Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Prez1967 · 07-15-2020

As mentioned before, the passenger seat didnt want to move rearward so I found a used replacement that is "completely functional" on Ebay. FedEx tracking shows it will arrive today so I figured i'd do some prep work last night.

Pulled the Passenger seat to clear the area, then decided it needed some cleaning under there. Decided to pull the driver's seat also.

Only had some "Oxi-Clean" spray handy and it did a decent start but ran to Advanced and got some "Tuff Stuff" foaming cleaner to try today. Also got some Griott's 3 in 1 leather cleaner/conditioner cream.

Yesterday's work:

Needed to move some stuff around to have a decent amount of space. In hindsight I should have placed Mustang over in the lift bay and moved the Z into the center of our two car bay. May do that once I get drivers seat re-installed today after work before I tackle passenger seat.

dredgeguy · 07-15-2020

Good progress. Somebody posted up using brake cleaner to clean the carpets. Might be worthwhile to try.

Prez1967 · 07-15-2020

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Originally Posted by dredgeguy

Good progress. Somebody posted up using brake cleaner to clean the carpets. Might be worthwhile to try.

Good tip! Doesnt hurt to try

Prez1967 · 07-20-2020

Busy couple of days!

Drove the Z over 300 miles on Saturday. Drove down to Virginia to meet up with a Wazoo member who had a few parts he offered me after a phone conversation.

Take off Control arms front and rear
Take off Grey Seat Covers and Cushions
Spare Drivers Seat Bottom
Take off Bilstein FX3 shocks
Wheel to Hood Weatherstrip

Had a great chat and learned a bunch of neat stuff about the C4 design!

Met up with a buddy for lunch and had a spirited drive around some back roads. Bluey gave the newer German a run for its money

Looks like I need to take the seats back out to install the new to me seat cushions.

I wanted the control arms as I figured i'd rebuild this spare set and swap everything over on my car this winter but this set is pristine! I may upgrade the bushings in them but considering the arms in my car are in desperate need of a refresh, even just installing these arms would be a worthwhile upgrade.

Yesterday I met up with a couple of the local Wazoo guys over at Jim's house as he offered to help me with a stubborn fuel filter. The job was not possible on my two post lift as my lift arm was directly below the fuel filter location.

Lessons were learned! The filter may have been original to the car (seller told me to change out the fuel filter when I bought the car). I didnt try blowing through it like I normally do but there was a lot of debris coming out of the unit.

We had an overall look at my car and it looks like the "to-do" list keeps growing

No complaints as im pretty confident theres no job too big for Wazoo.

Really looking forward to future wrenching sessions!

Prez1967 · 07-20-2020

Dropped Bluey off at Yanks Auto Detailing today for some love. Paint doesnt deserve a full Ceramic Coating yet but some of Brent's magic love will have her looking great by the weekend!

Prez1967 · 07-21-2020

Update picture and video from the detailer!!!

https://youtu.be/b8keubK8ZmE

Stingray1967 · 07-21-2020

Gorgeous color. Always loved The Admirals.

Prez1967 · 07-22-2020

Brent is done detailing the car and he CRUSHED it!!!

Picking it up tomorrow hopefully!

https://youtu.be/iqNVVaXN-lk

G8nightman · 07-22-2020

What did he use on the motor?

Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

Prez1967 · 07-23-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8nightman

What did he use on the motor?

Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

I have no idea, can find out today.

I messaged him in a panic the other day to tell him not to hose it down lol he already knew haha

07-15-2020	#21
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 As mentioned before, the passenger seat didnt want to move rearward so I found a used replacement that is "completely functional" on Ebay. FedEx tracking shows it will arrive today so I figured i'd do some prep work last night. Pulled the Passenger seat to clear the area, then decided it needed some cleaning under there. Decided to pull the driver's seat also. Only had some "Oxi-Clean" spray handy and it did a decent start but ran to Advanced and got some "Tuff Stuff" foaming cleaner to try today. Also got some Griott's 3 in 1 leather cleaner/conditioner cream. Yesterday's work: Needed to move some stuff around to have a decent amount of space. In hindsight I should have placed Mustang over in the lift bay and moved the Z into the center of our two car bay. May do that once I get drivers seat re-installed today after work before I tackle passenger seat.

07-15-2020	#22
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,701	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Good progress. Somebody posted up using brake cleaner to clean the carpets. Might be worthwhile to try. __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

07-20-2020	#24
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Busy couple of days! Drove the Z over 300 miles on Saturday. Drove down to Virginia to meet up with a Wazoo member who had a few parts he offered me after a phone conversation. Take off Control arms front and rear Take off Grey Seat Covers and Cushions Spare Drivers Seat Bottom Take off Bilstein FX3 shocks Wheel to Hood Weatherstrip Had a great chat and learned a bunch of neat stuff about the C4 design! Met up with a buddy for lunch and had a spirited drive around some back roads. Bluey gave the newer German a run for its money Looks like I need to take the seats back out to install the new to me seat cushions. I wanted the control arms as I figured i'd rebuild this spare set and swap everything over on my car this winter but this set is pristine! I may upgrade the bushings in them but considering the arms in my car are in desperate need of a refresh, even just installing these arms would be a worthwhile upgrade. Yesterday I met up with a couple of the local Wazoo guys over at Jim's house as he offered to help me with a stubborn fuel filter. The job was not possible on my two post lift as my lift arm was directly below the fuel filter location. Lessons were learned! The filter may have been original to the car (seller told me to change out the fuel filter when I bought the car). I didnt try blowing through it like I normally do but there was a lot of debris coming out of the unit. We had an overall look at my car and it looks like the "to-do" list keeps growing No complaints as im pretty confident theres no job too big for Wazoo. Really looking forward to future wrenching sessions!

07-20-2020	#25
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Dropped Bluey off at Yanks Auto Detailing today for some love. Paint doesnt deserve a full Ceramic Coating yet but some of Brent's magic love will have her looking great by the weekend!

07-21-2020	#26
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Update picture and video from the detailer!!! https://youtu.be/b8keubK8ZmE Last edited by Prez1967; 07-21-2020 at 04:53 PM.

07-21-2020	#27
Stingray1967 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 125	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Gorgeous color. Always loved The Admirals. __________________ 1967 Corvette convertible, L79, 4 speed, red / black / white top 1994 Corvette ZR-1, white / black NCRS North Central Chapter Judging Chairman

07-22-2020	#28
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Brent is done detailing the car and he CRUSHED it!!! Picking it up tomorrow hopefully! https://youtu.be/iqNVVaXN-lk

07-22-2020	#29
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 What did he use on the motor? Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"