Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 - Page 6 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Matt B · 02-19-2021

Awesome car, congrats!!! I love the admiral blue ones, just stunning!!! There's two things I regret about my red over black ZR - it's red not blue outside and black not red inside, hahahaha.
Enjoy the ride, must be amazing to see it shine in the sun!

dredgeguy · 02-21-2021

Looking good, perhaps next weekend we should schedule a Wazoo get together to lend you a hand?

Prez1967 · 02-21-2021

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Originally Posted by dredgeguy

Looking good, perhaps next weekend we should schedule a Wazoo get together to lend you a hand?

That would be alot of fun but we havent had any visitors at the house in over a year due to COVID.

Im looking forward to this virus crap being over with so we can have tech days at Jim's and/or my place but for right now, its me banging my head on the lift alone and chasing 10mm sockets LOL

Prez1967 · 02-26-2021

Makin some progress!

Seats out to head over to the upholsterer.

Got the front shocks broken loose. Planning on tackling front suspension first but also trying to see what the best way to remove the steering rack would be.

Going to continue taking apart the front end today or tomorrow and see where I end up

G8nightman · 02-26-2021

Great time to install coil overs 🤷🏻*♂️

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Prez1967 · 02-26-2021

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Originally Posted by G8nightman

Great time to install coil overs 🤷🏻*♂️

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I thought alot about it but figured I should see what a properly functioning FX3 system feels like before "upgrading"

Something tells me that coilovers are in the future haha

Prez1967 · 02-28-2021

Wrote to Corvette Magazine about my purchase a couple months ago. They shared my story in the issue that arrived the other day even though they butchered my grammar lol

Also managed to get the rear shocks out of the car the other day and am prepping to lower the exhaust.

15 min here, 20 min there. We're getting there. Thinking of dropping the batwing so that I can replace the bushings since they came in when I ordered the SuperPro kit for the control arms.

Still scratching my head wondering what the best way to remove the steering rack will be.

efnfast · 02-28-2021

You'll be glad to know, that article brought the restaurant some business. I sent that picture to Dredgeguy, and now I have some crab cakes and filets on the way.

Prez1967 · 02-28-2021

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Originally Posted by efnfast

You'll be glad to know, that article brought the restaurant some business. I sent that picture to Dredgeguy, and now I have some crab cakes and filets on the way.

Right on! Thanks man

Hoping to have another Corvettes and Crabcakes meet soon when the salt/brine clears off the road and I have more free time on Sundays.

Prez1967 · 03-02-2021

Exhaust is down!

Removed the front sway bar also.

Realized how greasy the rear tow bar bracket was. Decided to order the Van Steel replacement. Glad I called them as they had one left in stock!

Also decided that Im not re-installing the spare tire/cover back there. Im looking for a factory spare tire delete if anyone has one handy but its nice that everything is so open back here this way.

Van Steel also had the 26mm front and rear sway bar bushings I needed. Thank God because Prothane wanted 5-8 weeks to produce them.

I also noticed some other worn bushings (rear spring bushings) that needed replacing and they've been ordered.

My next step will be to remove steering rack as TurnOne needs 3/4 weeks to rebuild. Hopefully have that shipped out to them by the end of the week. Looks like I may have extra space if I get rid of the radiator fan assembly.

02-19-2021	#1
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 523	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Awesome car, congrats!!! I love the admiral blue ones, just stunning!!! There's two things I regret about my red over black ZR - it's red not blue outside and black not red inside, hahahaha. Enjoy the ride, must be amazing to see it shine in the sun! __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

02-21-2021	#2
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,676	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Looking good, perhaps next weekend we should schedule a Wazoo get together to lend you a hand? __________________ 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

02-26-2021	#4
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Makin some progress! Seats out to head over to the upholsterer. Got the front shocks broken loose. Planning on tackling front suspension first but also trying to see what the best way to remove the steering rack would be. Going to continue taking apart the front end today or tomorrow and see where I end up __________________ 1994 #353 "Bluey"

02-26-2021	#5
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,186	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Great time to install coil overs 🤷🏻*♂️ 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"

02-28-2021	#7
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Wrote to Corvette Magazine about my purchase a couple months ago. They shared my story in the issue that arrived the other day even though they butchered my grammar lol Also managed to get the rear shocks out of the car the other day and am prepping to lower the exhaust. 15 min here, 20 min there. We're getting there. Thinking of dropping the batwing so that I can replace the bushings since they came in when I ordered the SuperPro kit for the control arms. Still scratching my head wondering what the best way to remove the steering rack will be. __________________ 1994 #353 "Bluey"

02-28-2021	#8
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,374	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 You'll be glad to know, that article brought the restaurant some business. I sent that picture to Dredgeguy, and now I have some crab cakes and filets on the way.

03-02-2021	#10
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Meet Bluey! 1994 #353 Exhaust is down! Removed the front sway bar also. Realized how greasy the rear tow bar bracket was. Decided to order the Van Steel replacement. Glad I called them as they had one left in stock! Also decided that Im not re-installing the spare tire/cover back there. Im looking for a factory spare tire delete if anyone has one handy but its nice that everything is so open back here this way. Van Steel also had the 26mm front and rear sway bar bushings I needed. Thank God because Prothane wanted 5-8 weeks to produce them. I also noticed some other worn bushings (rear spring bushings) that needed replacing and they've been ordered. My next step will be to remove steering rack as TurnOne needs 3/4 weeks to rebuild. Hopefully have that shipped out to them by the end of the week. Looks like I may have extra space if I get rid of the radiator fan assembly. __________________ 1994 #353 "Bluey"