88 ZR1 EX5023 Thread

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Went through all of the boxes of parts that Geoff kept when he dis-assembled the car. Some nice surprises! A nice set of 88 dated wheels plus two extra 89 ZR1 wheels.

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Console tray insert with KOH (King of the Hill) written on it
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[-=Jeff=-]

Sweet project

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Prototype tank (Like Tyler's EX5014) dated 7-8-87
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Speedo/tach bezel with hand cut rectangular hole on the far left corner facing from the front.
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This roughly cut hole was for some wiring during a project, according to Geoff.
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This original plate will go back onto the car when finished.
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[Kevin]

this is awesome

[Tyler Townsley]

[QUOTE}This roughly cut hole was for some wiring during a project, according to Geoff.
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QUOTE]

Hole was for this. The item in rear is an ecm with spaces for 5 different calibration chips selectable by dip switches. The other item was velcroed to the dash and was used to read various engine data. There was wireing that was used to remote the ecm to the hatch area through that hole. The picture was taken at Geoffs shop in 98? He used the items to do the calibration to meet emission control levels when he worked for Lotus.

http://deliquescence.net/~tyler/prototype1/ECMTestingEquipment.jpg

Wonder where that equipment is. LOL

Tyler

[Corvettes White]

Very Nice. Is the 8000 rpm lens cracked? George

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Very Nice. Is the 8000 rpm lens cracked? George

Yes, but I may use it just the way it is unless I can get one silk screened.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Got the estimate going for the roll over hoop and windshield frame today. Not going to waste any time on this part of the project.

[1989ZR1#74]

Brett, Looks like fun...

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It was Xmas in Nov today. Picked up these two NOS pieces for the rebuild, plus three empty birdcages that were used by General Tire, Marion, IN for panel fitment. GT made panels for GM. The three birdcage/frames have never been stamped with a vin. Great race car parts. One birdcage/frame will be canilbalized at the frame shop so EX5023 can be made whole again. Roll over hoop and windshield frame parts.

What were the odds of coming across an NOS ZR1 rear upper surround panel and luggage tub???
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[Tyler Townsley]

Brett, Looks like fun...

Eric we have created a monster! Another guy with our passion.

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Eric we have created a monster! Another guy with our passion.

Tyler

Now I know who to direct my wife to when she asks why I'm spending all this money......Tyler or Eric????????


BOTH!

[1989ZR1#74]

Ha! Be careful she may want an early Z after she talks to us!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Ha! Be careful she may want an early Z after she talks to us!


I'm safe on that one. She can't drive a stick.LOL

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Just purchased a Blue/Blue 87 for interior and anything else needed for trim. My car was built in July 87 and this car has everything needed to trim the car out. Even a glass top, carpet kit and seat covers in the box. The fella that had the car wanted to help contribute to bringing the ZR1 back to life. His name is Brian Russell. Super guy.

[Tyler Townsley]

I'm safe on that one. She can't drive a stick.LOL

There are a couple of automatic conversions out there she might be interested in.

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

There are a couple of automatic conversions out there she might be interested in.

Tyler


Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh[-X

[phrogs]

Not only that but they were practically in your back yard!



It was Xmas in Nov today. Picked up these two NOS pieces for the rebuild, plus three empty birdcages that were used by General Tire, Marion, IN for panel fitment. GT made panels for GM. The three birdcage/frames have never been stamped with a vin. Great race car parts. One birdcage/frame will be canilbalized at the frame shop so EX5023 can be made whole again. Roll over hoop and windshield frame parts.

What were the odds of coming across an NOS ZR1 rear upper surround panel and luggage tub???

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Not only that but they were practically in your back yard!


Yep, only about 30min from me. The parts had been sitting outside for over two years. I bought the rear bumper last May.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Got my 87 Blue/Blue donor car today. Perfect for all the interior trim and under hood small components. Even has the blue tint glass top and an unmolested dash. New capet kit and seat covers in the box. Radio and electronic heat/air work.

This is going to be fun!!

[1989ZR1#74]

Got my 87 Blue/Blue donor casr today. Perfect for all the interior trim and under hood small components. Even has the blue tint glass top and an unmolested dash. New capet kit and seat covers in the box. Radio and electronic heat/air work.

This is going to be fun!!

Brett, EX5023 came with C60 Manual Heat/AC. Eric

[Corvettes White]

The cars were to have manual AC as standard. George

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I have the original heat / air unit. I was just amazed that everything in the 87 car actually worked. Very happy about that. The 87 was a good find!:dancing

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Well, EX5023 goes to the frame shop tomorrow. When it comes home, it will have all of the panels on it as well as the windshield. Pics to follow.:dancing

[1989ZR1#74]

Well, EX5023 goes to the frame shop tomorrow. When it comes home, it will have all of the panels on it as well as the windshield. Pics to follow.:dancing

Wow that was quick. Can't wait to see this baby at BG in May.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

At the frame shop. Work begins tomorrow. When it comes home, it will be a Z again from front to rear.
http://i53.tinypic.com/fyd10j.jpg
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More pictures next week.

[mmatchett]

one of the most exciting projects I have seen! Check out my rear rims - they look to be pre production 87 date stamped one piece rims!:jawdrop:

[1989ZR1#74]

one of the most exciting projects I have seen! Check out my rear rims - they look to be pre production 87 date stamped one piece rims!:jawdrop:


mmatchett, what is the complete date on the back?

[DaveK]

How does that ever get restored? Excuse my ignorance but that just looks totalled to me. Good luck though!

[1989ZR1#74]

How does that ever get restored? Excuse my ignorance but that just looks totalled to me. Good luck though!


Any other Corvette it would be, but this is one of only 2 1988 ZR-1 Prototypes know to exist.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Piece a cake.....:mrgreen:

[mmatchett]

Please excuse me but I am new to forums - photos are not my cup of tea - I am learning though.... I have some photos on my album. Not sure which is the date code, but on one of the rims (stamped)AA0887 the other (stamped)AA2187? I have pics of interior of wheels - some codes are stamped and others case into the rim. I will try to put pics on ASAP! these are small

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Great looking wheels. I'd love to have them.

Welcome to the forum!

[1989ZR1#74]

They look like 88 Prototype wheels. The dates are on the inside of the rim, and would be parallel to the ground if mounted on the car.

On an 1989 Pilot/Unreleased ZR-1 the date code looks like this:

http://www.syreal.com/89pilotrim.jpg


On an 1988 Protoype wheel the date will look like this:

http://www.syreal.com/88prototyperim.jpg

Eric

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It looks like the dates are on his sheels. The AA is most likely SHIFT. The dates follow the shift.

What do you think, Eric?

[1989ZR1#74]

It looks like the dates are on his wheels. The AA is most likely SHIFT. The dates follow the shift.

What do you think, Eric?

Could be AA2187... So 21, 21st day? or 21st week? or Feb 1?

That could be just for the center section... I think the completed unit date is the one I listed above.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Could be AA2187... So 21, 21st day? or 21st week? or Feb 1?

That could be just for the center section... I think the completed unit date is the one I listed above.


I would say probably Feb 1 1987.

[mmatchett]

Thank you for all the input! My rims have no DOT stamps - only the back side of face have casting marks and stamp marks - Looks like the pics you show are the production ready 3 piece rim welded behind the face of the rim - the ones I found are one piece . They have a machine outer face - inside face looks cast - rest of the rim is machined maybe out of one piece - I was going to refinish and put them on my 88, but am wondering without DOT stamps it might not be the best idea? Not only that but these could have a very interesting history!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Being that I have an actual 88, I would be interested in them if you were ever to sell them. I have a pair of 11" 89 pre-production wheels that I would trade you for them.

[LGAFF]

Heres the question, whats the market price for these wheels, pre-production 89 on ebay (1) 17X11 is $575.00 plus shipping.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Did they ever get that price?

[LGAFF]

Who needs 1? Unless you are odd man out and need a single, not sure who would want it.

Anyone know how many sets there are?

[mmatchett]

Thanks for the intrest. Dont forget I have said they need to be refinished. Pictures look 90-100% but they are closer to 70%. some one ran these on the street for a few years. Not sure what I am going to do with them just yet. I will let you guys know if I decide to sell and or trade them - you guys are doing great things with these preproduction cars - good luck with your builds!

[1989ZR1#74]

Being that I have an actual 88, I would be interested in them if you were ever to sell them. I have a pair of 11" 89 pre-production wheels that I would trade you for them.

Email sent... Eric

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Here we go!!! Oh...and I have another bare frame to sell as well as one that has NOS doors and upper surround panel attached for a NON ZR1 width.
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[LGAFF]

Great stuff, I need to plan a visit down there

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Come on down and see Scott and I. Bring those wheels!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Man, am I excited about this car!! The rear end will be done this week. The windshield frame begins next week or maybe even the end of this week. Starting to look like a ZR1 with that wide back end!!

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[LGAFF]

Great stuff! Keep the pics comning, pretty exciting

[ZZZZZR1]

Wow......

Unbelievable stuff! This will be a real piece of history!


Congrats!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I can't wait to see it with all the body panels installed in a few weeks.

[4DSZR1]

Only thing wrong with this.....its not on reality TV ;)



Thanks for posting the pictures! Sure is fun watching the progress

[Z51JEFF]

How does that ever get restored? Excuse my ignorance but that just looks totalled to me. Good luck though!

If you want to read some VERY fascinating stories on these early cars start digging.When I first heard these were being resurrected I must have spent hours reading about them.These cars arent restored,they are brought back from the dead.Brett,when I had my 84 I started buying early parts for a future restoration but the cars gone and most of the parts but I do have a few things left,all G.M.What I have left is an 86-89 steering wheel,all exterior lights,heater control.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

If you want to read some VERY fascinating stories on these early cars start digging.When I first heard these were being resurrected I must have spent hours reading about them.These cars arent restored,they are brought back from the dead.Brett,when I had my 84 I started buying early parts for a future restoration but the cars gone and most of the parts but I do have a few things left,all G.M.What I have left is an 86-89 steering wheel,all exterior lights,heater control.

Hey Jeff. I may be interested in the steering wheel at some point. I'll need a new one.

:cheers:

[Z51JEFF]

Hey Jeff. I may be interested in the steering wheel at some point. I'll need a new one.

:cheers:

I put this wheel in my car for about a month and then took it off and put it back in the box.When I had the wheel recovered for my Z I used the box to send it out and didnt get the box back,was not very happy but I do have the receipt here somewhere.I also have a set of the front driving lights.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It will be fun to begin the interior when the times comes. The 87 donor car that I got will be a huge help, but the steering wheel is hard and cracked. I'll contact you when the time comes, for sure.

PS
I just added pics of the 54 Motorama Fastback panels in the mold making thread.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The work began on the windshield frame today.
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[LGAFF]

Wow, think about how rare this car is.....and then think about how many other models of cars had this type of effort put into it, and what the impact was to the auto industry?

The only other program that I can think of is the effort by Ford with the GT40, and but not for the ZR-1, does Ferrari build the F40? The ZR-1 bested the Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Countach, and the Porsche 911/928S4.

The LT-5 was hiccup in the supercar world that upped the ante and I am not sure the American performance cars we have today would be here without the LT-5 program. Keep in mind the genesis of program really started in the mid 80s.

Great to see, I will definately be down to Indiana to check this out, great stuff!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Wow, think about how rare this car is.....and then think about how many other models of cars had this type of effort put into it, and what the impact was to the auto industry?

The only other program that I can think of is the effort by Ford with the GT40, and but not for the ZR-1, does Ferrari build the F40? The ZR-1 bested the Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Countach, and the Porsche 911/928S4.

The LT-5 was hiccup in the supercar world that upped the ante and I am not sure the American performance cars we have today would be here without the LT-5 program. Keep in mind the genesis of program really started in the mid 80s.

Great to see, I will definately be down to Indiana to check this out, great stuff!


Lee, come on down to IN and we'll go to the shop and see it. I'm off work until the Monday after New Years.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Looking like a Corvette again!!!

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[Kevin]

looking good

[scholtmj]

Great progress, thanks for posting! Love the shop motto in the last picture.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The top fit like a glove on the first try. The geometry of the tub was not compromised when they tried to crush it with the front end loader. It should move fairly fast now.
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[falconfling]

More, more, more pix and details.
I'd love to know all the details of why GM decided to destroy the prototypes and everything that happened after that.

Gary

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Hope to have more pics at the end of the week.:cheers:

[LGAFF]

Happy Belated Birthday Mr. Henderson!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Thanks, Lee. Just coming back from a week in FL. Went to the NCRS Winter Regional in Kissimmee. Currently at the Holiday Inn Express in Goodletsville, TN. Should be home by noon tomorrow.

[-=Jeff=-]

you have any pics of the 54 fastback?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

you have any pics of the 54 fastback?


No pics yet. The build begins on two of them in April. I'll be making a new mold with more head room.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

When I got home from the NCRS Winter Regional today, I buzzed by the shop before I went to the house. Boy, was I happy!!!!!!!! Looky here!!

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I saved the Pilot #48 part of the front support.
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[bdw18_123]

Awesome! It's looking like a Z again!

[tomtom72]

:mrgreen: Yea man, now that is starting to look like a ZR-1 again. :fahne:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

:mrgreen: Yea man, now that is starting to look like a ZR-1 again. :fahne:


It's wearing your Gatorbacks, Tom!

It's really beginning to take shape. If all goes well, I'll have it home by the end of the week. Then, paint prep can begin. I need to have it painted before the Gathering in May.

[Kevin]

this is a thing of beauty

[tomtom72]

It's wearing your Gatorbacks, Tom!

It's really beginning to take shape. If all goes well, I'll have it home by the end of the week. Then, paint prep can begin. I need to have it painted before the Gathering in May.

:mrgreen: I can't wait to see the Z in paint!

:o I'm very proud to have sent my tires to you. They were living out their life in my fuel tank room....at least it was warm ( #6 fuel! ) for them while they waited to be put to good use!

:cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I was just as proud to mount them on the proto wheels, Tom. Finally coming together.:cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Finally, back in form. Depending on our beautiful IN weather, I'll have it home this week.

Wow!!!!!!!!! What a difference
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[Kevin]

it's really coming along. very cool to watch her take shape, thanks for sharing it with us

[Tyler Townsley]

Its not a ZR-1 its a KING OF THE HILL. 1989s and up are ZR-1s, the 1988 is named KOH on the build sheet as the ZR-1 as a designation did not come about until 1989.

Tyler

[LGAFF]

Its not a ZR-1 its a KING OF THE HILL. 1989s and up are ZR-1s, the 1988 is named KOH on the build sheet as the ZR-1 as a designation did not come about until 1989.

Tyler


Guess that means we need to take down all the postings...this is a ZR-1 Website:)

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Guess that means we need to take down all the postings...this is a ZR-1 Website:)

:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Whatever that thing is, is sure does look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

How great it is to see this car back on all fours. Quite amazing from what it looked like eight weeks ago. Now, it's time for paint prep and a new coat of blue before the Gathering in May.

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[USAFPILOT]

back from the dead!

[tomtom72]

Amazing transformation! :jawdrop:

Your customers are lucky to have a shop with such high standards! Real smokin' skill at your place! I can't wait to see the next set of pictures.:fahne:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Amazing transformation! :jawdrop:

Your customers are lucky to have a shop with such high standards! Real smokin' skill at your place! I can't wait to see the next set of pictures.:fahne:


Actually, this shop is owned by a friend of mine. My shop is much more simple. These guys do work for me that I either cannot do or don't want to do.

They are excellent craftsman!!

[phrogs]

So are they going to shoot the paint on it as well?

Looks great back from the dead!

[todesengel]

very nice! Cannot wait to see it in person.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

So are they going to shoot the paint on it as well?

Looks great back from the dead!


No way. I'm painting this one. I haven't painted a car for "me" in several years. I'm pretty motivated on this one, if you can't tell? :dancing

I let them do the body re-construction. They were the right choice for that part. Now, I'll do the rest from this point forward.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Finally showing the graceful lines of the King Of The Hill. Hope to have it in paint by April 1st.

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[tomtom72]

Brett,

Nice work on the primer. The body looks clean & straight. She's going to look great when finished!

What a transformation!
:cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Installed the EX5023 plate with the rosette rivets. Finally getting it's Engineering designated name back.

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[-=Jeff=-]

Paint it yet?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Paint it yet?

Goes for paint this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=D>

[-=Jeff=-]

COOL DEAL

[Tyler Townsley]

Installed the EX5023 plate with the rosette rivets. Finally getting it's Engineering designated name back.

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Is mine done?

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Is mine done?

Tyler


It will be this week. I was just messing around when I made this one but decided I liked it. Yours will be just like this one but with your numbers. The rosette rivets are on ebay. Since it's an Engineering tag and not a vin tag, it's legal to use the rosettes.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The engine will be completed in about a week. Just in time for Bowling Green!
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[todesengel]

Very nice man, lots of time in patience. Back from the grave!

[todesengel]

The engine will be completed in about a week. Just in time for Bowling Green!
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Man, is that an illusion, or are those cam covers unmarked? No corvette emblem or label indentions? I bet those are most difficult to find, but I would love a set!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Man, is that an illusion, or are those cam covers unmarked? No corvette emblem or label indentions? I bet those are most difficult to find, but I would love a set!

This is a PhaseII engine. Simplex chains and different castings. The castings are fairly rough and have no Corvette identification. There are very few production LT5 pieces that will interchange with it.

Tyler's PhaseII engine is the only other one known to be a running example. Not an engine you ever want to run over 4k for very long. Delicate inernals and VERY expensive to rebuild.

Very cool stuff, if you're into history.

[JThomas]

Very nice Brett! Looking forward to seeing it at BG.

[GTOger]

This is a PhaseII engine. Simplex chains and different castings. The castings are fairly rough and have no Corvette identification. There are very few production LT5 pieces that will interchange with it.

Tyler's PhaseII engine is the only other one known to be a running example. Not an engine you ever want to run over 4k for very long. Delicate inernals and VERY expensive to rebuild.

Very cool stuff, if you're into history.

It is VERY cool stuff. I have to ask, do you plan on driving this car or will it be primarily a show piece? I'm not going to argue with you whatever your answer is because (a) I can see validity either way and (b) it's YOUR CAR! LOL. I'm just curious. I would be frightened to run it with that motor, simply due to the potential for disaster, and then where are you? OTOH, the guys that say they run around with a GM ZR-1 experiment and a prototype engine belong to a fairly exclusive club!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It is VERY cool stuff. I have to ask, do you plan on driving this car or will it be primarily a show piece? I'm not going to argue with you whatever your answer is because (a) I can see validity either way and (b) it's YOUR CAR! LOL. I'm just curious. I would be frightened to run it with that motor, simply due to the potential for disaster, and then where are you? OTOH, the guys that say they run around with a GM ZR-1 experiment and a prototype engine belong to a fairly exclusive club!

No driving on the open road for this PhaseII LT5. Just on/off the enclosed trailer. Just one big conversation piece. I like anything rare and/or historic. It will go good next to the 53.

[todesengel]

This is a PhaseII engine. Simplex chains and different castings. The castings are fairly rough and have no Corvette identification. There are very few production LT5 pieces that will interchange with it.

Tyler's PhaseII engine is the only other one known to be a running example. Not an engine you ever want to run over 4k for very long. Delicate inernals and VERY expensive to rebuild.

Very cool stuff, if you're into history.

very, very cool.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

May pick up the PhaseII motor this weekend. The car will be back from paint next week.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Ready for color. Should be blue by the end of the day. Fingers crossed!

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[Blue Flame Restorations]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Hog]

Very nice, I like the colour. Do you guys do any "wet sanding". I remember as a kid "wet sanding" Dad's tropical torquoise '57 283 PP car with 2000 grit paper.

Keep up the good work.

peace
Hog

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Too much wet sanding.......LOL

[phrogs]

Too much wet sanding.......LOL


Are you taking out all the orange peel or will you leave some?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Are you taking out all the orange peel or will you leave some?

There will be a small amount of peel. Only about as much as on a new car.

CORRECTION
There will be very little peel, if any. This thing is pretty slick!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

EX5023 came home today (temporarily). I brought it home so I could install the dirvetrain before the car gets sanded and buffed and the hood installed again. I'll try to get all of the trim back on it over the weekend as well. Bowling Green is creeping up on my deadline.

http://i51.tinypic.com/w01gd3.jpg

[tomtom72]

Hey, the car and that motor have matching colors!:mrgreen:


That's not buffed yet? Man that looks good from here! Nice paint work!


Okay, I'm about a 1,000 miles away and I do wear glasses, but that is some good looking paint work!

:cheers:
Tom

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The paint did come out very good. Once it's sanded and buffed, it'll really pop.

See you in Bowling Green, Tom.
:cheers:

[JThomas]

Brett:

In looking at the picture, is that car directly underneath a garage door?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Brett:

In looking at the picture, is that car directly underneath a garage door?

Yep. Got them crammed in there pretty tight at the moment. Seven cars. (It won't come down)

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Had some fun today. It's the weekend, so it's what I call "mytime" sometimes. It's a whole lot more fun when you get to work on your own cars.

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[-=Jeff=-]

is that # 702 in the driveway?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

is that # 702 in the driveway?

That's it! 40k mile car in need of paint, badly. Inside is very nice but the outside needs attention. Dominic's motor will go into it as well as your transmission.

[-=Jeff=-]

which trans is going in the prototype?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

which trans is going in the prototype?


My trans is going into the 88. Yours will go into #702.

[-=Jeff=-]

ah cool, did not know you had one too

[JThomas]

All I can say is WOW! Very nice.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

ah cool, did not know you had one too

Yes. I bought one and converted it to ZR1 specs, bought yours, and also had one from P9Y078.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I've been working evenings on my car and working on 53-55's during the day. Very exhausting lately. Had to get this thing done in time for BG though. Thanks to Jerry's Gaskets, Marc Haibeck,Jim Voter and Pete!, I will have everything I need to install the drivetrain this weekend....finally.

http://i51.tinypic.com/30wqd0x.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/2zppj10.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/24drbsz.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/2iuvmh4.jpg

[Kevin]

wow, that looks great. really wish i could see it in bg this year

[limey]

Got to admit, that is some mad love there. Amazing work to say the least!

[tomtom72]

:mrgreen: <----- you must be looking like this by now?

The car is truly back from the graveyard. Super work Brett!:thumbsup:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

:mrgreen: <----- you must be looking like this by now?

The car is truly back from the graveyard. Super work Brett!:thumbsup:


See you in a couple weeks, Tom.:cheers:

[PhillipsLT5]

You really had a great vision, now coming to life

[JThomas]

Your progress is awesome! I enjoy watching this car come back together.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Well, finally got the PhaseII LT5 installed today. The trans will be installed tomorrow. Pics to follow.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The door handles and door glass are now in. We installed the hood and adjusted the front bumper today. Now, onto the sanding and buffing tomorrow. The headlights will go in tomorrow, also. I need to get this thing home and detalied before next Wednesday.

Pretty dusty but I just had to take some pics with the hood installed. I worked pretty hard to get the panel fitment right.

http://i51.tinypic.com/121wduu.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/dpttaq.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/1r51dt.jpg

[tomtom72]

Nice work Brett! The finish on that car is sweet and it's not actually finished.... it's going to be one sharp looking ZR-1. =D&gt;

I really can't wait to see it at the NCM!

:cheers:
Tom


I just gotta say that you have some mad skills!:thumbsup:

[LGAFF]

So have you had any inquiries about buying it?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

So have you had any inquiries about buying it?

Nope. Hardly anyone in that type of market knows about the car........yet!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Finally got it home from being sanded and buffed. Emblems, headlights and windshield banner now in place. Only have to install the B pillar weatherstrip and it's ready for Bowling Green!:woohoo::woohoo:
http://i56.tinypic.com/2dqn894.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/9fyv6s.jpg

[tomtom72]

Brett , way to be man! That car came out fantastic! I'll bet your chest was really puffed out now!

Unless some one see the 'before' picts, they will have no clue as to what this road looked like when you started down it. Kudos man for a job well dunn!

:cheers:
Tom

[JThomas]

Great job Brett!

[GTOger]

That is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I am in awe.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Hope to see everyone at the Gathering this week!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It's ready to go. Juggling projects in order to get this ready for Bowling Green this week. LOTS going on but it's ready to go....finally.
http://i54.tinypic.com/kehl6p.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/npj7gx.jpg

[Tyler Townsley]

Did Geoff have the build sheet that was in the frame? It would have the kick in after information on it.

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Did Geoff have the build sheet that was in the frame? It would have the kick in after information on it.

Tyler

He didn't have it. The original comsole looks exactly like the unbroken one I have in it now. My build sheet copies do not say when to kick it in.

Dunno????????

[mmatchett]

Way to go! It is Beautiful!!! Just got back on site to check out the progress. Very impressed! Way to go!! Pictures are Great!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It was a great weekend at the NCM. I got to realize my goal of having my car on display with the exterior complete. The next time it enters the NCM, it will be under it's own power. :cheers:

http://i51.tinypic.com/11c89pd.jpg

[A26B]

Brett,
EX5023 is absolutely outstanding. I still can't quite believe you were able to accomplish so much from so little in such a short period of time.

I so glad to have finally met you in person and am looking forward to seeing you again soon. Please let me know if I can help you with anything to finish up. I found the prototype alternator fan guard & will take a photo for you. If you want it, just say so.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Thanks, Jerry. I'd love to have the guard and will paypal whatever the cost is.

I will be taking a small break from working on the car. I have other committments to tend to in the shop.

Parts still needed:

Heater hoses (I do have the thermostat housing)
AC lines (not critical to start the car)
Oil cooler lines
relays for fuel pump
Fuel tank
Fuel lines from tank to pump
02 sensors

[tomtom72]

Just for old time's sake here are a few more of Brett's fantastic KOTH.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011045.jpg

Guess who's in the house?

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011164.jpg

the other side of the car.


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011108.jpg

the build sheet.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011047-1.jpg

the power plant.


Brett, it was so great to meet you. Thanks for bring this piece of our ZR-1 history to BG!

:cheers:
Tom

[tomtom72]

I have some OEM O2 sensors......I think I have a shipping address...;)...would you like them Brett?

:cheers:
Tom

[tomtom72]

:o I forgot one of the pictures I took of Brett's dash pad. This one needs no title as the signature says it all!:worship:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011213.jpg



:cheers:
Tom

[tomtom72]

One more just for the fun of it!:mrgreen:


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/The%202011%20Gathering/BGGathering2011216.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Tom, you are amazing! I'll take them, for sure.:cheers:

[tomtom72]

Tom, you are amazing! I'll take them, for sure.:cheers:

:mrgreen: I told you Brett, you are one of us now! We help each other when we can. Besides they are used, no codes mind you but I just felt the age said change them out? They work so far as I know just fine. I'll dig them up and try to get them mailed out this weekend for you.

:cheers:
Tom

[USAFPILOT]

so you're selling it?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Kicking it around........

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Update. The car does have prototype rear Goodyear 315's. They are from the run of the 25 wide bodies built along with EX5023. The have NOT FOR SALE molded into the sidewalls. Cool stuff. Have dated rear wheels now as well from the same batch of 25 cars built.

Car is officially for sale.

[USAFPILOT]

any recent pictures? is there interior in it now? How do you even put a value to this?

[SAB]

Good luck with the sale!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

any recent pictures? is there interior in it now? How do you even put a value to this?

New interior to be installed within two weeks of this writing.

[mjn76]

pre auction write up on another forum for this beautiful car

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/one-two-surviving-1988-corvette-zr-1-prototypes-auction-mecum/

[gbrtng]

It's lot s165 which should cross the block sometime Saturday (1.13.18) afternoon.

watch online:

https://www.mecum.com/

[gbrtng]

It's lot s165 which should cross the block sometime Saturday (1.13.18) afternoon.

watch online:

https://www.mecum.com/


no sale (bid goes on) at $110k

[JThomas]

I met up with Brett there during the auction. Only one other ZR-1 went through. Early Saturday morning a Green/Tan 1990 with 733 miles sold for $27,000.00.

Brett needed more ZR-1 enthusiasts or collectors in the place. We still had some great laughs and fun.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It was great to hang with you, Joe. Too bad there weren't any buyers. Car is worth more to me than the $110k bid price.

Historic car, for sure.

[-=Jeff=-]

It was great to hang with you, Joe. Too bad there weren't any buyers. Car is worth more to me than the $110k bid price.



Historic car, for sure.



You need to find someone that feels it is worth what you want. Good luck


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[JThomas]

Maybe it needs to go to Barrett Jackson? Appears to be a lot of money out there, then again the car just might need more exposure and its story told before it crosses the block again.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Maybe it needs to go to Barrett Jackson? Appears to be a lot of money out there, then again the car just might need more exposure and its story told before it crosses the block again.

I think maybe both.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

May end up at the NCM for awhile

[mjn76]

I dunno, I heard that place is kinda a hole......
I'll let myself out
in all honesty if any car deserves it, heck once they see the quality maybe they will change their mind about the cars they said were to far gone to bring back

[RussMcB]

May end up at the NCM for awhileGreat idea. I can think of a few benefits to that.

Best of luck with this extraordinary car.

[JThomas]

May end up at the NCM for awhile

Not a bad idea, and it will get exposure to some collectors. Just make sure its story is told on the billboard. :cheers:

[precast1]

I bought the Green ZR-1 All the usual things had to be fixed, amps, headlights, fluids and much more now has 976 miles everything works. Paint and interior perfect. Was missing the pizza box and several other small things have everything but the tire gauge and an original battery. This is an extraordinary group that has helped me put together what I was missing and I have learned a great a deal about my car through many helpful members. Best thing I ever did was join you all. Thanks to all. I will be getting the car judged in November at a chapter meet then hope to have it judge at the regional meet in January. Again thanks to all.

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[JThomas]

Good luck with the car and the judging. I considered having my '95 judged, but then I reached the point where I didn't want to drive it, that 's when I knew judging was not for me. Good luck and let us know how it goes! :cheers:

[precast1]

Good luck with the car and the judging. I considered having my '95 judged, but then I reached the point where I didn't want to drive it, that 's when I knew judging was not for me. Good luck and let us know how it goes! :cheers:


Thank you very much chapter meet November then Regional in January. After that my plan is to drive it. I enjoy it to much and with some better tires it should be a blast. I will post after the chapter meet let you know how the car does.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

EX5023 currently residing at the Lingenfelter Collection. Still for sale@ $350k obo or interesting trades.

Many thanks to Ken Lingenfelter for graciously offering to host the car.

[JThomas]

I will have to stop by to visit it. It's only forty minutes away from me.:cheers:

[Tyler Townsley]

EX5014 is on display Rogers Corvette Center Orlando also for sale $450 k firm. LOL