first corvette as a driver
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: Boca Raton FL
yeah pryia we had mostly the four speed autos we had an 82 two door yellow black leather interior that was a BEAST and a 83 two door five speed with transfer case two or four wheel drive all of our other eagles were all time 4x4 so the option to save on gas was nice but the vacumm style transfer case actuator and lines were a pain in the *** and didnt work all that well we eventaully put the black one to full time 4x4 as well we had a bunch of the wagons they are fun with burbary interior loaded power and sun roofs the cars were way ahead of their time but no one ever appreciated them is your eagle full time 4wd? do you have the straight six engine or the 304 v8? we had an 80 eagle wagon that had a 304 v8 in it an it was awesome but we redid it an sold it to pay for lift kits and fun mods to my brothers base model eagle stattion wagon
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: long beach California
awesome!!! we only got into them b/c in mo where im from no one wanted them and they were cheap an easy to get your hands on the parts are pretty basic with either jeep chrysler or dodge straight six and susspension parts from the same years will swap out on some models and they run the through the snow,rain, mud an are SOOOO heavy that they can crawl around on ice like they were on skates they are a joy to owne i wish i could get one cheap out here in cali i would take it to the dunes and mountains all the time
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Jesse, yes my Eagle is full time 4wd, I like that better because then you have it whenever you might need it and you don't have to anticipate when you might get stuck. Mine's the 258 auto, I have a 390 Holley 4 barrel on it, a header and a slightly hotter cam. I agree, the cars were way ahead of their time, great winter car which is what I bought it for.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Assuming my labour is worth $20/hour I've spent about triple on my AMC eagle what I paid for my Corvette - and I paid $12000 for the Corvette.
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=15595.0
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=15595.0
Wow Priya - that is awesome - nicely done
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Racer
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From: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Racer
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From: Indianapolis
The vents are stock on '73 through '75, and are part of a functional cowl induction system. Starting in '76 the air cleaner was ducted over the radiator, and the vents are non-functional. '77 had the vents eliminated from the hood.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: West Chester Pennsylvania
Hi. I'm in pa. My Vette is a 72. I went with a vanity plate..which requires annual safety inspection. Car is exempt from emissions. The antique plates do not require an annual inspection. With a car that is 38 years old my advice is to get the annual inspection. It is a safety issue. Leaking gas lines, loose bolts, cracked seams, bad tires, old hoses etc... Anyone of these could cause an emergency while driving and put you, the car and other drivers at risk so I suggest that no matter which plate you choose, inspect it annually.
Now with respect to a c3 as a dd for PA, the answer is no. It's not a good idea at any level. If you lived in Tampa or San Diego etc the answer would be why not. The road conditions from Jan to Apr with all the salt,rocks and snow, slush,ice etc are not conducive to operating a lightweight, fiberglass vehicle with any consistent reliability. On clear, dry, above freezing days ...sure, if you need to...but I wouldn't do it. I own four vehicles. I drive all of them. I drive the Vette only in the best conditions and even then it's a gamble.
My advice. If you can acquire the Vette as a 2nd car; not rely on it as your mode of transportation to work; have a garage for it (to protect from theft, vandalism, and weather; and if you have some savings/ disposable income that would enable you to spend $500 to $1500 on the Vette should something happen..then do it.
Other opinions may vary, which is fine.. But I know this is solid advice.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: CO
Nice looking car you got!
I drive mine in sun, rain or snow. Of course it's not as pretty as yours, which is actually kind of a benefit because I don't worry about the paint getting messed up
I drive to work and back (80 mile round trip) a few times every month. A stock 350 in good shape, I've come to find out, is pretty darn reliable.
Enjoy your car!
I drive mine in sun, rain or snow. Of course it's not as pretty as yours, which is actually kind of a benefit because I don't worry about the paint getting messed up
I drive to work and back (80 mile round trip) a few times every month. A stock 350 in good shape, I've come to find out, is pretty darn reliable.
Enjoy your car!
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,526
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From: Atlanta Ga
Brian,
Hi. I'm in pa. My Vette is a 72. I went with a vanity plate..which requires annual safety inspection. Car is exempt from emissions. The antique plates do not require an annual inspection. With a car that is 38 years old my advice is to get the annual inspection. It is a safety issue. Leaking gas lines, loose bolts, cracked seams, bad tires, old hoses etc... Anyone of these could cause an emergency while driving and put you, the car and other drivers at risk so I suggest that no matter which plate you choose, inspect it annually.
Now with respect to a c3 as a dd for PA, the answer is no. It's not a good idea at any level. If you lived in Tampa or San Diego etc the answer would be why not. The road conditions from Jan to Apr with all the salt,rocks and snow, slush,ice etc are not conducive to operating a lightweight, fiberglass vehicle with any consistent reliability. On clear, dry, above freezing days ...sure, if you need to...but I wouldn't do it. I own four vehicles. I drive all of them. I drive the Vette only in the best conditions and even then it's a gamble.
My advice. If you can acquire the Vette as a 2nd car; not rely on it as your mode of transportation to work; have a garage for it (to protect from theft, vandalism, and weather; and if you have some savings/ disposable income that would enable you to spend $500 to $1500 on the Vette should something happen..then do it.
Other opinions may vary, which is fine.. But I know this is solid advice.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
Hi. I'm in pa. My Vette is a 72. I went with a vanity plate..which requires annual safety inspection. Car is exempt from emissions. The antique plates do not require an annual inspection. With a car that is 38 years old my advice is to get the annual inspection. It is a safety issue. Leaking gas lines, loose bolts, cracked seams, bad tires, old hoses etc... Anyone of these could cause an emergency while driving and put you, the car and other drivers at risk so I suggest that no matter which plate you choose, inspect it annually.
Now with respect to a c3 as a dd for PA, the answer is no. It's not a good idea at any level. If you lived in Tampa or San Diego etc the answer would be why not. The road conditions from Jan to Apr with all the salt,rocks and snow, slush,ice etc are not conducive to operating a lightweight, fiberglass vehicle with any consistent reliability. On clear, dry, above freezing days ...sure, if you need to...but I wouldn't do it. I own four vehicles. I drive all of them. I drive the Vette only in the best conditions and even then it's a gamble.
My advice. If you can acquire the Vette as a 2nd car; not rely on it as your mode of transportation to work; have a garage for it (to protect from theft, vandalism, and weather; and if you have some savings/ disposable income that would enable you to spend $500 to $1500 on the Vette should something happen..then do it.
Other opinions may vary, which is fine.. But I know this is solid advice.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
He already bought one. Also he stated that he has another vehicle.
