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Whats Next For The Abandoned 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette Now That It Runs (Sorta)

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In todays video, we'll be talking about what's left to take care of on the low mileage 1993 Abandoned 40th Anniversay Corvette Project Car now that it is in running condition afer many years of improper storage.
Watch as I point out the specific items that will need repair, and the decision making process that goes into prioritizing which maintenance items to address first.
Thanks for watching👍
To see the full playlist -
Bringing the Abandoned 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette Back to Life:
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24 авг 2024

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@nickgonzalez8775 Год назад

If the weather-stripping needs window adjustments we could use a more modern example on how to get that done for sure

@VetteSource Год назад

Definitely, I think I can get to that pretty soon because I need to perform that task on the 1996 Aqua Metallic LT4 - ru-vid.com/group/PLAM-V1w3acph-pW75U_YBXKD3VfmfkuFf&si=4tR1aQ0YyUh5wlsj

@rayward3835 8 месяцев назад

I really appreciate you sharing your world of information on these specialty cars and your diligence of breathing life back in Corvettes.

@VetteSource 8 месяцев назад

Ray, glad to do it, and happy to hear it's been helpful for my fellow Corvette enthusiasts👍

@rubyred93chev 11 месяцев назад

_This ruby has so much potential for sure. I mean the car is fully loaded with little gems like ride control, sport seats, and the ZF-6 speed. When I see a neglected latter model fourth-gen it breaks my heart how these cars(which cost a bundle in '93) were just cast aside. If the '92 to '96 models with the LT1(and yes the wonderful Opti-Spark) aren't maintained properly, the repairs can be cumbersome(unless you can turn a good wrench like you can), and a little pricey._

@VetteSource 11 месяцев назад

Hey Gene, for sure, this Ruby is a diamond in the rough. I knew as soon as I opened the door and took a peek under the hood that there was more to this car than a horribly worn paint job. I've been having fun taking care of the small issues to bring this car back, and look forward to sharing some more of the work with you guys👍.

@gladtoseeya986 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video Brian! I’ve been watching this Corvette since you first acquired it. Very interesting car and I’ll be following so please give us more vids whenever you can.🙏🏻 Love ALL your C4 Corvette vids you post and I know I’ve learned lots. 🇺🇸😀👍🏻

@VetteSource 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, I'm glad you've been enjoying them. I've been having fun making them👍. I have some weatherstripping pieces on order for this car now, but I will featuring the Competition Yellow LT4 in the next video to make a small repair to the rear hatch weatherstripping For those that haven't seen it, the playlist for this car can be found here - ru-vid.com/group/PLAM-V1w3acpiMjpJE5Z26MGUSFdcXdwHh&si=ffL4zgIpqjdWSuF0

@Marvyn555 Год назад

I have a 96 LT4, manual. I like to see how to do the weatherstripping.

@VetteSource Год назад

Good deal, the LT4's are great cars👍. I hope to have the weathstripping video done soon.

@TimBass Год назад

From what I've read they switched to r134 mid-93 sometime. There's a label on the compressor. Sorta looks like an r12 fitting on your drier, but not sure. I just came into a cheap 40th anniversary a few weeks ago. Was parked for a dead pump so I'm doing all the same stuff you are! Jealous of your manual though. Got mine running and it surprised the heck out of me when the AC held a vacuum then charged up and worked. Mine has an r12 compressor but had r134 adapters so somebody already converted it. My paint, headlight motors and weatherstripping are all in similar need of attention. Will definitely be following along!

@VetteSource Год назад

Hey Tim, that's great! Glad to hear these are getting saved from a slow death by like-minded enthusiasts. Good luck with the project👍.

@rtkracht Год назад

With the temperatures we’ve been seeing lately I think a complete rebuild/upgrade of the A/C is appropriate… especially if your going from r12 to r134.

@VetteSource Год назад

Hey Rusty, for sure I'll be going through the individual components to see how everything looks.

@Pallandoii Год назад

Super excited to see more of this! You going to put one of those modified optisparks in when you replace it? Can't recall if the antenna works or not but for some reason I think it does?

@VetteSource Год назад

Yep, that's the one thing I forgot to mention was that the stereo and antenna are currently DOA. I'll make some videos describing the removal and diagnosing process for those as well. As far as the Optispark, I will look into the aftermarket pieces, but with such low mileage(27K), I may get lucky and get away with only having to replace the cap assembly.

@Marvyn555 Год назад

I have a 95 Impala SS with the LT1. It had about 5 optisparks replaced under warranty before they noticed the vacuum vent house was pinched under a valve cover. I replaced the opti at around 160k miles with one from eBay with a red cap and brass terminals. It has 185k on it now. The original alternator recently died but it still has the original starter and fuel pump.

@VetteSource 11 месяцев назад

Yep, there's definitely something to be said about the SBC engines. I mean, they only made around 100 million of them😁.

@kennygibbs9627 Год назад

New paint job

@VetteSource Год назад

Yep, this one definitely won't buff out🤣.

@VetteSource 11 месяцев назад

Maybe it just depends on whether or not you can do your own work and which generation Corvette you prefer.

@dwaynejohnson1159 Год назад

Following this project. Will you be selling it when you're done? If so I'm interested.

@Pallandoii Год назад

It would be fitting for the vette to be driven after years of abandonment. I'm also curious what happens to this vehicle.

@VetteSource Год назад

I haven't decided what to do after I've got it back in the road, but I'll definitely let you guys know first👍

@doolallyproductions7234 Год назад

94 / 95 was the first year for R134a I been looking around for a lt1 car but I want a auto

@VetteSource Год назад

Thanks for that information, I thought it was the 94 and up cars, but I couldn't quite remember. I'll keep my eyes open for an LT1 l/Auto. Is there a particular year/color you're interested in?

@doolallyproductions7234 Год назад

@VetteSource same as the one you got 91 and up but im also on the fence for a c3

@TimBass Год назад

@@doolallyproductions7234how far are you from VA? I and some family members picked up three non-running auto 40th anniversary's recently. We are just playing around and fixing them up when we have time, probably won't end up keeping all of them if you are interested.

@Pallandoii Год назад

@@TimBass Those are my favorite of the c4s. Are any of those three 40th anniversary convertibles? Something I'm looking for myself down the road. I live up in New England right now though.

@TimBass Год назад

@@Pallandoii nope, no convertibles, they are all the normal targa top version. Gotta consider the targa top though! Tons of storage space and there's a aftermarket accessory to keep the hatch open as a vent for that extra air flow.