After 6-years in storage, she has returned (and so here I am!)...
11-06-2012, 09:18 AM
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After 6-years in storage, she has returned (and so here I am!)...
UPDATE: Pictures on Page 2
C4 Gen! Long time no see!
So, about 6 years ago, my '92 went into storage for the winter. It was like any other winter- put the car in the garage (I finally had a rental with a garage), car cover on, and she'd be ready to go in the spring. Little did I know, with the exception of one hour-long drive, it would be 6-years before she'd emerge from storage.
So what happened? It started with some brake issues that I never got around to fixing. Then there was the birth of my son which took priority. A cross country move came next (the one time she was driven was to my Sister's house who was going to store the car for "a month or two" until I could get it shipped out from her place in NJ to Minnesota where we moved). Then we purchased a house which needed a complete renovation. Throw in starting up a business, and some serious health issues, and that "month or two" turned into a much longer stay.
But, yesterday, a transport truck showed up in front of my house, and there she was- a bit worse for wear, and barely running, but run she did. My '92 is now sitting in my driveway, ready for some serious TLC, to get back to her former self.
Her time in stasis was hard, and the laundry list is long- alternator, weatherstripping, shocks, brakes, carpet just to get started. So you'll be seeing me around again, with many, many questions.
So again, CorvetteForum! I'm back!!! 
C4 Gen! Long time no see!So, about 6 years ago, my '92 went into storage for the winter. It was like any other winter- put the car in the garage (I finally had a rental with a garage), car cover on, and she'd be ready to go in the spring. Little did I know, with the exception of one hour-long drive, it would be 6-years before she'd emerge from storage.
So what happened? It started with some brake issues that I never got around to fixing. Then there was the birth of my son which took priority. A cross country move came next (the one time she was driven was to my Sister's house who was going to store the car for "a month or two" until I could get it shipped out from her place in NJ to Minnesota where we moved). Then we purchased a house which needed a complete renovation. Throw in starting up a business, and some serious health issues, and that "month or two" turned into a much longer stay.
But, yesterday, a transport truck showed up in front of my house, and there she was- a bit worse for wear, and barely running, but run she did. My '92 is now sitting in my driveway, ready for some serious TLC, to get back to her former self.
Her time in stasis was hard, and the laundry list is long- alternator, weatherstripping, shocks, brakes, carpet just to get started. So you'll be seeing me around again, with many, many questions.
So again,
CorvetteForum! I'm back!!!
Last edited by MarkLT1; 11-07-2012 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Update for pics.
11-06-2012, 09:24 AM
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welcome back...I see an E type Jag like that sittingin a guys back yard..been sitting at least 5 years that I have gone by his place. Its near Gas city Indiana. Always thought about stopping, but of course, never have.
11-06-2012, 10:20 AM
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11-06-2012, 10:34 AM
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MN huh? At least you have the next 9 months to get it back in shape 
11-06-2012, 11:22 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
. I need to update my sig, as the Jag was sold several years ago. My regret over selling the Jag is why I didn't get rid of my '92.
. Who knows- maybe we'll have another winter like last year (warm, short, and almost no snow).
. I need to update my sig, as the Jag was sold several years ago. My regret over selling the Jag is why I didn't get rid of my '92.. Who knows- maybe we'll have another winter like last year (warm, short, and almost no snow).
11-06-2012, 05:23 PM
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11-06-2012, 08:36 PM
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11-06-2012, 08:46 PM
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For those wanting pictures, I'll snap some tomorrow, though they might cause you to throw up in your mouth a bit... Some vermin decided to take up residence in the engine bay.. Lots of... dung. Additionally, the weatherstripping is literally flaking off the car. Luckily they didn't seem too keen on chewing up the wiring- there are a few spots here and there that I'll need to repair, but overall, the harness looks fairly intact.
Very true! BTW: Apple Valley?? I grew up in AV, and when we moved back from NJ, moved to Rosemount. Drop me a PM if you ever want to grab a beer or something.
Very true! BTW: Apple Valley?? I grew up in AV, and when we moved back from NJ, moved to Rosemount. Drop me a PM if you ever want to grab a beer or something.
11-06-2012, 08:53 PM
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