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From: Preston Maryland
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Hi everyone, I reciently purchased a basket case 86 convertable on eBay. As it turns out, the seller was less than forthcomming regarding it's condition, "big surprise". It was cosmetically updated to a 93 with both front and rear bumpers as well as the complete interior, dash and interior wiring harness. The wiring is the most pressing problem as nothing is connected to anything I have an origional GM shop manual from my 85 but I need the wiring diagrams for a 93 to make the comparison. With the correct information, I'm up for this. Any help, suggestions or advice will be most appreciated.
Many thanks,
Grammabud
Many thanks,
Grammabud
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Welcome aboard. 
I think you're going to have your hands full with the car. There should be a lot of folks here that can help. I wish you luck.
I think you're going to have your hands full with the car. There should be a lot of folks here that can help. I wish you luck.
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Welcome to the world of C4's.
In the case of this particular C4, I hope your frustration threshhold is way up there!!
You've come to the right place for help; there are some very knowledgeable guys here, and they always seem ready to help.
Larry
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In the case of this particular C4, I hope your frustration threshhold is way up there!!
You've come to the right place for help; there are some very knowledgeable guys here, and they always seem ready to help.
Larry
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Welcome....And good luck with the conversion sounds like a job
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Wow! Are you a glutton for punishment? Good luck and fill out your profile so we know what part of the world you live in. There is a possibility that some members live nearby and might be willing to come over to help and empty your fridge!
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From: Preston Maryland
WOW what a fast response
Many thanks to all. As suggested, I did fill out a profile.
I'm not a beginner with basket case cars. This car came with no engine or trans but I have all of that stuff. The challange will be the wiring.
Locating good wiring info will be the key.
Thanks again,
Grammabud
I'm not a beginner with basket case cars. This car came with no engine or trans but I have all of that stuff. The challange will be the wiring.
Locating good wiring info will be the key.
Thanks again,
Grammabud
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From: Northern Virginia
If this is your first C4, I would highly recommend changing everything back to the 1986 specification. It is going to be way too much work and trouble to make a basket case project operate correctly when it has electrical systems from two different generations.
Welcome, and good Luck!
Welcome, and good Luck!
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From: Panama City Florida
I have a 1993 C4
So if I can help please let me know. I have two service manuals that together are about 4 inches thick..LOL My email address is insureitall@knology.net
Later,
Casey
Later,
Casey
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After looking at your profile I wont' try to talk you out of this, you know what you are getting into. My suggestion would be to get a 93 service manual as well, you will need it. I understand there are some aftermarket wiring manufacturers that cater to the street rod trade, they might be of some help too, best of luck and welcome. You found a valuable resource here, great bunch of people.