Please help save a ZR1 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

go_speed_go · 08-08-2005

Edit: What happened, though my eyes, can be read here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&postcount=82

Entire thread is here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...58&forum_id=50

This weekend, a beautiful '91 Red/Red met with 4 feet of water submerging almost the entire car. For insurance reasons, I must leave the details of the incident vague. While everyone walked away, it feels of little consolation.

This car has been in the family for almost 10 years. It was loved and babied, and it's current situation is tragic. There is a reasonable chance that insurance will not be paying. According the to sales ads here, the car's value was probably in the low 20's. The cutoff for repairing will probably 2/3 of it's cost to replace it. With that, we'd greatly appreciate any information on the following avenues we may be traveling down:

1. Are there any shops on the east coast that have dealt with a flood damaged Corvette that would be more adept than others in getting it running again.

2. What are the best sources for used parts? Carpet, seats, instrument cluster, stereo, ecm, abs module, and anything else that wouldn't have survived the dunk. Also, any information in parts that are ZR1 specific and others that can be had from 9x year Corvettes would also be helpful.

3. If the cost getting the car road going is too impracticle, what's the best way to sell off anything left that's working? eBay the whole car? Part it out? Are there ZR1 used parts dealers that should be solicited first? If the car isn't going to make it back on the road, we'd at least like to see it help keep others running.

You've probably noted that the drivetrain was not listed as a replacement item. The motor was at idle when the car entered the water. It was speculated that as long as there isn't hydrolock damage, an all encompassing fluids change and electronics may be all it takes to get the motor running again. I'll post more information as we get it from the dealer the car was left with.

This is a very sad time for us. While a car is nothing compared to a human life, we are still upset that such a fine example of a very special car may be gone for good.

Thanks in advance for any and all help to come.

08-08-2005	#1
go_speed_go Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24	Please help save a ZR1 Edit: What happened, though my eyes, can be read here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&postcount=82 Entire thread is here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...58&forum_id=50 This weekend, a beautiful '91 Red/Red met with 4 feet of water submerging almost the entire car. For insurance reasons, I must leave the details of the incident vague. While everyone walked away, it feels of little consolation. This car has been in the family for almost 10 years. It was loved and babied, and it's current situation is tragic. There is a reasonable chance that insurance will not be paying. According the to sales ads here, the car's value was probably in the low 20's. The cutoff for repairing will probably 2/3 of it's cost to replace it. With that, we'd greatly appreciate any information on the following avenues we may be traveling down: 1. Are there any shops on the east coast that have dealt with a flood damaged Corvette that would be more adept than others in getting it running again. 2. What are the best sources for used parts? Carpet, seats, instrument cluster, stereo, ecm, abs module, and anything else that wouldn't have survived the dunk. Also, any information in parts that are ZR1 specific and others that can be had from 9x year Corvettes would also be helpful. 3. If the cost getting the car road going is too impracticle, what's the best way to sell off anything left that's working? eBay the whole car? Part it out? Are there ZR1 used parts dealers that should be solicited first? If the car isn't going to make it back on the road, we'd at least like to see it help keep others running. You've probably noted that the drivetrain was not listed as a replacement item. The motor was at idle when the car entered the water. It was speculated that as long as there isn't hydrolock damage, an all encompassing fluids change and electronics may be all it takes to get the motor running again. I'll post more information as we get it from the dealer the car was left with. This is a very sad time for us. While a car is nothing compared to a human life, we are still upset that such a fine example of a very special car may be gone for good. Thanks in advance for any and all help to come. Last edited by go_speed_go; 08-10-2005 at 07:21 PM.