'05 Vette build thread

[Ummgawa]

Originally Posted by John510

LS7 swap, widebody, Z06 parts....

Why not just sell it and buy a real Z06? Wouldnt have been around the same price and have a higher resale value?

The same reason you didn't buy a finished car. The thirty thousand dollar difference means he can build the car the way he wants it, and, not pay the Z-06 insurance rates. I can assume that resale value was not a consideration here primarily and I am concerned with folks who focus on resale value in these times and in this hobby. I never build a car with resale value in mind. That means I am primarily building it for someone else and not for me. If I decide to sell and whomever wants it bad enough agrees to pay my price, then so be it. I can assure you, a lot of work has gone into this dudes car and I tip my hat to him with no questions asked and no second guessing.

[John510]

Originally Posted by Ummgawa

The same reason you didn't buy a finished car. The thirty thousand dollar difference means he can build the car the way he wants it, and, not pay the Z-06 insurance rates. I can assume that resale value was not a consideration here primarily and I am concerned with folks who focus on resale value in these times and in this hobby. I never build a car with resale value in mind. That means I am primarily building it for someone else and not for me. If I decide to sell and whomever wants it bad enough agrees to pay my price, then so be it. I can assure you, a lot of work has gone into this dudes car and I tip my hat to him with no questions asked and no second guessing.

The question wasnt meant to be rude to the guy (sorry if I came off that way). I actually like his car. I have an 08 Atomic Orange C6 myself. I was mainly just curious since with a Z06 he would have gotten a aluminum frame, magnesium cradle, less sound deadening, lighter seats, carbon panels, etc. 30K difference new but used difference is around 15-20K.

[bonecrrusher]

Ummgamma is right - its my car I do what I want - I am not concerned about the next guy.

I do not like the stiffer suspension of the z06. I have driven a few and well there not so nice on the back....

Also - my car is almost paid off - so why finance another $42,000 when this one is nearly paid off?

Also - I might have been clear as mud - but no LS7 swap, I was joking in that post, lol. Only engine plans are the CNC ported LS3 top end and the edelbrock SC. I may get the LS9 cam - depends on LSA on that the lobes though.

I plan on doing the Widebody kit this winter - and probably the blower 2012 some time.

You also have to realized - all the conversion parts and projects for this car have been bought second hand except for the zr1 wheels - which are for sale, the z06 brakes and 2 z06 center caps. The interior mods - well the OEM stuff blows - so I went aftermarket for most of it. I also shop for the best deal around - for example I pad 300 and 500 for the front fenders - both used, OEM retail is 1700 each! I am doing this on a budget - or I'd have a ZR1 in the garage and my pro-touring Nova which I have built in my head.

Thanks,
Craig

[bonecrrusher]

Well - I finally have had time to relax and catch up on sleep - that and download the pics from my camera.

This weekend was the Spring Food Lion Auto Fair @ Charlotte Motor Speedway. I've been showing my various cars there for 4 years now - and the show is twice a year - so I think I've been to 8 of them now!

It was a lot of work to get to this point - and I am glad the weather was cool and not too hot this time - its been stupid hot at the track in the past.

I saw some cool cars, vendors, and a good mix of different cars there.

Heres the link to all my pics:
http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/n...Spring%202011/

Some select pics:
Z07 packaged 2011 Z06 sans Zr1 Carbon Fiber bits:


Really clean Camaro:


Best car @ Auto Fair! Road race setup and swapped LS1 into a 944 wearing 911 GT3RS color!


Porsche 911 GT3RS:


AutoRad - apparently there in GA - note to self for Nova project:


Year One's aging Camaro - looks like they updated it with and E-Force kit...


Finally - day time shots of the new wheels and clean car and photos from a real camera!





Heres how I ended my weekend - got my first car show trophy, lol! I won the Best Modified category for my car club.

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats on the trophy 'Crusher!

[fireflash]

How long do we have to wait to see that wide body kit, car is looking great keep up the good work & pics.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Congrats on the trophy 'Crusher!

What Ron said. Congrats!
Thanks for the photos as well.

[bonecrrusher]

Well - after doing some research and finding a smoking deal on the next part... heres a video:



LOL!

I picked up this GM LS9 cam - it should work very well with the Edelbrock SC kit I plan on getting over the next year. I didn't plan on putting a cam in the car - but since I'll have the entire top half of the engine off the car anyway - I thought what the hell. Plus I got the cam, new crank bolt, the cam sprocket and the new bolts for STUPID cheap - plus the guy was in NC so I got it next day. Gotta love trolling CorvetteForums for good deals, lol.

[tones2SS]

Very nice bonecrusher. When are you getting the SC?
Keep us posted.

[Karl Buchka]

Love the project and your approach to it. Not everyone has the finances to pick kit A from catalog B and ship everything to shop C for installation.

eBay is a hell of a resource and it's always fun to see what kinds of deals you can score. Keep up the great work!