tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Well, finally got to chuck a bucket of water over it and give it a clean, managed to go over the whole car to create a list of things to do, it is a fairly long list but no surprises as yet, it needs New Wheels and tyres all round, the current tyres are all shot New weather strips around doors as they are perished Fix driver seat electrics as they dont work Fix drivers side electric window as it does not work Few areas of paint to sort out New brake discs and pads Geo set up Full mop and valet New stereo to replace the original, I would like to keep the original for the retro look but it is shot and the Corvette owner club tell me its so complex to fix and quality so poor its not worth it Once I have a full service and clean bill of health then a supercharger project will be on the cards over the winter Will keep this thread updated with project if anyone is interested Well here she is, no glam location I am afraid, just my parking spaces ! De Cat exhaust sounds nice, full decat will sound better Interior is in good shape for a 19 year old car, usual US electric gremlins but all the important stuff works including A/C, Digital dash and warning lights And the heart of the beast, 5.7 Litres of US muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looks nice mate, whats up with the wheels? i like them and think it just needs lowering a tad to look better:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looks nice mate, whats up with the wheels? i like them and think it just needs lowering a tad to look better:cool: Need a refurb and they are VERY heavy, want something to fill the arch, as all the tyres are shot I just thought I would go for something else, the FOOSE wheels look nice on a Vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I love it! So clean for its age! How are you getting along with driving a LHD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 That bodywork is amazing, is this still the original paint? She does look lovely! Good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 I love it! So clean for its age! How are you getting along with driving a LHD? Owned LHD before, see my Avatar Z28 Camaro, never had a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 That bodywork is amazing, is this still the original paint? She does look lovely! Good buy! No major paint, it only has 53,000 on the clock, done less than 10,000 in last 5 years Hope it turns out to be a great project, Yank stuff is so much cheaper to mod and look after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Think it looks great mate, engine looks clean as well!! I'll be keeping an eye on this to see the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 No major paint, it only has 53,000 on the clock, done less than 10,000 in last 5 years Hope it turns out to be a great project, Yank stuff is so much cheaper to mod and look after It is a nice project, that rumble growl thunder must sound awesome! I am still surprised that the interior looks pretty comfy with creature comforts for a 19 year old muscle car. I was expecting it to be as welcoming as Ann Widdecombe on a night out on the town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 It is a nice project, that rumble growl thunder must sound awesome! I am still surprised that the interior looks pretty comfy with creature comforts for a 19 year old muscle car. I was expecting it to be as welcoming as Ann Widdecombe on a night out on the town! The Camaro was dreadful inside, really poor, this is Ok, it even takes my Golf clubs !, plenty of cubby holes to Some of the issues these American cars have are down to over complicating stuff, the drives seat has air pumps and all sorts for bolster support, electronic sliders etc, non of it works ! The radio in the dash is just a control panel, the control box is in the boot and each speaker has an amp, why !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looks nice, very A-Team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Need to do something about having 11.2 Litres on the drive though ! , guy in the petrol station will be on my xmas card list ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 That engine bay is spotless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Owned LHD before, see my Avatar Z28 Camaro, never had a problem with it You've had some cars aint you! My dream car would be an "eleanor"! Happy birthday also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Nice car! What sort of power is it putting out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 very nice. i saw the one they did on that show with whats his face and edd china the mechanic. The one they did up looked great. Im not a fan of the red but it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Get yourself into the owners club - they get some good discounts. Give me a shout if you need any tips on where to buy stuff. Those weather strips are bloody expensive, but I know somewhere that sells original GM ones and gets them quickly. The Bose stereos always have had the amp in the speakers. You can find aftermarket control units to power them. Have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Nice car! What sort of power is it putting out? Will find out at the MKIV dyno day at SRR in a couple of weeks, I would imagine around 250 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 looks very clean, mate! How are you enjoying those high doorsills Look forward to seeing your changes to the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 OOOhhh upgraded with Slick50 too Nice looking C4, congrats on the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I am rather jelaous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 reminds me of a mkiii supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks very tidy, but my eyes can't help but be drawn to the glass roof over the door of the house. Different and very racy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Tidy car you have there. I think the guy at the petrol station needs to be more the just on your xmas card list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Very nice, get it supercharged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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