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WTT: 1995 Corvette for operable Starquest


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I made the mistake of buying this car in January. Of course about 2 months later the SQ I wanted turned up for sale about 200 miles away. I'm looking to trade it for an operable SQ, prefer:

  • Blue/yellow/white/red/black exterior
  • Black or possibly tan interior
  • Really want a sunroof but may consider a solid roof
  • NO MAROON INTERIORS!!!
  • No rust bubbles/holes/frame rot
  • Must be a manual transmission car
  • Must either have working AC or all parts there
  • Clear title ready to transfer

I'm over the Corvette. The main issue it has is the ZF6 manual transmission won't go easily into reverse. I replaced the hydraulics (master & slave) with new Dorman parts and that didn't fix it. The car is operable as it sits, but in reality the trans should be replaced, about a $2K job. You can usually find a used one for about $900-1,200 if you can DIY. I've got the car listed for $6,500. Similar models are going for $8-9K+, so I figure this is in the ballpark with the cost of someone else doing the trans. Looking to trade even up for a really nice SQ or my car for yours with some of your cash. This car would be a great swap candidate for an LSx and T56, but the original LT1 runs really great if the trans issue was fixed. If serious, reply here or PM me.

 

Here are the details and some pics:

1995 White coupe

Six speed manual trans (see description)

About 154K miles

Black interior, gray seats (see description)

Clear FL title in my name

Has been garage kept since January

Located in the Tallahassee, FL area

 

I bought this car in January from Ohio and had it shipped to Florida. It ran great and the PO had extensive records for it since 2003. I've put about 2K miles on it and thousands into it (see new parts below), and the more I've used it the less I've liked it. In the past few weeks it has developed a grind going into reverse. I replaced both the clutch master & slave and this did not correct the problem. Records show the entire transmission was replaced at about 77K miles.

 

The car starts & runs great. Cold AC. Antenna, cruise all work.

 

I've decided it's time to cut my losses and get rid of this car. Will be glad to have it shipped at buyer's expense, that's how I bought it.

 

Here's what I've done since January:

Cooling

American Eagle 2 core radiator, new 180 degree thermostat

New cooling system hoses, mostly silicone

New overflow tank

Runs 197+/- on hot days in Florida

 

Fluids

Oil & filter change, 5w30 synthetic

New Amsoil manual transmission fluid

New synthetic clutch fluid

 

Wheels & tires

Used C6 ZR-1 replica wheels 17x8.5" F and 18x9.5" rear, painted black

New Sumitomo rear tires, existing Goodyear front tires

Have original sawblade wheels & Goodyear rear tires

 

Lighting

New Hella E-code headlights and bulbs (work great)

New bulbs on front & rear (park/tail/stop/turn)

 

Interior

New seat foam

New leather seat covers- medium gray

Heat inserts installed when recovered but not wired

Mirror with LED compass and exterior thermometer, door opener

New Plexiglas top- blue tint

Has liner for Plexiglas top installed

New weatherstrip- doors, hatch, and top

 

Audio & electronics

Clarion NX-702 navigation double DIN radio

Rearview camera above tag, works while in reverse

New speakers F & R

Will include original radio parts

New remote start security system w/ extended range remote

Interior stripped and sound deadening (rubber/aluminum with foam topping) added to entire floor, original carpet reinstalled

2002 Camaro steering wheel w/ radio remote controls

 

Here are known issues:

Grinds going into reverse

Radio front controls do not work, has remote & steering wheel controls

Radio screen motor drive does not work- can move screen manually

Needs center console & dash area reinstalled- such as armrest & AC vent, have all parts

Right turn bulb in dash is out

Mirror temperature sometimes goes out for a while

Mirror map light button paint worn off

 

Pictures (click thumbnail for larger):

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It's actually a win/win for you in Knoxville. Here's a $900 new ZF6 transmission nearby:

https://knoxville.cr...4651291425.html

 

If you're serious, I'll cover $500 of the cost to ship it from here to there, which should be 100% of the cost.

http://www.uship.com

 

EDIT

Uship estimate $457. If you let some bids come in you'd likely get it for under $400.

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