1981 Corvette Restomod on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:103000 Color: Black /
Tan

Location:

Oxford, New Jersey, United States

Advertising:

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.

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