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Blue Flame Restorations · 05-20-2013

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Originally Posted by RHanselman

They are awesome! There one piece with the rockers. Battery removal requires a little more time for the extra bolts...

I always take the cruise control, support bar and the ECM loose when I remove the battery. Pull it right up and out. Only takes a few minutes.

I've never removed the side gill.

RHanselman · 05-20-2013

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

I always take the cruise control, support bar and the ECM loose when I remove the battery. Pull it right up and out. Only takes a few minutes.

I've never removed the side gill.

Wow... I've always removed the Gill.

See, I can still learn something new everyday...

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-26-2013

Which came first? The chicken (Grand Sport) or the egg (Morrison Snake Skinner Package)?

While considering turning the Turq car into a Snake Skinner version of a Morrison car, I really didn't like the idea of copying a Grand Sport. It goes down a lot easier for me knowing that the Grand Sports were copied from The Morrison Snake Skinner instead.

Well, with the help of the Registry of Corvette Race Cars, I confirmed what I had originally thought.
The 1996 Grand Sport was copied from the Morrison Snake Skinner cars. It was a pet project of John Heinricy, who raced the Morrison cars. (I'm probably the only one who didn't know the answer to the question LOL)
From the Registry of Corvette Race Cars website

Generation: C4
Year: 1994
VIN:
Race Numbers: 92
Ownership: Morrison Motor Sport (1994-99); Robert Pfeffer (1999 to present).
Sponsors: MOBIL 1 Goodyear
Drivers: Michael Brudenell - SCCA World Challenge (1995); Dale Brudenell - SCCA GT1 - club racing (1994-95); John Heinricy - NASA - club racing (1995).
Status:

Original Color:
Tires/Wheels:
Engine:
Driveline:
Top:
Interior:
Condition:
URL:
Unique Characteristics:
Modifications: Snakeskinner body kit (one of three)
Notes/Race History: In the 1992-93 timeframe, three new builds were developed for both IMSA (GTS class) and SCCA World Challenge (GT class) series. The cars were built on a standard Corvette chassis (strengthened and reinforced) and carrying the new Morrison Snakeskinner body work. Morrison ran one car as a developmental mule in the 1992 Mosport endurance race (SCCA) and then ran two cars in the 1993 IMSA series. These cars subsequently ran both IMSA and SCCA in 1994 and 1995. For 1993 (IMSA) the cars carried a ruby red and white paint scheme (40th anniversary). In 1994 they ran in a modified red/white/blue scheme. In 1995 the Grand Sport Color scheme was introduced. Power was from a ZR1 engine, tuned to individual series specifications. For 1994, two cars (# 93 and # 94 ran at Daytona and Sebring (IMSA) followed by five races (out of seven) in the SCCA World Challenge. Car # 91 was run only once at Mid-Ohio by Del Percilla. The same two cars ran again in 1995 but with the Grand Sport (blue and white) style paint scheme. The cars ran # 95 and # 96 in IMSA GTS-1 and # 93 and 94 in SCCA. A (possible new build) car ran as # 92 in 1995 for one race with Dale Brudenell driving at Road America; this car is thought to be a one-off rather than a re-body of the 1# 91 (1994) Del Percilla car. These cars were also used in the SCCA GT1 (club racing) and NASA circuits. Dale Brudenelll drove # 92 in SCCA GT1 and John Heinricy drove # 94 in several NASA events.
Registry ID Number: 358

RHanselman · 05-26-2013

Wow, a Ruby Snake Skinner... Gives me an idea... :-)

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-26-2013

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Originally Posted by RHanselman

Wow, a Ruby Snake Skinner... Gives me an idea... :-)

Your Ruby car looks fantastic, Ron!=D> Just need stripes!!

RHanselman · 05-26-2013

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Your Ruby car looks fantastic, Ron!=D> Just need stripes!!

Thanks Brett!

Would love to see a pic of the Ruby and White Snakeskinner... Would be a hoot to do a tribute to that... Probably none out there.

WydGlydJim · 05-27-2013

Those are beautiful cars!

Ronstar · 05-27-2013

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Daniel. Do you have current contact info for these guys?

This guy used to spend some time on "team ZR-1" forum. His name is Terry can't remember last name. He is/was out of Florida. I was considering buying the kit from him years ago but I don't remember the particulars but some other guys were having problems with the guy and it scared me away

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Where in the World is... Which came first? The chicken (Grand Sport) or the egg (Morrison Snake Skinner Package)? While considering turning the Turq car into a Snake Skinner version of a Morrison car, I really didn't like the idea of copying a Grand Sport. It goes down a lot easier for me knowing that the Grand Sports were copied from The Morrison Snake Skinner instead. Well, with the help of the Registry of Corvette Race Cars, I confirmed what I had originally thought. The 1996 Grand Sport was copied from the Morrison Snake Skinner cars. It was a pet project of John Heinricy, who raced the Morrison cars. (I'm probably the only one who didn't know the answer to the question LOL) From the Registry of Corvette Race Cars website Generation: C4 Year: 1994 VIN: Race Numbers: 92 Ownership: Morrison Motor Sport (1994-99); Robert Pfeffer (1999 to present). Sponsors: MOBIL 1 Goodyear Drivers: Michael Brudenell - SCCA World Challenge (1995); Dale Brudenell - SCCA GT1 - club racing (1994-95); John Heinricy - NASA - club racing (1995). Status: Original Color: Tires/Wheels: Engine: Driveline: Top: Interior: Condition: URL: Unique Characteristics: Modifications: Snakeskinner body kit (one of three) Notes/Race History: In the 1992-93 timeframe, three new builds were developed for both IMSA (GTS class) and SCCA World Challenge (GT class) series. The cars were built on a standard Corvette chassis (strengthened and reinforced) and carrying the new Morrison Snakeskinner body work. Morrison ran one car as a developmental mule in the 1992 Mosport endurance race (SCCA) and then ran two cars in the 1993 IMSA series. These cars subsequently ran both IMSA and SCCA in 1994 and 1995. For 1993 (IMSA) the cars carried a ruby red and white paint scheme (40th anniversary). In 1994 they ran in a modified red/white/blue scheme. In 1995 the Grand Sport Color scheme was introduced. Power was from a ZR1 engine, tuned to individual series specifications. For 1994, two cars (# 93 and # 94 ran at Daytona and Sebring (IMSA) followed by five races (out of seven) in the SCCA World Challenge. Car # 91 was run only once at Mid-Ohio by Del Percilla. The same two cars ran again in 1995 but with the Grand Sport (blue and white) style paint scheme. The cars ran # 95 and # 96 in IMSA GTS-1 and # 93 and 94 in SCCA. A (possible new build) car ran as # 92 in 1995 for one race with Dale Brudenell driving at Road America; this car is thought to be a one-off rather than a re-body of the 1# 91 (1994) Del Percilla car. These cars were also used in the SCCA GT1 (club racing) and NASA circuits. Dale Brudenelll drove # 92 in SCCA GT1 and John Heinricy drove # 94 in several NASA events. Registry ID Number: 358 __________________ 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 Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 05-26-2013 at 11:11 AM.

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RHanselman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cresson, TX Posts: 970	Re: Where in the World is... Wow, a Ruby Snake Skinner... Gives me an idea... :-) __________________ Ron Hanselman Founding Member #80 CM Lifetime Member #1093 1991 #383 Twin Turbo 1993 #099 Ruby, Jeal 368 w/Snake Skinner body 1961 White with Red Int

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WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 318	Re: Where in the World is... Those are beautiful cars! __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold