67 BB--Scared???
Heel & Toe
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From: Oakville, Ontario
Yeh, I really like to baby my '65 327........all the way up to about 6700RPM :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQsi-DbKrr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQsi-DbKrr4
Instructor
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From: Otisville NY.
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From: Pace FL
Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh NC
Yeah, I'd never drive mine hard...nope, nada.... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: columbus oh
Yeah, I'd never drive mine hard...nope, nada....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Central Arkansas
I was more inclined to beat on mine before I restored it. With the 8 inch wheels, H60 radials and an extra leaf in the rear spring, I could dump the clutch at about 2000, spin tires halfway through first to where they would hook up just as the engine would come on the cam and then hang on. Now, with stock rear spring and 205 radials I'm hesitant (scared I guess) to jump on it in first. Too likely to blow the tires. So now I usually wind first out slowly, shift into second and then open it up. Maybe I'm just getting old.
My vote for Harps as the man of the day.
My vote for Harps as the man of the day.
Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Maybe I should not answer
My first vette purchase and I was looking at a 67 BB Coupe, high quality, driver. 427/400, close ratio all #s reported correct w/tank sticker--after careful once over we go for a quick spin.
Owner never goes faster than 25mph, even after warmed up. When we get back I ask him dobyou ever really open it up? "He says I would never do that with these old cars.". WTF? What good is a driver if you can't enjoy what makes them special? I saw his viper so i know he van appreciate speed...
My question, how many of you "get on it" or do u really need to baby these older vehicles? I love the midyears but want a vehicle I can treat like a sports car--does that men I Need a new vette instead?
Owner never goes faster than 25mph, even after warmed up. When we get back I ask him dobyou ever really open it up? "He says I would never do that with these old cars.". WTF? What good is a driver if you can't enjoy what makes them special? I saw his viper so i know he van appreciate speed...
My question, how many of you "get on it" or do u really need to baby these older vehicles? I love the midyears but want a vehicle I can treat like a sports car--does that men I Need a new vette instead?
These cars love to be driven. Lack of use causes more problems then more use
Jack
Prepare it and check it out and drive the hell out of it,
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From: Celina, TX
I usually do three track days a year in mine. I love to **** off the high dollar new cars with my 48 year old plastic car!!!
One more Porsche passed by turn one. My car has good power, handles predictably, and stops great. Just as good on the road.
One more Porsche passed by turn one. My car has good power, handles predictably, and stops great. Just as good on the road.
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Yeah, I'd never drive mine hard...nope, nada....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
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From: On the bank of the Columbia River..... Washington State
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From: Witness Protection Program Somewhere, USA
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Yeah, I'd never drive mine hard...nope, nada....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LdK...&tracker=False
Seriously that's what they're for. Drive/enjoy as you please.
Can't wait to do that with my new/old 65 L79 once we get some decent weather.
Party on Wayne. Party on Garth.
Skip Shift
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Citrus Hills, Florida
I was more inclined to beat on mine before I restored it. With the 8 inch wheels, H60 radials and an extra leaf in the rear spring, I could dump the clutch at about 2000, spin tires halfway through first to where they would hook up just as the engine would come on the cam and then hang on. Now, with stock rear spring and 205 radials I'm hesitant (scared I guess) to jump on it in first. Too likely to blow the tires. So now I usually wind first out slowly, shift into second and then open it up. Maybe I'm just getting old.
My vote for Harps as the man of the day.
My vote for Harps as the man of the day.
P.S. Town officials are still looking for the driver of that car.Fred