Recent content by Tommy C

Don’t let anyone tell you not to use fuel stabilizer, it is important. Even as good as today’s fuels are you can still get varnish etc. on cylinder walls when storing a vehicle long term. I have been using it in my ‘94 Vet for almost 7 years and it starts up immediately in the spring. Top off...

Wanted a Vet since I was 17 and worked part time at a gas station. Used to do oil, filter and lube on a doctor’s 64’ rag top and loved it. Bought my one and only 94’ in 2013 with a mere 32000 kms on it (About 20000 miles). Torch red with light grey leather interior. Bought it in April and drove...

You know the old saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Most of us would make a deal with the Devil to own that beauty just as it is. Never quite understand why so many Vet owners want to change them to look like something else. I have a stock “94 C4 and have no intention of changing anything...

Tommy C here - 1994 coupe with automatic transmission and 47000kms.

Ontario Corvette Coral in Grand Valley, Ontario is where I buy my parts. You can do It on line. Unfortunately all prices in their catalogue are in US dollars so “fair price” is hard to determine. GM dealers can get parts but at an exorbitant price and usually have to go the US route. I have a 94...

I suspect those wheels are still worth $1000-$1500 in reasonable condition. We have several auto wrecker yards in Southern Ontario who have gone into the business of refinishing alloy wheels for$600 to $800 so it might be worth phoning around to some in your area. I find used ones are usually as...

Hey Nelson: I'm pushing 74 years old this August and just bought my first Vette. 1994 coupe with under 30000 kms. Wanted one ever since 1963 when I worked part time at a gas station and had to work on a '63 rag top. Rides like a truck and not very fuel efficient but doubt whether I'll ever...