1985 C4 Corvette: Project Daily Driver Part 1 of 8

[@markstoybox2058]

I'm glad you made this video. I've been buying c4 corvettes as daily drivers since 2005. I'm on number seven. I think there awesome beaters and very under valued.

[@invisiblemansband]

Ive got an 89. Free. In really good condition. Thanks dad. Lol

[@marcellomori3264]

I bought a 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette for $5,000. It has the LT1 motor and everything else in it is stock except for the C5 Z06 rims. I love it's blacked out look.

[@aaronday7627]

I have a 1985 C4 also I'm very happy with it since it's my first Corvette and now I'm in the Corvette club ! 😁

[@grabir01]

1985 was the best year

[@TheronJensen]

I have had two C4's, First was new, had it for 5 years then sold it. 2nd was in 2002, a repossessed car in rough shape but the engine was new, fixed it up, kept it about 3 years then sold it. I love the clean unpretentious lines of the '85, no rear brake light, wouldn't change a thing. Now I am retired and yearning for an other one, lots of bargains out there but first I need some garage space.

[@chasitywilliams4005]

I bought a 1985 corvette back in 2011 it had a ton of miles and its a daily driver. Well it's 2017 and the car still fires up and runs like a champ. I must say it's been the best car I've ever owned and I have a lot of muscle cars but this one just preforms so well. I plan to purchase another.

[@wardiker]

I got an 85 C4 in my garage, it belongs to the landlord, neglected for years, these videos are helping me make a decision on it, Thanks, great videos by the way

[@sjhall5777]

I JUST got one yesterday, she is a beauty.Was pampered and in great condition!Mine is a 96.Silver.

[@synthpro]

First off, love your channel, you have some great videos here with great topics! Here is my experience with my C4 Corvettes as daily drivers. The C4 are actually quite reliable once you take care of common maintenance stuff. I drove my 1984 Corvette for 9 years straight with nothing more than common maintancance, (and yes, I was not a fan of the Cross Fire injection as well, always could smell the fuel when driving without the top or when the windows were down and usually after a drive to work, the odor would get in my cloths) and then I had the privilege of finding a very nice 85 Vette for $5500 that I ended up selling my 84 and taking the money I made off it and going through the 85 to make reliable. I ended up replacing all u joints, wheel bearings, new tires, shocks, radiator and hoses, thermostat, and ended up having to replace the fuel sending unit as well because the fuel pump brackets fell off and was causing pressure issues. I stopped driving mine about a year ago and have started restoring it, was still going strong but just decided it was time to get something I could haul stuff around in and respect the Vette as a weekend or summer days driver. Keep up the great videos! Jareth

[@InverseWeenis]

i highly doubt the fuel smell was the fault of the CFI itself. sounds more like you had a leak. i have a very rough 84 and i dont ever smell fuel while im driving, much less enough to stick to my clothes.

[@gabe9790]

Hi Ben. Just wanted to say you are one talented young man. I was blown away when you were doing the test drives and I noticed you went right by my house. I had to do a double take and rewind. And yep you live in my neighborhood or close by. But anyway I acquired a C4 not too long ago and I am inspired by your videos to get it street worthy.

[@Dani65ful]

I used to own an 85 I am going to watch your posts and see how you come out with it.. I thought it was a great car back in 1995 when I bought with 60,000 on the clock. so thanks for sharing someday I will get another 85 Vette.

[@oliverrojas7117]

Smart find. Thanks for showing the interior without the dash instrument cluster and explaining why you chose an 85' without cross fire injection and VATS ( vehicle anti-theft system). I did enjoy watching. It's nice car and it's cool to see a real live project daily driver.

[@Lloyd33]

VATS is easy to bypass. Just take a multi-meter and measure the resistance of the little 'bump' towards the back of your key. Then go to Radio Shack and buy a resistor of the same value, follow the two small wires coming down from your ignition switch, snip them under the dash somewhere and connect the resistor between the two wires (on the 'car' side, not the side coming from the ignition switch). All done. Bonus: now you can add remote start. 80's car security was a bit.. lacking. =P

[@MegaMykus]

Welcome to the C4 Club, Ben!!! I've got an '87, red w/ charcoal interior, loaded, 118+k on the clock. She's been very dependable, always starts, and has acceptable performance. It looks like you have the optional Sport Seats, with air bladders for a custom fit.......you will LOVE them!!! I wanted to pass along a word of warning. Flush out the radiator!!!!!!!!! It looks like you may not have a water temp gauge, so PLEASE hook up one ASAP! Those plastic radiators will plug up on you like mad, over heat it enough and you'll need ANOTHER engine. Hmmmmm, how would I know that??? But they make a great daily driver as long as you remember what you're driving. As dependable as a Caprice! Make sure she's running cool and E N J O Y ! ! !

[@TheCorvetteBen]

MykeyB Luckily, this car has had the rad swapped out with a heavy duty aluminum rad so there shouldn't be too much crap built up yet. I also believe the stock water temp sender works as well. Hopfully mine will be as dependable as you.

[@christianmotley262]

Enjoyed your video, just got 1990 C4 convertible, I hate the VATS too, bypassed it on a Riviera I had. My engine now has Edelbrock intake and carb, adjustable distributor, auto trans has been rebuilt. Traded my 1976 Camaro LT for it, couldn't afford the nearly $200 per week premium gas, this L98 runs fine on regular with a few gallons E85 for more octane and a little MM oil.

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

That is quite a nice & clean basis for your project. That's a wise choice, not the cheapest, but this one seems to be a honest ride.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Hedo's 80's & 90's Cars Remember I said UNDER 5k... never said how far under I paid ;)

[@RevengeOfTheApocalypse]

buying a 85 corvette this week can't wait to do this

[@vettekid3326]

I bought one almost exactly like yours last fall. Instead of a cracked glass top it had a regular top that the previous owner's son left the bolts loose on and it flipped off at 45 mph. I got for around 4K and put a couple more in it on the interior and a new glass top, makes a great daily driver.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Kevin Hippen I am either gonna swap the cracked top for another one, or find a good fiberglass one and paint it black.

[@vettekid3326]

I was able to fix the damage to the fiberglass top & re-bond the frame to it. It makes a better choice in the summer as even with the sun shade in place the glass top can heat up fast here in Arkansas.

[@ozzstars_cars]

It's hard to get rid the C4 bug once you got it. Enjoy

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Ozzstar Same goes with the Corvette bug

[@takethe5th338]

God thats true, just picked up 96 LT4 6 speed, King of the road now.

[@alexbedel6320]

@@takethe5th338 picked up a 79. It catches peoples attention

[@rickschwindt1691]

How true!! Picking up my 2nd one next week.

[@onefastc4610]

Proud owner of an 89 and a 95 zr1. C4s are great cars. L98s tend to run hot so did a few things to make it run a little cooler. And if youre up to the challenge, you can refurbish an old digital dash. Did it on my 89 due to sun burn on the film. A guy on youtube shows a step by step process on how to do it. Cheers!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Matt Bobisha I was able to buy one that worked! You will see that on another video.

[@williamharris7995]

Thanks cause of the videos you did on the C4 corvette this will be my first corvette to start thanks again

[@TheRomanianCowboy]

It's funny cause I'm 16 and I bought a 85 last December...its a great car.....to help your battery issue...check the distributor. take the plastic cap off and check its grounding for rust....then leave the plastic cap off and turn it over...worked for me. If you have any question ask me. I also have a 4+3 Doug Nash in it and Z51

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Alexv147 Mine isnt a Z51 optioned car BUT for what I paid for it it doesnt matter!

[@TheRomanianCowboy]

you can definitely feel the difference with the Z51 but without is not that bad. I'm going to start a car channel with my friends soon...also digital dash is great.

[@robertreber7626]

Rustage Garage b

[@240greyhawke]

I’m planning on buying a 1990 Corvette, with 110,000 miles, and doing the same thing. Use it for a daily driver for a while. I do like the L98 Engine as well. I know your videos are going to be a great benefit to me getting it in daily driver condition.

[@mattmiller2761]

I had a 1985 just like it, only with red interior. Had a bad accident 1/16/87. It went up in flames. In 1988 I bought a blue 1986 Z51 with manual trans and loaded. I still have it. Has 70k on it. It's been a great car. Just replaced the original water pump and fuel pump this year. It's a survivor. Have fun, I know I have!

[@mp330600]

Looks like a good project for you. You really know these cars and I am looking forward to what you do with it. Have fun.

[@DIYDanCars]

Cool! Thinking about adding a C4 to my 80s collection. Nice rescue hopefully it turns out well.

[@preston121068]

Picked up an '84 C4 (yes, I know it has the crap cross fire) recently for $700. Body is in pretty good shape, top like yours has a crack in it, it actually runs pretty well with almost 280k miles on the original engine just very under powered as '84's were. Plan to do minor body work, repaint myself the factory black color, engine swap to a 385 Fastburn GM crate motor I have laying around. Rebuild trans/rear, replace bearings/bushings everywhere as needed, new rims/tires, carpet and good to go. Already having the new engine I'm figuring right around $5,000.00 to be running around in a like new, but much, MUCH faster 1984 C4 Vette.

[@Dani65ful]

I am watching your video I hope that someday soon I will be able to buy my 4th Corvette on the cheap.. and as you said not really into to make money but to have fun with it.. thats all I want to do with mine if I do a subtle customization to make it mine

[@91C4NVA]

Thank you sir for the fast response. I just watched a video on replacing the connector I'm sure you are referring to. Looks pretty straight forward. Anyway thanks again, and keep up the good work.

[@hvilletrumpet]

Snagged my 85 for less than $5k too. 78,000 miles, new paint and interior. Best performance deal you can find for the money! 3 years and it's a very reliable car.

[@viii3three]

i have a similar ride. had it for a long long time. the first few years i spent fixing things poorly done at the factory or the dealer. Once i fixed the right way, the car has been a blast. enjoy.

[@2LateIWon]

That should be a very cool project

[@TheCorvetteBen]

2LateIWon Thanks!

[@ronaldlehmann6935]

Good deal- l Think you are going to get that Vet. in great shape -Will be looking for it -Good Luck

[@trainjam6596]

Just bought a 1989 C-4 corvette has been sitting for 4 years. Very savable. I believe with $1000.00 worth of work or less and the cost of buying it $500.00 hope to have it running in about 2 weeks.Oh, its a convertible. Ups the game....a little.

[@williamharris7995]

Thanks about the knowledge of the anti theft system I been watching your videos with the C3 was set to pull the trigger but ended up watching the video when you had someone driving it and the knowledge of the that video is what I needed I been going across the board C3,C4,C5 and a couple other cars but the bang for the buck this the one and thanks for the videos and could you do one in an automated please thanks Wil Harris

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

Nice clean '85. I discovered your channel a month or so ago starting with the maroon '77, great stuff.

[@angrykiwi6360]

It’s gorgeous, and so are you

[@budhouseholder1230]

The car looks pretty good. Have fun!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

***** Thanks!

[@piranhaflightsimulator7775]

Great Project! I like how the C4 looks in white.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Piranha Flight Simulator Hopefully itll shine up

[@TheDutchTexan]

That indeed needs some TheCorvetteBen TLC to be worthy! Looking forward to the coming videos!

[@zz8sfk]

Ben, I like your sentiment on the C4. As you know, I own a C4 ('93, also white...) And I like it infinitely better than my former C3 ('79, L82) I purchased one later in the gen because I wanted analog gauges. I was actually looking for a '90 or '91. I like the idea of a shift for yourself car. :-) Do you know what gear ratio yours has? AFAIC, that is the true beauty of the C4... Is that you can use it for a daily driver. (Well... At least in Tx, but NOT in Mi.... At least not in the snow...) They ride fairly quiet, A/C works pretty well. Much better with a painted top, tho' . Ride well enough to travel in and fuel mileage is more than acceptable, bordering on the unbelievable, sometimes. I LOVE your choice... But I got the hankerin' fer a C5... Edward

[@TheCorvetteBen]

zz8sfk I had a C5 too and they are awesome, but kinda boring, nothing to fix! But that is only cool if you are into that kinda thing. I agree white looks awesome.

[@masterbuilder7729]

I plan on buying a 85 for 5 grand or less when I’m 16 as a daily driver

[@IzzySk10]

master builder 772 I just started looking at these C4’s and I’m in love. Same situation as you bro

[@stemmedlawyer1721]

I would check into insurance though. I’m sure it will be insane for a 16 year old

[@masterbuilder7729]

Stemmed Lawyer1 ya I’m thinking I’ll get a project car now and work on it till till I’m older the corvette wouldn’t make a bad project car

[@merch8888]

Stemmed Lawyer1 no it won’t maybe 400 for the whole year

[@ClayThunder]

@@masterbuilder7729 Damn yall get those for cheap. I cant find any less then like 18000

[@rocket4332]

84 with the cfi are awesome

[@UCFCamaroSS]

Dude, I picked up that Corvette and posted on Jalopnik. I am still daily driving my 85. Because the car sat idle for 4 years, I had to replace the MAF control box, distributor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator and I installed 94 LT1 injectors that I already had. My 85 Vette is the best daily driver ever. Ice Cold A/C, 18 mpg, and a 12 second 1/4 mile

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+drew nabors Well there you go, you inspired me to buy one. It was a coincidence that mine is white as well. I'm guessing mine needed more work than yours, but I am getting to the point now where it is almost done

[@UCFCamaroSS]

My car sat for a few years in storage, so it needed a new battery and alternator. Step up to the CS-144, its more efficient and worth it. One of the original injector stuck open and flooded the intake, left me stranded. LT1 injectors are more reliable. Get a smog pump delete kit from TPIS and upgrade your power window regulators to the 94-96 design, much faster. I have all the bugs worked out, so if you need any advice, text me at 904-753-3160 Drew

[@TheCorvetteBen]

I used the Bosch 3 injectors from fuel injector connection

[@UCFCamaroSS]

Get an adjustable regulator, it makes a difference

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+drew nabors What did you set yours at? Sadly I already finished the injector swap and moved on, that would have been an easier time to do it!

[@bigmankeys]

love it bro. i just bought one my self. its a lot of fun to drive.

[@raferb]

VATS is easy to bypass in a variety of ways. I added a resistor on the circuit under the steering column, so that the resistor on the key isn't necessary. It makes making duplicate keys cheap and easy! :)

[@Vader1957]

Good luck with the C4. They can suck a wallet dry faster than any other vette. Your approach sounds great and with the 4 speed, it could be a great daily driver.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Vader1957 Yes they can and I have seen that happen to many other people. The secret is to 1. not pay others to do work, and 2. Dont throw parts at it, because that will add up quick

[@blues03]

+TheCorvetteBen "2. Dont throw parts at it" Then how do you fix it?? I'm not being sarcastic, either. Just looking for general car saving advice when it comes to repair. Are you insinuating going to junk yards for parts or what?

[@takethe5th338]

The parts do not cost that much. The real cost is the girl that goes in the passenger seat.

[@riverkelly7747]

Takethe 5th well what if you take the passenger seat out and turn it into a racecar

[@ppage27]

This series looks like it could be very entertaining!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

ppage27 and very 80s!!

[@arewefree]

Picked up an 85 a few yrs. ago Automatic. It only has 32000 miles on it and its like brand new inside and out. I know nothing about Corvettes and haven't a clue what I have for a motor. But the car screws. lol. There have been a few issues with it, but its just a toy car for me, so I have fun with it when I can. I have a 24 yr. old son who loves to drive it. It has a 4 speed Automatic, and snaps your head and chirps its tires really easy. My buddy says they did something to the tranny, but IKN. Do'n't know too much about them. I do know its fast as heck.. Love taking the top off and just driving it around. Both my windows just broke on me thou, as they only go half way up, but can just pull them the rest of the way. Looking at whats wrong,, they say some kind of motor ribbon strip in the door. They are about 30 bucks, and can get them local. I wish I knew more about it thou, as having worries about the temperature. It gets up around 210-220 and that worries me. Had a sensor put in last year in the block for the fan to kick on, but something still not quite right. Will figure it out. I might just wire the fan direct with a toggle switch. But really want to try and keep it original. The interior is like brand new. Carpets nice. Another slight issue is when it rains it leaks a little. I do keep it in a garage. The weather stripping around the roof are 45 years old and dry. Pretty sure you can get all that too, but its the labor that gonna sucks. I am getting old, 66 but I always had fast cars as a kid and loved working on them. Mostley Mopars. Anyways, like your car, sorry for the long chit chat.

[@caseygunn9627]

Great cars and cheap! I'm gonna be looking for the same car in a few months. always have liked those.

[@wyvern4588]

My 96CE is my daily driver. It may be a sin to buy a CE with 62K on it and drive it 160 miles every week, but fuck it, its a car not a trophy.

[@zzzhuh]

This car would be considered 'mid engine' because of where the engine starts at. Definitely gonna watch the rest of the build.

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Can't wait to see the progress!

[@riverkelly7747]

I'm getting a '94 for my first car because it's only 3k and the only damage is some tears on the seats. I Am hyped for it.

[@richardebersole3876]

Great video..just bought a 1991 C4 with a six speed 😎

[@davidmiles2448]

I just got an 88 hear in alaska it's been sitting for 7 years now iam trying to sooke the pistons now on day 2 going our to see if I can turn over by hand with breaker little bit at a time got new water pump and gasket and pistons rebuild kit with it good deal so far will see looking good in alaska yeah

[@abadialqorashi]

it's very clean and very nice. just add what the car need then have fun .... I like this car

[@geraldscott9446]

One nice thing about the '84 is that it can be converted to a carburetor, and remove all the computer and emissions crap. And an '84 is old enough to be insured as a collector car, and in my state that means no more emissions tests. Yes it is a little complicated to build a new dash, because the computer operates the stock dash. But it is easier than it looks like it would be. I have see a couple of '84 C4s converted to a carb (you can swap the whole engine out if you want, and drop in a high hp carbed small block) and they turned out nice. I don't tinker with computer cars. I have had a couple of C3s, including a 1977 that I put a 500 hp engine in, with no emissions crap. Again collector car insurance makes it possible to do that.

[@rwright3395]

It looks good big guy ! We just got 1 with 105.000miles on it. We will pray 4 you big guy ! We paid $ 4.250. It is white as well

[@ftroop211]

Like your video, looking forward to see the rest of vette videos, I also have a c4 Corvette.. Keep up the progress on c4 project..

[@dennisbrill4004]

I love that white Corvette I love you too. Jackson was 85 Camaro 328 to head to projection it’s really nice to God

[@fourseasons2349]

Loved my 83 1/2 (ie, 84) but hated the cross-fire injection system...a real pain pulling away from a stop...sold it a year later...

[@TheCorvetteBen]

and that is why I got an 85!

[@alfonsocastellana8263]

I never had a problem with my 2 crossfire corvettes. They had plenty of power from a dead stop. Would smoke the tires too while leaving.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Congrats! Its a nice car! I hope it serves you well. Good luck with it!

[@FunTimeStudios82]

Should of spent more for a good c4.

[@TheRoyPeters]

Was waiting for a c4! Nice

[@williamcantwell4777]

I got my C3 for $1800. blown engine, rotted interior and no top. 99k on the clock invested 25k, daily driver, 135mph, hell yea got 156 on the clock now, still driving daily, love my C4

[@spydervr]

I bought a 86 for 4k, daily driving it with no problems, 100 miles a day..they are great cars

[@tuxhadler494]

Looks like a pretty decent driver quality C4... With some work I think you will like it as a DD and should be able to get your $$$ back if you are cautious on your purchases...

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Tux Hadler Well I didnt buy it to flip, but some money at the end of the rainbow can't hurt either

[@honchoryanc]

I just got an 84 that's slightly crusty but drives

[@JB91710]

Good information on C4's in only the first video! I bought a non running 96 for $4000, learned everything I could about the VAT system and sold it for $4000 Still not running!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Should have brought it to me!

[@larsholland8767]

I shall be keeping an Eye on your sight- I bought a 1987 C-4 convertible. My instrument cluster is calling it quits and 3000 miles after I bought it, the transmission went on vacation. I jumped on "Craigslist" bought a '88 C-4 Coupe parts car for 1400.00 and I am now getting ready to do a parts swap. Your experiences may be very helpful to me

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Lars Holland I love parts cars!!! keep me updated!

[@rwright3395]

Keep it my friend . C4s r going up ⤴

[@87ferrarif40]

Been, could you please do a detailed video of how to lower the front and rear of your C4 Corvette?

[@MasterDayTrader]

Yeah, I love later model C4, I like my 92, but but the LT1 is hell to work on.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

35823582 Had a 92 once, but never had to do any work on it.

[@MotoMedicine904]

wow...there's tons of C4's around me much more complete for sub 5K. there's an 86 for sale down the road from me for $4100 and its super clean

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Michael Bruns When I say sub 5k, you don't know how far below 5 it was bought for. Also, the ones you see for sale probably are not 4 speeds or have a brand new engine with less than 50 miles.

[@MotoMedicine904]

+TheCorvetteBen most of the ones I've been looking at have around 60-70k miles. personally if I go for one it will be a black later C4 with at least an LT1

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Michael Bruns check out the 1996 lt4 vette I bought after this one. There is a playlist on it

[@MotoMedicine904]

+TheCorvetteBen that's a good find. most LT4's go for a few grand more than the LT1's though. a little higher than I'd be willing yo get into a C4. I'd actually like a nice C3 but it'd have to be before they neutered them with emissions BS.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Big blocks fit in all c3s the same, very easily changed

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

The interior of the C4 lets down the outside SO badly! Especially this one! It'd be a good DD as long as it's reliable. I like my DD's as reliable as possible.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

***** Same here! I agree about the interior, but compared to the C4s I have seen before, this interior after carpet will be mint!

[@sfast8625]

Just got a 1986 I love it

[@derricks.8385]

85's did have VATS on some years. I owned one. It was my first C4. I hated the VATS.

[@kjbadass]

Hello Corvette Ben I'm a subscriber to your channels and you put a lot of good stuff on your Channel I have a question that I want to ask you I'm a big fan of the Corvette and I want to own 95 or 96 Corvette coupe and I want to drive the heck out of it does some people have told me that those cars after 140,000 miles there look good they are now jokes is that true? I do plan to drive the heck out of it I will take care of it though! Thank you for your time and all the hard work you do like he's videos

[@paullemon27]

Is there supposed to be any other support to the hood other than the one support arm? Because the one that I’m about to buy takes two people to lift. Thanks,Gerry

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

Would you recommend buying a "Engine flush" for cars with 190,xxx miles on it? I have a little saturn Sl and I want it to last as long as possible lol I drive it like a old man by shifting around 2k RPM and everything

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Delagrim What product/brand of "engine flush" are you considering?

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

I honestly have no idea haha I haven't looked up a specific brand but I've seen some videos on it and got curious. Also do you know if "stop leaks" work on a radiator that has a small crack on it? I know i'm throwing a lot at you at once haha i'll stop now.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Delagrim Stop leak wont really work for a cracked rad. Its pretty much a gimmick. If you want to fix a leaky rad, you need to replace the rad with new, or take it to a rad shop and see if they can repair it. with 190k miles, Id just buy a new one which probably will cool better than the old one. There have been awesome advances in radiator technology in the last few years.

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

TheCorvetteBen Yeah, I got some epoxy to try and slow it down since I don't have the money right now to fix it haha I seen a few on Amazon but I don't know which ones to get. They have a TYC for $64, Prime Choice Auto for $48 and a Spectra Premium for $77. I was leaning towards the Spectra since it's a brand i've heard of but the cheap ones are in the budget but I don't want to get a cheap one and then it breaks on me in less than a year haha

[@danc112]

Nice video, you will have fun.

[@areaj8006]

Just bought one for $900 can't wait to get it on the road

[@dcformee123]

It looks like its going to be a really fun project as long as you do a lot of the work yourself and maybe go with used parts to save yourself some money?

[@TheCorvetteBen]

spackmaster Chavez I always do all the work myself lol

[@tuffguy407]

GOT DANG THAT CAR SITS HIGH!! i have an '85 as well and i lowered it cant believe it sat that high hahahaha

[@nickslisz7895]

Hey corvette Ben, I have a 1977 corvette and was wondering what's the better route to go with it. I was either thinking restoring it to show room quality, or I thought about making a pro touring resto mod out if it. What should I do? Will the 77 corvette ever become valuable so staying stock is good?

[@CPAJayhawk]

Resto mod... 77's aren't collectible

[@nickslisz7895]

yeah I know!! But i was worried that they would get collectable sooner or later. Thanks for the advice!

[@fleetwin1]

Looks like it will clean up nice. Hopefully you can find the dash stuff cheap. How's the caddy?

[@TheCorvetteBen]

kramden Caddy is coming along.

[@ckstaff]

Really mixed feelings on the C4. I seem to be in the minority but I did like the style. I am one who thought the C3 went on to long, maybe should have stopped at 75-76, so I was ready for the new look. I have different view now of the later C3's and think that for the bargain you can pick one up for minimal investment and still get the joy of having a C3 at a less of a heavy restoration expense and worrying about being so anal of originality, as the case with my 69 427- 400 and the big bucks I've dropped into it, I wouldn't mind a later C3 to do what you want to do to it with nothing more than having a sweet driver. I had the 89 C4, I liked everything about it, very comfortable nice ride, looks, yes the hood was cool, so I was more on the favorable side of it. Of course it was a peppy car, 350 with the tune port but hard to call a high performance car. But then it was a period where fuel efficiency was kind of a selling point. However, after owning it for about 5 years, I found it was just as happy of a day I finally sold it as it was the day I bought it. The car just seemed jinxed to problems and breakdowns. Anything went wrong the computer just shut the car down, where ever that would be, so right off the bat you were into a toe charge. Every single issue that happened required a trained C4 specialist and even at times they had to plug into the computer and send it to Detroit over the phone to analyze what would be going on. Every repair was a minimum of a $1000.00 bucks, and unfortunately it happened a bit to often. So I guess I would say I have been considering a bargain vette just for the fun of very minimal resto cool driver. I think I would have to go with the late C3 over the C4 just for those reasons. I do think that white color C4 is very sharp looking though, and also admit while I became OK with the rubber front bumpers over the chrome on the C3, to this day I still hate the rubber tail.

[@PhillipHall01]

Interesting , have fun !!

[@salvatoreciro2441]

i Bought a 1985 C4 about a year ago for $ 3,800 one owner all orginal i have spent about $5,000 in fixing it up mine is also a 4 speed . It is a very nice car to drive and have fun with i also bought it to drive and have fun mine has 72,000 orginal miles. if you want a fun car to drive at a resonable price this is the car to buy.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Salvatore Ciro How is your shifter? Mine is still clunky after lubing all the parts that move...

[@salvatoreciro2441]

My shifter is the same very hard to shift at times I took linkage off and lubricated all the rods & linkage on Trans and it help some. Have you had any problems with your overdrive? Mine goes off in first gear once I am out of first gear it comes on and stays on in 2nd 3rd & 4th gear the button on the shifter will not turn it off. Do you have any idea's on what cause this.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Salvatore Ciro OD isn't supposed to work in first at all, its too short of a gear.

[@SmartiePantsthegameshow]

My 86 is having issues with sun baked plastic parts cracking at all the screw holes

[@rabbitLifelove]

Can you please advise . My C4 a few weeks ago started to have a problem where the battery will not charge enough . I replaced the alternator and the battery but still I can't get the voltage to go as high as before . Originally I had 13.5 volts and now it's 11.5 to 12.5 I am very concerned because I got stuck a few times and had to tow it back home at great expense . I just have no idea what it could be ...can you please advise

[@kenshields7311]

How many miles on it if motor has already been replaced

[@glengorringe9408]

Hey Ben love your videos... quick question, I have an extremely low mileage 78 that needs seats, will the seats from an early c4 fit?

[@TheCorvetteBen]

They will fit but you will have to change out the seat tracks. Also if your over 6ft tall you will not fit very well

[@robertogonzalez7041]

Hey guy thanks for your videos, keep them coming I have a 1995 6spd I just like to now were you find cheap parts for it, thanks Robert.

[@billdollarmovie140]

Mine is an 86, auto, if it all comes together tomorrow Ill make a video on it.

[@gooney0]

That's a pretty nice '85 to begin with.

[@Rare92Mustang]

Too bad it's not that cross fire injection. Then you'd really have a fast car. Sweet car man, can't wait to see it.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Ryan Richards You mean cease fire injection...

[@ClipsCrazy__]

You got that backwards

[@Rare92Mustang]

*Sarcasm

[@265308]

DAMN BEEN A WHILE SEEN MY BOY CORVETTE BEN! think want an 85 as well! but all find here in San Antonio, tx ar f'in automatics... p.s. did the crossfire injection motor made by Lotus ?

[@TheCorvetteBen]

stick shift cars will always be harder to find

[@265308]

yep n seems especially on vettes. what funny the manuals from what gather actually cost less to this day....go figure.