Zoldier

Ok, so here we go. I started with the fuel pump today only to find the gas cap rusted on. Once I got it off this is what I pulled out. Looks like I need to hunt down a new sending unit. The gas tank is in no better shape so I need to replace it as well.

Zoldier

Also noticed this chewed up wire in the engine bay. I'll see whether I replace it or repair it later on.

crowz

Looks like fun. Keep us posted. I love resurrection threads.

facepirte

The tank should have a plastic liner, probably able to clean it. If not send me a message, I have a couple tanks and maybe a sending unit.

Zoldier

Facepirte, thanks. I just bought a tank, If you do have a sending unit please let me know how much you're asking for it. Shipping would be to 32720.

I just took this shot since I got curious about options. Looks like it has quite a bit, although most seem redundant. Z51 is all I know to be desirable though.

AC1 Power Passenger Seat
AC3 Power Driver Seat
AR9 Base Leather Seats
AU3 Power Door Locks
BGR Bowling Green Assembly
B4P Radiator Boost Fan
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel
C49 Electric Rear Defogger
C68 Electronic Air Conditioning
DL8 Twin Remote Heated Mirrors (convert.)
D3X Speedometer driven gear 25513049 green
D84 Two-Tone Paint (coupe)
E5Z Delete speedometer adaptor
E9Z Delete speedometer key
FE7 High performance suspension
FG3 Delco Bilstein Shock Absorbers
G44 Rear axle 3.07 ratio
G87 Ring gear 8.50 inch
KC4 Engine Oil Cooler
K34 Cruise Control
K68 105 amp generator
L98 Engine, 5.7L V8, TPI
MK2 Manual 4-speed Doug Nash transmission
MM4 4-spd, Manual Trans.
NA5 Federal emission system requirements
PW9 Cast aluminum wheels, 16 x 9.5
QZD P255/50VR16, Steel Belt Radial Tires
UQ4 Delco Bose four speaker system
UU8 Delco Bose Stereo System
V01 Heavy Duty Radiator
V73 Vehicle statement certification, US or Canada
Z51 Performance Handling Pkg. (coupe)
Z6A Rear Window/Side Mirror Defoggers (coupe)
1AZ Modification stock order or order sold
1BL Components of Z51 performance handling package
12I Graphite interior trim
122 Graphite Leather
13U Silver Metallic GR-MG
18L Silver/Gray 2-Tone GR-MG-R
24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint

facepirte

I will dig around and see what i still have. I know one is worse than yours. I am only about an hour from you.

Cliff Harris

I highly recommend the stainless steel sending unit replacements that are sold by all the major Corvette parts vendors.

The wire in post #2 is for the EGR solenoid. It feeds vacuum from the throttle body to the EGR valve.

ghoastrider1

oh man, I think I would have been extremely disappointed when that gas cap came off.

antfarmer2

Me too might need a new fuel filter

Zoldier

lol. Already picked one up.

facepirte

I have 2.... one is worse than yours the other is missing the piece on the bottom of the return than acts as the bottom retainer for the pump. I will get pics of it tomorrow.

Ron B C4

Zoilder you are located in Deland?

Zoldier

Thanks

Mostly. I commute there on the weekends. I'm stationed in Geogia so I'm in savannah during the week. But I'll be retiring in DeLand so my family has settled there as I count down my time.

Zoldier

New to me tank just arrived. A bit dusty and some surface rust so I cleaned it up and rubbed the rust down with some steel wool. I'll let it dry up for a day or two and give it a coat of Rustoleum to help keep it rust free.

With this $100 tank I am at $700 with the car. I added $100 for gas and trailer when I picked it up. Going to keep track to see how much it really costs me to get it running.

Zoldier

Finally had some time to work on this thing. Got the new tank in along with sending unit, pump, and filter. Couldn't get her starter but after a little trouble shooting found the fuel pressure regulator stuck shut. Took it off and lubed it up and got it freed up. Now it's getting fuel but still not starting so going to work on it a little more today to see what I come up with. The spark looks kind of weak so we'll see where that takes me.

Exhaust was pretty rusted so I scrapped it.

Zoldier

First weight reduction. This won't be going back in.

Jalopy Bob

No jack stands? Don't wanna learn the hard way. Nice looking for the money you have into it.

Zoldier

Theres jack stands under there. You can see the 2x4 in one of the pics. Just had to slide them out of the way for the exhaust removal. Definitely don't want to be flattened by a car.

playsdixie

hat's off to you...one for your service, and two,, for the determination to restore your baby....I too would have freaked out at the sight of that rust...hope it all comes together for you....Paul....(nam 68)

Zoldier

Thanks Paul. Unfortunately I didn't get her running this weekend. I'll be gone for a few months so she'll be sitting for a little while longer.