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Most of the classic cars that I have owned in my life did not have such huge aftermarket support as the vette and some others have. In a way I guess it was the thrill of hunting down that one certain part or coming across that nos moulding or handle or this or that. And it's very gratifying when you put that certain part on your car. I was for years and in some ways very critical of the guy who shows up to a cruise or a show in a chevelle for example and the car looks good but its nothing but a parts catalog on wheels. Never impressed me.
So how do I feel now that I own one of those cars? I really can't explain it but It seems different to me when its a Vette. Stupid I know.
Let the flogging begin.
Most of the classic cars that I have owned in my life did not have such huge aftermarket support as the vette and some others have. In a way I guess it was the thrill of hunting down that one certain part or coming across that nos moulding or handle or this or that. And it's very gratifying when you put that certain part on your car. I was for years and in some ways very critical of the guy who shows up to a cruise or a show in a chevelle for example and the car looks good but its nothing but a parts catalog on wheels. Never impressed me.
So how do I feel now that I own one of those cars? I really can't explain it but It seems different to me when its a Vette. Stupid I know.
Let the flogging begin.
I have to agree with persuader . I am more in to restore or refurbish rather than replace with reproduced
half the enjoyment of my current project is hunting parts . try finding stainless trim for an Edsel. no catalog to pick up and order from.
with a lot of cars these days . if you have a title you can build one from the ground up.
half the enjoyment of my current project is hunting parts . try finding stainless trim for an Edsel. no catalog to pick up and order from.
with a lot of cars these days . if you have a title you can build one from the ground up.
I think my post was misunderstood. My corvette is the first classic Car I have owned that you can buy every nut and bolt for. I Guess it is something I am not used to. That said. I would put one of those blue labels on the door of my car, Hell, I will have to since I plan a color change anyways.
Very nice engine bay Vettebuyer.
Very nice engine bay Vettebuyer.
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I think my post was misunderstood.............if I dragged you into the muck persuader . it was unintentional. I said I preferred to restore the original stuff. but I have bought parts from a catalog. I also did not condemn anyone for buying from a catalog . its just a last resort with me.
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I think my post was misunderstood.............if I dragged you into the muck persuader . it was unintentional. I said I preferred to restore the original stuff. but I have bought parts from a catalog. I also did not condemn anyone for buying from a catalog . its just a last resort with me.
Nobody is in any muck. We are just having a intelligent discussion!
Hey mustang....when you gonna cannonball it across the alley so you can check out my reproduction blue label personally? And maybe take the car out for a spin to warm her up before I take her to Kissimmee?
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No trips to the east coast on the horizon. I am in the process ( been going on for a while ) moving to the Ocala neck of the woods. I am going to try and get to Kissimmee and have a look around though.
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I am more concerned on there needing a forum name change for the boss when he sells his car. Gosh, all this talk of , wife, selling, corvette....makes me wonder if he will be getting new tires for the car at Sam's prior to listing the car?
Maybe Sam's can figure out how to reattach the original label on his car?
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