The 1989 Corvette convertible restoration thread

[Concrete Helmet]

Just an update. The ported heads, high flow intake, and long tube headers are going on the bored and stroked block

FIFY

 

[oxrageous]

Close enough. I'm getting at least 180 horsepower with my new setup.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Allow me to do the honors for helmet...

Close enough. I'm getting at least 180 more horsepower with my new setup.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Looks great Ox! When its all put back together, dont forget to add the finishing touch...

 

[oxrageous]

 

[oxrageous]

It certainly looks better than the before picture:

 

[WobbleGator]

Nice job.

 

[GatorTAG]

It certainly looks better than the before picture:

You know your engine will look like this again about 2 months after you start driving it again right? :p

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Pretty snappy there, greasemonkey. What impressed me the most was the organization of the socket set.

 

[oxrageous]

Spent 13 hours in the garage today. Engine is 80% in. Still need some odds and ends so it's going to be next weekend before it gets fired up.

 

[NVGator]

Just curious, what's your target completion date/timeframe?

are you planning on selling after you're done? Barrett Jackson?

 

[oxrageous]

The car will be up and running next weekend for sure. Then it's on to the final phase, to start cleaning up the body.

The plan was not to fix it up to sell it, the plan was to drive it and enjoy it in nice weather. Eventually I'll sell it and start a new project.

 

[oxrageous]

Engine is about 90% together. Just waiting on a final part.

 

[NavetG8r]

Lookin pretty sweet.

 

[Ray Finkle]

 

[Concrete Helmet]

I just hope after all this work the car doesn't need a driver mod.......

 

[oxrageous]

Hoping to start this damn car tonight......stay tuned.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I just hope after all this work the car doesn't need a driver mod.......

lord, give it a rest already

 

[LagoonGator68]

I hope everything went well.

 

[oxrageous]

Car started. Just need to adjust the timing and tune a few things. Will do it over the weekend and give another update.