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New to Corvettes
Hello everyone...i just received a C4 corvette from a friend. He was going to scrap it but I told him I'd take it off his hands. So he gave it to me and I am trying to resurrect it. It only has 49000 miles but it has a blown motor and rough exterior. Th e rough exterior is because it was sitting for 4 years.
I'm not a stranger to Chevy (had a 83 z28 and 02 z28) but this my first Vette.
I look forward to learning from you all and getting some advice on what to do about this bad motor.
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Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your C4!
Sounds like you have some work ahead of you.
I would encourage you to check the C4 section of the forum at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1984-1996-19/ for possible leads on a replacement short block. With the longevity of the C4 there should be plenty of engine options available for you.
You might also want to check https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/paint-body-138/ for suggestions on bringing your exterior back to life.
Best wishes with your project!
Sounds like you have some work ahead of you.
I would encourage you to check the C4 section of the forum at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1984-1996-19/ for possible leads on a replacement short block. With the longevity of the C4 there should be plenty of engine options available for you.
You might also want to check https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/paint-body-138/ for suggestions on bringing your exterior back to life.
Best wishes with your project!
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Welcome to the forum!
Congrats. on your C4, and best of luck with the restoration project!
Congrats. on your C4, and best of luck with the restoration project!
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if y'all need parts fpartsn 87 let me know. I'm getting ready to post it now that I'm getting I to my rebuild of the 86.
