1981 Corvette Restomod on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:103000 Color: Black /
Tan

Location:

Oxford, New Jersey, United States

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:ZZ4 350
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 1G1AY8766BS419654 Year: 1981
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 103,000
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

As much as I hate to, I need to move one of my projects on to someone who can finish it. I have other stuff pending, and I start to stress when I go out and see all I have/want to do, so I want to move the one and put it towards my 74.

For sale is my 1981 vette that I was in the process of turning into a full resto mod. I love the 81s and bought this one with a ton already done to it, and then went further to try to complete it. The asking price when I bought it was 13,000 and we originally agreed on 11,500. When I arrived to pick up the car, I was disappointed in the paint job. It looked great from 10 feet, but was bubbling in some spots. After some discussion, we agreed on less taking that into account. The person I bought it from is a great guy and did nice work overall on the car. The following is what was done when I bought it.

-New ZZ4 Crate motor w/4 bolt main, aluminum heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, aluminum dual-plane intake, HEI distributor, 355 HP w/over 400 ft lb torque, 650cfm Street Avenger Holley carb, chrome fuel lines with pressure gauge. Everything under the hood is brand new. All brackets are powder coated black and run true, new 100amp alternator, Dewitt radiator and steam-cleaned and recoated transmission cooler. Engine alone over $5000.

-Transmission is brand new rebuilt w/added mild shift kit and 2200 stall converter

-Front end inclusive of all bearings, gaskets, bushings and compinents is brand new, new brakes and assemblies, new SS brake lines and shocks

-Rear end has all new brake assemblies inclusive of parking brake assemblies, new bushings, shocks, trailing arms are refinished and rebushed w/new spacers, new rear fiberglass spring (330lbs) and new universals.

-Frame has been completed sanded and recoated with POR-15

-Car completely stripped down to gel-coat and re-primed/painted, tuxedo black exterior thru inclusive of all door jamb components, engine compartment is matt black
Interior stripped and fully Dynamatt insulation installed and brand new stock carpet. New Stereo, new speakers and wired for CD player

-New gas tank, fuel ines, gaskets and HP fuel pump

-All new weatherstripping throughout

-Brand new 255/60-R15 BFG tires

Since then, I have done and or changed the following:

Removed stock exhaust and replaced with new Hooker headers and side pipes. Car sounds amazing.

New door panels. Have new in boxes but have not installed yet.

New seat foam and leather covers (redid frames and tracks while apart, painted panels on back)

New Steering wheel

New center emergency brake pad and arm rest

Corvette floor mats.

New BF Goodrich 265 tires on rear.

New center caps

I lowered the car front and rear and with the bigger tires in the back, it has an awesome stance.

The car runs great and I have had out on the road around block many times. But no cruises or anything as it is not ready yet. There are basically no miles on the work that was done. The tires have zero miles on them.

The vacuum works good and the lights function well. I have binders of receipts from prior owner and some things from myself. I also have the tank sticker and original owners manual.

What I wanted to do to complete and what the car needs:

The car was never aligned after the new suspension was put in, so it needs that.

I removed the AC and heat (still have some parts) as my goal was a driver. I was going to look into an aftermarket setup, as I wanted to open up the engine compartment, hence the removal. I still have to put a cover plate on the opening in the firewall.

The gauges all work but are disconnected. I was planning on replacing them all with aftermarket ones.

Finish installing door panels. To complete the interior, that last thing it needs is the battery compartment covers as they look beat.

I started polishing the rims. I got 2 done. Others look good but the polish would really bring them out. I do have new caps for them.

Then eventually I was going to have the paint repaired, but my focus was to have a fun car to drive, and since from 10 feet the paint looks good, this was way down my list.

Also, while working on it I bumped the radiator (I was beyond mad at myself as you can imagine). I contacted DeWitts and tried to patch with an epoxy, but it still has an extremely slow leak, even under pressure. DeWitts said they could repair, but I never pulled to send pack. Car can be driven with no problem, the coolant level just needs to be checked occasionally.

Between buying the car and then all the stuff I bought for it, I am in over 14K in the car. My reserve is a fraction of that and feel free to make an offer. You might be surprised what I will take and the worst I can say is no. I just really want to move this car even at a loss. I can even deliver within a reasonable distance. I try to be upfront with people and I am really into vettes. This is a cool car, and has amazing potential, but it does need work to finish. It really is a perfect winter project and honestly, mechanically from the engine, trans, rear, suspension, brakes, and most of interior, it is all brand new. All it needs is someone to finish it up. The reserve is less than the new parts in it if you were tring to build a car. I could part it out for more, but I would rather not.

Thanks.

Note: Vehicle is sold as is. A $500 deposit is due within 24 hours if end if auction. Full payment with 4 days unless other arrangements are made. Please contact me with any specific questions and I will answer the best I can so there are no surprises.

Chevrolet Corvette for Sale

Auto Services in New Jersey

Vitos Auto Electric ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Electric Service

Address: 1374 Stuyvesant Ave, Elizabeth

Phone: (908) 688-3818

Town Auto Body ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting

Address: 107 Grove St, Essex-Fells

Phone: (973) 744-0808

Tony`s Auto Svc ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Gas Stations

Address: 711 W Oregon Ave, Audubon

Phone: (215) 389-6129

Stan`s Garage ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Accessories

Address: 714 Old Shore Rd, Barnegat-Lgt

Phone: (609) 242-7826

Sam`s Window Tinting ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Window Tinting, Automobile Detailing

Address: 132 E Route 59, Pompton-Lakes

Phone: (845) 623-3800

Rdn Automotive Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Engine Rebuilding & Exchange

Address: 344 S Main St, Long-Beach-Township

Phone: (609) 698-2100

Auto blog

Chevy rolls out Silverado HD High Country

Wed, 09 Apr 2014

It's been a good week for heavy-duty truck buyers. First, Ram revealed the Black Package for its HD trucks, then it rolled out its new Power Wagon, and now Chevy's getting in on the action with its Silverado High Country HD. Okay, so it may not pack quite the attitude of Ram's latest 2500-series offerings, but the High Country HD will come as a welcome addition to the Chevy Trucks range to those looking to pull their horse, boat or other trailer without skimping on creature comforts.
Rolled out a little under a year ago, the High Country trim is Chevy's answer to the likes of the GMC Denali, Ford King Ranch and Ram Longhorn. It has until now only been offered on the light duty, 1500-series Silverado, but now extends to the 2500 and 3500-series HD models, as well.
So what sets a High Country pickup apart from lesser Chevy trucks? You'll be able to pick it out based on its chrome horizontal grille, body-color bumpers, 6-inch tubular side steps, 20-inch chrome wheels (18-inch on the 3500 and 17-inch on the dualie) and, of course, plenty of special badging. But it's inside where the High Country makes its mark, with a cabin decked out in saddle brown perforated leather, seats that are both heated and cooled, eight-inch touchscreen with full MyLink suite, Bose audio and park assist functions front and rear to keep those color-keyed bumpers looking fresh. (Though Chevy hasn't yet showed us the interior of the HD model, it'll presumably look mostly the same as the cab in the 1500 High Country in the gallery below.)

Race Recap: 2013 Indianapolis 500 better than Bollywood; all the emotion, none of the music [spoilers]

Mon, 27 May 2013

If the 2013 Indy 500 were a movie it would be the one expected to win all the little statues come awards season, and if it were an athlete it would have made spectators watch in awe as it broke record after record. And this kind of talk comes after last year's race was considered one of the best ever - the last lap hijinks in 2012 and Takuma Sato's crash leading to a podium ceremony straight out of a Golden Globes tearjerker.
But this year's race delivered more than anyone expected, from the 250,000 fans to the commentators to the IndyCar series itself and, finally, to the guy who hopped through a two-mile window on Lap 197 to take the lead and keep it until the end.

GM won't sell 2014 Chevrolet SS in Canada

Thu, 21 Feb 2013

Allow us to be the first to extend our condolences to our friends to the north. General Motors has announced the 2014 Chevrolet SS will not be available in Canada. The Globe and Mail reports the automaker has confirmed the high-performance sedan won't hit Canadian dealers, though GM hasn't offered up any reasoning as to why that is.
Buyers here in the US of A, meanwhile, can look forward to getting their hands on the 415-horspower, rear-wheel drive SS by late summer. Something tells us it won't be long after that before Canadian officials start seeing individually imported 6.2-liter V8 four-doors in their neighborhoods. Fortunately, Canadian buyers will still be able to take home the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. The C7 bowed at the Canadian International Auto Show last week, reportedly drawing sizable crowds and interest.