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post May 22 2016, 02:37 AM
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I got up at 2am and drug a trailer almost 700 miles today to bring home a 2002 Z28 convertible (6 speed manual). It's a virtual twin (other than a convertible instead of t tops) to my original 2002 that I bought new. I actually believe every option matches right down to the color. It came with piles of service records, a receipt for a new GM installed engine (15k miles/4 years ago) as well as new clutch (with the engine), new window regulators and all kinds of other stuff. The previous owners spent a fortune at the dealer with this car. It was a summer car at the house on lake Michigan. I don't think it's ever seen anything beyond some occasional rain. The steering column is tight and there's no major wear on the seats or steering wheel. It has a few small door dings and I think the paintless dent guys can remove those. Overall, it's a solid and clean car that should be lots of fun. It was also dead stock, not so much as a lid on it.

I'm planning to swap on some larger wheels, lower it a bit, stiffen it a bit, sway bars, exhaust and a "lid". I just want a fun driver to enjoy on nice days. I've actually never owned a convertible in my life, I've always had t tops or targa cars....this should be a new adventure.

I don't have many pics, but I'll add a few before I crawl off to bed.
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trackbird   The new to me 2002 Z28 (convertible)   May 22 2016, 02:37 AM
BumpaD_Z28   NICE ! I've always preferred hard tops ove...   May 22 2016, 02:53 AM
CrashTestDummy   Verts are nice. Keep an eye on the stitching on th...   May 22 2016, 03:17 AM
trackbird   QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ May 21 2016, 10:53 PM...   May 22 2016, 03:53 PM
Steve91T   Very nice! I'm interested to hear if you n...   May 22 2016, 07:19 PM
trackbird   I'm anxious to get a chance to drive it some a...   May 22 2016, 08:37 PM
trackbird   I'm looking for wheels. I think I want charcoa...   May 23 2016, 12:30 AM
BumpaD_Z28   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 22 2016, 06:30 PM)...   May 23 2016, 05:13 AM
SuperMacGuy   Oh man you are going down that dirty road to hell ...   May 23 2016, 01:13 AM
trackbird   QUOTE (SuperMacGuy @ May 22 2016, 09:13 P...   May 23 2016, 01:35 AM
Bud M   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 22 2016, 06:35 PM)...   May 24 2016, 06:18 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (Bud M @ May 24 2016, 02:18 PM) QUO...   May 24 2016, 08:14 PM
trackbird   I guess I should add this link before it and all t...   May 23 2016, 12:53 PM
CrashTestDummy   The water issue may be just our car, and the fact ...   May 23 2016, 01:49 PM
slowTA   Dibs on the good stuff when you decide to part it...   May 23 2016, 05:04 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (slowTA @ May 23 2016, 01:04 PM) Di...   May 23 2016, 08:45 PM
UMI Performance   This car looks super clean. We are pretty excited ...   May 24 2016, 03:37 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (UMI Performance @ May 24 2016, 11...   May 24 2016, 05:01 PM
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trackbird   You might be able to generate the same skidpad num...   May 25 2016, 10:59 AM
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mitchntx   Awesome car ... You were looking at new. What mad...   May 25 2016, 05:50 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 25 2016, 01:50 PM) ...   May 25 2016, 06:10 PM
nape   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 25 2016, 01:10 PM)...   May 26 2016, 12:22 AM
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bubba353z   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 27 2016, 02:25 PM)...   May 28 2016, 02:13 AM
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mitchntx   Is that the devil cat?   May 28 2016, 06:53 AM
trackbird   QUOTE (bubba353z @ May 27 2016, 10:13 PM)...   May 28 2016, 01:42 PM
mitchntx   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 28 2016, 08:42 AM)...   May 29 2016, 12:28 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 29 2016, 08:28 AM) ...   May 29 2016, 05:04 PM
Steve91T   QUOTE (trackbird @ May 29 2016, 12:04 PM)...   May 29 2016, 11:35 PM
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trackbird   QUOTE (79T/A @ May 29 2016, 05:53 PM) Nic...   May 30 2016, 12:26 AM
BumpaD_Z28   QUOTE (79T/A @ May 29 2016, 03:53 PM) Nic...   Jun 1 2016, 06:14 AM
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landstuhltaylor   QUOTE (trackbird @ Jun 2 2016, 12:42 PM) ...   Jun 20 2016, 05:49 PM
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trackbird   QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Jun 2 2016, 03:45 PM)...   Jun 2 2016, 09:17 PM
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