Reviving an old 84
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
wow nice work so far. I like the color it brings the c5 mods on the c4 all together. I would look for a set of polished c6 five spoke wheels for her. I know a guy w/a set if your interested. G/L
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From: Seabeck WA
"Life ain't easy for a boy named Sue".
All these guys have given you very true,sound advice which comes from experience. You have a money pit, a very deep money pit which will suck the very life out of you if you let it. Smart move is to run away as fast as you can. However if you are like some of us here this can, and will be a learning experience you will cherish your entire life. When you are done( actually that's never) you will have a car that reflects your personality and will be something you will brag about the rest of your life. Your call.
All these guys have given you very true,sound advice which comes from experience. You have a money pit, a very deep money pit which will suck the very life out of you if you let it. Smart move is to run away as fast as you can. However if you are like some of us here this can, and will be a learning experience you will cherish your entire life. When you are done( actually that's never) you will have a car that reflects your personality and will be something you will brag about the rest of your life. Your call.
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I received all of my interior. Lots of issues there. Drivers side door panel has a dent, it will be going back.
the sun visors look like they came from the dollar store. I would have not purchased these had I known. The carpet looks good. But the seat covers on foam are perforated. I asked for non-perforated. Any advise on the perforated seats. Are they better, worse. Will they last? I opted for the vinyl. Never cared that much for leather.
the sun visors look like they came from the dollar store. I would have not purchased these had I known. The carpet looks good. But the seat covers on foam are perforated. I asked for non-perforated. Any advise on the perforated seats. Are they better, worse. Will they last? I opted for the vinyl. Never cared that much for leather.
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Thanks! And after reading a few other threads on the matter, looks like the mistake may be to my advantage. At least when comfort is your highest priority. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will have this car put completely back together with some pictures.
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Well, let me say that I am eating crow here as I thought this was going to be a freakin disaster. DAMN GOOD JOB
Here are some pics of an 84 I saw at a Chicago car show in 2005.
I think it looks pretty nice
Here are some pics of an 84 I saw at a Chicago car show in 2005.
I think it looks pretty nice
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From: Oak Grove arkansas
Thank You for the positive comments. At the beginning I thought this would be a disaster. The car has turned out really nice, I am very pleased. Still working on the interior. I am hoping to update it as much as possible with all sorts of aftermarket goodies so that it feels like a modern car when you fall into the drivers seat. Aside from a high mileage C3 this is the only corvette I have ever ridden in and the only one I have ever driven. The FRS is an extremely fun car to drive, you will smile when you drive it. But I have to admit the old C4 puts just a bit bigger grin on my face even when it looked pretty bad. I hope some day I get to drive a modern Vette but for now this orange wanna be is getting the job done in spades.
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From: Oak Grove arkansas
Found this interesting.
84 C4:
Wheelbase, inches
96.2
Length, inches
176.5
Width, inches
71.0
Track, inches
front: 59.6 rear: 60.4
Height, inches
46.7
Curb weight, pounds
3,200
Horsepower @ rpm
205 @ 4,300
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
290 @ 2,800
FRS:
Turning Circle - Curb to Curb 36.1 FT.
Length 166.7 in.
Width 69.9 in.
Height 50.6 in.
Wheelbase 101.2 in.
Ground Clearance[2] 4.9 in.
Coefficient Of Drag (Cd) 0.27
Tire Size[3] 215/45R17 87W
Tire Type Summer or All Season Tires
Tread Width - front / rear 59.8/60.6 in.
Wheels 17 x 7 in. Alloy Wheels
Spare Tire Temporary Spare
Curb Weight 2,758 lbs. MT / 2,806 lbs. AT
Type 2.0 Liter, 4-Cylinder, Boxer
Engine Displacement 1,998 cc
Horsepower[1] 200 hp @ 7,000 RPM
Torque[1] 151 lb.-ft @ 6,600 RPM
84 C4:
Wheelbase, inches
96.2
Length, inches
176.5
Width, inches
71.0
Track, inches
front: 59.6 rear: 60.4
Height, inches
46.7
Curb weight, pounds
3,200
Horsepower @ rpm
205 @ 4,300
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
290 @ 2,800
FRS:
Turning Circle - Curb to Curb 36.1 FT.
Length 166.7 in.
Width 69.9 in.
Height 50.6 in.
Wheelbase 101.2 in.
Ground Clearance[2] 4.9 in.
Coefficient Of Drag (Cd) 0.27
Tire Size[3] 215/45R17 87W
Tire Type Summer or All Season Tires
Tread Width - front / rear 59.8/60.6 in.
Wheels 17 x 7 in. Alloy Wheels
Spare Tire Temporary Spare
Curb Weight 2,758 lbs. MT / 2,806 lbs. AT
Type 2.0 Liter, 4-Cylinder, Boxer
Engine Displacement 1,998 cc
Horsepower[1] 200 hp @ 7,000 RPM
Torque[1] 151 lb.-ft @ 6,600 RPM
Orange!