with this. Drive my C3 two or three days a week. Mine leaks so I try not to drive it if I know it is going to rain. The rest of the time I drive my 2008.
Do you drive your C3?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,373
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From: Baltimore MD
Thank you samh,your car is almost like mine,great minds think alike
I dont go to the track anymore,besides my rear isnt strong enough to handle the engine,i have been through 2 and this is the third one in it.Later when and if the economy gets better i hope to up grade the rear,and put a mcleod 5 speed trans coming out soon.
I dont go to the track anymore,besides my rear isnt strong enough to handle the engine,i have been through 2 and this is the third one in it.Later when and if the economy gets better i hope to up grade the rear,and put a mcleod 5 speed trans coming out soon.
Instructor
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
From: Windermere Fl
Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 570
Likes: 11
From: Lancaster PA
Mine's out of commission right now waiting for new calipers, but I did see a mid-late 70's vette yesterday while I was getting gas. It's painted in various shades of brown, gray, and black primer with the quietest side pipes I have ever seen. Yeah it's a project but I'm sure he's getting as much enjoyment out of it as anyone else on this board.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 259
Likes: 45
From: Columbus Mn
I drove it as much as I could last year. (1500 miles) I plan to double that this year.
I do still see a few C3's out and about, but most are 74's and up, or newer C5, C6's. There is one guy with a 70 that I see driving through the parking lot where I stop for steaks on Fridays.
Every corvette driver I saw stretched out an arm in an enthusiatic wave when I drove by in my '73 last summer.
I do still see a few C3's out and about, but most are 74's and up, or newer C5, C6's. There is one guy with a 70 that I see driving through the parking lot where I stop for steaks on Fridays.
Every corvette driver I saw stretched out an arm in an enthusiatic wave when I drove by in my '73 last summer.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
From: liberty illinois
Hey Batts! I drove my c-1, c-3, and will this c-4 when a certain individual we both know does the right thing.
I, like you, see no value in owning something you can't enjoy. If you can drive it and not worry about it then you have the battle won. You want sound investment, buy gold ingits, give a sh*t whether it's a c-1, 2, 3, 4, or whatever. If you're too scared to drive it where's the joy of having it. I'll never undestand the ability to just be satisfied with showin' and polishin' it just for braggin' rights.
I, like you, see no value in owning something you can't enjoy. If you can drive it and not worry about it then you have the battle won. You want sound investment, buy gold ingits, give a sh*t whether it's a c-1, 2, 3, 4, or whatever. If you're too scared to drive it where's the joy of having it. I'll never undestand the ability to just be satisfied with showin' and polishin' it just for braggin' rights.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,810
Likes: 0
From: Indian River MI
I did not drive ours at all the last 1 1/2 years- it was in a restoration shop- picked it up Friday and have driven it over 400 miles since-Figure to drive it maybe 2500 miles per year- would like to run Route 66 one of these years-
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,345
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From: Melbourne Australia
The week end weather was great, took the vette out on both days for a great run, still didnt see any other vettes on the road, only a Mustang and a Holden Torana!!!
Where are all the vettes!!!!!!
Where are all the vettes!!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Portage Michigan
I have a 80, and it is in pretty darn good shape. And Yes it is my DD. Drive it to work everyday. Drive it everywhere I go. I bought this Vette because I love Vettes and C3's and have wanted one for many many years. I bought it to drive, not to sit in a garage, Not to just take out on perfect days. But to drive it and enjoy.
The engine and Trans were rebuilt approx 10K miles ago, and I just had the whole rear end rebuilt Last week. Interior was replaced (with all orig Color) approx 3 years ago. Now I just have to save up for the New Paint Job.
Mike.
The engine and Trans were rebuilt approx 10K miles ago, and I just had the whole rear end rebuilt Last week. Interior was replaced (with all orig Color) approx 3 years ago. Now I just have to save up for the New Paint Job.
Mike.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: London
I have been driving mine all the time, put 5k miles on it in 4 months, i have been driving it in the rain, in the snow, in the sun, went through france with it by -8C and no heating!
I know i shouldnt drive it in those conditions, but i just got it and i cant help it, i need to drive it!
I know i shouldnt drive it in those conditions, but i just got it and i cant help it, i need to drive it!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,810
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From: Indian River MI