The Clean-up Starts

[We Gone]

3 12 hour days of cleaning so far also replaced brake pads and installed the Flowmaster system off Old Blue. ;)


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[efnfast]

The cleaner they are, the cleaner you want 'em. Kind of a snow ball effect.

[scottfab]

You missed a spot :-D
Looks like new!

[We Gone]

I'll admit its a disorder and I definitely need help, But they look so good clean!! I love my 2400 psi pressure washer.

[BigJohn]

With that much grime gone it should go faster!!!

[FU]

Want a free ticket to see Long Island :-D:-D

[USAFPILOT]

since when did you have a yellow Z?

[We Gone]

since when did you have a yellow Z?

Just got it on Monday! 93 one of 2 built Yellow/White Got it from Ted Demps...

[cvette98pacecar]

Just got it on Monday! 93 one of 2 built Yellow/White Got it from Ted Demps...

Does that mean you are going to sell the QB?

[We Gone]

Does that mean you are going to sell the QB?

NEVER>>>>> I sold the 96 CE Lt4 and am selling the beater 04, Than may be looking for a 90 :p

[cvette98pacecar]

ZR-1 Collection, Me liley.

[Schrade]

The cleaner they are, the cleaner you want 'em. Kind of a snow ball effect.

Like horsepower; get some more - not long before it's not enough. Money - you start hittin' it big, you need more. .30Carbines (or just guns in general) - get your 6th - you start lookin' for another one.

Those 'bugs' are expensive, and time-consuming. And there's NO cure.

Wise old sage OUT!

[We Gone]

Want a free ticket to see Long Island :-D:-D

Free ticket food and logging and supply cleaning supply's sure...:-D

[We Gone]

The clean up continues, How about Black 5 spokes on the yellow!

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Wife's 95 LT1 with them. I think they rock with Yellow
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[Schrade]

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Looks good there Steve http://www.zr1.net/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif Maybe Black out the lug nuts too. Where'd you find OEM 5-spokes? And Center caps too? I could only find repro's...

Black on the corners is good!

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And Black on the corners, and from corner-to-corner is better (unless it's just an LT1 :neutral: )

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Sure wish I could have found a Black Z tho'... :dontknow:

[We Gone]

All oem the ones on wife's LT1 are off GS convertible 9.5 rear 8.5 front. I had and extra set of 9.5s I will use on the front of the ZR-1 and just found 2 oem rears I will have refinished in black to match.

[hiperf406]

Cars coming along splendidly -good job. Now can I ask what you used to clean the aluminum parts ? Thanks

lorne #1748

[We Gone]

Cars coming along splendidly -good job. Now can I ask what you used to clean the aluminum parts ? Thanks

lorne #1748

Greased Lightning and scotch brite. followed by lots of water.

[WVZR-1]

All oem the ones on wife's LT1 are off GS convertible 9.5 rear 8.5 front. I had and extra set of 9.5s I will use on the front of the ZR-1 and just found 2 oem rears I will have refinished in black to match.

You might want to consider having all four done rather than just the rears. I don't know of any other way to end up with a "match". Some want to do all four anyway so that they can make the flanges match when they do them.

[GOLDCYLON]

Greased Lightning and scotch brite. followed by lots of water.


Steve .... Looks good :icon_thum

[We Gone]

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[We Gone]

You might want to consider having all four done rather than just the rears. I don't know of any other way to end up with a "match". Some want to do all four anyway so that they can make the flanges match when they do them.

Good point.

[Schrade]

You might want to consider having all four done rather than just the rears. I don't know of any other way to end up with a "match". Some want to do all four anyway so that they can make the flanges match when they do them.

Is the flange TOTALLY Black on GS's? Some repro's have 'deep dish', with a 3" deep flange, polished. HIDEOUS, IMO...

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Anyway, is GS the only one with Black 5-spokes? Could Base models and Z's be ordered with them? Were they even available before '96?

Steve - did you consider Yellow paint on the calipers? If your pads are lo-dust, that would be pretty sharp, to not worry about keeping them bright...

[hiperf406]

Greased Lightning and scotch brite. followed by lots of water.

Thanks now do you want to come & show me how to do it !! LOL :-D

[We Gone]

The wheel in my pic is a GM GS front. And the GS was the only car to come with Black 5 spokes, That is why I will have to have the rears re finished as the GS 17x11s have a 50mm offset vs the 36mm on our cars.

Yes I considered yellow and red on the calipers I just like black best. If I can ever find another set of GS calipers (the ones that say Corvette) I will change them.

I run standard semi-metallic pads, if it dusts the brakes are working!

[We Gone]

Thanks now do you want to come & show me how to do it !! LOL :-D

Will work for travel/room & board. :)

[Schrade]

Will work for travel/room & board. :)


I'll put you up for a week @ Emerald Isle NC, + grub, + a couple of icy lagers, and you can show me how to install my OBX's :cheers:. Might even be able to throw in ammo; bring your 'Black' hardware.

Fletch [fletchusmc] said he probably could hop in his Z, and go shootin' too on the 17th (he's about 18 miles away from there, range is on his turf / Jacksonville). Hafta' give Jeff [Shrek] a call too here...

05/11 - 05/18; yeah, same week as BG :( - couldn't help that this year. Huge place - 9 beds / 3 levels. Only sis and stepmom will be there...

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THIS hardware is gettin' dusty, waitin' for warm weather...

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[Racinfan83]

Will work for travel/room & board. :)

I have a spare bedroom, multiple stores within a couple miles where I can get you all the food and brew you want, and I work for an airline - so careful what you offer - it might just come true...LOL :dancing:eek::wink::mrgreen:

[We Gone]

I'm trying to retire soon. May be some options this summer, would love to travel around meet and help you guys.

[scottfab]

I'm trying to retire soon. May be some options this summer, would love to travel around meet and help you guys.

You'll soon join the land of 5 Saturdays followed by a Sunday!
If you make it to the NW you're welcome here.
There are 3 guest bedrooms.
You can show me how to "Clean-up" the engine compartment :)

[LantanaTX]

Amazing clean up! I will soon be going through the same process.

[We Gone]

Scott, would love to I grew up in Portland in the shadow of Mt Tabor. Most the work is just time and labor. Unfortunately this car had never been cleaned even with only 26k miles it came from up north so it needed a bit of work. Scott the motor had some staining and discolor. most the staining come out but the color is still a bit dark but not bad for an aged LT5. I used Adams machine polish on it by hand and lots of rubbing.

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[cvette98pacecar]

Steve, she is looking great.

[We Gone]

Steve, she is looking great.

Ty I hope to get it all done in time to drive it to BG this year.

[scottfab]

Scott, would love to I grew up in Portland in the shadow of Mt Tabor.
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Small world. I live across the river and can see Mt Tabor from here!
That's it right out the window.
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[We Gone]

On to the rear

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[WARP TEN]

Greased Lightning and scotch brite. followed by lots of water.

Hi Steve--What grit or color Scotchbrite? Real fine?--Bob

[We Gone]

Hi Steve--What grit or color Scotchbrite? Real fine?--Bob


Purple stuff. Not going for a super shine just clean. for a good shine go back with 0000 steel whole and aluminum polish.

Says fine.
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[USAFPILOT]

Looks awesome!

[USAZR1]

Yes,it does. Those wheels really set off that Yellow car.

Steve,do you own two Yellow C4's?

[We Gone]

Yes,it does. Those wheels really set off that Yellow car.

Steve,do you own two Yellow C4's?

Clint, Yes I currently have in the basement!

2004 Coupe Spiral Gray (sold)
1995 LT1 Yellow (wife's car)
1991 ZR-1 Blue
1993 ZR-1 Yellow
1996 LT4 CE (Sold)
1982 CE

Sold both on Sunday!!

[We Gone]

Shake down ride today, no leaks tires balanced great. Just need to finish putting a few panels & wheel caps back on. Oh and I love the looks with the Black wheels!!

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[8cam]

Nice plate! The car looks great, and I have to get back down there and check it out. Your cleanup is making us all look bad, and with mine finally running well it's time to start the same process. Thanks for posting pics, really looks fantastic.

[Schrade]

You'll soon join the land of 5 Saturdays followed by a Sunday!
If you make it to the NW you're welcome here.
There are 3 guest bedrooms.
You can show me how to "Clean-up" the engine compartment :)

Retirement ain't THAT fun, no matter HOW much $$ you have (if you got it by chance, not choice - head on with drinker / dis-ability). Ya' gotta' keep the noggin' busy... and just finished re-working the wheelchair ramp. I do NOT miss rolling up and down that thing for 4-5 months. And you think baby's first steps are a big deal? I remember mine 03/14/07. Lookin' around to see if my neighbors saw me. http://www.seekgod.ca/forum/images/smilies3/woohoo.gif

(uh-oh - OT again; where's K-fuzz... ...K->http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/police/smileys-police-742969.gif<-Schrade )

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You got the lugs Blacked out there Steve? Looks good. Now the flange; I don't like my own with that Silver lip...............................................

[We Gone]

Body panels back on, wheels done, oil & brakes changed.

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