GerryC Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) What is this? A day without rain? Mother Nature, you spoil me I decided to take advantage of the first sunshine in almost 2 weeks and spent about 7 hours on the engine, tires, wheels, and interior. Now, I know it looks like it, but I didn't have time to do anything to the paint except wipe it down with Detail Spray. There is no wax on this car. The last time I polished and waxed it was September 2008. Yeah, Adam's is that **** good. It's begging for Americana, but that will have to come another day. At least that can be done in the garage. Hit 87,200 miles today I vacuumed every square inch of carpet: behind, between, under the seats, and the visors. Cleaned in the seams of the seats, dusted all the gauges, buttons, and switches, cleaned the door jambs, speaker grilles, and even metal polished the seatbelt buckles. I unscrewed the 2 front wheel wells, removed them from the hood, and cleaned behind them with APC and a brush. I took a toothbrush and GWC and got rid of all the built up grime on the control arms and shocks, and various other parts of the engine. Got some nasty scrapes in the processes, but what looks better than your own hands covered in grease and blood? Nothing (well maybe except the car ). I leave you with my favorite shot Edited June 18, 2009 by GerryC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 BEAUTIFUL C4 Gerry, your interior blows me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Looks great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z51L9889 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Outstanding! I'm curious, are those the original seat covers and carpeting or replacements? I spent the day in the garage finishing up the external detail on the G8 while looking over at the Corvette (an exterior clone of yours) and thinking I really need to get the car going again. Edited June 18, 2009 by Z51L9889 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I just love that C4. Looks amazing! <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Gerry, your C4 is absolutely stunning. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Can I hump your fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Astounding car Gerry! Bet that's a trophy winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Outstanding! I'm curious, are those the original seat covers and carpeting or replacements? 90% of the interior is new. The car was in a dilapidated garage covered with old bed sheets when I went to look at it. After looking at about a dozen C3's and C4's in my price range this was the first that had no indication of body damage, which is one of the main reasons why I ended up with it. Major parts replaced almost immediately were the weatherstrip, seats (covers and foam, I kept the tracks and the backs), carpet, door panels, steering wheel, console side panels, and console door. Various other trim pieces were replaced in time. Below are the only 'before' shots I have. The restoration photos were taken on a film camera and are in a binder that I keep in the car for shows. :help: Edited June 18, 2009 by GerryC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 BEAUTIFUL C4 Gerry, your interior blows me away. Looks great ! I just love that C4. Looks amazing! <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"> Gerry, your C4 is absolutely stunning. I love it! Thanks everyone Can I hump your fender? Only if you wrap your butt in Adam's towels Astounding car Gerry! Bet that's a trophy winner. Looking to double up on hardware this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezey Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lookin' Good :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lookin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCRANER Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hey Gerry , can't be a finer C4 out there. Take care of that baby, just stunning, I mean really stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Beautiful Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Detailing Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Wow Gerry, that is one beautiful C4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingwater Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The vette looks great Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Holy Moly Gerry! You are the man! Look out Junkman, here comes the Ger-Man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks everyone, especially Adam it means a lot coming from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Holy Moly Gerry! You are the man! Look out Junkman, here comes the Ger-Man!! Oh man, we might have to have a "shine off!" Sweet C4 Gerry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingwater Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Gerry would have to get another vehicle for that. I never seen his C4 look less then spectacular!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 You have done a great job with the car. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnitetrain Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 One beautiful Vette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I am glad Mother Nature cooperated with you. Really nice job. Your Vette looks terrific. :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks everybody! Here are the results from the show, thanks to the results from Adam's It was a special interest car show, not just vettes (hence why they obliviously included 1983 on the trophy) but there were 10 other C4's there. I got a lot of comments on the interior because of the unique red/saddle color combo. I also made it home in time before it started raining again Then I had to go to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Congrats on a well deserved win Gerry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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