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ShnOmac · 05-23-2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

So...I was off on a "field trip" the 2nd 1/2 of last week, in the wilds of Western Ontario prospecting for business associates for an upcoming Business Venture (details to follow, soon), when what to my wonderous eyes should appear but these delightful gen-you-wine C7 seats!! (sorry for pic quality, the phone was new to the snapper!)

Honest to Pete, Pete!

No, they aren't "hot". Yes, there's a receipt. Yes, there's obviously a "story". Yes, they're Brand New C7 seats...in fact, never installed...and never even sat on!! No, I don't think Local Chevrolet has a Part#...but we have the seats...

Tadge, can you get me the REST of the parts? Soon? Thanks in advance...

More info please.

ShnOmac · 05-23-2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizzard

So my 1LE is at the dealer and i will be picking it up tonight.

More pic's to come.

Very cool!

As usual in the house.... Full unbiased review is required.

JusticePete · 05-23-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

So...I was off on a "field trip" the 2nd 1/2 of last week, in the wilds of Western Ontario prospecting for business associates for an upcoming Business Venture (details to follow, soon), when what to my wonderous eyes should appear but these delightful gen-you-wine C7 seats!! (sorry for pic quality, the phone was new to the snapper!)

Honest to Pete, Pete!

No, they aren't "hot". Yes, there's a receipt. Yes, there's obviously a "story". Yes, they're Brand New C7 seats...in fact, never installed...and never even sat on!! No, I don't think Local Chevrolet has a Part#...but we have the seats...

Tadge, can you get me the REST of the parts? Soon? Thanks in advance...

Stealing a C7 in pieces are you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizzard

So my 1LE is at the dealer and i will be picking it up tonight.

More pic's to come.

Is it tonight yet?

2cnd chance · 05-23-2013, 01:51 PM

Nice! Looks like a last minute order (color & 2013).

LOWDOWN · 05-23-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

More info please.

GM builds CTF cars...including C7 Corvettes. Sometimes they order more parts than they require to build completed cars. And those parts, until vaidated for production, are "prototype" parts. And prototype parts are of little value without a GM Part #, and are seldom repurposed...

GM sells off "surplus" parts, in bulk...all kinds of parts, combined into one LARGE package...dropped engines, scratched 'n dented pieces/parts, miss-machined, etc...and "approved vendors" are allowed to bid...on a ROOMFUL of "stuff". High bid gets it ALL...whether you want ALL of it, or just some of it.

The "trick" as an "approved vendor" is to know where to place what you don't want, from that "successfully-bid surplus"...and out of a roomful of "stuff" were two C7 seats, that found their way to Waterloo, for future fitment in a Pro Tour '55 Nomad, now under construction by my pal, Bob Hilton...

So if you see this car at Cobo Hall, or a Good Guys Show, or the Optima Challenge, you can say to your friends, "I KNOW where those seats came from!"

OR...

Did you want more info on the Business Venture?!

ShnOmac · 05-23-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

GM builds CTF cars...including C7 Corvettes. Sometimes they order more parts than they require to build completed cars. And those parts, until vaidated for production, are "prototype" parts. And prototype parts are of little value without a GM Part #, and are seldom repurposed...

GM sells off "surplus" parts, in bulk...all kinds of parts, combined into one LARGE package...dropped engines, scratched 'n dented pieces/parts, miss-machined, etc...and "approved vendors" are allowed to bid...on a ROOMFUL of "stuff". High bid gets it ALL...whether you want ALL of it, or just some of it.

The "trick" as an "approved vendor" is to know where to place what you don't want, from that "successfully-bid surplus"...and out of a roomful of "stuff" were two C7 seats, that found their way to Waterloo, for future fitment in a Pro Tour '55 Nomad, now under construction by my pal, Bob Hilton...

So if you see this car at Cobo Hall, or a Good Guys Show, or the Optima Challenge, you can say to your friends, "I KNOW where those seats came from!"

OR...

Did you want more info on the Business Venture?!

Both...

LOWDOWN · 05-23-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Stealing a C7 in pieces are you?

Someone better check those Bowling Green-exiting lunch boxes...

LOWDOWN · 05-23-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Both...

NOW you're getting "demanding"...

All in due course, my friend(s)...

LOWDOWN · 05-23-2013, 04:09 PM

Mac, did you look at the weblink to Bob's "Toe Truk" '48 Ford? The engine block that sits on the deck was a DROPPED LS7 block, with a crunched corner, bought the same way...

http://lowdownhotrods.smugmug.com/Wh...7882&k=ZPQprmw (page 7)

...and another LS7 under the hood...with a 6L90E 6-speed Automatic...which isn't a factory-available combo...

BTW, LOWDOWN HOT RODS is not me/mine. I had the name long before they opened...

ShnOmac · 05-23-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Mac, did you look at the weblink to Bob's "Toe Truk" '48 Ford? The engine block that sits on the deck was a DROPPED LS7 block, with a crunched corner, bought the same way...

http://lowdownhotrods.smugmug.com/Wh...7882&k=ZPQprmw (page 7)

...and another LS7 under the hood...with a 6L90E 6-speed Automatic...which isn't a factory-available combo...

BTW, LOWDOWN HOT RODS is not me/mine. I had the name long before they opened...

That's a heck of a build!

I like.

LOWDOWN · 05-23-2013, 09:16 PM

We drove that to Woodward Dream Cruise, last August. Coke cooler 'n all. Fast...'n flawless...

...although he was tempted to do the Red grain truck as a rat rod...with LS7 power!

Mgizzle · 05-23-2013, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

So...I was off on a "field trip" the 2nd 1/2 of last week, in the wilds of Western Ontario prospecting for business associates for an upcoming Business Venture (details to follow, soon), when what to my wonderous eyes should appear but these delightful gen-you-wine C7 seats!! (sorry for pic quality, the phone was new to the snapper!)

Honest to Pete, Pete!

No, they aren't "hot". Yes, there's a receipt. Yes, there's obviously a "story". Yes, they're Brand New C7 seats...in fact, never installed...and never even sat on!! No, I don't think Local Chevrolet has a Part#...but we have the seats...

Tadge, can you get me the REST of the parts? Soon? Thanks in advance...

Those are not C7 seats. Opel OPC insignia seats.

JusticePete · 05-23-2013, 09:23 PM

Z/28

The harness pass throughs are different in all three.

OldScoolCamaro · 05-23-2013, 09:37 PM

....Woodward, Schmwoodward....tradition....coolness. <jealous in Jersey>

05-23-2013, 01:51 PM	#12940
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Nice! Looks like a last minute order (color & 2013). __________________

05-23-2013, 04:09 PM	#12945
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Mac, did you look at the weblink to Bob's "Toe Truk" '48 Ford? The engine block that sits on the deck was a DROPPED LS7 block, with a crunched corner, bought the same way... http://lowdownhotrods.smugmug.com/Wh...7882&k=ZPQprmw (page 7) ...and another LS7 under the hood...with a 6L90E 6-speed Automatic...which isn't a factory-available combo... BTW, LOWDOWN HOT RODS is not me/mine. I had the name long before they opened... Last edited by LOWDOWN; 05-23-2013 at 04:21 PM.

05-23-2013, 09:23 PM	#12949
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Z/28 The harness pass throughs are different in all three. Last edited by JusticePete; 05-23-2013 at 10:20 PM.

05-23-2013, 09:37 PM	#12950
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	....Woodward, Schmwoodward....tradition....coolness. <jealous in Jersey> __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

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05-23-2013, 09:16 PM	#12947
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	We drove that to Woodward Dream Cruise, last August. Coke cooler 'n all. Fast...'n flawless... ...although he was tempted to do the Red grain truck as a rat rod...with LS7 power!