Greetings fellow Vette enthusiasts. I am probably jumping the gun a little, but I recently came across a deal that I thought I shouldn't pass up. First off, I've wanted a Corvette since I was a little kid, probably since I knew what cars were. I've had fondness for almost every style, but none really captured my heart like the C4. It's always been pure to me. Sure, it's had it's mechanical issues, but I've found the C4's sharp lines mixed with sexy curves classically appealing. Anyway, fast forward a few years and two Navy hitches later and I am finally going to be able to cross one off my bucket list.

A fellow on my Goldwing facebook group posted a 1984 C4 red on red for quick sale. He was having a new Camaro delivered and wanted the money for some mods. Being an '84, it's been slow to sell so he basically slashed his asking price in half. He's claimed it was fully restored and everything works (including the headlights, dash, windows, etc.) with no leaks. The seats are new (incredibly... really? a C4 WITHOUT torn seats?) and the carpet looks new as well. He also showed me pictures of the engine which has shiny chrome valve covers that he explained were required to house the taller rockers and lifters that connected to a new set of heads and cams; all of which were installed and tuned by GM and were supposed to help alleviate some of the CFI problems (he also claimed that it dyno'd at 285hp).

I'm not sure how much of this is actually true, but I am driving a few hours north to go check it out. If all goes well, I'll be returning to Knoxville with my very first Corvette on Saturday. For the price, I really felt like I couldn't go wrong. I've done some pricing around the country and for that price you can only get a donor car or project car. I'm trying not to get too excited about it just yet, but I'm cautiously optimistic that if the pictures he sent me were representative of the care he put into restoring it, I'm going to be one happy USNavyVette.

The only thing he said were required for a full resto were a radio button and some air dams under the hood as well as a set of salad shooter wheels. Hopefully, I'll be able to attain those without too much trouble.

I welcome your thoughts, what I should look for when I get up there, and what things should be absolute deal breakers. I would also love to know what places are y'all's go-to sites for parts. I found a couple places myself with the help of Dr. Google, but I don't know if they have good reputations for being reasonably priced or not.

Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.

 

Here are the photos I got from him. If you see something that jumps out at you, please let me know.

 

good luck with your purchase and welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome and looks really clean.

 

Thanks guys! Can't wait to pick her up! We're gonna have a nice long 7 hour ride back together to figure out a name for her...

 

Welcome --- and enjoy your maiden voyage.

 

Welcome!

 

I named my '72 C3 Orange Crush, because it is orange (like the drink) and it crushes others at shows. While 7 hours is a long time, it will go by quick. I grew up around Corvettes, and especially C1's. When I was 15, my Dad gave me his '72 as a birthday gift. We lived in Hawaii, and the car was stored in Wisconsin. Our family tradition before being able to bring the car home, is to go to the NCM, and then head to Graceland. It is just a lot of fun. Well, my Dad and I road tripped 12 states before sending it out to Hawaii. Just can't get enough Corvette road trips. Make sure that you take a lot of pictures, and if you see something along the way that you might want to stop at, do it. It will add to the experience and create a better memory.







I now live in Texas again, and brought my '72 back with me. I did the trip in reverse, and it was just as fun. Stay safe, but enjoy every minute!

Hilo, Hawaii.





Tyler, Texas.

 

Welcome and congrats!