I bought a Wrecked 800hp c7 Corvette Z06! Can I Save it?
08-14-2020, 08:48 AM
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I bought a Wrecked 800hp c7 Corvette Z06! Can I Save it?
Hello Corvette forum I am new here. I bought this wrecked Z06 corvette C7 with absolutely NO knowledge of the corvette. What do yall think can it be saved? Heres a Link of the video figured yall can make a better judgement from a video rather then a picture. Thanks looking forward to this and being part of the corvette community!
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08-14-2020, 09:04 AM
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Welcome to the CF!
You've tackled quite a project there. You didn't mention how much it cost you, but will be interesting to know how you stand on the project financially after repairs are completed.
You've tackled quite a project there. You didn't mention how much it cost you, but will be interesting to know how you stand on the project financially after repairs are completed.
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08-14-2020, 09:30 AM
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The question probably should have been, “ thinking of buying a wrecked C7, can it be saved?”
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08-14-2020, 09:45 AM
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Quite the project. I too have to wonder how many dollars will be involved in fixing the car (plus purchase price) as compared to just buying a car without all the damage. In any case, good luck and 
for attempting to save the car.
for attempting to save the car.
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08-14-2020, 10:04 AM
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I think in parts and some labor i racked up close to $8k so far .
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08-14-2020, 10:09 AM
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ill keep you posted as I continue this project and thanks for the Positivity!
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08-14-2020, 11:34 AM
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How much did you pay for the wrecked car?
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08-14-2020, 01:15 PM
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I guess the car didn't want to go to Dallas.
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08-14-2020, 01:26 PM
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Saved myself trouble & $$. Bought a new one from GM.
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08-14-2020, 01:41 PM
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That's going to be an interesting project. I've done this once with a 4th gen Camaro. I ended up seliing the car a couple years after rebuilding and driving it, and lost about a grand from start to finish. Can't really say I lost a grand though as I drove it for nearly two years. It can be fun or a miserable experience, depending on how you set you expectations. Give yourself extra time and expand the budget you have in mind, you'll likely need both. Hope you bought the car at the right price. 
08-14-2020, 08:04 PM
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Is it going to have a salvage title ???? Frame damage ??? so my guess it would have to be 30k below msrp so if 10k repairs 20 below msrp and did you research other cars with same msrp that have been fixed with salvage titles !!!!
08-14-2020, 10:54 PM
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Looks like you will rescuing a pretty nice Z06. That has a Halltech air intake and a DSX Flex fuel sensor. It may also have headers and a pulley swap but can not tell from this video.
08-14-2020, 11:51 PM
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Brotherhood, I am impressed with the project you have taken on. To me the car does not seem to be anywhere near totaled. Please keep us posted with photos or better yet another great video to see progress and the final project completion. I guess if I were 20 years younger I might be willing to try a project like this. I admire you for tackling this project. Best wishes sir...
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08-14-2020, 11:59 PM
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Torch red. My fav. I'll be watching progress.
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08-15-2020, 07:51 AM
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Good luck with your new project, let us know the final tally for the purchase price, parts, & labor
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