Scream And Fly

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your thoughts on my dad and the car

Right now I'm waiting for the fuel siphon to arrive that I ordered, then I'll remove all the fuel from the car and replace it with fresh fuel. After that, it should be ready to try to start. I'll make a small video when I attempt to start it for the first time

ddahlgren

Carefully consider what you have and what it is worth to the right collector or yourself. If someone offered a pristene as good as new corvette to you with even more important personal memeories attached for 1000 bucks would you buy it? My guess is yes in a heartbeat. I have been in the racing biz for decades as I am on old fart at 57..LOL so here is my short list.
Have someone pick the car up on a flat bed and you follow behind and insist on watching the work to follow right after they pick it up.
1 Change all fluids oil atf power steering manual trans oil if equiped rear end oil brake fluid as well they are loaded with water from condensation for sitting for 5 years gasoline as well coolant as well as all anti corrosion properties have been used up by now.
2 refill all with new but no reverse flushing as it is more trouble than a fix.
3 change all filters that can be changed fuel oil air transmission whatever in the way of normal operation.

4 pull plugs and save them as they are no doubt fine but a show car guy will no doubt count them important. oil cylinders with Marvel mystery oil and let it soak in, this will be an all day affair and possibly do this first so it can soak while other things done.

5 pull distributor clamp cap rotor mark all to be reinstalled same as they were. Pull valve covers install primer for oil pump and get oil pressure. see what rockers get oil and gently rotate engie untill al do
6 reassemble engine distributor valve covers etc start and let engine idle until warm cycle all systems in and out of gear steering turned brakes etc. without driving
7 change oil oil filter fuel filter trans filter and related fluids..
8 enjoy the car if all works you will have spent 1k to have one of the best examples of the year and model that might ever be had and get a great service life from it great memories of dad and how much he liked the car you and family.. all priceless.
Dave

Scream And Fly

Thanks Dave, those are very good suggestions. I wish I know someplace in Cape Coral, FL that specializes in Corvettes. I would want to be absolutely sure there's no damage to the car.

Scream And Fly

Alright, just another update (while I wait for the fuel siphon to arrive) - I looked up all the RPO codes on my car, and here it is:

• AC3 - Power driver sport seat
• AR9 - Base seats - leather
• AS8 - Manual restraint seats
• BGR - Bowling Green assembly
• CC3 - Transparent roof panel
• CF7 - Non-transparent roof panel
• C2L - Dual removable roof panels
• C68 - Automatic electronic air condition
• DL8 - Twin remote heated outside mirrors
• D7B - Speedometer driven gear 25513043 orange
• D74 - Illuminated driver vanity mirror
• D9A - Speedometer sensor 25007224
• E5Z - Delete speedometer adapter
• E9Z - Delete speedometer key
• FE1 - Base suspension
• GM1 - Rear axle 2.59 ratio
• JL9 - Anti-lock front and rear disc brakes
• K68 - 105 amp generator
• L98 - Tuned port injection 5.7 L engine
• MD8 - Automatic 4-speed transmission
• MX0 - Automatic transmission
• NA5 - Federal emission system requirements
• NK4 - Sport leather steering wheel
• QA1 - Styled aluminum wheels, 17 x 9.5″
• UQ4 - Delco Bose four speaker system
• UU8 - Delco Bose AM/FM stereo radio with cassette
• U52 - Electronic instrument cluster
• V73 - Vehicle statement certification, US or Canada
• WDV - Partial deductible warranty waiver
• XAU - Front tire P275/40 ZR17
• YAU - Rear tire P275/40 ZR17
• 1AZ - Modification stock order or order sold
• 1SB - Marketed option package 2
• 64S - Bronze roof panel

Aquaman92

WOW very nice

Scream And Fly

Thanks

Just a another update: The old fuel is out of the car, and to my surprise, it didn't look bad at all. Remember the fuel was stabilized, so maybe that's why. I'm going to put fresh fuel in the car and start it up this week! I'll make a video of my first attempt at starting it.

Scream And Fly

Alright, I tried to start it, and no luck. It cranks fine, but no go. I guess it's time to troubleshoot

VetteFreak91

Hope to see it running soon

Scream And Fly

Thanks

I'm going to check for spark tomorrow, I'm really hoping the injectors are not bad.

(Lucy)

Looking Good!!

jimmers

Looks great, Excellent condition!

domtsvettes

Best of luck getting it back on the road. Doing it the right way takes a bit more effort/time, but worth it. BTW, that interior looks just like the interior on the "89" vert. I just purchased from "amp356". SUPER NICE!!Once again, BEST OF LUCK and please post updates.

Dom

RR40vette

Wow I would have a bad itch about turn that key over!, nice car