Ok....... I have put less than 3K miles on my 66
Drive the vet anyway.
Lite my fire
Melting Slicks
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OK David, Your an engine builder, right? Build yourself a nice street cruiser engine and install a 3:36. That 4:56 is great for the drags as you know but not much fun to cruiz with. I for one enjoy taking a nice ride in the country on Sundays, thumbs uping 
the Harleys and other Corvettes. Don't get me wrong I love to lite um also, but you wanted motivation to get out and drive the car. Having someone of the female persuasion with you also adds to the enjoyment. 
Saving these cars for someone else just makes no sense at all IMO. Good luck and go drive that "sucka"
Earl
the Harleys and other Corvettes. Don't get me wrong I love to lite um also, but you wanted motivation to get out and drive the car. Having someone of the female persuasion with you also adds to the enjoyment. Saving these cars for someone else just makes no sense at all IMO. Good luck and go drive that "sucka"Earl
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Locate a hospital in your area and ask if any veterns are there. See if any want to take a ride. You'll feel good and they will have a ball. 
Dennis
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Burning Brakes
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Hear about all those people dropping dead recently? Get out with that car and enjoy it before uh, the weather changes. Otherwise, take it to Sticks Unlimited in La Habra, sell it, and use the money for something you really like.
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OK David, Your an engine builder, right? Build yourself a nice street cruiser engine and install a 3:36. That 4:56 is great for the drags as you know but not much fun to cruiz with. I for one enjoy taking a nice ride in the country on Sundays, thumbs uping the Harleys and other Corvettes. Don't get me wrong I love to lite um also, but you wanted motivation to get out and drive the car. Having someone of the female persuasion with you also adds to the enjoyment. Saving these cars for someone else just makes no sense at all IMO. Good luck and go drive that "sucka"
Earl
the Harleys and other Corvettes. Don't get me wrong I love to lite um also, but you wanted motivation to get out and drive the car. Having someone of the female persuasion with you also adds to the enjoyment. Saving these cars for someone else just makes no sense at all IMO. Good luck and go drive that "sucka"Earl
big time,fun but no fwy,cruis'n etc.
You all have great advise THANKS DAVID
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This guy is a Hero, He is driving and racing the car, I also wondered when I seen the hubcaps and appears to be no rollbar for under 13.99 when he clearly states his et, Way to go Donny Brass.
If that doesnt get you motivated, what will???
If that doesnt get you motivated, what will???
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Thanks Beach Dude....
the NHRA passed 'Pure Stock' rules so that guys in Vette, Vipers, et all could run their stock cars down the track without having to cut them up.
the rules state 'stock tire' no power adders and other rules, which have allowed our class of racing to run under the same exemption.
now, if I had a 1966 Corvette laying around with a L79 and a set of 4.56 gears, I think I would take it to the track......... oh wait, I did
here is a 40 minute video of the kind of fun you could be having, Dr. E http://blip.tv/file/2314030/
the NHRA passed 'Pure Stock' rules so that guys in Vette, Vipers, et all could run their stock cars down the track without having to cut them up.
the rules state 'stock tire' no power adders and other rules, which have allowed our class of racing to run under the same exemption.
now, if I had a 1966 Corvette laying around with a L79 and a set of 4.56 gears, I think I would take it to the track......... oh wait, I did
here is a 40 minute video of the kind of fun you could be having, Dr. E http://blip.tv/file/2314030/
Last edited by Donny Brass; Jul 22, 2009 at 08:50 PM. Reason: added video link
Melting Slicks
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Here's my '66 coupe with 48,000 original miles on it. I drive it whenever I can. So far, it hasn't let me down. I drive it to the track and drive it back. Too bad that I lost this one. 
They are too much fun not to drive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3C1EshfngU
Too bad that I lost this one. They are too much fun not to drive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3C1EshfngU
