconsin winters, so I hope that this one is a mild winter. As you know I have one to many Reattas so the winter one stays outside. This has made my winter harder then usual as I have experienced frozen doors and unexpected car repairs. But to me it's a "mind set" so I just say this is what I have to deal with and just accept it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Bought a 3 stage Cub Cadet snow thrower last April in anticipation of this winter's snow. Therefore, it will not snow to any appreciable amount this season! So far, only 3" to date and not all at once...not enough to use the thrower. First day of Winter today and temp is hitting 40 and tomorrow 50. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbo Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 So my wife very reluctantly agreed to let me buy my '90 convertible reatta. Between various problems that needed to be fixed first and weather constaints, I only just got to give her a ride with the top down today. She couldn't hide her smile ? I think she's sold on the whole convertible thing. Merry Christmas everyone! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Philbo said: She couldn't hide her smile ? I think she's sold on the whole convertible thing. That's what Reatta ownership is all about. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted December 24, 2019 Topic Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Philbo said: So my wife very reluctantly agreed to let me buy my '90 convertible reatta. Between various problems that needed to be fixed first and weather constaints, I only just got to give her a ride with the top down today. She couldn't hide her smile ? I think she's sold on the whole convertible thing. Merry Christmas everyone! Depending on what top was down, I'd be smiling too... Edited December 24, 2019 by DAVES89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbo Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, DAVES89 said: Depending on what top was down, I'd be smiling too... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Current Reatta has been in winter storage since October 3rd. Won't be out until first of April, 2020. Am keeping an eye on two '91 convertibles currently for sale, though...like I really need this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 3, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Well I think I am turning off the money faucet for the '89 Black., The cruise control stopped working yesterday and after swapping out the servo with two others and consulting with Kendall we determined that the switch and/or lead has gone bad in the column. I had a back up column in the parts bin but sold it so at this time do not have one. I can still drive the car but always like the convenience of having cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, DAVES89 said: Well I think I am turning off the money faucet for the '89 Black., The cruise control stopped working yesterday and after swapping out the servo with two others and consulting with Kendall we determined that the switch and/or lead has gone bad in the column. I had a back up column in the parts bin but sold it so at this time do not have one. I can still drive the car but always like the convenience of having cruise. It knows it is destined to be put out to pasture, or worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Does the cruise light on the dash come on when you push the cruise button? Any cruise codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 3, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Light on the dash comes on and then goes to resume after 1-5 seconds. Sometimes a bit longer. have not checked for codes. What have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 If the light comes on when you push the cruise button I think that proves that the problem isn't the column or button. I think something is causing the cruise to kick off. Maybe checking the codes will give you a clue. I would check the switch on the brake pedal first to make sure it adjusted properly and in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 3, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just got back from my friend Bob [who is storing my parts car Reatta]. The switch in both my '89 Black and the parts car was bad, but Bob rebuilt them as they are simple contact switches. That wasn't it and it appears that Kendall was right that it is the cruise switch wire. Bob grabbed one end of the wire on the parts car and it pulled right out as it was completely broken. I'm going to look online to see what they cost. My thoughts are if I rebuild this one I'll have a spare down the line so it's not like I'm throwing the money away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 hours ago, DAVES89 said: Kendall was right that it is the cruise switch wire. Sounds like I lead you on a wild goose chase by me thinking it was the brake pedal switch. Sorry about that. 2 hours ago, DAVES89 said: I'm going to look online to see what they cost. My thoughts are if I rebuild this one I'll have a spare down the line I'm a little confused. Are you talking about buying another steering column? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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