1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

spork2367 · 09-04-2015

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Originally Posted by Kevin

From what I heard it was a freon leak that flashed on the headers

I do a lot of AC work on the side. While the oil in the system could potentially flash, it would be only slightly more likely than being hit by a meteorite. The R12 or even R134 if they changed it over are not flammable.

A restoration on that would make mine look like a cakewalk...

dredgeguy · 09-04-2015

According to Ed, State Farm stepped up and settled with him and he is very happy. Did not want to disclose settlement but understand he is now looking for a replacement. They paid him for the new headers and exhaust and tax and title fees as well. He said he prefers 93-95 red/black or black/black but will also consider 91 or 92.

LGAFF · 09-04-2015

Hmmmm....I have a 460hp 92 I might consider selling 23K miles.

4.10
Watson Headers
Ported plenum
2.75" Borla Challenge w/XPipe(would be willing to swap with the Corsa off my 90)
Samco hoses
Jerrys Duct
Red/Black #234

Fully Vetted · 09-04-2015

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Originally Posted by FU

The herd is getting thinned out.

All of our values just went up like $6 bucks.

I hate to hear of a brother loosing his Z. Glad to hear insurance stepped up, though.

vilant · 09-05-2015

Sucks to lose a car that way. Glad he was happy with the reimbursement though. Although it would be nice if someone resurrected the car, the truth is for every car that goes down more parts become available for rest to survive. Not to mention saving it would cost a lot of money and have to be done for the love of it, not for profit.
I actually wanted to bid on it. Would of taken some parts for myself and parted out the rest until it was gone (I need other parts besides the ECM). Unfortunately MD does not allow public bidding. So, either a dealer or salvage yard is going to get the car. Hopefully a Corvette salvage yard takes it and makes the remaining parts for sale.
Anybody here have a dealer or salvage yard license in MD?

dredgeguy · 09-05-2015

I have a friend who has a small used car dealership on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and goes to all the auctions. He charges for his services $500 or 5% whichever is greater and goes to the auction, pays, does all the paperwork and gets you the title and you pay him by check. Manheim auctions changed policy last year and now you have to show a dealer ID to get into the auction where before you could get in as a "driver" for the dealer. My friend allowed me to get a dealer license on his company so I could still get into the auctions but I cannot buy as everything is on his company account.

vilant · 09-05-2015

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Originally Posted by dredgeguy

I have a friend who has a small used car dealership on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and goes to all the auctions. He charges for his services $500 or 5% whichever is greater and goes to the auction, pays, does all the paperwork and gets you the title and you pay him by check. Manheim auctions changed policy last year and now you have to show a dealer ID to get into the auction where before you could get in as a "driver" for the dealer. My friend allowed me to get a dealer license on his company so I could still get into the auctions but I cannot buy as everything is on his company account.

Hi Charlie,
Anyway you could put me in touch with him? I have a price I would be willing to spend. If he gets his profit and I get the car for that price, it's a win-win.

dredgeguy · 09-05-2015

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Originally Posted by vilant

Hi Charlie,
Anyway you could put me in touch with him? I have a price I would be willing to spend. If he gets his profit and I get the car for that price, it's a win-win.

PM sent and good luck

Blue Flame Restorations · 09-06-2015

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

That car is a no brainer for Brett.

No time to do much more than customer cars these days. Had to start farming out some labor.

spork2367 · 09-06-2015

I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up at Contemporary Corvette in Bristol PA. That's actually where I picked mine up at.

09-04-2015	#22
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,714	Re: 1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss According to Ed, State Farm stepped up and settled with him and he is very happy. Did not want to disclose settlement but understand he is now looking for a replacement. They paid him for the new headers and exhaust and tax and title fees as well. He said he prefers 93-95 red/black or black/black but will also consider 91 or 92. __________________ 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

09-05-2015	#25
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: 1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss Sucks to lose a car that way. Glad he was happy with the reimbursement though. Although it would be nice if someone resurrected the car, the truth is for every car that goes down more parts become available for rest to survive. Not to mention saving it would cost a lot of money and have to be done for the love of it, not for profit. I actually wanted to bid on it. Would of taken some parts for myself and parted out the rest until it was gone (I need other parts besides the ECM). Unfortunately MD does not allow public bidding. So, either a dealer or salvage yard is going to get the car. Hopefully a Corvette salvage yard takes it and makes the remaining parts for sale. Anybody here have a dealer or salvage yard license in MD? __________________ Joe 1990 Bright Red ZR-1 #2599

09-05-2015	#26
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,714	Re: 1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss I have a friend who has a small used car dealership on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and goes to all the auctions. He charges for his services $500 or 5% whichever is greater and goes to the auction, pays, does all the paperwork and gets you the title and you pay him by check. Manheim auctions changed policy last year and now you have to show a dealer ID to get into the auction where before you could get in as a "driver" for the dealer. My friend allowed me to get a dealer license on his company so I could still get into the auctions but I cannot buy as everything is on his company account. __________________ 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

09-06-2015	#30
spork2367 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: PA Posts: 879	Re: 1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up at Contemporary Corvette in Bristol PA. That's actually where I picked mine up at.

09-04-2015	#23
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: 1991 1G1YZ23J7M5801146 Total Loss Hmmmm....I have a 460hp 92 I might consider selling 23K miles. 4.10 Watson Headers Ported plenum 2.75" Borla Challenge w/XPipe(would be willing to swap with the Corsa off my 90) Samco hoses Jerrys Duct Red/Black #234 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 09-04-2015 at 04:55 PM.