Per Steve R request: consolidated '90 destruction and rebirth thread

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

If you aren't interested in the build, and are only interested in bashing me and my son, GTFO and STFU!

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

Nobody GAF what you assume about my son.

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

That's none of your business

My my, someone is a little touchy today...

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

My my, someone is a little touchy today...

Panel bond fumes?

[slewfoot]

It's the challenge. Buying another ZR is the easy way out and might be very accurate at being cheaper than his rebuild.

My cheapest RC plane is about $2k. Once in a while, I'll come home and my wife will ask how it went, then I bring in a 30gal garbage bag.

The nice thing with the planes is most of the main components are reuseable depending on how well they were protected. Engine, receiver, servos, misc parts all reuseable after testing, This saves at least $1k.

To see WG's Vette go from Showroom condition to a shredder, then back again shows true dedication. Very similar to a complete frame off restore. He should continue to record the process along with pics and get it in a magazine.

Should consider a sticky out it all

[GTOguy]

I can't believe it but I actually agree with Slewfoot 100%.

Over 50 years ago, when we were flying control line airplanes (50" span, Fox and McCoy .35's, 60 foot lines, etc.) we used to go to the Alameda drive in and the 'old guys' (grown ups) would be flying RC stuff. Which in '72 was waaaay out of our budget. One guy, older, a WW2 vet, had a huge B-17 that was beautiful, powered by 4 OS .40 engines. He had spent months and months building it. Well, he got it up, was flying around, and lost control somehow....transmitter, etc. The plane winged over and hit the pavement hard, balsa, monocote, plastic, etc. everywhere. The guy threw his transmitter onto the ground, got in his station wagon, and drove off. His buddies started picking up the engines, parts, etc. and bagging them, saying "Bill will want these when he cools off.".
52 years ago and I remember that like yesterday.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

You don't respect cats and are a doormat for your kid, so I'm fine with that.

That said, good luck with your rebuild and I wish you the best. And as a car guy, I mean that. Now I will GTFO.

Or not.

Originally Posted by GTOguy

I can't believe it but I actually agree with Slewfoot 100%.

Over 50 years ago, when we were flying control line airplanes (50" span, Fox and McCoy .35's, 60 foot lines, etc.) we used to go to the Alameda drive in and the 'old guys' (grown ups) would be flying RC stuff. Which in '72 was waaaay out of our budget. One guy, older, a WW2 vet, had a huge B-17 that was beautiful, powered by 4 OS .40 engines. He had spent months and months building it. Well, he got it up, was flying around, and lost control somehow....transmitter, etc. The plane winged over and hit the pavement hard, balsa, monocote, plastic, etc. everywhere. The guy threw his transmitter onto the ground, got in his station wagon, and drove off. His buddies started picking up the engines, parts, etc. and bagging them, saying "Bill will want these when he cools off.".
52 years ago and I remember that like yesterday.

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Yeah but..."We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."

What office are you running for?

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

My my, someone is a little touchy today...

Or, after the 10,000 time bringing up the son, it's gotten old.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

It's the challenge. Buying another ZR is the easy way out and might be very accurate at being cheaper than his rebuild.

My cheapest RC plane is about $2k. Once in a while, I'll come home and my wife will ask how it went, then I bring in a 30gal garbage bag.

The nice thing with the planes is most of the main components are reuseable depending on how well they were protected. Engine, receiver, servos, misc parts all reuseable after testing, This saves at least $1k.

To see WG's Vette go from Showroom condition to a shredder, then back again shows true dedication. Very similar to a complete frame off restore.
He should continue to record the process along with pics and get it in a magazine.

Should consider a sticky out it all

Hook up with 4-penny. I understand he is now an internet journalist.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Yeah but..."We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."

I agree to an extent. I like the challenge and all...but....unless it has some special sentimental value, for the money and time spent, and it's still gonna have a salvage title, I would have to rethink the project. Especially when one as nice with low mileage pops up like the one I posted.

I am not knocking the op for the build by any means. In fact, I am in awe of the project and I look forward to seeing the finished product.

[WydGlydJim]

Oh trust me..........these make you go hmmmm...........

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-261ceb8774fd

[LATB]

Originally Posted by zeek

I agree to an extent. I like the challenge and all...but....unless it has some special sentimental value, for the money and time spent, and it's still gonna have a salvage title, I would have to rethink the project. Especially when one as nice with low mileage pops up like the one I posted.

I am not knocking the op for the build by any means. In fact, I am in awe of the project and I look forward to seeing the finished product.

I agree. I’m in awe and think that the OP is nuts. At the same time I have big respect for him having the freaking kahunas to do this project.

This thread is a winner.

[slewfoot]

Just curious, how does the Title come out on this? Stay the same? Salvage or other since it is a complete rebuild?

[TheHammer]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

Just curious, how does the Title come out on this? Stay the same? Salvage or other since it is a complete rebuild?

not SALVAGE, Not REBUILT, but "BETTER THAN NEW"

[ricks327]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

Oh trust me..........these make you go hmmmm...........

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-261ceb8774fd

Nice looking car and right up my alley for color.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

Just curious, how does the Title come out on this? Stay the same? Salvage or other since it is a complete rebuild?

It doesn't, since the vehicle isn't being sold to someone in its current state. The original owner is rebuilding it, not re-titling it. All in-house. Without a transfer of ownership while wrecked, a salvage title won't apply. He'll rebuild the car, drive it as before, and the title will remain clean. Or should. Unless he bought it back from the insurance company as a total loss. Then things change. BUT, even with a salvage title, to the OP, it won't matter, since he is not planning on selling the car and is doing the rebuild for sentimental reasons.

[96 Vette CE]

Looking good Jim!

[erickpl]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

If you aren't interested in the build, and are only interested in bashing me and my son, GTFO and STFU!

Very interested in this build. Given the extent of the damage, to bring it back to life will be pretty amazing and a testament to the skills of all that help do it.

I think most of us are hoping your son is involved so he can appreciate the work that it takes to fix something. Whether he is or not, is, of course, your call, but we hope he can take this whole incident and learn something for the future.

Raising a glass in toast to the efforts ahead and a successful completion of this project!

[WydGlydJim]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

Just curious, how does the Title come out on this? Stay the same? Salvage or other since it is a complete rebuild?

Originally Posted by TheHammer

not SALVAGE, Not REBUILT, but "BETTER THAN NEW"

Best option!

Originally Posted by GTOguy

It doesn't, since the vehicle isn't being sold to someone in its current state. The original owner is rebuilding it, not re-titling it. All in-house. Without a transfer of ownership while wrecked, a salvage title won't apply. He'll rebuild the car, drive it as before, and the title will remain clean. Or should. Unless he bought it back from the insurance company as a total loss. Then things change. BUT, even with a salvage title, to the OP, it won't matter, since he is not planning on selling the car and is doing the rebuild for sentimental reasons.

Totaled buy back; salvage title; no getting around it, insurance notifies state.....however, it is up to me to get it done, I think I'll just drag my feet and see what happens. Right now the title is clean and clear resting comfortably in my file.

[WydGlydJim]

Well been a few days but still making progress...slowed a bit for parts......working on the rear bumper, I can't believe Bart is saving this item, especially the right rear piece.....(mad skills) buttoning up the rocker panel, etc.....

[BRUIZER]

Mad props to those with skills to complete a project like this.
I hope it turns out better than you imagined.