What would you do?
Le Mans Master
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Man, you've got a museum piece! I would probably be afraid to take it to a car show. I suppose that's why I have nothing close to show quality. In all seriousness though, I'd probably sell it to another collecter and get another type of Vette to drive. You already have one PC. Sure enough it's gaining value, but to do nothing but look at it would drive me up the wall. Just my .02.
Pro
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From: Lawson Missouri
Only 8mi?,WOW!! That's awesome!You can't drive it! you can't touch it!(very much)It's basicly like a big model car.The only purpose for a model is to view it.(safely)Like a model it needs a show case!If I were to have a car like that it would be kept in a climate controlled room where it could be veiwed through glass.It would make no sense to me to not let it be seen.If it is not shown it's just an investment,and there are other easier things to invest in.You a obviously a vette guy,so it's not just an investment.Share it somehow,I think that you will get alot more enjoyment out of it.Just my opinion.I would enjoy veiwing such a piece!
Safety Car
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From: Some Beautiful Place Sunny and Amazing One
Originally Posted by redjetty
Ok, im taking suggestions for what i can do with my 78 pace car that is still in plastic like it came off the assembly line and only 8 miles ,, and driving it is not an option so keep that one to yourselves,,ive owned it 2 years now and have done all my local shows and now im needing some input on what i can do with this car in other ways or areas.. keep bloomington and ncrs to yourselves also,, not yet on those,,,,ok,, serious or creative and yes those of you who cant resist, the sarcastic ones too!! Let the suggestions begin!! later, rj
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Sorry, I don't have any sympathy for you. Sounds like you are bored with your perfect pace car and I just don't see the point of having a car you won't drive.
I vote for loan it to the museum or sell it. You've obviously lost your appreciation for it.
I vote for loan it to the museum or sell it. You've obviously lost your appreciation for it.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by redjetty
,,,ok,, serious or creative and yes those of you who cant resist, the sarcastic ones too!!
Originally Posted by redjetty
,,,Thats what im asking ya'll!! if it were yours what else can you do with this car??? thanks for the input everyone,, rj
Step 01:
Lower it
Step 02:
Get rid of those stock bumpers and install some nice aftermarket fiberglass bumpers.
Step 03:
Install Hooker sidepipes and get rid of all that emission stuff...
Step 04:
Paint it red
Le Mans Master
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From: Tracy California
Originally Posted by swtato
Sell it to me! I need a parts car!
good idea.since you're obviously not using it...
or sell it to a museum. use the money to buy a big block that you can drive and enjoy.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Give it to a charity as a fund-raiser. The could sell raffel tickets at $10 a pop. They should easily be able to raise a bunch of money. Sounds like you do not want to show it, and driving something like that isn't an option.
Melting Slicks
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From: McDonough Georgia
Originally Posted by MartyW
Honestly a car like that deserves to be INSIDE the house. I have seen another corvette owner who built there house around the car so it sat IN the living room. If I had a vette that looked like that I would definately find a way to put it in my living room so I would look at it ALL THE TIME.
I salute you
I salute you
Move some furniture out and park it in the living room,get a big screen and pretend your at the drive in.A car that prestine should be kept in a climate controlled enviroment.
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Burning Brakes
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From: N.W. Arkansas
Originally Posted by mkflanagan
Move some furniture out and park it in the living room,get a big screen and pretend your at the drive in.A car that prestine should be kept in a climate controlled enviroment.
Drifting
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From: East Waterboro Maine
Well, you really don't have a lot of options if you don't want to drive it or show it.... Loaning to a museum seems like the best idea to me. You're obviously tired of just looking at it judging by your post.
Besides, not driving or running it can cause problems too. Dried out engine gaskets for instance. Hopefully you start it once in a while...
Besides, not driving or running it can cause problems too. Dried out engine gaskets for instance. Hopefully you start it once in a while...
Racer
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From: Dunbarton NH
What would I do? Is this question if I were me and owned this car or if I were you and owned this car and had everything you have? If it were me owning this car I would sell it, pay off all my bills and build my dream car. If I were you and I owned this car, I would probly ask abunch of people on the internet "What would you do if..." and sit back and laugh at all the jealous people dreaming about paying off all their bills and building their dream cars.
Batsy
Batsy