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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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post Jun 21 2016, 02:13 PM
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New tires and UMI coilovers and a UMI trans tunnel brace are ordered and should be rolling in here soon. After that, I'm down to getting the wheels refinished/straightened (there's a bent lip on one wheel) and an alignment and I think I'm "done" with this car (I still have to change trans, PS fluids and anti freeze and dyno it).

I'm still trying to convince my wife that it needs an exhaust. Otherwise, this might be my shortest duration project ever. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm going to have to learn to just drive it and enjoy it.
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post Jun 23 2016, 01:14 AM
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QUOTE (trackbird @ Jun 21 2016, 09:13 AM) *
... Otherwise, this might be my shortest duration project ever. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm going to have to learn to just drive it and enjoy it.


Dibs on the T56 when you part it out. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
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post Jun 23 2016, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE (nape @ Jun 22 2016, 09:14 PM) *
QUOTE (trackbird @ Jun 21 2016, 09:13 AM) *
... Otherwise, this might be my shortest duration project ever. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm going to have to learn to just drive it and enjoy it.


Dibs on the T56 when you part it out. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)


Bwhahahaha.....Thanks TJ. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)
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post Jun 23 2016, 03:49 AM
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QUOTE (trackbird @ Jun 22 2016, 09:20 PM) *
QUOTE (nape @ Jun 22 2016, 09:14 PM) *
QUOTE (trackbird @ Jun 21 2016, 09:13 AM) *
... Otherwise, this might be my shortest duration project ever. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm going to have to learn to just drive it and enjoy it.


Dibs on the T56 when you part it out. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)


Bwhahahaha.....Thanks TJ. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)


I already called dibs on 'all the good stuff' up in post #13! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif)
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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
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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
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