Vette Daddy

Just saw this on Fleabay. Thought someone might be interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200669614082...WAX:IT&vxp=mtr

ZR-71

Saw this in the ad

(REAR FASCIA REQUIRES MODIFICATION ON ZR1).

Vette Daddy

Not only the rear facia, but also the door panels and rocker panels. Not a simple modification but can be done fairly easily by the right person.

cvette98pacecar

That is all hand laid fiberglass would you really want to cut and modify it for a Zr1? especially with the HP and torque of our vehicles? I am seeing the modification constantly cracking.

Vette Daddy

Modifying it is only the first step in the process. After the modifications are complete, you would need to make new molds from those pieces and then lay up the pieces to be used. This ensures that there will never be any seams bleed through over time. The torque and such is really a non-issue.

I will be performing this process on the new, never used Callaway AeroBody kit I just purchased for my ZR-1.

Goldcylon

Cool

Paul Workman

but can be done fairly easily by the right person.


Brett...You crack me up! I wouldn't have a figgin clue how to describe half of what you do "fairly easily", and I've "fixed" a couple serious projects in my day! U, sir, are an artiste!



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Vette Daddy

Paul, come on down to Pendleton and I'll school ya a little. Heck, if I can do it, anyone can. LOL

Graybeard ZR1

Cool, going into "production"?

My favorite, (Paul Deutschman), Callaway design is the gorgeous LM nose, shown here in the same color.

http://www.corvettelegends.com/callaway.htm

Now, if someone would knock off a clone of that, I'd start saving my lunch money

Vette Daddy

Nope. As much as I'd love to do so, I just won't do it. It just wouldn't be fair to Reeves and all he has created. I've never met him, but I repesect his success.
Besides, I'm in the restoration business. Not the parts business.

Not to mention, it's illegal to do so.

Graybeard ZR1

Of course, that would be wrong seeing as Callaway is still selling them. The last I heard, they wanted $10K for the LM nose, a little too expensive for me.
I've never met him either, but I don't agree with some of the unkind things he's said about the ZR-1.

Vette Daddy

Really? I'm not familiar with past history or fueds. That's sad to hear.
If Callaway's attitude towrd the ZR-1 is an unkind one, they sure don't mind selling a $9500 AeroBody kit for one.

Is there media somewhere that is accessible for reading? I'd like to learn more.......

C4GUY

Anyone know what Callaway charges to install paint and deliver car with Aerobody on it these days or do they even offer full service like that?

Graybeard ZR1

It's an old grudge on his part. Because of the introduction of the new ZR-1 in 1990, the B2K Callaway Corvette didn't fare too well.

Later, in an interview with Vette Magazine (July 02') He characterized the ZR-1 program as "one of the automotive disasters of engine design of all time", and said the ZR-1 was an "overweight, underperforming pig. The ZR-1 is a nightmare of complexity for very little performance."

You can see why some ZR-1'ers don't feel the love for Reeves.

C4GUY

Interesiting in Dave McClellans Corvette From the Inside book he praises Reeve and his involvement overall in the Corvette program at the time. Reeves is also very positive.

0Callaway Chris

You might be interested to know that in 2002 at Corvettes at Carlisle, Reeves Callaway responded to questions (to the satisfaction of all who were there) asked about that article. I remember the whole deal and how many feelings of ZR-1 owners were hurt by what they read and the context in which it was printed. In fact, I also remember the journalist printing something like, "stunned silence", as if they were slanting the article with drama.

The LT-5, and in turn, ZR-1 could have been better (engineered) and weight had a lot to do with that. However, we built and still support our SuperNatural and CR-1 packages. Something I do not think many realize. While we're not turning back the clock and building more, we do offer technical assistance for those who have our legendary cars

0Callaway Chris

The last one we did, was somewhere in the ballpark of $15k, including the AeroBody. However, for current pricing, please contact Ken Bradley in Parts at 860 434 9002, M-F, 9-5 EST.

Thanks

C4GUY

Good to know, actually very reasonable.

Graybeard ZR1

I've read the preceding paragraph a couple of times and still don't know what it means. Were the quotes correct, or not? Did he revise what he said, or not? It's not the journalists description that is the issue, it's what Callaway said.

"The LT-5, and in turn, ZR-1 could have been better (engineered) and weight had a lot to do with that."

So, what's the actual curb weight of a ZR-1 compared to the curb weight of a Callaway B2k?

0Callaway Chris

I remain of the opinion that the journalist slanted the tone of the article with the statement that followed the quote. Reeves explained everything in 2002 at Carlisle. If you were there, you got the answers. If not, we're not going to relive ancient history on a subject such as this. Thanks.