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Topic: Here's one for the backyard mechanic

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Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/15/07 8:01pm Message 1 of 13
PSU 98
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Shenandoah, PA - USA
Joined: 10/18/2006
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Vette(s): 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
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Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/15/07 8:59pm Message 2 of 13
RADARB8
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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.
what the f####?


Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 3:39am Message 3 of 13
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
Joined: 2/15/2007
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
So, I'll get out my little book here and look up wholesale, and oh yeah, wheres that column for missing engine???LOL


Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 5:17am Message 4 of 13
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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
That thang has more than just the "engine only" missin!
The PCM and wiring harness is gone too! By the time you bought all the stuff that's gone, you could buy a complete car...why bother?


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Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 8:11am Message 5 of 13
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
Posts: 641
Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
Maybe it's just me,  but I thought that was a lot of money to ask for a car that had been gutted soo back !Thumbs%20Down


Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 9:50am Message 6 of 13
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Eagan, MN - USA
Joined: 6/18/2007
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Vette(s): Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic
But.....you could drop a crate motor in that sucker....... LOLsundew2007-10-16 09:51:28


There is no substitute for low end torque!


Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 10:44am Message 7 of 13
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Well........isn't the Z06 motor the best part ?Confused
I'll guess the Z06 body is still wicked fastLOL .
aceinthehole2007-10-16 10:45:06


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Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 12:12pm Message 8 of 13
PSU 98
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Vette(s): 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
A ZO6 (LS7) crate motor will run you about $15,000.  I think it would be a shame to see someone drop a "plain 'ol" LS1/LS6 engine into that car  Ouch
 
I actually thought it was a good price for a roller, considering with an engine that's a $70,000 automobile.



Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 12:26pm Message 9 of 13
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
cAN ANY ONE SPELL  RACE CAR!!!   IF I WAS IN THE POSITION TO DO SO  THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WOULD DO.  pRICE WOULD HAVE TO COME DOWN SOME THOUGH!


Here's one for the backyard mechanic

Posted: 10/16/07 12:29pm Message 10 of 13
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Irving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
[QUOTE=PSU 98]A ZO6 (LS7) crate motor will run you about $15,000.  I think it would be a shame to see someone drop a "plain 'ol" LS1/LS6 engine into that car  Ouch
 
I actually thought it was a good price for a roller, considering with an engine that's a $70,000 automobile.
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It wouldn't be a shame to slap a LS1 engine in it if ya' want gas milage!LOLLOL
 
IMHO, it's WAY over priced.Ouch



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