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rollndice83
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Lansdale
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849 Posts

Posted - 07/26/2009 : 06:35:05

This is the start to another project. Picked up this 1988 PW Corvette at a yard sale. From what I've gathered it has the older stlye 3B GearBoxes with Super6 Motors. I just started breaking it down and only I'm trying to decided what Motor and Gearbox setup to go with. I would like to find a pair of #7 GB's to go on this for max top speed. The Corvette is so light that it will take off with that setup.Any ideas are welcome

Here's some pictures during tear down

During taking it apart i just put a 6V PW battery to it and noticed sometimes when you switch the F/R Switch to reverse it does not like to go. I pulled the switch and cleaned it. Still acting up so i started bending wires with the pedal down and found a bad connection. Fixed that so far and back to tear down

When 18V is to slow...Time to go to 50cc quads
88 Super 6Volt Corvette Project
90 Suzuki Quad Super6 on 12V
12V F-150
12V Suzuki 3-Wheeler(2WD Super6)Current Project
Lifted Fire Rescue Jeep(Upgrading to 21T 18V)
WildThing Super6 Volt
12V Harley(WIP)
Original 6V PW Hot Rod

Edited by - rollndice83 on 09/11/2009 20:25:26

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/26/2009 : 19:28:04

I got the F/R switch rewired and finished pulling the front and rear off of the car. I Like how the corvette comes apart..The single black plastic frame is a great platform to build from. Here is some pictures with the rest off of it.

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/26/2009 : 19:33:06

I was reading another post about buffing plastic. I have somewhat changed my opinion on buffing plastic. If the plastic is sun bleached than you should still sand it off to get a proper finish. The quad i did is 20 years old and needed it. Not sure on the year of the corvette but all the plastic body parts are just scuffed and dull. I took some rubbing compound to the hood of the corvette and what a difference...It brought back the shine and smooth feel. I will post the before and after shots of the body parts and let all of you judge.

Edited by - rollndice83 on 07/26/2009 19:34:56

ra-c
New Member

Oakville
Ontario
Canada

26 Posts

Posted - 07/27/2009 : 20:14:20

Wow, those tires still look new. And is it just me, or does that vette look more solid than the newer vehicles?

Looks good.

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gseric69
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Red Lion
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USA

6272 Posts

Posted - 07/27/2009 : 20:20:26

quote:
Originally posted by ra-c

Wow, those tires still look new. And is it just me, or does that vette look more solid than the newer vehicles?

Yup...they sure don't make 'em like they used too...

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rollndice83
Expert Modder

Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/28/2009 : 05:07:04

quote:
Originally posted by ra-c

Wow, those tires still look new. And is it just me, or does that vette look more solid than the newer vehicles?

Looks good.

Yea they are in really good shape. Matter of fact the production date of this Corvette is 1-26-1988 . I thought it was in the 90's until i looked at the sticker. I can't believe the shape of it for being 21 years old. Still has all original sticker on dash and even has the cell phone in mint condition with sticker. Only problem is the windshield has a small piece broken off.

raymond
New Member

Lindsay
Ontario
Canada

49 Posts

Posted - 07/28/2009 : 18:29:38

have the same one and they go pretty fast on 12v my daughter has a hard time controlling it on pavement and has already put deep scatches in it and have to repaint

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rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/28/2009 : 19:43:26

quote:
Originally posted by raymond

have the same one and they go pretty fast on 12v my daughter has a hard time controlling it on pavement and has already put deep scatches in it and have to repaint

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That is cool. Did you paint the interior red or is that stock? I know with 12v those tires have a hard time connecting...So i might make it a slick track car. Next to my alley is a smooth parking lot that it great when its wet

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 05:33:59

Just pulled the rear tires,motors and gear boxes on the Corvette and discovered it has the 3A GB's not 3B's. Kinda bummed about that. I'm thinking about putting 16Ts in but a lot of cutting will need to be done.

gseric69
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Red Lion
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USA

6272 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 06:19:17

The 3A is a faster GB than the 3B. It's close to the final ratio of a 21T. 16T will be quite a bit slower.

Edited by - gseric69 on 07/29/2009 06:19:34

rollndice83
Expert Modder

Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 07:07:25

OK i had them backwards. So the 3A is close to the 21T and the 3B is close to the 16T..Right?

gseric69
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Red Lion
PA
USA

6272 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 07:13:07

The 3B is closer to a 19T.

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 07:24:21

OK got it now. Thanks Eric for clearing that up for me.

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 09:19:53

Ok so i took some rubbing compound to the hood and door to see how it would look. It took 90% of the cloudiness out of the plastic and made it smooth as a bullet. Here are the before and after pics. Let me know what you all think. I really don't want to paint this one, i would like to keep it original for the most part.

Hood Before

Hood After

Divinar
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San Jose 95111
CA
USA

2700 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 10:21:18

quote:
Originally posted by rollndice83

Ok so i took some rubbing compound to the hood and door to see how it would look. It took 90% of the cloudiness out of the plastic and made it smooth as a bullet. Here are the before and after pics. Let me know what you all think. I really don't want to paint this one, i would like to keep it original for the most part.

Holy crap!
What rubbing compound? Did you use a polisher?
That would be so nice on my, er, JD's black jeep...

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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder

phoenix
az
USA

156 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 10:21:21

Wow, Awesome job rolldice. it really does look great. What brand of rubbing compound did you use? also did you use a buffer or just plain old elbow grease.

Can't believe that's a 20 year old Hood.

Escalade
2 Fire Rescue Jeeps
Ken's Beach Ranger (WIP)

rollndice83
Expert Modder

Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/29/2009 : 10:49:49

I used a 3M Finishing compound. I'm a fan of 3M Detail products. That's just a bit of elbow grease..I only put 5 minutes into it. I am going to go over it again. I didn't want to use a wheel and heat up the plastic to much plus compound goes flying everwhere. I am going to do every panel right before i put them back on. I will have it back together by the weekend. Just finished cleaning all the switched and connectors on the wiring harness.

Edited by - rollndice83 on 08/07/2009 06:16:09

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/31/2009 : 08:08:20

I'm finishing up the Corvette today. I had an issue with the back tires but Treebeme helped me out and it turned out the rear axle was out of square so one tire was sticking out further than the other. Resolved that issue.I pulled all of the female connectors out of the F/R Switch and cleaned them along with the foot pedal switch.I picked up 2 12V 7ah batteries last night that fit perfect in the battery compartment with no mod's necessary. I took the gearboxes apart..Checked for any damage then re greased them and put the motors back on.

Edited by - rollndice83 on 07/31/2009 08:09:20

Divinar
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San Jose 95111
CA
USA

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Posted - 07/31/2009 : 09:05:17

quote:
Originally posted by rollndice83

I used a 3M Finishing compound. I'm a fan of 3M Detail products. That's just a bit of elbow grease..I only put 5 minutes into it. I am going to go over it again. I didn't want to use a wheel and heat up the plastic to much plus compound goes flying everwhere.

Seeing is believing. I'm gonna go get me some this weekend, maybe I'll get the black Jeep done...

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 07/31/2009 : 09:27:33

Divinar Let me know how you make out with the Jeep. I just finished putting the final panels on and am pleased with the final looks of it as far as how it looked before and now without painting. The kid want's to drive it so bad that i just had to get it done.

Edited by - rollndice83 on 07/31/2009 09:29:35

DaddyFixit
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phoenix
az
USA

156 Posts

Posted - 08/03/2009 : 15:09:49

Hey rollndice,
I took your advice and decided to polish my recently purchased Fire Rescue.

Went to Autozone to purchase the 3M rubbing, and it was 10.99.
also purchased a turtle rubbing compound 2.99.

I went ahead and masked off the middle of the hood so i could see the before and after, as well as the difference between generic and premium rubbing compounds.

At first the turtlewax was doing a great job. removing the small scratches. But the more i would apply the less glossy it would get.

when i would use the 3m brand, it would remove the small scratches but would keep the shine. After a while the turtlewax was pretty hazy. I had some carnubawax, so i applied it to the turtlewax. only then did it bring back the gloss of the plastic.
But if you can see the right side (3m side) is still much brighter red.

save the trouble and just buy the 3M. definately works better and you don't have to apply a different coat.

The hood is not severely sun bleached. but you can tell in the middle of the hood how bad it was before. Used a regular terry cloth. I'm pretty happy how the hood came out, cant wait to do the whole body.

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treebeme
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Holtsville
NY
USA

3122 Posts

Posted - 08/03/2009 : 15:20:36

Looks slick. I waiting for a video of the kid sliding across the hood.

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rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 08/04/2009 : 04:38:30

Daddyfixit- Looks good man! You can definitely see the difference. That's why I only use 3M products on anything. I know they are pricey but believe it's worth it. Can't wait to see your final results.

Treebeme- LOL. I bet my kid could..He is still low enough to the car

Now i just have to decide whether or not to take the old ceramic brake resistor off of the wiring harness. Should make the car better on the slick track but might help to smoke the motors quicker too.

Edited by - rollndice83 on 08/04/2009 05:42:43

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 08/07/2009 : 06:15:46

Got first run video's of the 1988 Super 6Volt Corvette with 12V Modification.

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 08/07/2009 : 06:19:30

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 08/07/2009 : 06:22:18

He really gave the body panels a workout this morning

Not too bad for a 12V

Edited by - rollndice83 on 08/07/2009 09:39:22

treebeme
Advanced Modder

Holtsville
NY
USA

3122 Posts

Posted - 08/07/2009 : 07:27:52

Cool. Get some bmx rubber around the front tires. You will be amazed at how much better it turns.

rollndice83
Expert Modder

Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 08/07/2009 : 09:37:05

Yea that is the first thing i'm going to do. And add a shoulder harness to the Rescue Jeep.

rollndice83
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Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 09/11/2009 : 20:24:04

I have a few rolls of white and black vinyl so i put some racing stripes on the Corvette quick tonight to see how it would look. I like it enough to keep it on for now.

gseric69
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Posted - 09/12/2009 : 08:50:24

Looks good!

witz07
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Port St Lucie
FL
USA

179 Posts

Posted - 09/14/2009 : 13:45:23

Those racing stripes make a huge difference. Really nice. I never thought about using rubbing compound on the plastic but now I know what I'm doing this weekend.

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rollndice83
Expert Modder

Lansdale
PA
USA

849 Posts

Posted - 09/14/2009 : 14:53:52

quote:
Originally posted by witz07

Those racing stripes make a huge difference. Really nice. I never thought about using rubbing compound on the plastic but now I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Oh Yea works great. As long as the plastic is just faded and not porous or chalky. And it's easier than polishing a full size car

Side note- Thanks about the stripes. I like the hood a lot but i pulled the back stripes off. I am going to run new stripes down the back that wrap around the sticker instead of stopping at it.

classicfan1
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Ohio
USA
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Posted - 06/14/2010 : 16:52:43

Been a long time since I posted here, but I came back to follow this! I have 1994 myself (near-mint original childhood car). I think this Corvette is the bomb. What did you have to pay to get him?

jazzcat
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Mesa
az
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Posted - 06/16/2010 : 10:58:55

quote:
Originally posted by classicfan1

Been a long time since I posted here, but I came back to follow this! I have 1994 myself (near-mint original childhood car). I think this Corvette is the bomb. What did you have to pay to get him?

there was one out here for $30 in pretty nice shape..

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classicfan1
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Posted - 06/16/2010 : 21:11:07

quote:
Originally posted by jazzcat

quote:
Originally posted by classicfan1

Been a long time since I posted here, but I came back to follow this! I have 1994 myself (near-mint original childhood car). I think this Corvette is the bomb. What did you have to pay to get him?

there was one out here for $30 in pretty nice shape..

$30 for a red '88 Corvette or white '94?

jazzcat
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Mesa
az
USA

748 Posts

Posted - 06/17/2010 : 11:45:44

I've seen red c4s and a white turbo c4 for under 50. Almost picked the white car up but decided to get parts for my car instead

There is a c5 that gets left by a curb from time to time that I ask about and have left my card with but I think its going to end up in the trash before they actually call :(