Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 11-22-2010

While I was at the SGC Gathering last Saturday, Aaron & I were visiting about an LT5 engine in his shop. Aaron said the story is that the engine was acquired from Geoff Jeal by an Air Force Pilot who was stationed in England and became friends with Geoff. Aaron believes the engine came from a pearl white ZR-1 (the only white one) that was part of the ZR-1 European press release group.

If the car is still in existence, Aaron would like to see the engine reunited with the car. The VIN or MM # was not accessible at the time, but Aaron could get it for an interested party.

Any information appreciated. Please contact Aaron Scott at South Georgia Corvette in Thomasville, GA

Corvettes White · 11-22-2010

I believe the car has been restored. George

-=Jeff=- · 11-22-2010

that isn't the Pearl white car that Joe Roebuck owned is it?

94Admiral · 11-22-2010

Although I am quite sure the car has been repainted and was not originally pearl white, Marc Haibeck just finished up a pearl white 368 at his shop. It resides somewhere in Illinois. The car had to be rebuilt as it had Jeal cams.....and you know the rest of that story.....

If that is the one, Marc will know where it is.

Corvettes White · 11-22-2010

I believe this is the car in question. George

1989ZR1#74 · 11-22-2010

There were:
6 1989 31U Arctic Pearl Pilot ZR-1s:

#06
#11
#14 (Car pictured above)
#15
#16 was a press used car
#17

There was at least 1 31U Arctic Pearl 1989 Active prototype:

#25

There were at least 4 1989 non pilot 10U Arctic White (not pearl) 1989 ZR-1s

#40 (now ZR-12)
#46
#72
#76

The LT5 for #14 was known to exist and was seperated from #14 so that sounds like the most likely source. I do not know who currently owns it. I do not believe any of the France European press cars were white. So this must have been used prior to the France PR fleet.

Blue Flame Restorations · 11-22-2010

If the P number for the car can be found, I may be able to match the engine with the car number IF my data goes forward that far.

1989ZR1#74 · 11-22-2010

Brett, The "P" number for #014 was/is P9Y032

scholtmj · 11-22-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1989ZR1#74

#76 (Exists but now in limbo)

I think I've seen reference to "limbo" a couple times on the forum. Can someone explain the situation or is that too sensitive for a public forum?

1989ZR1#74 · 11-22-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by scholtmj

I think I've seen reference to "limbo" a couple times on the forum. Can someone explain the situation or is that too sensitive for a public forum?

#76 turned up recently. I have used that term twice. Only because it is for sale, and I wasn't sure if it sold yet. Nothing sinister...

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car that isn't the Pearl white car that Joe Roebuck owned is it? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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1989ZR1#74 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 700	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car There were: 6 1989 31U Arctic Pearl Pilot ZR-1s: #06 #11 #14 (Car pictured above) #15 #16 was a press used car #17 There was at least 1 31U Arctic Pearl 1989 Active prototype: #25 There were at least 4 1989 non pilot 10U Arctic White (not pearl) 1989 ZR-1s #40 (now ZR-12) #46 #72 #76 The LT5 for #14 was known to exist and was seperated from #14 so that sounds like the most likely source. I do not know who currently owns it. I do not believe any of the France European press cars were white. So this must have been used prior to the France PR fleet. __________________ 1989 ZR-1 #04 Pilot, Advertising/PR Campbell-Ewald S9YKH1 1989 ZR-1 #58 LT5 only 1989 ZR-1 #74 Unreleased Production / PR Dept 9PR110 NCRS #3,182 SACC #2,420 Member Corvette Museum Corvette Forum: "ewjxn" 2009, 2010 Gathering Attendee Last edited by 1989ZR1#74; 11-22-2010 at 06:40 PM.

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1989ZR1#74 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 700	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car Brett, The "P" number for #014 was/is P9Y032 __________________ 1989 ZR-1 #04 Pilot, Advertising/PR Campbell-Ewald S9YKH1 1989 ZR-1 #58 LT5 only 1989 ZR-1 #74 Unreleased Production / PR Dept 9PR110 NCRS #3,182 SACC #2,420 Member Corvette Museum Corvette Forum: "ewjxn" 2009, 2010 Gathering Attendee

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11-22-2010	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car While I was at the SGC Gathering last Saturday, Aaron & I were visiting about an LT5 engine in his shop. Aaron said the story is that the engine was acquired from Geoff Jeal by an Air Force Pilot who was stationed in England and became friends with Geoff. Aaron believes the engine came from a pearl white ZR-1 (the only white one) that was part of the ZR-1 European press release group. If the car is still in existence, Aaron would like to see the engine reunited with the car. The VIN or MM # was not accessible at the time, but Aaron could get it for an interested party. Any information appreciated. Please contact Aaron Scott at South Georgia Corvette in Thomasville, GA __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

11-22-2010	#2
Corvettes White Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 477	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car I believe the car has been restored. George

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94Admiral Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 199	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car Although I am quite sure the car has been repainted and was not originally pearl white, Marc Haibeck just finished up a pearl white 368 at his shop. It resides somewhere in Illinois. The car had to be rebuilt as it had Jeal cams.....and you know the rest of that story..... If that is the one, Marc will know where it is. __________________ [COLOR=red][SIZE=1][FONT=Arial Black]1991 Red/Red [/FONT][FONT=Arial Black]Haibeck 350 500 HP [/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][LIST][][SIZE=1][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=red]Corsa Exhaust and [/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=red]4:10 Dana 44 gears[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LIST][COLOR=blue][SIZE=1][FONT=Arial Black]1994 Admiral Blue/[COLOR=silver]Grey[/COLOR] [/FONT][FONT=Arial Black]Haibeck 368 530 HP[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][LIST][][SIZE=1][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=blue]DRM Coilovers, [/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=blue]Baer EradiSpeed Brakes, [/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=blue]B&B 4th generation exhaust, 18" Face Polished Fikse FM5s, [/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=blue]4:10 Dana 44 gears, and a BB tranny. [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LIST]

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Engine Desires Renewed Relationship w/Car If the P number for the car can be found, I may be able to match the engine with the car number IF my data goes forward that far. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project