Finally on the road #2822 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

mmkkpro · 05-03-2020

Hi guys, got tags for my 1990 Z this past Friday. I have been working on bringing this one back from the brink for 1 year. Finally she is on the road and running great. It had been sitting for 5 or 6 years that I know of, neglected, I found it on Craigslist about 3 years ago but did not pull the trigger. I noticed it disappeared from CL so I kinda forgot about it. Last year I'm looking on FB marketplace and low and behold there she was again. I wondered if the person knew what they had. I contacted him, looked at it and bought it, only 45 minutes from my house. Well I don't have to tell you guys what sitting does to a car.
A little history as I understand it. It was bought in 1990 by original owner, the nephew got possession of it, fuel pump supposedly went out, it was parked. So the guy I bought it from traded a Jeep for it a couple years ago with intentions of restoring it, but a 1st gen Hummer took priority over the vette and I bought it. It has 78k miles, all here, nothing butchered and now she rides again. I still have much to do, but I have made massive progress with the help of many here on the Registry, of which I am very greatful. I live at Holden Beach NC, and have drag raced all my life and have a small shop, so as I learn what makes this machine tick, hopefully I can help others. It has been a journey, but actually driving her make it all worth while. Thanks to all who have helped me, greatly appreciated.

Vette Guy · 05-03-2020

Congrats! Priming it before start-up I see - very smart! I’m sure very gratifying to have your ZR-1 running. Now for the mods! 😃

Again, congrats and hope to see you and your ZR-1
in person in the future!

G8nightman · 05-05-2020

Nice!

rush91 · 05-13-2020

Very nice looking Beast!! Welcome to the brotherhood and thanks for getting another sitter back into service

mmkkpro · 05-13-2020

Thanks guys, I have driven her to work 2 days this week (so far). About 200 miles for both days, it's doing well, this sucker will move. Feels great to drive her, I passed a white C8 a couple days ago, the C8 driver actually acknowledged my ole girl, kinda cool, I'm proud of this car, the work continues.

rufcar · 07-21-2023

Old thread but I own 2815. We were on the assembly line together. I own my 90 3 months. Jim

1977CamaroZ28 · 07-27-2023

My favorite color combination

Congrats and good job returning to life another Beast

f2892704 · 07-31-2023

Congrats!

tiegsd · 08-05-2023

Congrats! Don't think I've ever seen a white '90 ZR-1 in the flesh, glad to hear this one is back in action.

05-05-2020	#3
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Nice! __________________ 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"

05-13-2020	#4
rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 852	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Very nice looking Beast!! Welcome to the brotherhood and thanks for getting another sitter back into service

05-13-2020	#5
mmkkpro Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Supply NC Posts: 124	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Thanks guys, I have driven her to work 2 days this week (so far). About 200 miles for both days, it's doing well, this sucker will move. Feels great to drive her, I passed a white C8 a couple days ago, the C8 driver actually acknowledged my ole girl, kinda cool, I'm proud of this car, the work continues.

07-21-2023	#6
rufcar Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: PA Posts: 70	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Old thread but I own 2815. We were on the assembly line together. I own my 90 3 months. Jim

07-27-2023	#7
1977CamaroZ28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Jerica - SPAIN Posts: 316	Re: Finally on the road #2822 My favorite color combination Congrats and good job returning to life another Beast __________________ 1.990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 #2342 - Black/Black - March 1.990 - OBX Headers and OBX complete Exhaust Line (No Cats). K&N Air Filter with open Air Box. Jerry's Gaskets Silicone Air Duct. DeWitts Two Row Pro Series Radiator. Samco's Hose Coolant Kit. ECM/EPROM Improved. MSD Spark Plug Wires 8,5mm Super Conductor. EBC Brakes YellowStuff with EBC D-Series Rotors and Raybestos hoses.

05-03-2020	#2
Vette Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 651	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Congrats! Priming it before start-up I see - very smart! I’m sure very gratifying to have your ZR-1 running. Now for the mods! 😃 Again, congrats and hope to see you and your ZR-1 in person in the future! __________________ Mark Horner President, ZR-1 Net Registry 91 ZR-1 #2016 95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385

07-31-2023	#8
f2892704 Banned BANNED Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 12	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Congrats!

08-05-2023	#9
tiegsd Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 378	Re: Finally on the road #2822 Congrats! Don't think I've ever seen a white '90 ZR-1 in the flesh, glad to hear this one is back in action. __________________ 1990 Black/Black ZR-1 #1155 1993 White/Red coupe (Regrettably sold)