Have Auto, Want Manual
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Have Auto, Want Manual
Recently I bought a new Focus with the 5 speed stick. I like it a LOT better than driving an auto. Now that i've gotten fairly good at driving a stick, I wish my vette was a stick. I know converting is out of the question due to time and money. I'm looking at '92-'96 cause I like the 6 speed combined with the higher rpm LT1. Its the same old story though, finding ANY C4 with a stick is extremely hard 
Any advice on finding one easier?
Any advice on finding one easier?
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
do an internet search and factor the cost of a plane ticket into the cost.
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From: sw Ohio
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I'm afraid that yours is probably worth more than mine. I probably would already have it up for sale if it wasnt for the clearcoat peeling off. That alone makes it not wanted. Thanks for the offer though.
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I found that black '93 you were talking about, not sure if its the same one, this ones got like 70K miles or so on it. I placed a bid on it 
If I do end up the winner (highly doubt it, but what the hey) i'll probably sell the one I got now on here.
If I do end up the winner (highly doubt it, but what the hey) i'll probably sell the one I got now on here.
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How many miles on yours?
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Thanks. I wasn't too excited about the color when I first acquired the car but it did grow on me. After upgrading to the 17" ZR1 Wheels the appeal factor went way up. I really like the contrasting colors of Chrome, Aqua/Teal and Black. I love the car. I think this is the best angle for photogging your C4.
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He lives on the other side of the country too, so that doesnt make things any easier.
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Mines got 113K miles, new Edelbrock heads, exhaust. The interior is in great shape, everything works nothing broken. My power antenna doesnt go up and down anymore. CD player, 4 new Alpine speakers. Like I said the only major problem is the paint.
He lives on the other side of the country too, so that doesnt make things any easier.
He lives on the other side of the country too, so that doesnt make things any easier.
Meet in Oklahoma City
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???
I dunno where I got the idea.
Repainting is not quite as hard as changing out a manual tranny for an Auto Tranny.
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
Repainting is not quite as hard as changing out a manual tranny for an Auto Tranny.
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
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There's a few on the FS section of this forum.
Here's two:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1765429
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1764533
Here's two:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1765429
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1764533
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???
I dunno where I got the idea.
Repainting is not quite as hard as changing out a manual tranny for an Auto Tranny.
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
I dunno where I got the idea.
Repainting is not quite as hard as changing out a manual tranny for an Auto Tranny.
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
Overall, it doesn't seem to be a hard task. The HARDEST part to me is the electrical part, that involves running the wires that a stick car uses. I guess you can cure that by purchasing the same engine harness from the same year of Corvette and just plug in and be done.
I guess if your Corvette isn't a daily driver or one you want to turn a profit on in the future, then the auto to manual swap doesn't seem too bad. Might I suggest the Z/F 6spd swap or something similar in which the shifter DOESN'T require external shift rods so you don't have to fabricate a pocket to hold the shift linkage like you will with a 4+3.......what was I thinking..
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Repainting is not quite as hard as changing out a manual tranny for an Auto Tranny.
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
think about it, you even need a new Drive Shaft not to mention a Pedal is missing.
I'm not trying to talk anybody into anything, just pointing out an obvious possibility. Yes, I wonder about trading as well, but I'm not the one that made the initial offer
I dont blame him for not wanting to trade though, its so easy to find an auto for cheap. I'll keep looking though, i'm in no hurry.