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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Man every time i pull this car out now it keeps getting better. I only have 300 km on the car, but it just keeps getting better and better to drive. I am learning how to take corners, getting the feel for the tire thats on the car and love the 340 hp/ 390 tq at my right foot. It is also hard to keep my pride and ego in check too when driving now the car gets soo many looks and compliments, and its hard not to get into how i spent 2 years doing a frame off rebuild and boring the poor guy to death.

Hey look another nice warm sunny day today. the Wife says i can take it out again after i am done the yard work.
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Originally Posted by Grumpy 427
Man every time i pull this car out now it keeps getting better. I only have 300 km on the car, but it just keeps getting better and better to drive. I am learning how to take corners, getting the feel for the tire thats on the car and love the 340 hp/ 390 tq at my right foot. It is also hard to keep my pride and ego in check too when driving now the car gets soo many looks and compliments, and its hard not to get into how i spent 2 years doing a frame off rebuild and boring the poor guy to death.

Hey look another nice warm sunny day today. the Wife says i can take it out again after i am done the yard work.
I hear ya. Just got the Vettes out mid-week. The winters are long on the northern tier. Vettes are out=yard work today. Priorites Priorities.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy 427
...the Wife says i can take it out again after i am done the yard work...
It's in between rain squalls here. Looks like no yard work for me today

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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Has been raining here the last couple of days and more to come, until mid week, have not had any of the vettes out yet, but like you guys, with spring comes chores, Soooooooo, chores it is today.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy 427
Man every time i pull this car out now it keeps getting better.
That's what it's all about...the time...the money...the busted knuckles...the anguish...all to get to the fun part...DRIVING.

Enjoy the ride.
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Great , Glad your starting to enjoy your car.
Does that mean were in for a name change ,to say "Happy 427" ?
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lmao @ Roger. You never know?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Hello Sheldon, next time I see you on the street, I will stop and introduce myself - trust me, my friend, I will not be bored with your 2 year frame off restoration story.
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You bet lol.
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way to go grumpy I am glad you got all the bugs worked out and that you are enjoying your ride. and to think corvette season is just starting.... i have only had mine out twice this year for a total of 50 miles.
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I am planning the first 200 mile road trip to let the car stretch its legs this coming May long weekend.
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