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Boatman’s ZR-1

Posted: 4/23/05 12:16pm Message 1 of 10
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

 

Vince asked me to get his pictures straightend out for him and post his new ride.  I have to admit, it a heck of a car.  I'll forgive him for it not being a C3.

 

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Posted: 4/23/05 1:18pm Message 2 of 10
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
What year is it???

I can never tell those newer Vettes apart.


 
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Posted: 4/23/05 2:51pm Message 3 of 10
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Montesano, WA - USA
Joined: 9/27/2003
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Vette(s): had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.
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Posted: 4/23/05 3:49pm Message 4 of 10
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Sweet '90 Vince!

I hope someday to have a ZR-1 of my own. Good luck with the new ride. And don't get to many tickets with it. lol.





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Boatman’s ZR-1

Posted: 4/23/05 4:33pm Message 5 of 10
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Hobe Sound, FL - USA
Joined: 11/19/2003
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Vette(s): 1962 - 1963 - 1965 - 1980 1986 Roadster 1979 - L-82 - 1989 Roadster 1990 ZR-1.

Thanks for the nice comments from all members, and thanks for the picture post.  A few of the members asked for pix.  I learned a lot here.  There were times when putting the 79 L82 back together, I would come in here, full of sweat and grease, etc., and pose a question on this forum.  Wait for an answer, and I would get several.The knowledge on this forum put the L82 back together correctly.  It was a very nice 79, silver on oyster, 51K miles, and a neighbor bought it before I advertised. 

  Now I know why they call the ZR-1 the "King of the Hill", or the "Beast".With the new 500 HP Z06, or 7?, it may have taken something away from the ZR, but I would not think much.  Last Thursday when I was coming home with this rocket, I turned the power key to on.  I was at an intersection in the country, 4 way stop, no traffic, blacktop.  I eased out in first, then stuck my foot in it.  What in the heck is this?  I shot forward like a catapult,  got second and did not floor it, and these are the new Goodyear F-1's, they stuck like glue on  the blacktop.  Still straight line acceleration.  I hit 70 in third gear, still climbing,  got 4th, 110 mph.  I backed off fast.  There was more highway, but I chickened out.  No more, and I slowed down.  The LT-5 is redlined at 7000 rpm.  

The sound of the engine with the double overhead chain driven cams is unbelievable.  Does not sound like a car engine.  Imagine a Caterpillar engine on nitro with a blower turning 7000+ rpm.  It roars.  And some Z owners add more mods to this engine.  Changing oil, it takes 12.6 quarts, you have to leave it drain overnight.    OK.  This is the C3 forum, and I am getting carried away, but I feel more at home here then on the Forum, since this is the one I started with.  This  ZR1 has 15K original miles on the odo, I bought from the original owner, he ordered it new 18 months before production started.  Only option is glass top, it is black on black.  Sale invoice $61,445.77 with tax, admin fees, etc.  My neighbor bought one with only 844 miles on the odo, sale invoice $88,025.35.  Buyer paid the up charge.  His was never titled, and the owner only had the factory MSO.  I will keep in touch. 

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Posted: 4/23/05 5:32pm Message 6 of 10
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
One of these days, one of us may be able to put that drivetrain in a C3. 


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Posted: 4/23/05 7:25pm Message 7 of 10
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Ken, anything is possible with my fav-o-rite tools, a heat wrench, JB Weld, and a BIIIGGGG hammer!!!(oh....and a roll-o-bailin' war) Sweet ride, Vince!! Take it easy on that motor, 'cause they ain't   NUTHINCHEAP on an LT5. Have fun, tho!!


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Posted: 4/23/05 8:13pm Message 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
What???  No duct tape????


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Posted: 4/25/05 2:22pm Message 9 of 10
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Take another look at the photos.  We added one of the engine/front under hood.


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Posted: 4/25/05 3:52pm Message 10 of 10
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Nice ,but where is the chrome air cleaner


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