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Gunny
04-01-2009, 11:43 PM
I'm looking for some help in locating & verifying any and all '90 ZR-1's that are equipped with Manual A/C (RPO-C60). Here's the story.

Of the 3000+ Z's built in 1990 very few had Manual A/C ... most opted for the full electronic A/C. The generally accepted number of Z's with Manual A/C is 124 (I've found that reference in 2-3 places on the web. However, when I took Gordon's School a couple years back, he noted that I had one of the "rare" ones and I replied, "Yes, 1 of 124". Gordon said that was not correct and that he felt the number was closer to 12 or 14.

I posed this question on either this forum or the "other" forum shortly after and got some responses which led me to believe that maybe the number might be as many as 24, but it's hard not to believe Gordon when he says the number is very small.

OK, here's what I'm looking for. The ID of those Z's with Manual A/C (last 4 digits of VIN), a photo of the car, where the car is now and the owner's name. I have set up a special section on my website to feature each of the cars. I currently have 18 possibles/probables including mine but only one photo and one verified (mine). If you own a Z with Manual A/C or know someone who does, please get in touch with me. This has become a bit of a quest for me and I really want to know the answer.

I'm hoping to have 6 photos for each C60 car with at least one showing a full view, one photo of the original window sticker (if available), one photo of the RPO sheet (under the console lid), one of the build sheet (if available), and the remaining photos whatever the owner wishes to contribute. Check the updated website to see a couple of examples.

To view what I'm talking about go to the RPO-C60 Project (http://www.zrwon.com/C60/infopage.html) which is essentially the explanation that I've given above. To see how I plan to display the photos and information go to RPO-C60 (http://www.zrwon.com/C60/index.html).

Some of you who are reading this know that I maintain a website for the purpose of posting Corvette pictures, events, owners, etc. etc. but especially ZR-1 pics. I just finished updating the "look" & "feel" of the site in an attempt to make it easier to navigate, etc. Please stop in & check out ZRWON.com (http://www.zrwon.com). I should have over 4000 photos posted after this year's BG Gathering. If you see any photos you really like & want a copy of the original, let me know and I'll see that you get it.

George Jones

tccrab
04-02-2009, 12:35 AM
My friend ZR-1 Franz (http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/member.php?u=410) has #982, red with saddle interior, manual AC.
Franz is in Switzerland.
I'll send him a PM and get some pics of his car.

TomC
"Crabs"

Gunny
04-02-2009, 12:51 AM
Thanks Tom ... this is the kind of help that I'm going to need in order to make this project a success. Be sure you have him look at the picture and description that I put with my car. Some owners might prefer to not have their name and/or location published and I certainly respect the wish for privacy. But I really want to get the car ID number and photo posted if at all possible. Thanks a bunch.

George

-=Jeff=-
04-02-2009, 07:50 AM
I have #1051

I have pictures here:

http://www.vettextc.net/ZR-1

Car is black with red interior. it has Borla Exhaust, GS wheels and soon to have headers.

RPO shows to be a C60, but the controller was replaced with one form a 92-93 LT1 C60 car.. I am still in search of a 1990 C60 controller

Gunny
04-02-2009, 09:11 AM
Jeff,

I grabbed one of your pictures and uploaded it with basic info to the RPO section. Please check it & make sure it's the pic you want and that the info is correct. If you want a different pic, email me a high res version and I'll take care of it. Thanks for sharing.

George

-=Jeff=-
04-02-2009, 09:54 AM
Sent you a PM, but looks good!!

Jeffvette
04-02-2009, 11:49 AM
George, cool site! Good luck on your project.

dbriana
04-02-2009, 11:58 AM
Seems you have all 14 listed on the registry productions #s page except #2491? Not sure if the supposed scanning of the C4 build sheets would break out both C60 and ZR1 though.

Kevin
04-02-2009, 12:00 PM
George, cool site! Good luck on your project.

will you answer your pms?

Gunny
04-02-2009, 12:05 PM
Seems you have all 14 listed on the registry productions #s page except #2491? Not sure if the supposed scanning of the C4 build sheets would break out both C60 and ZR1 though.

Will double check #2491 ... thought I had gotten all from the registry. Enlighten me on scanning the C4 build sheets. This might be the gold mine I'm looking for.

George

Gunny
04-02-2009, 12:07 PM
will you answer your pms?

Yes, I check my PMs (if you're asking me). If you're asking Jeffvette, he'll have to speak for himself. :mrgreen:

George

dbriana
04-02-2009, 12:34 PM
Will double check #2491 ... thought I had gotten all from the registry. Enlighten me on scanning the C4 build sheets. This might be the gold mine I'm looking for.

George

The NCM had a project for someone to scan the build sheets into a computer. They were supposed to be done last November but they had problems, trying to get an update now.

Kevin
04-02-2009, 02:46 PM
Yes, I check my PMs (if you're asking me). If you're asking Jeffvette, he'll have to speak for himself. :mrgreen:

George

sorry, meant Jeff :)

Gunny
04-03-2009, 11:13 PM
RPO C60 (http://www.zrwon.com/gallery/rpo/index.html) has been updated. We're going to make room for each car to have up to 6 photos in its own folder. Read the first post in this thread for an explanation. I'm starting to get some responses & help ... many thanks to those who are helping. I'll give proper recognition to each in another post.

George

flyin ryan
04-04-2009, 12:01 AM
What if i said my 90 has 'Elec.' air but it doesn't work & i have to stick my head out the window...does that count? Just kidding...my 'Elec' A/C works :mrgreen:. Seriously i think this is a cool project George, no pun intended. There is a few 90's around here but not sure any have the manual set-up? i'll check it out now though ;), will advise if i find out anything.