Project Vette
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,448
Likes: 1,216
From: Fredonia WI
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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2023 C4 of the Year Finalist- Modified
2020 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 10,777
Likes: 5
From: Wichita Ks
I had to go back and reread the post to make sure that was the same car. The before picture made think there is no way that car is ever going to be a good running and looking car again. When I scrolled down and thought the after was your second vette. My hats off to you for undertaking a project like that and FINISHING it. The car looks really good 
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Wenatchee WA
Original color was the two tone bronze. I dont think I am going that route though. Havent done much to the vette since May. My plan was just to enjoy and drive it this summer.
Couple of weeks ago my a/c compressor started smoking - front seal is blown after I just added $50 of r12 to it. So I need to get that done soon.
Also, two weeks ago I pulled into the local mini-mart to pick up a six-pack and somebody stuck a box knife into my right rear tire and snapped the blade right off. I don't understand people sometimes. I dont have any known enemies too. So I picked up a set of bfgoodrich tires all the way around since they dont make the goodyear's anymore. So if you know anybody looking for a partial set of goodyears (3 tires) let me know. I will make you a good deal.
Couple of weeks ago my a/c compressor started smoking - front seal is blown after I just added $50 of r12 to it. So I need to get that done soon.
Also, two weeks ago I pulled into the local mini-mart to pick up a six-pack and somebody stuck a box knife into my right rear tire and snapped the blade right off. I don't understand people sometimes. I dont have any known enemies too. So I picked up a set of bfgoodrich tires all the way around since they dont make the goodyear's anymore. So if you know anybody looking for a partial set of goodyears (3 tires) let me know. I will make you a good deal.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
From: Fort Pierce Florida
Been working on this 85' for awile and thought I would share some pics. It is primed now - still trying to decide on a color.
Before (the day I loaded it in the trailer to bring home)
vette1 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
vette3 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
Thanks to all who have posted on this forum. The wealth of knowledge has saved me an extensive amount of time and money.
After (Not done yet)
vette2 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
IMAG0088 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
Before (the day I loaded it in the trailer to bring home)
vette1 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
vette3 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
Thanks to all who have posted on this forum. The wealth of knowledge has saved me an extensive amount of time and money.
After (Not done yet)
vette2 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
IMAG0088 by RubiconM7, on Flickr
I am re-doing a 89 Coupe that was under water. Got it gutted to the firewall, and starting to put it back together. I will share pics once I get further along.
Rocky
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 1,129
From: Vermilion OH
your color options are somewhat limited with the bronze interior. the original color combo i think looks decent. the light bronze color upper and lower does look nice as well. black, tan, gold, bronze, silver, and maybe a shade of dark green, polo green perhaps would all be decent matches to the bronze interior.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Dang this is an awsome Vette! I was thinking of doing the same treatment on my gotti/American racing replica rims looks awesome! Did you powdercoat them?
The best part of this car is it wasn't worth much when you started but now it's a awesome car that's worth much more.
good job
The best part of this car is it wasn't worth much when you started but now it's a awesome car that's worth much more.
good job
