1980 Corvette rebuild

[AGVI]

Looks like an awesome build man!

 

[Grumpy 427]

Well all the carpet is in, all thats left is the seats and rear compartment cover when it shows up?

 

[not2melo]

Very nice speaker system setup.
Your car is going to have a bit of thump to it!

 

[Grumpy 427]

Yeah thank you it sounds pretty good but i have no seperate sub volume? Will take the car to Visions and let them test the amp and sub?

 

[HLN A55]

your sub is probably also then playing "stereo" and not mono... you have to connect the sub amp to the "sub out" RCAs on the deck. These will allow you to adjust the crossover frequency of the sub and the gain control.

If your deck does NOT have these, you'll need an electronic crossover and then route the pre-outs from the deck to it (probably 2 pair if you DONT have sub pre-out) and it will give you 3 pair on the out side (Front/Rear/Sub). You can then adjust to your heart's content.

I responded to your PM a while ago but never heard back...

 

[Grumpy 427]

I had the car appraised tonight, cant wait to see what it comes in at.

 

[Riley P]

I'm going to be in Regina on August long. Are you going to be around?

 

[Grumpy 427]

yes i will be around call me for sure.

 

[Riley P]

Looks freaking awesome. Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[Grumpy 427]

will take you out for a cruise.

 

[Riley P]

Sweeeeet. See, this is almost like instant messaging!

 

[Grumpy 427]

First time in 2 years i have seen the car outside. WOW it looks good in the sun. Off to the shop for exhaust and wheel alignment.

 

[Grumpy 427]

well its done. i fixed the hood release cable made my own out of steel. Fixed the thermostat leak and replaced the tranny pan and gasket. We are leak free thats not like any CheVy i have ever owned lol. NOW TO GO DRIVE THE THING AND ENJOY IT.

 

[Riley P]

Way to go! That was quite the project!.....So....what's next? Hahaha.

 

[HLN A55]

what did the appraisal come back at???

 

[Grumpy 427]

Still waiting to get it back. But i found an insurance company through CAA that has no restrictions on the car with stated value insurance. So i will plate it as an antique and get the extra coverage.

 

[Grumpy 427]

well it looks like my Corvette isnt worth anything? SGI will only give me $20K for it if something happens, Another company wont cover me because the motor has flatop pistons and an aftermarket camshaft?WTF. So there is one more option, failing that i will just plate it as a 1980 vette an hope nothing happens to it. SGI is such a criminal organization its unreal.

 

[HLN A55]

we all know... cars are a terrible investment *ARGH* I was pullin' for ya but was suspecting the same.

 

[Rowarrior]

well it looks like my Corvette isnt worth anything? SGI will only give me $20K for it if something happens, Another company wont cover me because the motor has flatop pistons and an aftermarket camshaft?WTF. So there is one more option, failing that i will just plate it as a 1980 vette an hope nothing happens to it. SGI is such a criminal organization its unreal.

So, do you think you will make it this weekend (Sunday) for the Show N Shine Downtown Saskatoon?

 

[Grumpy 427]

Well its coming together. I was able to get Stated value insurance through CAA. They went through SMI and i have full coverage for $299.00 a year. I plated the car as an antique and we are good to go. I solved the off idle stumble, and the stat housing leak. Tonight we found the tranny leak. The shifter shaft seal is leaking, so that means another mess as i dump it all over the floor trying to get it into a drain tub.

None the less, the car is a blast to drive, 340 hp and 390 tq gets the car moving and around corners. I can squeel the tires agian like a teenager.lolol