Stonkin Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 thats gona be fun good luck with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 American grunt, lovely. Keep it stock (ish), please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 American grunt, lovely. Keep it stock (ish), please. Needs a few changes while keeping the original looks I am having the work done this week Brakes are typical American stock, they are terrible and will need an upgrade, this along with suspension set up before I add any more power Stereo change as the original is broken and poor quality when working Get ALL electrics working, I hate it when stuff does not work Full decat, have to hear that V8 rumble New weather seals all round, stock are perished New wheels as I need something a bit lighter for town driving Supercharger is a challenge as it does not fit so well on the C4, it can be done but its expensive, just need to work out of it is easier to just buy a C5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice car mate. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I prefer the more modern Corvettes, but this is a well kept example Monsween will no doubt chime in soon! He's after a C3 I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I prefer the more modern Corvettes, but this is a well kept example Monsween will no doubt chime in soon! He's after a C3 I believe It acctually came from aberdeen this car as the previous owner just got his hands on a supra and monsween and i had a chat about the car, he's rosscod22 on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 It acctually came from aberdeen this car as the previous owner just got his hands on a supra and monsween and i had a chat about the car, he's rosscod22 on here. Yep, club member on here rosscod22 owned the car as well as a Supra, Supra won over for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Cars gone in this morning Full service Compression test in readyness for SC Wheels refurbed and polished New tyres all round Driver side door motor replaced All weather seals replaced Seat motor fixed Decat Paint chips removed New stereo New decals MOP and Valet All ready for SRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That looks really nice. How long will it be away for? I can't wait to see it 'finished'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 That looks really nice. How long will it be away for? I can't wait to see it 'finished'. About a week, it will be ready for the SRR I am promised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thats alot of work for a week. Hope you told them they wont be getting paid if its not ready?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thats alot of work for a week. Hope you told them they wont be getting paid if its not ready?? Will have to wait and see, but its always good to set deadlines as I have learnt in the past, if you dont it can get pushed to the corner of the workshop and forgotten about ! The challenge is parts on this car really, I want to keep it as original as I can, that is the goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Who's doing it Dean? Did you find a specialist? How are you finding getting parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 You are not hanging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That's a bit of a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Who's doing it Dean? Did you find a specialist? How are you finding getting parts. Bit of a story Dave but I did someone a big favour at work with their business, he runs a car valet/insurance/repair centre and he is paying for it to be done (to a point ) You sounded sooooooo busy from your message and I can never wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Bit of a story Dave but I did someone a big favour at work with their business, he runs a car valet/insurance/repair centre and he is paying for it to be done (to a point ) You sounded sooooooo busy from your message and I can never wait I am indeed busy mate. I also know you don't do waiting:p I hope to see it when its done then:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am indeed busy mate. I also know you don't do waiting:p I hope to see it when its done then:) Of course Dave, happy to bring it over when done, my thoughts on this car have changed a little over the last day or so, the guy doing the work is a Roush mechanic and he has convinced me that this car should be returned to its former stock glory and not become a modded mess (his words), I tend to agree, so it is a project to restore the original looks and keep it stock I may look to get a C5 that is already supercharged as the toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Very nice my American muscular friend Do you know about http://www.atlanticsportscars.com/home/ ?? They are rated very highly on the Mustang owners club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Very nice my American muscular friend Do you know about http://www.atlanticsportscars.com/home/ ?? They are rated very highly on the Mustang owners club. Hi, yes I have been there a couple of times, I was going to go full out and get a modern Vette but this came up very cheap so went for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Of course Dave, happy to bring it over when done, my thoughts on this car have changed a little over the last day or so, the guy doing the work is a Roush mechanic and he has convinced me that this car should be returned to its former stock glory and not become a modded mess (his words), I tend to agree, so it is a project to restore the original looks and keep it stock I may look to get a C5 that is already supercharged as the toy Good stuff, glad you're keeping it stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Little update Well its been around 3 months since this Vette went away for work, it came back today and is looking very nice indeed, it has had the following work, pics to follow when the wheels go back on Full major service including all belts and fluids Respray of front and rear New Window motor in drivers side with was seized due to water ingress New seat motor New stainless steel exhaust with twin tailpipes Full wheel refurb of original wheels in silver with polished lip Full set of directional tyres (US fitment specific) Full Mop and Valet New badges New American sized number plates Chip repair in windscreen Under body protection added Brake refurb on front calipers Head unit fixed but keep stock to maintain the originality New floor mats New weather seals all round I am very pleased with the results all be it the parts have been a bit tricky to get hold of for a reasonable price, I will take some new pics when the wheels go on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 a very nice clean looking motor bet it sounds nice with the new stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Looking forward to the pictures Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 my family have had quite a few over the years, nice to drive currently got a lingenfelter built engine and box lying around out of one for one of the projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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