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Nov 3, 2005 | 02:39 PM

427V8

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C6 the C5 of tomorrow

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From: Twin Cities Minnesota

Why are other forums so slow?

I posted a question on a truck forum and have only got like 1 response in 1/2 hour

Here we'd probably be on page wo by now!

Nov 3, 2005 | 03:23 PM

turtlevette

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St. Jude Donor '03,'11

Quote:

Originally Posted by 427V8

I posted a question on a truck forum and have only got like 1 response in 1/2 hour

Here we'd probably be on page wo by now!

you'd probably get better info here,

Nov 3, 2005 | 03:39 PM

ismithlj

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From: Halethorpe MD

A lot more members here I would guess. And maybe more knowledgeable people who can answer questions.

Nov 3, 2005 | 04:37 PM

Z-man

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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible

Truck owners don't know how to operate computers...

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:09 PM

Twin_Turbo

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what kinda truck? chevy? they are reasonably quick here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:34 PM

Russ Bellinis

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The speed for forum response is probably directly proportional to the number of members regularly using the forum.

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:52 PM

AGVI

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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Bellinis

The speed for forum response is probably directly proportional to the number of members regularly using the forum.

Thanks smart guy

Nov 3, 2005 | 06:02 PM

Greenwood79

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I've posted same questions on both Corvette Action Center and here and the response rates on this site is awesome, probably 15-1 over CAC. I don't understand why very little action on some posts on CAC...

Andy

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Nov 3, 2005 | 06:13 PM

Nvts

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From: Austin Tx

Most forums I have ever been on don't have thousands of folks on all the time.

Currently Active Users: 3751 (2177 members and 1574 guests)

Most users ever online was 5187, 09-01-2005 at 12:28 PM.

Nov 3, 2005 | 06:44 PM

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fl_rider

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From: Burlington WI

Slow forums.....

Maybe they just need a tune-up...

Probably still have the original catalytic converter and stock exhaust. Not to mention thier Q-Jets haven't been "Larsified" with his Golden Hammer.

Nov 3, 2005 | 06:55 PM

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Yellow73SB

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St. Jude Donor '07

Im on the paintball forum sometimes and you get a response in the matter of seconds. Although most arent very inteligent

Nov 3, 2005 | 07:03 PM

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ETM

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From: Folsom Ca

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Originally Posted by Greenwood79

Andy

Nov 3, 2005 | 07:22 PM

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matchframe

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From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas

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Same goes for DC!

www.bigdogvettes.com

Nov 3, 2005 | 07:24 PM

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KALAWAY

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From: Fayetteville NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-man

Truck owners don't know how to operate computers...

I"m sure that's not going to offend anyone.

Nov 3, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Twin_Turbo

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Originally Posted by matchframe

Same goes for DC!

www.bigdogvettes.com

That's because if you don't agree with some of the elitist there they run you off or insult you when they find out you actually know what you're talking about. Sneekingly editing posts to make someone look stupid..that sort of stuff have had it happen, have seen it happen to at least 2 others that post here. For all I care they can keep their elite place on the internet...compared to this place it's a total joke anyway.

Nov 4, 2005 | 09:31 AM

#16

427V8

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C6 the C5 of tomorrow

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From: Twin Cities Minnesota

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo

what kinda truck? chevy? they are reasonably quick here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/

Actually Marck, thats where I was. I really was kind of joking. I got some decent advice.

For whoever asked, I'm going to look at a '69 C-10, it's blue with a 307 and a 3 speed on the floor conversion.
It's on car soup.com in the thrifties for $2600. I think it would make a decent tow truck for the vette. so I don't have to worry about breaking the car.

Anyone here have any opinions

Here's a pic

and here are the details from the add

Price: $2,600 or Best Offer
Color: blue
Miles: 90,000
Body Style: 2-Door Truck

Engine: 307- 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Manual
VIN: CE149J861145

Description: The following new parts have been installed: clutch, carborator, electric choke, brakes, radiator, battery, and new starter.
Comes with the following parts which have not been installed yet: new air shocks, door locks, and shroud.
Heavy duty truck transmission and on the floor shifting
Original engine. Runs great!

Equipment

Options:
Bench Seat Cloth Upholstery

Nov 4, 2005 | 03:45 PM

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Russ Bellinis

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For towing you probably want a bigger motor than the 307, but there is plenty of room under the hood to put just about anything in there.

Nov 4, 2005 | 04:42 PM

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Apache61

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From: Fayetteville TN

For old Chevy trucks try:

http://www.stovebolt.com/

I just finished restoring a 61 Apache step-side and Stovebolt was invaluable. The same quality and quantity of people as on this site but for Chevy trucks only.

Nov 4, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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rcread

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From: Duvall, WA

Corvette Forum seems to be by far the most active around. I've been contemplating the purchase of a certain '78 Firebird as a fun project for when my Corvette projects dwindle, and the F-body forums aren't nearly as active. You'd think there'd be more activity since there were so many more Camaros and Firebirds manufactured than Corvettes. Not so.

Nov 4, 2005 | 05:21 PM

#20

LiveandLetDrive

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From: Boulder Creek California

We are definitely spoiled here, I remember a post a while back about CF being somewhere in the top 5 (?) of most active message boards! I think it was measured by posts in the last week.

Then when I need help with my motorcycle, I turn to a forum with about 80% of its members from the Netherlands and Australia. I could probably get some of our members here to translate for me

http://hotel.messageboard.nl/3669/index.php

Quote:

Post subject: Olielekkage
Dacht dat er niet veel aan de hand was, gewoon door motorhitte dun weglopende vet- en olieresten van ketting en dergelijke.
Helaas is het anders.
De lekkage zit hem in de oliekeerring waar de as van de versnellingspedaal het blok ingaat.
Heeft iemand van jullie daar toevallig een ervaring met het wisselen van deze keerring?
Het liefst natuurlijk via buitenkant, maar ik vrees dat blok los moet.
In de Engelse sectie verteld iemand dat het via buitenkant moet kunnen, maar dit is nog geen eigen ervaring.

-Chris

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