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Dec 29, 2007 | 02:18 PM

welsh_gal

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Now we've started! :)

Finally got my hands on my Xmas corvette! Started it today after checking the engine/fluids/fuel

It going to be a long work in progress, I'll keep you updated but I'll be asking alot of questions so get ready with all that knowledge

Its got a lot of work needed but some things have already been changed, as you can see in the pictures the dash has gone, bose taken out and a few other things but the major thing I have found out is that previous owner has had the engine changed to a 'race' engine. Don't know what he means by that but how would I find out what engine model it has?

Thanks

p.s get ready for all the pics!......how do I post them btw

Dec 29, 2007 | 02:37 PM

tobijohn

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St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25

Quote:

Originally Posted by welsh_gal

...p.s get ready for all the pics!......how do I post them btw

80sRule put together a couple of tutorials:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336733

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336867

Dec 29, 2007 | 02:50 PM

welsh_gal

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Cheers thanks for that!

Here's the first pics

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:08 PM

86PACER

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Extra brake lights cut into the rear bumper??

Dec 29, 2007 | 04:22 PM

C-4 Now

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Thats an export bumper! One of those items I would love to have.

Dec 30, 2007 | 01:39 AM

welsh_gal

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Oh right, what's the difference with an export bumper then? spot anything else...this is my first corvette

Dec 30, 2007 | 01:46 AM

86PACER

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Just the square lights. Never seen those before.

Dec 30, 2007 | 01:51 AM

welsh_gal

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Any ideas how to tell what engine is inside it?

I also noticed that the fan is wired in to start when the ignition is turned on.. do you think maybe because its an export model? Will it do any damage?

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Dec 30, 2007 | 01:54 AM

86PACER

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We need a picture of the engine.

Dec 30, 2007 | 02:21 AM

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welsh_gal

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ok will try to get one asap

Dec 30, 2007 | 03:28 AM

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u got wind deflectors on ur mirrors, that and ur cars winkin at me

Dec 30, 2007 | 03:37 AM

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cv67

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Are you from Kuwait or just the car?
We got a couple members over there with C4s

Dec 30, 2007 | 08:42 AM

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Just above this thread is a toolbar, near the center click on other. On the dropdown, click member galleries. You will find many C4 pics to see what the car should look like.

Dec 30, 2007 | 09:47 AM

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rickneworleansla

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Someone changed the instrument panel. The exhaust looks different. What year is it?

Welcome to the forum.

Dec 30, 2007 | 09:56 AM

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welsh_gal

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Yep it's got the wink

Its an 84, well thats what it says on the paper work anyways!. I live in Kuwait but I'm originally welsh

Dec 30, 2007 | 12:12 PM

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Beltline molding is typically black but appears to be body color in your pictures. That look's like its going to be a fun car

Dec 30, 2007 | 06:19 PM

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yikes so much sand get a good airfilter and keep up on it

Dec 30, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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Its hard to tell much just from looking at it. The car is clearly not stock. It looks like a L98 car (Tuned Port Injection), but 84's have the L83 (Crossfire). If you open the hood (bonnet), you can tell what engine it is by the intake design. This is a crossfire...