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Goat Blower 07-06-2017 10:16 AM

Another C6
 
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Truck picks it up tomorrow, delivery on Sunday. :D

A//// Guy 07-06-2017 10:23 AM

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Was waiting for it! Saw your emblem avatar yesterday haha! Nice!

93gtpeater 07-06-2017 10:26 AM

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Can't wait to see more pictures. Details......

Halon 07-06-2017 12:02 PM

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Nice! Widebody?!?!?!

tehehodi 07-06-2017 01:13 PM

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Wow, those floor mats... :barf:



either way, :usa1:

niterydr 07-06-2017 02:24 PM

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Woohoo! We may need to position a change to vettestyle.com

AwdGSX13 07-06-2017 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by niterydr (Post 463982)
Woohoo! We may need to position a change to vettestyle.com


Probably will be pretty easy considering you guys are the majority now! Seems I will need to jump on the vette train haha. Nice buy!

SlowWhite 07-06-2017 06:12 PM

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So when's the site's name change happening? Lol

Goat Blower 07-06-2017 09:49 PM

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True, I think we now have more Vettes than DSM's. :D

Goat Blower 07-06-2017 09:52 PM

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Widebody? I wish. Nope, just a plain 2009 auto, silver. I'm loooking for 500 hp with simple bolt ons and a tune. Just looking for a fun cruiser, but will be upgrading to a C7 before long.

Goat Blower 07-06-2017 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy (Post 463976)
Was waiting for it! Saw your emblem avatar yesterday haha! Nice!

Ha, had that up for a week, wondered when someone would notice. Couldn't wait anymore. :D

turbotalon1g 07-07-2017 03:47 PM

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so much want.

Goat Blower 07-09-2017 10:43 PM

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Crap, hoped to have it today, my shipper got behind and will be here Wednesday instead.

Speedfreak 07-09-2017 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower (Post 463997)
Crap, hoped to have it today, my shipper got behind and will be here Wednesday instead.

That always sucks.

Btw, you have someone or website you use for shipping? I'm considering out of state cars for my mom but shipping is a pain/added expense.

SlowWhite 07-10-2017 02:25 AM

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If you need one from my way
My friend Chris Durbin owns (top notch transportation -TNT out of Raleigh, NC)
He mainly shuttles dealer trades. But does take side jobs. And does lots of exotics

His route has gone as far as texas and hits new york regularly
I've known Chris since high school

311evo 07-10-2017 03:55 AM

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Nice! Vettes are pretty tempting..

Goat Blower 07-10-2017 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedfreak (Post 463998)
That always sucks.

Btw, you have someone or website you use for shipping? I'm considering out of state cars for my mom but shipping is a pain/added expense.

I've been using the Uship website. It sets up an auction and transpo companies bid. It takes 2-3 days to get the best price. My Tahoe was $950 from Houston, and this car was $800 from Atlanta.

It's definitely worth it, I find much better deals looking across the country than local.

turbotalon1g 07-10-2017 09:08 AM

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Vettes are super tempting. C5 are crazy cheap it seems and C6 are my fav.

Speedfreak 07-10-2017 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower (Post 464001)
I've been using the Uship website. It sets up an auction and transpo companies bid. It takes 2-3 days to get the best price. My Tahoe was $950 from Houston, and this car was $800 from Atlanta.

It's definitely worth it, I find much better deals looking across the country than local.

Cool, I had browsed the site, but haven't used them. I'll give them a shot.

Kracka 07-12-2017 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower (Post 463986)
Widebody? I wish. Nope, just a plain 2009 auto, silver. I'm loooking for 500 hp with simple bolt ons and a tune.

LS3 at least! Went the auto route because old man status?

rose0529 07-12-2017 09:02 AM

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Nice! Hopefully someday in the semi near future I can jump on the bandwagon.

Goat Blower 07-12-2017 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 464012)
LS3 at least! Went the auto route because old man status?

Yep, LS3 was pretty important in case I want to build a stroker 427. The automatic is more about the deal in this case, but I just had shoulder surgery, so I wouldn't be able to drive a stick until next spring anyways. This is perfect for right now and everything I've read about the 6-speed auto is encouraging.

Kracka 07-12-2017 09:44 AM

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The 6-speed auto (A6) is a nice transmission, especially once tuned.

Goat Blower 07-12-2017 09:48 AM

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Yes, I'll be hitting you up for recommendations on all of that. Engine tune, TCM tune, throttle input tune. Lots of wizardry in these things.

Goat Blower 07-16-2017 05:14 PM

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Well, dealing with the transport company was a pain, but it's in the garage. Wasn't sure about all the details because it was from an auction, but I lucked out and it's a Z51, and it runs perfect. It needs a headlight, fender, door control arm and knuckle and some clean up. Should have it on the road in a week or two, can't wait to see how it drives.

Goat Blower 07-16-2017 05:16 PM

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Damage.

Goat Blower 07-16-2017 05:17 PM

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Interior.

Goat Blower 07-16-2017 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tehehodi (Post 463981)
Wow, those floor mats... :barf:



either way, :usa1:

Ha, I wasn't sure what you were talking about, now I know. Those clear plastic floor mats went right in the trash.

Halon 07-16-2017 10:36 PM

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Wow nice. That is almost exactly what I'd want too, perfect for wide body conversion!! Nice score man.

Goat Blower 07-16-2017 11:13 PM

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Yeah, especially since it already needs a few body panels anyways. I'm keeping this one pretty stock though as I'm already thinking about a ZO6. :D

asshanson 07-16-2017 11:28 PM

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Yea only 1 of 5 (exterior) widebody conversion pieces needs replaced, prob easier to keep stock. Sell for profit later and get that z06! Nice pick up, bet it was a steal at auction.

Kracka 07-17-2017 06:52 AM

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Very nice on it being a Z51! Z06 shocks and swaybars are a direct bolt-on as well, and pretty dang cheap from RockAuto. The navi, HUD, and upgraded armrest are nice little bonuses too. My dad got the 2013 navi update disc for his 2006 and it made a nice improvement vs. the original maps. Looks like V.2016 is out for the C6 now: http://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/prod...en_US/GMNA/USD

A//// Guy 07-17-2017 08:17 AM

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Nice! Cant wait to see it on the road!

Goat Blower 07-17-2017 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 464039)
Very nice on it being a Z51! Z06 shocks and swaybars are a direct bolt-on as well, and pretty dang cheap from RockAuto. The navi, HUD, and upgraded armrest are nice little bonuses too. My dad got the 2013 navi update disc for his 2006 and it made a nice improvement vs. the original maps. Looks like V.2016 is out for the C6 now: http://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/prod...en_US/GMNA/USD

It actually has a JVC headunit with the latest stuff like bluetooth, Pandora, etc. JVC is not my favorite, but it actually works well so far and I can easily throw an amp and sub in since it needs some oomph. I might throw an Alpine in it since they still make really nice units.

It also has the NPP exhaust which I love. I'm guessing they pulled the fuse, because its on straight pipes all the time. I'll have to see what it sounds like outside the garage. It's loud AF inside. :smile:

Kracka 07-17-2017 10:55 AM

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It might also have the mild-to-wild toggle switch hidden somewhere.

Goat Blower 07-17-2017 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 464042)
It might also have the mild-to-wild toggle switch hidden somewhere.

True, it does have a few tasteful mods, and a lot of ugly non-factory badging.

A//// Guy 07-17-2017 12:42 PM

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If you dont see the remote for mild to wild, try the homelink keys on the visor, thats how mine are programmed.

Factory nav is pretty crappy, so is the bose system in mine. lol Debated upgrading but engine sounds are good enough!

Goat Blower 07-17-2017 02:42 PM

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Yeah, V8 soundz are intoxicating. Wife is already excited for a ride as well, I don't think she ever wanted to go in the GSX.

Goat Blower 07-19-2017 09:27 AM

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I've been doing a few things like putting on the back bumper and tail lights, apparently, after the accident, it was gone through at a body shop so all the screws, bolts and tabs were all in the car. That was a real bonus as those stupid things are spendy at the dealer.

Last night I tackled the first fiberglass project. The inner wheel well was damaged and I'm using all OEM parts, but that piece was almost $800 with shipping and required a bunch of extra work, so I'm rebuilding it instead. Most of it was already there, so it's just repairing a few small spots and strengthening some cracks. The new headlight arrived yesterday, so I needed to get this mounting bracket put together.

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Goat Blower 07-30-2017 03:04 PM

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Made some progress over the last few weeks, things are going a little slow with the shoulder surgery but getting back to normal quickly.

Got the knuckle and upper control arm from Suburban Chevy installed and the fender splash shield all fiberglassed so it's ready to drive. Got the title yesterday, got new plates at the DMV and took it for its maiden street voyage today. All I can say is I'm completely hooked! Seat of the pants, it feels just as fast as the GSX ever did but it drives just like a normal stock car. Definitely needs trans tuning though.

Found the NPP fuse was pulled, so trying both modes to see which one I like. I'm definitely going to install a Mild2Wild switch, but it's too simple to buy one, I'll just hardwire my own instead.


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