My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bdw18_123 · 10-16-2011

Since my long 2+ year project ZR-1 is finally done (still some stuff to do cosmetic-wise but it's drivable and done for now), I thought I'd post some pics of it here. They were taken while on the 3-day Corvette trip I posted about in the General section.

For anyone that may not realize what a massive project this has been and how much work I've put into this car, click on the link below to look through my restoration thread.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9693

bdw18_123 · 10-16-2011

Getting some gas at vintage 1928 gas pumps!

LGAFF · 10-16-2011

Really amazing work, thanks for bringing us along on this restoration. If you dont mind, with the cost of the car what was the cost of the build?

bdw18_123 · 10-16-2011

I was keeping track of the costs, but haven't added in the recent purchases I made. I was at $9,539 total back in March, but have spent probably somewhere around $1,000 to $2,000 since then.

So I would estimate the total cost including the car itself to around $11,000 plus or minus a couple hundred bucks. I'll have to dig out my receipts and add them to the total to find out what it is exactly.

I think I did alright cost-wise. I don't think you could find a higher mileage driver ZR-1 that is quite as clean as mine is, or has been gone through to the extent that mine has for what this one cost me. Granted, that is not including the many hours labor I put into it, but for me, I enjoyed rebuilding this car (for the most part

). Even with 140K on the clock, my LT5 easily has another 100K left in it, if not more.

Kevin · 10-16-2011

great looking car, love the white zr-1

LGAFF · 10-16-2011

White 90s look great....reminds me of the snakeskinner car

WB9MCW · 10-16-2011

Congrats on getting it all back together and on the road again.

Looks great and really nice photos you took on the trip.

You have come a long way from that day you bought the 92 ZR-1 model.

Who would have imagined!

Remembering this quote of yours >>

"Yeah, I was excited, but not so much anymore. I feel like backing out and forgetting the whole thing. I'm worried about the possible damage. I don't have another $6000 to spend on another engine, or heads (heard those cost like 5k each? Yikes... what have I gotten myself into...) Could the head possibly be repaired if the damage is not too extensive? Maybe just replace the valves? "

And ZR-1 Brother "JEFF" told you

"you know what.. don't sweat it yet.. Check it out, be sure it is what you expected and go from there.. if you buy it and bring it home, then the fun begins.. Take your time, and go through everything.. "

Daniel_Mc · 10-18-2011

Ben,

The car looks great and all that work you did paid off. I really enjoyed the restoration thread and I really like the engine choice of color. Very cool

Glad to see you are out enjoying the Z now

Quote:

White 90s look great....reminds me of the snakeskinner car

I couldn't agree with you more Lee. A white 90 would set off these ZR-1 Gen 1 Dymags I have perfectly!

Daniel

FU · 10-18-2011

Did a great job on the car

Blue Flame Restorations · 10-18-2011

That project looked like so much fun! Now you have time to enjoy the ride.

10-16-2011	#1
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 808	My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 Since my long 2+ year project ZR-1 is finally done (still some stuff to do cosmetic-wise but it's drivable and done for now), I thought I'd post some pics of it here. They were taken while on the 3-day Corvette trip I posted about in the General section. For anyone that may not realize what a massive project this has been and how much work I've put into this car, click on the link below to look through my restoration thread. http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9693 __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

10-16-2011	#3
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,188	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 Really amazing work, thanks for bringing us along on this restoration. If you dont mind, with the cost of the car what was the cost of the build? __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-16-2011	#4
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 808	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 I was keeping track of the costs, but haven't added in the recent purchases I made. I was at $9,539 total back in March, but have spent probably somewhere around $1,000 to $2,000 since then. So I would estimate the total cost including the car itself to around $11,000 plus or minus a couple hundred bucks. I'll have to dig out my receipts and add them to the total to find out what it is exactly. I think I did alright cost-wise. I don't think you could find a higher mileage driver ZR-1 that is quite as clean as mine is, or has been gone through to the extent that mine has for what this one cost me. Granted, that is not including the many hours labor I put into it, but for me, I enjoyed rebuilding this car (for the most part ). Even with 140K on the clock, my LT5 easily has another 100K left in it, if not more. __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

10-16-2011	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,629	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 great looking car, love the white zr-1 __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-16-2011	#6
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,188	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 White 90s look great....reminds me of the snakeskinner car __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-16-2011	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,596	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 Congrats on getting it all back together and on the road again. Looks great and really nice photos you took on the trip. You have come a long way from that day you bought the 92 ZR-1 model. Who would have imagined! Remembering this quote of yours >> "Yeah, I was excited, but not so much anymore. I feel like backing out and forgetting the whole thing. I'm worried about the possible damage. I don't have another $6000 to spend on another engine, or heads (heard those cost like 5k each? Yikes... what have I gotten myself into...) Could the head possibly be repaired if the damage is not too extensive? Maybe just replace the valves? " And ZR-1 Brother "JEFF" told you "you know what.. don't sweat it yet.. Check it out, be sure it is what you expected and go from there.. if you buy it and bring it home, then the fun begins.. Take your time, and go through everything.. " __________________ [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/SIG-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif[/IMG] [FONT="System"][SIZE="3"]"The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln[/SIZE][/FONT] Last edited by WB9MCW; 10-16-2011 at 06:53 PM.

10-18-2011	#9
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,341	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 Did a great job on the car __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

10-18-2011	#10
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,906	Re: My 1990 ZR-1 #2299 That project looked like so much fun! Now you have time to enjoy the ride. __________________ 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