Bought 3rd Vette to Restore
#1
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Bought 3rd Vette to Restore
Well, I did it again.
I bought my 3rd Corvette. An 86 Pace-car convertible.
My intention is to restore it to a respectable level and resell it. That's what I was going to do with the 84 I got last year, but my daughter fell in love with the car and now it's hers.
Info: Car is black w/ red interior/ sport seats/ black top/ wing/ aftermarket wheels/ late aluminum heads/ auto.
Issues: What I 've found so far... Rear windshield is gone/ sat outside since Nov. 2010, (rain, snow, leaves, etc... poured into the car) because the dumba$$ that had the car didn't use the car cover he had in the trunk.
Also, slight damage to frt nose/ stereo won't work/ pass window switch bad/ shift linkage out of adjustment/ heater controls don't want to move/ no horn & lastly, violent tire vibration (frt) above 50mph.
Here is what I'm working on.
Damage:
Engine:
Wheel:
Interior:
I bought my 3rd Corvette. An 86 Pace-car convertible.
My intention is to restore it to a respectable level and resell it. That's what I was going to do with the 84 I got last year, but my daughter fell in love with the car and now it's hers.
Info: Car is black w/ red interior/ sport seats/ black top/ wing/ aftermarket wheels/ late aluminum heads/ auto.
Issues: What I 've found so far... Rear windshield is gone/ sat outside since Nov. 2010, (rain, snow, leaves, etc... poured into the car) because the dumba$$ that had the car didn't use the car cover he had in the trunk.
Also, slight damage to frt nose/ stereo won't work/ pass window switch bad/ shift linkage out of adjustment/ heater controls don't want to move/ no horn & lastly, violent tire vibration (frt) above 50mph.
Here is what I'm working on.
Damage:
Engine:
Wheel:
Interior:
Last edited by johnnymo63; 03-01-2018 at 01:52 AM. Reason: updated missing pics
#2
I'm assuming "the price was right", and i give you big thumbs up for tackling your third???!!! And of course most people, myself included, want to say "get rid of the spoiler!"
#4
good luck with the project! black over red is damn sexy -
several years ago, i passed on a 90 black over red 6-speed vert. kind of sorry to this day -
several years ago, i passed on a 90 black over red 6-speed vert. kind of sorry to this day -
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Looks like a fun project!
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Looks like fun, but your a glutton for punishment!
It should be very nice when done... if you have any money left!
It should be very nice when done... if you have any money left!
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Oh my gosh, you have your hands full. BUT, it should be a fun project with plenty to do. Keep us posted as you progesss. Should be an interesting thread. Let us know if we can help.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Looks like more than I'd ever want to take on, but good luck with her. I'd like to see another C4 brought back to life.
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im not sure this is going to be a profitable venture for you... hopefully you got the care like for free or close to it.
i see at least $3K in parts to get that up to sellable condition.
just a decent paint job will cost you 3-6K on top of it.
i see at least $3K in parts to get that up to sellable condition.
just a decent paint job will cost you 3-6K on top of it.
#16
Cosmetically that is about what I am up against too minus the damage. Mine is a 1986 coupe however and all of the clear coat has come off and peeled. I am still finding leaves and gunk in places I never thought I would find that sort thing! lol! I will definitely follow your progress as I am very much a noob. I am sure you will get her back to where she belongs.