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Howdy! I finally have a Vette of my very own! I traded into a 1985 with 250000k miles on that has been well maintained but still needs some love. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and I've already learned a lot! I took apart my throttle body and cleaned it yesterday after pulling my codes and some other basic stuff. Tomorrow I'm pulling the radiator shroud off to clean out the junk and I just ordered some new Bilsteins, FIC type III injectors and a fuel filter. I Plasticoated the stock wheels flat black and lowered the rear an inch and a half with a kit from Ecklers. The 4+3 was weird at first, but I rebuilt the reverse lock-out rod and put the short throw levers on it and I'm starting to really like it! The engine was rebuilt 55K ago and it runs nicely but the front Y pipes are starting to rust through so exhaust will probably be the next project as soon as I get the other parts installed. I've wanted a Corvette since the first time I ever remember seeing one back in the 70s so it feels like a long time coming. I look forwards to learning a lot here on this great forum!
You sound like a "Do it yourselfer". You'll really enjoy making changes and making the car more fun to drive. Welcome aboard and we're still waiting on those pics.
__________________ 94 Vette / 86 Pace Car / 84 Vette / 63 Nova
Howdy! I finally have a Vette of my very own! I traded into a 1985 with 250000k miles on that has been well maintained but still needs some love. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and I've already learned a lot! I took apart my throttle body and cleaned it yesterday after pulling my codes and some other basic stuff. Tomorrow I'm pulling the radiator shroud off to clean out the junk and I just ordered some new Bilsteins, FIC type III injectors and a fuel filter. I Plasticoated the stock wheels flat black and lowered the rear an inch and a half with a kit from Ecklers. The 4+3 was weird at first, but I rebuilt the reverse lock-out rod and put the short throw levers on it and I'm starting to really like it! The engine was rebuilt 55K ago and it runs nicely but the front Y pipes are starting to rust through so exhaust will probably be the next project as soon as I get the other parts installed. I've wanted a Corvette since the first time I ever remember seeing one back in the 70s so it feels like a long time coming. I look forwards to learning a lot here on this great forum!
Looks great ! Did you mean to say it had 25,000 miles or is it 250,000 miles like you stated ?
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94 Vette / 86 Pace Car / 84 Vette / 63 Nova 
