zeitgeist57 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 My grandfather-in-law lives in WV, has my father-in-laws' old 1985 Corvette. He's the second owner; car's been in the family since new. Papaw Bill is a wierd one, and he let the car get pretty neglected for a number of years. According to my mother-in-law, he's spent an ungodly amount of money at corner shops around Nitro/St. Albans, and pretty much has been getting screwed. AFAIK, car is still not running and needs attention. Papaw's got the money and doesn't want a newer Corvette; he just wants his '85 running again. My MIL wants the Corvette flat-bedded back to Columbus, so I can monitor service on the Vette myself by a reputable shop. I'd work on it myself as a side project, but too much is going on right now in my life. I need a shop willing to work on a clean but neglected '80s Corvette, and someone that has a flatbed so we can go and retrieve the car. Would IPS and/or Northend Wrench be interested in taking a look at this thing? Any other shops people recommend? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I recommend Brandon for towing. Good guy and runs a reputable place for towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I recommend Brandon for towing. Good guy and runs a reputable place for towing. Yes...I will clarify that in my head I've got Capital in mind as a fallback...was hoping for a private party with access to a flatbed for a day. I'd tow it myself, but Cleetus is not equipped for trailering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 What level of work needs done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 seems intresting enough, what does need done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Purchase better replacement Vette Swap them Profit? I have absolutely nothing helpful to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Northend Wrench would be trustworthy for sure. I've said it before and I'll say it again, its the only shop I trust because I worked there and I know everything is done honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 u-haul trailer, borrow something that can tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Talk to Danny Popp; he does have experience on C4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd be interested in going to get it. Have you got a quote from Capital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'll get more details and post up later: what known issues there are on the Vette...how much to flatbed it from WV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'll get more details and post up later: what known issues there are on the Vette...how much to flatbed it from WV... I have an 86 and I can tell you that electrical problems seem to be the biggest problem, at least in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Text me Clay. I have access to a truck and car trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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