You know you own a C3 when...
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
hmmm..I must not own a C3 then.
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
hmmm..I must not own a C3 then.
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
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From: The Armpit of Illinois Platato says..... "Sometimes your the windshield & sometimes your the bug".
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Silver72
You're signficant other is "afraid" to drive your car...
AHHHH HA HA HA HA HA!
You nailed that one! I took the wife for a cruise in SHARK 81 after I brought it home from California. We live in the middle of nowhere so I got on it once or twice. She jumped in the drivers seat (very reluctantly) somewhere during the trip and I had her gun it.................Later that day, I was watching her out of the window and as she approached the Vette, she stopped suddenly and went out of her way to give it a wide birth as she walked by. I don't know if she thought it would bite her or what but I almost died laughing. Needless to say, Mrs. Platato has never expressed any interest in driving the Vette again, she prefers her Cavalier
She's gonna love my 427 roadster project when I'm done!STW!
Platato
Last edited by platato; Aug 2, 2005 at 11:33 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Originally Posted by redson
You know you own a C3 when...
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...You CAN tell the difference between a '68 and a '69.
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...You CAN tell the difference between a '68 and a '69.
...:
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From: The Armpit of Illinois Platato says..... "Sometimes your the windshield & sometimes your the bug".
St. Jude Donor '05
1. You not only know your Corvettes exact birthday, you celebrate it!
2. When someone refers to a specific part, you quote (by memory) the pages in the NCRS Judging Guide & the Assembly Manual that addresses the item.
3. You decided to shave your head so the money saved on haircuts could be diverted to your Vette.........and your thinking of shaving your son's head as well
4. You gave your wife an NOS set of Goodyear Eagle GT's for her birthday.
5. You have a photo of your Vette in your wallet
6. You have a car cover for your car cover
7. You study the weather like an airplane pilot before you drive your Vette....and then you get a second opinion!
8. You'd rather spend $ on the C3 you never drive than repair the car you drive everyday.
9. You frequently have C3 parts in your living room.........and have wondered what it would be like to have the entire car there.
10. Your wife has banned the use of the word I-N-V-E-S-T-M-E-N-T in your home.
11. You frequently get into heated debates over "Stingray" vs. "Sting Ray" vs. "Shark" but have no idea why
12. You have never allowed your oil to turn brown
13. You have a factory radio but don't know if it works because the engine & exhaust "sounds better"
14. You have a hard time recalling your Social Security number but you know your VIN by heart
15. It took you longer to come up with your vanity plate than it did for you to name your child..........and when you suggested Zora for a name you diddn't get any for a week.
16. You have a recurring nightmare wherein you break down in the middle of nowhere and the only tow truck available is NOT a flatbed
17. You seriously considered a "pre-nup" because of your Vette
18. You purchased a 25 year old heater core to keep all the numbers matching.
19. When C1, C2, C4, C5 & C6 owners look at your Vette, they drool.
STW!
Platato
2. When someone refers to a specific part, you quote (by memory) the pages in the NCRS Judging Guide & the Assembly Manual that addresses the item.
3. You decided to shave your head so the money saved on haircuts could be diverted to your Vette.........and your thinking of shaving your son's head as well
4. You gave your wife an NOS set of Goodyear Eagle GT's for her birthday.
5. You have a photo of your Vette in your wallet
6. You have a car cover for your car cover
7. You study the weather like an airplane pilot before you drive your Vette....and then you get a second opinion!
8. You'd rather spend $ on the C3 you never drive than repair the car you drive everyday.
9. You frequently have C3 parts in your living room.........and have wondered what it would be like to have the entire car there.
10. Your wife has banned the use of the word I-N-V-E-S-T-M-E-N-T in your home.
11. You frequently get into heated debates over "Stingray" vs. "Sting Ray" vs. "Shark" but have no idea why
12. You have never allowed your oil to turn brown
13. You have a factory radio but don't know if it works because the engine & exhaust "sounds better"
14. You have a hard time recalling your Social Security number but you know your VIN by heart
15. It took you longer to come up with your vanity plate than it did for you to name your child..........and when you suggested Zora for a name you diddn't get any for a week.
16. You have a recurring nightmare wherein you break down in the middle of nowhere and the only tow truck available is NOT a flatbed
17. You seriously considered a "pre-nup" because of your Vette
18. You purchased a 25 year old heater core to keep all the numbers matching.
19. When C1, C2, C4, C5 & C6 owners look at your Vette, they drool.
STW!
Platato
Last edited by platato; Aug 5, 2005 at 01:59 PM.
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From: The Armpit of Illinois Platato says..... "Sometimes your the windshield & sometimes your the bug".
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by worship79
Sure hope my girlfriend doens't gets to read this! She still thinks I will 'act normal' some time in the future 
Welcome to the madness!STW!
Platato
Last edited by platato; Aug 3, 2005 at 04:47 PM.
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Originally Posted by Silver72
You're signficant other is "afraid" to drive your car...
I have found that the Car Craft Summer nats here in minnesota is a good way to make the wife think I'm normal. I mean there are blown big block Vega's running open headered through the fairgrounds!
Oh and there are some modified cars there too
Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
Originally Posted by stingr69
You have more money in your Vette than you have in your retirement account 
-Mark.
-Mark.
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
hmmm..I must not own a C3 then.
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
Corvette Summer is not my favorite movie, the chevy 350 is not the gretest engine produced, I can think of some others installed in vettes that were a lot nicer, I don't think carburetion is superior to fuel inejction, I like mopars a lot....oh and vipers too...... I must be weird
this is the best thread ever, every thing is true.
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
Originally Posted by platato
8. You'd rather spend $ on the C3 you never drive than repair the car you drive everyday.
9. You frequently have C3 parts in your living room.........and have wondered what it would be like to have the entire car there.
53. While driving a T top in the rain you wear a hat.
54. The oven smells suspiciously of cured paint.
55. The wife is continually looking for basic household items that she's mislaid (things like funnels & measuring jugs).
56. If driving the Vette to a party/pub/film/restaurant you'll spend more time watching the Vette than you do in the party/pub/cinema/restaurant. Paranoia is a way of life.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by platato
9. You frequently have C3 parts in your living room.........and have wondered what it would be like to have the entire car there.
Platato
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From: The Armpit of Illinois Platato says..... "Sometimes your the windshield & sometimes your the bug".
St. Jude Donor '05
This thread is just too funny & true! I think I'm going to put all the info in a MS Word doc to keep it forever. Keep em coming guys.
STW!
Platato
STW!
Platato
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From: Gotham City CA
Originally Posted by UKPaul
That is so, so very true
There are permanently parts in every room in the house (except for the bathroom as you're worried about condensation).
53. While driving a T top in the rain you wear a hat.
54. The oven smells suspiciously of cured paint.
55. The wife is continually looking for basic household items that she's mislaid (things like funnels & measuring jugs).
56. If driving the Vette to a party/pub/film/restaurant you'll spend more time watching the Vette than you do in the party/pub/cinema/restaurant. Paranoia is a way of life.
There are permanently parts in every room in the house (except for the bathroom as you're worried about condensation).
53. While driving a T top in the rain you wear a hat.
54. The oven smells suspiciously of cured paint.
55. The wife is continually looking for basic household items that she's mislaid (things like funnels & measuring jugs).
56. If driving the Vette to a party/pub/film/restaurant you'll spend more time watching the Vette than you do in the party/pub/cinema/restaurant. Paranoia is a way of life.