TimStaci

That's some good reading! Thanks Ronnie. Just goes to show what all can happen with one little loose or corroded connection.

Solder wire would work best with the battery threads as they are soft lead. Not sure how they would handle a helicoil. The threads on the battery look ok, so I'm going to replace the cable end and hopefully all will be well. Thanks for all of the help!!!

Thanks!!! I figured it had to be something simple. I'm assuming that they are available at most auto parts stores?

Hello folks. I went to my shop to start the Reatta and ended up with a horrible clicking sound when I tried to turn it over. After many years messing with my Harley, I realized that it was probably a loose or corroded connection. I undid the battery cables and cleaned them, cleaned the negative ground terminal, and cleaned the positive side at the terminal block. As I was going back together with it, I saw that the positive battery cable connection thread was stripped. I've never dealt with the rubber boot style cables, so I came here to find out how you can get the bolt out of the rubber boot in order to replace it? The battery threads look ok, but I definitely don't want to strip them out trying to screw a stripped bolt into it! Anyway, if you've got any ideas on how to get the bolt out, I'd appreciate the help. It's supposed to be nice here this weekend and I'd like to get it out. Thanks, Tim

Hey Dan!! Yeah, we got the one that was for sale on Duncan. The guy that sold it to us has the white vert now. He got it from his father. I haven't seen the red coupe yet.

On my way back to work today, I passed a black coupe going the other way. Also, the gentleman that sold us ours got the one that his father was giving to him. It's a white vert with red interior. Kinda strange to see 3 reatta's running around a town of 15000 people in the middle of nowhere!!

We would use it solely to protect the interior of the car from the sun and birds. I can also see it saving wear and tear on the top.

Thanks!! Guess they couldn't have made it a simple slide in.

I ordered the cup holder off of eBay (and it is freakin awesome), but I've got a question. Call me crazy, but how in the heck do you get the coin holder out? Thanks, Tim

Thanks for the info!

Thanks Daniel!! I'm not to sure about anything on these 3.8's. I just saw the charger for sale and was curious. (And, I highly doubt the wife would let me have some fun if it did fit!!!)

SP, do you know if the supercharger off of a 97 GTP would be a direct fit on the 3.8 in a Reatta? Reason I ask, is there's a lady in my town trying to sell just the charger and intake off of a 97.

Thanks for the info everyone!! It's more for when the wife drives it to work and it's parked outside all day in the sun. Thanks!! Tim

Does anyone that has a Vert use a cockpit cover for covering the interior while parked outside for a time? I am looking into them just to protect the interior without the hassle of putting the top up and taking it down every time. If you have one, where did you get? Thanks, Tim

I finally got to get her out and let her stretch her legs last night!! Went for a leisurely 30 mile hike through the wide open spaces and enjoyed every minute of it!!

KDirk, We were actually looking for a vehicle for my son (Jeep). The wife had wanted a convertible for a while and we ran across the Reatta. Found out about the rarity of them and the history behind them and went to drive it. She fell in love with it, so we brought out home. Luckily for our son, he will now get my truck, and I'll get a newer one!! We also have a 1962 Impala that we take to car shows and cruises, so the Reatta will get to go along now also. The car itself, runs great. The PO has put a lot of time into the mechanical and has the documentation from when the car was first sold, until we picked it up. We even have the original window sticker for it. The paint is needing some love and the driver's side door panel has a crack in the arm. Other than that, it's in pretty good shape for a 25 year old. Tim

Thanks everyone!! Chuck, it has 92000 miles on it. Springfield, Mo huh? I bet I can talk the wife into going to that. We love that town!! I really can't wait to get it out and drive it for a while. Sri far it has consisted of around town.

This is good info!! Just got our Vert the other day and realized last night that the passenger rear speaker is blown. Was gonna ask this same question today!!

Finally got it home and got some pics!! Here she is!! And my happy wife!!!

I've tried that on my motorcycle, but with the Reatta, I'll just put the top up. Shouldn't cut down on the fun too much!! I'll post up some pics in the next few days. I imagine that tonight will be the only time I see it. The wife will probably be out gallivanting around in it after that!!

Thanks for the welcomes!! I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions once I get it home and we get settled into it. Mc_Reatta, I came down with Reattaitis when I drove the car on Saturday!!! I told the wife that she had better pray for rain today because if not, when I get the car, I'm going cruising!!

Hello all!! I've got about 3 hours until I go pick up the wife's 90 Convertible!! I actually think I'm more excited than her!! Anyway, hope to meet some people and learn some stuff about the new ride!! Have a good one!! Tim