Saving an 84
12-16-2014, 07:21 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Picked up this 84 today to try to save. Will be doing all of the work myself and using a lot of parts I already have.
It needs paint and interior, and all of the common things. I have a lot of parts that I have saved over the years that I will use to keep the cost down. I will also be doing paint and body work myself. I hope to be in it as cheap as possible and have a nice driver.
It needs paint and interior, and all of the common things. I have a lot of parts that I have saved over the years that I will use to keep the cost down. I will also be doing paint and body work myself. I hope to be in it as cheap as possible and have a nice driver.
I bought mine about 5 years ago with 84k miles for $4,700.00 and could have only spent about $1,000.00 to have a good car -but we can never leave well enough alone, so I have probably put about $3500.00 into it, including a "driver" paint job by a shop.
12-16-2014, 10:00 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Nice of you to save an 84, I really enjoy mine. I tell anyone looking for an a Corvette that is really inexpensive, to go with the 84. I don't think that there is a better Corvette value than the 84 right now.
I bought mine about 5 years ago with 84k miles for $4,700.00 and could have only spent about $1,000.00 to have a good car -but we can never leave well enough alone, so I have probably put about $3500.00 into it, including a "driver" paint job by a shop.
I bought mine about 5 years ago with 84k miles for $4,700.00 and could have only spent about $1,000.00 to have a good car -but we can never leave well enough alone, so I have probably put about $3500.00 into it, including a "driver" paint job by a shop.
The 84's are very overlooked and get a bad rap. I crack up when people start telling me how bad the cross fire is, and most of those that run them down have never even physically touched an 84.
An 84 was my first car, and has a special place in my heart. i ought that car back, and will restore it one day also. It is red on red auto base suspension.
12-16-2014, 10:51 PM
#23
Burning Brakes
The 84's are very overlooked and get a bad rap. I crack up when people start telling me how bad the cross fire is, and most of those that run them down have never even physically touched an 84.
An 84 was my first car, and has a special place in my heart. i ought that car back, and will restore it one day also. It is red on red auto base suspension.
An 84 was my first car, and has a special place in my heart. i ought that car back, and will restore it one day also. It is red on red auto base suspension.
12-17-2014, 05:51 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I love your car. One day I want a Z51, 4+3 car and preferably red on red.
12-17-2014, 07:16 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
12-17-2014, 07:41 PM
#26
Racer
12-17-2014, 10:56 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
12-18-2014, 08:36 AM
#28
Burning Brakes
12-20-2014, 05:30 AM
#29
Melting Slicks
Great thread, love those '84s.
12-20-2014, 10:33 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
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12-20-2014, 11:23 AM
#33
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I love this body style.
I just finished an 89... interior and paint wasn't too bad but the previous owner took out the computer (wires and all). Also, a carburator replaced the TPI and the car ran awful!
I ended up replacing the motor with a goodwrench crate motor from Jeggs. I went with Edelbrock for intake and carb, ram horn exhaust manifolds. I did the work at a friend's shop (on a lift)... the over all cost on the engine work, tires, shocks and brakes came to around 4k. I also paid a corvette shop to rewire the tail lights for me and a few other things... all in all I have 5k in the whole project and ended up with a beautiful convertible that runs like a new car! Best wishes to you and your 84!
I ended up replacing the motor with a goodwrench crate motor from Jeggs. I went with Edelbrock for intake and carb, ram horn exhaust manifolds. I did the work at a friend's shop (on a lift)... the over all cost on the engine work, tires, shocks and brakes came to around 4k. I also paid a corvette shop to rewire the tail lights for me and a few other things... all in all I have 5k in the whole project and ended up with a beautiful convertible that runs like a new car! Best wishes to you and your 84!
Picked up this 84 today to try to save. Will be doing all of the work myself and using a lot of parts I already have.
It needs paint and interior, and all of the common things. I have a lot of parts that I have saved over the years that I will use to keep the cost down. I will also be doing paint and body work myself. I hope to be in it as cheap as possible and have a nice driver.
It needs paint and interior, and all of the common things. I have a lot of parts that I have saved over the years that I will use to keep the cost down. I will also be doing paint and body work myself. I hope to be in it as cheap as possible and have a nice driver.
Last edited by Dark Mistress; 12-20-2014 at 11:37 AM.
12-20-2014, 09:27 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The car currently isn't running, but I jacked up the front end and turned the steering wheel. It looks like 2 turns lock to lock, so I hope it is a Z-51 and not just a rack change.
I also hooked up my battery charger and tested the headlights and power windows. The headlights opened and closed unbelieveably fast. The windows were slow, but worked. Digital dash flashed but didn't stay on. It is a later year dash, so I will be replacing with an 84 unit that I have in storage.
I also took some pics of the carpet and door panels I will be using and some overall pics of the car.
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Hood needs some work
I also hooked up my battery charger and tested the headlights and power windows. The headlights opened and closed unbelieveably fast. The windows were slow, but worked. Digital dash flashed but didn't stay on. It is a later year dash, so I will be replacing with an 84 unit that I have in storage.
I also took some pics of the carpet and door panels I will be using and some overall pics of the car.
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12-20-2014, 09:45 PM
#35
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Now for the good stuff. almost new door panels and carpet from a parts car I bought. The parts have about 200 miles on them. The drivers door panel needs carpet replaced which also came with the parts car and it has a few blisters from the engine fire.
Will post carpet pics later, having a few problems posting pics.
Will post carpet pics later, having a few problems posting pics.
12-21-2014, 08:33 AM
#37
Le Mans Master
It will look awesome with that dark interior!! Did you have a chance to check for the silver BMB tag on the spring? Should be one tag on either side. Can't wait to see more pics!!
12-21-2014, 09:21 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Here is a shot of the carpet. Pics don't do it justice.
I hate it is going to be so long until I put it in. I want to get the paint done first.
This is an early car that has the extended weatherstrip on the wheel wells. Just one of the early car differences.
I hate it is going to be so long until I put it in. I want to get the paint done first.
This is an early car that has the extended weatherstrip on the wheel wells. Just one of the early car differences.
