Does anyone else try to protrect Vettes they see while driving?
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Does anyone else try to protrect Vettes they see while driving?
A week ago or so, I was driving on the DC 495 beltway in bumper to bumper traffic. The next thing I knew I was glaring at the mid year next to me! First thing I did was give the man a big thumbs up!
Then, I thought this guy probably wants some protection for his gem. So I got behind him and gave multiple car lengths in front of me. Anyone else do this or am I nuts?
Then, I thought this guy probably wants some protection for his gem. So I got behind him and gave multiple car lengths in front of me. Anyone else do this or am I nuts?
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I've never done that, but sounds like a good idea, especially while you drool for a while. Also might help keep a huge Dodge Ram pickup at bay for a while unless they try to cut you off and get in between you both. 
That is a sweet 67!
Glenn
That is a sweet 67!
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I was nut's when I drove my '70 Corvette on the beltway back when I lived in Fairfax & on AAFB. A 70mph parking lot. It would have been nice to have some back up then. I don't miss that area at all!!!!
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I think I'd rather see someone maintaining a safe distance behind my Vette than a teenager on a cell phone texting her frends.
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Nope, never done that ..but.. when I park on a store or restaurant parking lot and there is an empty spot next to a Corvette ( yeah any year ) I always park next to them . I figure 50% less chance some one opening a car door against mine or his .
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Two weeks ago,southbound from Choctaw Casino in Durant OK to McKinney Texas (I75)... 'bout 11:30pm... Passed a C3, slowed down to get behind it... Never made it though, my exit came up...
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Always leave extra space and treat other classic car owners the way I'd want to be treated on the road. What flips me out is sitting at a light and you get these teenage / 20 something texters with a french fry hanging out their mouth on your tail. When you pull up to leave space, they try to fill in the space. 
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St. Jude Donor '10
always leave extra space and treat other classic car owners the way i'd want to be treated on the road. What flips me out is sitting at a light and you get these teenage / 20 something texters with a french fry hanging out their mouth on your tail. When you pull up to leave space, they try to fill in the space.
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Yep do it all of the time. Especially for bikes as I also ride. Like many have already said, I do my best to protect all classics from the inconsiderate folks that think they are just cars. 