1989 ZR-1 Pilot #004 Thread

[BlackWidow#2]

Originally Posted by 1989ZR1#74

George, #81 was bright red 81U. It was in Randy Leffingwell's Corvette - Fifty Years. The official 50th annaversary book. Pages 306 & 307 if you have it




This is the actual #74 in a picture taken by Randy Leffingwell for the May 26th 1989 Los Angeles Times review of the car.

Hi Eric, Yes I have the book. It looks like the camera didn't move between the 2 pictures! Which car is on the next page?
Thanks for all your updates, you have my attention.

[1989ZR1#74]

Originally Posted by BlackWidow#2

Hi Eric, Yes I have the book. It looks like the camera didn't move between the 2 pictures! Which car is on the next page?
Thanks for all your updates, you have my attention.

Page 308, 309, & 310 are all #74. In fact the picture on 309 is what I used to identify it. If you look on the steering wheel right above the "1/2" on the fuel gauge you will see a nick. That nick was caused by the LA Times writer Paul Dean's signet ring. Paul was driving and he nicked the wheel. Randy had to take pictures of the inside of the car and there was this cut. They used a marker to color it in. Well the nick is still in the wheel.

[1989ZR1#74]

Well I spent the afternoon removing flat black paint from the Drivers front wheel well. Now that I know the school did that it has to go. I also checked the transmission VIN number and 0004 is there!. The engine though has no VIN. It only has MM 0418 on the oil pan boss. The Rear passenger side is bare.

[Corvettes White]

Originally Posted by 1989ZR1#74

...The engine though has no VIN. It only has MM 0418 on the oil pan boss. The Rear passenger side is bare.

Check both sides of the motor, From what I undersatnd the side of the motor the VIN was marked on is inconsistant. George

[Tyler Townsley]

Originally Posted by 1989ZR1#74

Well I just heard from Edgard Solis the Automotive departement Head at Sheridan Tech Center...

"Yes, this Auto body collision and refinishing school painted it."

So much for my GM Styling exercise. Well now a Dark Red Metallic paint job is in order.

I thought I said that some time ago. They told me that when I looked at it some years ago. There may be some other ZR-1 like this still out there. HMMMM

Tyler

[1989ZR1#74]

Corvettes White (George) sent me this picture of #55 before the conversion to ZR-32... Good stuff.

[1989ZR1#74]

The 89s showed "Full Engine Power" when the key is on. Here is #74s moments ago...

[1989ZR1#74]

Originally Posted by Tyler Townsley

I thought I said that some time ago. They told me that when I looked at it some years ago. There may be some other ZR-1 like this still out there. HMMMM

Tyler

Yeah I know you said that and I believed you, but I needed a question to ask Edgard to break the ice. I was trying desperately to not have to repaint this car. Well he wants me to call him on Tuesday for more details...

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by 1989ZR1#74

Corvettes White (George) sent me this picture of #55 before the conversion to ZR-32... Good stuff.

COOL!!! I even see the ZZ TOP Eliminator in the background

[1989ZR1#74]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

COOL!!! I even see the ZZ TOP Eliminator in the background

That may be the Clone. Califonia Street Rods built a clone of the Eliminator so they could bring it on tour with them.