1991 #473

[Hammer]

Well, thought I would take a minute and show you all what I got just recently and a little about it. I purchased car #473 in Caldwell, Idaho (about 8 miles from me) on 6/26/08, it is bone stock, had 25,372 miles on it when I first saw it on Ebay (didn't buy it there). Has both tops with the glass top having the VIN stamped on it. The ZR-1 windshield has been replaced with a standard C4. It also came with brand new Goodyear GS-D3's on it. It was in deplorable condition, considering the ads stated "beautiful garage kept it's whole life". The paint is water spotted pretty badly, but will buff out (might have to color sand the bad areas). It's going to take a LOT of cleaning and a few parts and this car will be pretty stunning. The motor was not stained, which would have killed the deal for me. So far the only problem has been the secondaries didn't work. I have the parts ordered to get it going. I would say the Secondary Control Solenoid quit working and the owner didn't know about the car so the Vacuum pump burnt up.

Here's a few pics to show the condition and the work I have ahead of me. I am working feverishly to get this car presentable at the PNW Registry Event at the end of the month. I'll post more as go along.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0115.jpg
This isn't me driving, I'm better looking.
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Motor is in great shape with original wires.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0118.jpg
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Passenger wheel well before and after cleaning.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0318.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0338.jpg

[bobbyhi]

Doesn't look too bad. Looks like you have a pretty good start on it. It will be spotless when you're done. Nice looking:thumbsup:

[Jeffvette]

Looking good. Hope the wires and ant mast get to you today.

[Hammer]

Looking good. Hope the wires and ant mast get to you today.

Sent you an email. Got 'em. You made my day. The solenoid and filtr should be here tomorrow then it's back together with working secondaries.

Thanks Jeff.

Very Much Appreciated.

[Hammer]

Doesn't look too bad. Looks like you have a pretty good start on it. It will be spotless when you're done. Nice looking:thumbsup:

I knew this would be a major cleaning job when I bought it. Not a lot of money has to go out, just a pile of elbow grease.

Thanks Bob.

[4DSZR1]

Looks like a pretty cool car John!!!! You got a great start at cleaning her up. Damn, I saw all the old caked on grease...schwing...... just the kind of stuff I like to do!

Good luck and see you in a few weeks!'


Rick

[FU]

Lots of elbow grease is paying off. The car is looking real good :thumbsup:

[Hammer]

Thanks for the comments guys. I got the back end done today. All total I used 5 cans of degreaser on this baby. The hard stuff is over I think. Can't wait to put the shiny to it, next weekend probably.

[Nick]

Nice work, John. Its really looking great! :cool:

[Bell Curve]

=D>

[GOLDCYLON]

Looks great Hammer. Man your hands must be tired.

[Hammer]

Looks great Hammer. Man your hands must be tired.

Yep, and beat up too. I am hopng to get some pics up tomorrow.

[bobbyhi]

Yep, and beat up too. I am hopng to get some pics up tomorrow.

John, you really did a fantastic job on the clean up:thumbsup:

[Hammer]

John, you really did a fantastic job on the clean up:thumbsup:

Thanks Bob. As mentioned, I will have pics up today on it and should also find out if my other car #458 will be for sale. A guy is supposed to come over and look at it.

[Z51JEFF]

Car looks great,I only wish I had half of your motivation.

[Hammer]

Here's the original Blue Glass Top all cleaned up. Yep, it was water spotted badly like the rest of the car.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0705.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0706.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/HammerZR1/ZR-1%20No%20473/100_0708.jpg

[flyin ryan]

looks good John:thumbsup:

[Hammer]

looks good John:thumbsup:

Thanks Buddy.:handshak: See PM.