Need some opinions
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From: Steel City PA
Need some opinions
Hey guys,
My father in law has a 94 convertible auto that he's not having a lot of fun with anymore and might soon just pass it on to me. I need some opinions on what I should do with it. It is about to turn 200,000 on the clock. The lt1 in it blew 5000 miles ago so be dropped a v8 from a Buick in it and it runs as strong or stronger than before the lt1 blew.
That being said the condition of the chassis is what I have concerns about. I believe the original bilsteins are on it. If they aren't it needs new shocks anyways badly.
It needs a new top which isn't too big of a job, and the interior needs a lot of tlc.
My question to you is that if this car is passed on to me, is it really worth it to put the money into it with as many miles that it has on the body or should I just try to drive it while I look for a nicer one without putting anything into it except for shocks and the roof?
Ill try to post some pictures later so you can see what I'd be working with.
My father in law has a 94 convertible auto that he's not having a lot of fun with anymore and might soon just pass it on to me. I need some opinions on what I should do with it. It is about to turn 200,000 on the clock. The lt1 in it blew 5000 miles ago so be dropped a v8 from a Buick in it and it runs as strong or stronger than before the lt1 blew.
That being said the condition of the chassis is what I have concerns about. I believe the original bilsteins are on it. If they aren't it needs new shocks anyways badly.
It needs a new top which isn't too big of a job, and the interior needs a lot of tlc.
My question to you is that if this car is passed on to me, is it really worth it to put the money into it with as many miles that it has on the body or should I just try to drive it while I look for a nicer one without putting anything into it except for shocks and the roof?
Ill try to post some pictures later so you can see what I'd be working with.
Melting Slicks
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Hey guys,
My father in law has a 94 convertible auto that he's not having a lot of fun with anymore and might soon just pass it on to me. I need some opinions on what I should do with it. It is about to turn 200,000 on the clock. The lt1 in it blew 5000 miles ago so be dropped a v8 from a Buick in it and it runs as strong or stronger than before the lt1 blew.
That being said the condition of the chassis is what I have concerns about. I believe the original bilsteins are on it. If they aren't it needs new shocks anyways badly.
It needs a new top which isn't too big of a job, and the interior needs a lot of tlc.
My question to you is that if this car is passed on to me, is it really worth it to put the money into it with as many miles that it has on the body or should I just try to drive it while I look for a nicer one without putting anything into it except for shocks and the roof?
Ill try to post some pictures later so you can see what I'd be working with.
My father in law has a 94 convertible auto that he's not having a lot of fun with anymore and might soon just pass it on to me. I need some opinions on what I should do with it. It is about to turn 200,000 on the clock. The lt1 in it blew 5000 miles ago so be dropped a v8 from a Buick in it and it runs as strong or stronger than before the lt1 blew.
That being said the condition of the chassis is what I have concerns about. I believe the original bilsteins are on it. If they aren't it needs new shocks anyways badly.
It needs a new top which isn't too big of a job, and the interior needs a lot of tlc.
My question to you is that if this car is passed on to me, is it really worth it to put the money into it with as many miles that it has on the body or should I just try to drive it while I look for a nicer one without putting anything into it except for shocks and the roof?
Ill try to post some pictures later so you can see what I'd be working with.
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From: Steel City PA
I know, it sounds weird. at first I thought he had put a lt1 from a buick into it, but I think he changed to something else at the last minute. I'll have a chance to talk to him tomorrow about it. I'm as curious as you are about that one.
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From: Vermilion OH
yeah, that's a big concern man. a Buick engine in an LT1 Corvette?? I dunno, might be best to rebuild the original engine and sell the Buick engine to recoup some of the cost. that's near sacrilege, lol. i'd like to see pics. I can't imagine he left all of the wiring intact. could be a basket case..
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From: Mechanicsburg PA
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Most likely came from a Buick Roadmaster which also had a version of the Lt-1.
Y-body:
1992–1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4
F-body:
1993–1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, B4C and SS
1993–1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am
B-body:
1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice Police Package
1994–1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
1994–1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
D-body:
1994–1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Y-body:
1992–1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4
F-body:
1993–1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, B4C and SS
1993–1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am
B-body:
1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice Police Package
1994–1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
1994–1996 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
1994–1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
D-body:
1994–1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Last edited by Bandit's C4; Jul 24, 2013 at 11:04 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: H-Town Texas
If you like the car, take it and make it a project. It will be a nice hobby for those times when you need a little "space" from the mrs, and keep you out of trouble.
If you don't really like the car, then tell your father in law that it's more than you really want to deal with right now and offer to help him sell it via this forum. You know his car, his money afterall.
If you don't really like the car, then tell your father in law that it's more than you really want to deal with right now and offer to help him sell it via this forum. You know his car, his money afterall.
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