Craig i needed a laugh on Friday. It's had paint work/wrong size tires.body lines aren't good (you realize we can see as you walk around)/Airbag wear ???..you say the 07 shelby was a "real collector car"...i've got to give it to you to have the balls to continue pretend these cars are immaculate. It's okay to just say it like it is.GLWS
Thank you for the ride. The tires breaking loose in your first drive was awesome. Took me back to my '65 black on black tri-power GTO. I love how excited you get over everything you do AND bring to us along with your knowledge. AWESOME and thanks. Regards to Papa Al. Sonny (CT) That car is fantastic, by the way (as you know). Hell of a find.
I am also a dealer and I sell a lot of corvettes and I have personally owned over 50 corvettes and I have never seen or heard of a c5Z Vert.. very awesome to see that someone did a quality job converting. I’d throw this on eBay!
"Auto Check, no accidents" Perhaps the car was damaged at a Track Day, and no insurance claim filed? That could explain the mismatched paint? Between 7:00 and 7:30, it appears the LF gap where the bumper and fender meet is larger than the RF bumper/ fender gap?
This car needs to be featured on jalopnik. I don’t see what all the comments are about the paint not matching and the gaps being off. It’s been checked out top to bottom by CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and every Corvette expert in the world. The all say that paint is 100% original and all the parts are $100 oem. Even carfax says it’s a 1 owner that’s never been wrecked. All the conspiracy theorists out there need to stop hating and move on. Deal with it this is a perfect no accidents never been painted z06 that was built by Zora himself in Bowling Green. It’s gotta be worth at least 50k. He’s practically giving it away at $19,500.
Z06 convertible! Someone modded it, big whoop! The top is removable and considering the convertible is an FRC body, it should’ve been a relatively easy swap for a pro.
Hi Craig. Beautiful vette. The only think that I don’t think you noticed is. The right door is off color it really stands out straight on or at any angle. Need to prep the hole right side. Kick a blend to the adjacent panels and clear coat it. I’m not dogging it. Beautiful car. But. !!
02-04 GM wheels were 'Speedline'. It will say this on the back side of the wheel and were cast aluminum. 01's were 'Alcoa', forged aluminum. Anything else was aftermarket. Reply
Nice car ,it definitely has had paintwork around it , the pedals are original, it being a convertible I believe hurts the car unless you bought it cheap just to keep and cruise around it's perfect and it is different , plus it having 70k miles it's not a collector or something you would trailer queen to shows anyway . the value of the car is hurt because of the conversion .if that car was to be put on a road coarse it will need to have a roll cage installed because of the roof being removed . It is definitely a nice cruiser perfect for someone to have fun with it .definitely cannot add value because of conversion if anything it's a subtraction . 👍
currently I have it in the shop getting a new pro clutch, master and slave cylinder kit and a new pro 6 speed transmission made to hold up to 900 hp. First 4 gears are slightly lower for better starts. Next addition may be a supercharger. Maybe
Did they compensate for the loss of rigidity because of chopping off the roof by welding extra bracing underneath? Does it corner as sharply as the hardtop?
Since FRC/Z06 quarter panels are different, quarter panels likely came from the donor convertible that provided all the parts for the conversion. Donor car may have been Sebring silver and Z06 being Quick silver may explain paint match variance. Convertible top appears to be from a C6 based on rear window.
I don't believe Quarters are different on C5 Z06. All c5s are built on same body and platform and built as a convertible and Roofs are decided from there.
It’s only rare if GM made it as a Z06 convertible. Since it’s a conversion, it’s not rare. Just because GM parts were used doesn’t make it a GM made convertible.
A friend of mines did this before, he took a wrecked c5 convertible that was hit in the front and took the convertible top out along with all the components that control the convertible top and put it on a wrecked zo6 that a tree fell on ,
ZO6 cars are really overated seeing as how easy it is to match the specs with aftermarket parts, which will really outshine it's conservative specs. But thats just me doing value comparisons. 12K for a clean well optioned coupe/convertable/hatchbach and 4K worth of upgrades make it a personalized rocket of your choice.
Perfect? No. Passenger door has been repainted badly. That top did have some wear where it meets the vert cover, door lock doesn't work, miscellaneous nicks and chips. We have different ideas of what constitutes "perfect". Nice maybe, pretty good, sure... perfect.... no.
THe passenger door does not match the paint!
Might be the rear clip, doesn't match (to my eye).
@@garyolafson8303 Could be I just know someone does not know how to paint!
Golden rule with metallic paint is dont paint the panel paint the whole side so at least it all looks the same.
Craig i needed a laugh on Friday.
It's had paint work/wrong size tires.body lines aren't good (you realize we can see as you walk around)/Airbag wear ???..you say the 07 shelby was a "real collector car"...i've got to give it to you to have the balls to continue pretend these cars are immaculate. It's okay to just say it like it is.GLWS
Thank you for the ride. The tires breaking loose in your first drive was awesome. Took me back to my '65 black on black tri-power GTO.
I love how excited you get over everything you do AND bring to us along with your knowledge. AWESOME and thanks. Regards to Papa Al. Sonny (CT)
That car is fantastic, by the way (as you know). Hell of a find.
I am also a dealer and I sell a lot of corvettes and I have personally owned over 50 corvettes and I have never seen or heard of a c5Z Vert.. very awesome to see that someone did a quality job converting. I’d throw this on eBay!
"Auto Check, no accidents" Perhaps the car was damaged at a Track Day, and no insurance claim filed? That could explain the mismatched paint? Between 7:00 and 7:30, it appears the LF gap where the bumper and fender meet is larger than the RF bumper/ fender gap?
exactly..i want to sell cars to craig...he's blind
This car needs to be featured on jalopnik. I don’t see what all the comments are about the paint not matching and the gaps being off. It’s been checked out top to bottom by CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and every Corvette expert in the world. The all say that paint is 100% original and all the parts are $100 oem. Even carfax says it’s a 1 owner that’s never been wrecked. All the conspiracy theorists out there need to stop hating and move on. Deal with it this is a perfect no accidents never been painted z06 that was built by Zora himself in Bowling Green. It’s gotta be worth at least 50k. He’s practically giving it away at $19,500.
I already knew it was the convertible top...... That conversion looks really good.....
Z06 convertible! Someone modded it, big whoop! The top is removable and considering the convertible is an FRC body, it should’ve been a relatively easy swap for a pro.
Hi Craig. Beautiful vette. The only think that I don’t think you noticed is. The right door is off color it really stands out straight on or at any angle. Need to prep the hole right side. Kick a blend to the adjacent panels and clear coat it.
I’m not dogging it. Beautiful car. But. !!
I'm not sure if it has 4 front wheels bbn on it, or if the rear tires are just too narrow but theres something off about the rear wheel firment
Looks like Maaco did the paint work.
I have an 04 z06 Vert conversion. Love it!
Omg, i didn’t even know you ever had this!
the door has been replaced with a slightly different silver tinted one.
That hitch looks great between the exhaust tips🤪
Why are the doors a different color?
It's the rear quarters that are different. Some body shop butt painted it instead of blending into the doors.
The floppy ear sun visor is very common on C5’s. Those visors are like gold when you find them.
02-04 GM wheels were 'Speedline'. It will say this on the back side of the wheel and were cast aluminum. 01's were 'Alcoa', forged aluminum. Anything else was aftermarket.
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C5 Z-06 was never made as a convertible. I am moving mine towards it, although I have C6Z06 brakes and wheels
Nice car besides some body shop butt painting the quarters.
I have a c5 2004 Z06 clone built by Corvette Nuts. Everything is Z06 except mods like cam, headers, coil over shocks, tuned exhaust and ground effects
Z06.....Convertible!
You’re a true salesman
I always like having a unique car to sell at my dealership too.
I see something a little off. The passenger door doesn’t match very well.
rear clip doesn't match ?
Nice car ,it definitely has had paintwork around it , the pedals are original, it being a convertible I believe hurts the car unless you bought it cheap just to keep and cruise around it's perfect and it is different , plus it having 70k miles it's not a collector or something you would trailer queen to shows anyway . the value of the car is hurt because of the conversion .if that car was to be put on a road coarse it will need to have a roll cage installed because of the roof being removed . It is definitely a nice cruiser perfect for someone to have fun with it .definitely cannot add value because of conversion if anything it's a subtraction . 👍
Not stock exhaust. 2010 zo6 505 hp
currently I have it in the shop getting a new pro clutch, master and slave cylinder kit and a new pro 6 speed transmission made to hold up to 900 hp. First 4 gears are slightly lower for better starts. Next addition may be a supercharger. Maybe
That sounds 👍 from Aleskyfinis
All c5s had those pedals my convertible has the same pedals cool car
my 02 z06 does't
I believe you'd need a roll bar on a vert to track it.
Is the passenger door mismatched or is that an illusion? Beautiful car I love it.
It's an illusion during sunset
@@FlyingWheels i don't think so. It's seen in every photo ,even during daytime photos
FINALLY, you bought a corvette.
I have a C5 convertible red with black top and interior. 56K!!! I love mine. 350 HP and turquore 349.
GM never made chrome z06 wheels
i know! Right from the bat! It`s the miss match colour!
Did they compensate for the loss of rigidity because of chopping off the roof by welding extra bracing underneath? Does it corner as sharply as the hardtop?
Since FRC/Z06 quarter panels are different, quarter panels likely came from the donor convertible that provided all the parts for the conversion. Donor car may have been Sebring silver and Z06 being Quick silver may explain paint match variance. Convertible top appears to be from a C6 based on rear window.
I don't believe Quarters are different on C5 Z06. All c5s are built on same body and platform and built as a convertible and Roofs are decided from there.
Great Video
Very nice
The door is a different color
Is a great car
how did you miss the passenger door when pointing out the flaws? lol
It’s only rare if GM made it as a Z06 convertible. Since it’s a conversion, it’s not rare. Just because GM parts were used doesn’t make it a GM made convertible.
I live 10 minutes from Carlisle car show and have seen this b4
It will sell fast 💨
Hope you bought it cheap looks like its had paint work on passenger side.
It’s a sweet vette
I'm so annoyed I can't see the mismatch paint everyone is pointing out 😒
Edit: OK I see it. 10:36 Cant unsee it 🤦🏿♂️
Poor lighting at sunset.
The door was repainted
Beautiful car!
Needs $500 car cover
Yeah.....lemme see that build sheet.
yeah
50 shades of gray.
bwahahaha
A friend of mines did this before, he took a wrecked c5 convertible that was hit in the front and took the convertible top out along with all the components that control the convertible top and put it on a wrecked zo6 that a tree fell on ,
Where was the car located? Was it black? Wonder of I have it.
Sweet ride sell that at a premium
“Closed Course”!!! Haha, sure!!!
Yep that’s real yeah buddy from Aleskyfinis
It’s worth every penny, 13k
I am not playing the Craig's ZO6 drinking game. It's way too early for that.
I did a Z06 Swap in my 2003 anniversary model. Not factory built of course.
Wow. Hope you have a manual. I have an old LT4, but lusting after a C6
That passenger door paint is so far off it hurts my eyes
Check passenger cylinder head casting number should be 243 if so it's a z06
Price less baby
z06 convertible
I would keep it
lol..why are the wider wheels in the front..sounds like the last owner had no idea they were staggered when they rotated them
My dad got one of those lmao they raw
From my research the c5 z06,s and the c5 hard tops aren't nothing but convertibles anyway.....
For 13K you would think they would match the paint, I am home painter and do better
I thought convertible or the Crome wheels
convertable lights
Ooooooohhhhhhh ;) Rear paint looks different?
They won't allow you on the track with that convertible.
It’s also a convertible.
must have had major rear end damage.paint way off
It’s a convertible!!!
Is it just me or does the passenger door look a different shade?
its missing its fixed roof
Just broken in
Any skilled body shop can to that conversion
The door looks like a different color on the passenger side
Wo from Aleskyfinis
ZO6 cars are really overated seeing as how easy it is to match the specs with aftermarket parts, which will really outshine it's conservative specs. But thats just me doing value comparisons. 12K for a clean well optioned coupe/convertable/hatchbach and 4K worth of upgrades make it a personalized rocket of your choice.
Ever been in an accident?? The passenger door looks a lighter color silver.
looks like paint in rear quarter panel doesn't match the rest of the car?
Perfect? No. Passenger door has been repainted badly. That top did have some wear where it meets the vert cover, door lock doesn't work, miscellaneous nicks and chips. We have different ideas of what constitutes "perfect". Nice maybe, pretty good, sure... perfect.... no.
Also, up your game and get you a personal mic.
Convertible
Who would put sumitomo tires on a vette???
The l on the bottom
It’s not a real z06 car. All of them where hard tops. Fixed roofs
Where can I buy one?
Drifting is for the rich
convertible! C5 Z06 was only made from 1992-2004 They did not make the C5 Z06 in 2010 The C6 is 2005-2013
Worst door paint on the passenger side.
It's a zo6
It’s a kit
It’s a nice car but that paint job needs touched up. The quarters are a totally different color
Convetable z06