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Pro
Joined: May 2011
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From: Cooksville Maryland
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I thought about the many times. 
This is my 5th restoration / resto-mod. It is easy to think buy-new or repair old. I have to believe, in my situation, that the enjoyment that I get from bringing back an older Vette into today's world WITH (<-- KEY WORD) current technology is worth more to ME than a payment on a new Vette. In our club, (CCA) there are lots of newer cars that are beautiful! I would love to have a 2011. Just not right now. 
Ironically, I just ordered 2 half shafts for the rear that are fully outfitted with bearings, parking brake, new hubs, seals, etc. Just add my x-drilled rotors and Willwood calipers this winter and ... I'm done? er .... no.
Then comes the front suspension upgrade, then maybe the steering, then ...
This is my 5th restoration / resto-mod. It is easy to think buy-new or repair old. I have to believe, in my situation, that the enjoyment that I get from bringing back an older Vette into today's world WITH (<-- KEY WORD) current technology is worth more to ME than a payment on a new Vette. In our club, (CCA) there are lots of newer cars that are beautiful! I would love to have a 2011. Just not right now. Ironically, I just ordered 2 half shafts for the rear that are fully outfitted with bearings, parking brake, new hubs, seals, etc. Just add my x-drilled rotors and Willwood calipers this winter and ... I'm done? er .... no.
Then comes the front suspension upgrade, then maybe the steering, then ...
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I was totally happy with my '78 before I found this forum. I had a show quality re-paint done in 1993, and a 383 built in 1994. After reading this forum everyday starting about a year ago, I "needed" the Borgeson steering conversion, new exhaust with McJacks headers, distributer recurve, carb O2 sensor and re-tuning, new mirror T-tops, '79-82 seats with all new foam and leather, new stereo, new stock aluminum wheels and tires, 700 R4 trans, C4 blower and I'm sure I missed a ton of little things. I do like my car better now but you guys are killing my bank account! No more upgrade / make it better postings!
Welcome to the forum. I bought my second Vette through this forum even though I was just beginning a resto on the first one. I went to the Vettes for sale link, saw a beautiful 71 and fell in love all over again. Not only am I spending cash on 2 Vettes but am getting to the point where I need to add another garage to the homestead. But.........still lovin every minute of it!!! I will say that I have done things the right way through the info from the folks on this forum where-as things may have been more expensive had I done things the way I though they should be done initially. Welcome again and continue to have fun at the greatest place on the net!!!Terry
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 367
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From: Christchurch Canterbury
I was totally happy with my '78 before I found this forum. I had a show quality re-paint done in 1993, and a 383 built in 1994. After reading this forum everyday starting about a year ago, I "needed" the Borgeson steering conversion, new exhaust with McJacks headers, distributer recurve, carb O2 sensor and re-tuning, new mirror T-tops, '79-82 seats with all new foam and leather, new stereo, new stock aluminum wheels and tires, 700 R4 trans, C4 blower and I'm sure I missed a ton of little things. I do like my car better now but you guys are killing my bank account! No more upgrade / make it better postings!
A good mate races GT3 cup cars, owns a stable of euro and american muscle, after talking to him and seeing his parts account everytime he get a shunt or has a brake rebuild, engine freshen up, I realise my corvette and american car habit is really not that expensive, even here down under where we have to nearly tripple the US$ cost of everthing we ship down here!
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
The beauty part of the Internet & the American Way is that you're free to make choices....if you feel this "forum sucks" then don't visit it! Go somewhere else....no one is holding a gun to your head and making you come to this website (or are they). I personally like this forum because it has A TON of helpful information, thoughts, comments and opinions.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,652
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From: Lakeland Florida
I opened this thread to see what the title was about. After reading the post I get the satire, and I agree. I have learned so much more about my car because of this forum than I did before, but it does cost to get a better car.
For the person that posted a rebuttal without understanding the content, go back and reread the underlying message. From what I get from it is that the OP now has a better car because of the forum.
kdf
For the person that posted a rebuttal without understanding the content, go back and reread the underlying message. From what I get from it is that the OP now has a better car because of the forum.
kdf
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,635
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From: Enid Oklahoma
C3-PO......You have a pic of your 85 MPH speedo in your Avitar...A guy at the car show I was in today noticed mine and said a car that looks fast should have a speedometer that is higher than 85....I am swapping mine soon, probably to 140 since a guy here said he bought a 165 and it is hard to read.....I had already decided before today, that guy just reenforced it....
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: Boca Raton FL
C3-PO......You have a pic of your 85 MPH speedo in your Avitar...A guy at the car show I was in today noticed mine and said a car that looks fast should have a speedometer that is higher than 85....I am swapping mine soon, probably to 140 since a guy here said he bought a 165 and it is hard to read.....I had already decided before today, that guy just reenforced it....
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Enid Oklahoma
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Shreveport LA
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Drifting
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From: Boca Raton FL
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Now, THAT is some REAL kidding!!!!!
Scott
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 165
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From: concord ohio
I WAS being totally sarcastic! I find this forum packed with great ideas and help at all turns. My Corvette sat (drove it less than 100 miles per year) untouched for 15 years. Now I find myself re-invigorated at the hobby. I forgot how much I love working on my car. With so many upgrades and ideas available here, I have my hobby back again. I drive it more, it runs and drives better and I have more pride in owning it. Can't wait for the next project.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Westminster Maryland
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,352
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From: Westminster Maryland
I was totally happy with my '78 before I found this forum. I had a show quality re-paint done in 1993, and a 383 built in 1994. After reading this forum everyday starting about a year ago, I "needed" the Borgeson steering conversion, new exhaust with McJacks headers, distributer recurve, carb O2 sensor and re-tuning, new mirror T-tops, '79-82 seats with all new foam and leather, new stereo, new stock aluminum wheels and tires, 700 R4 trans, C4 blower and I'm sure I missed a ton of little things. I do like my car better now but you guys are killing my bank account! No more upgrade / make it better postings!
Racer
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