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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 12:35 PM
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100,000 miles. Average ~3k per a year. Was more early on and now averaging about 2k/year. About 4 years deployed on carriers or in the sandbox helped keep the mileage down.

Bought my '75 in spring of 1992 with 16,xxx on the clock. Got it from a dealer in Seattle area. Eventually pulled the tank sticker and discovered that it was delivered in Alaska (and it now lives in FL). Couldn't afford a convertible, 4 speed, chrome bumper so ended up with a convertible 4 speed. L-48, FE-7, 4 speed, vinyl hardtop, rear window defroster.

Daily driver till 2001/2002. Rain, snow, skiing, etc. Cross country twice. 350 rebuilt twice (once for wiped cam, damn you Comp XE lobes), 5 speed swap in 2001. 1982 rear bumper, luggage rack removed, new paint, cloth soft top circa 2005. 496 BBC, Tom's 12 bolt and T-56 swap in 2011. Custom 3x2 EFI in 2013.

Got way too much money in and will never be selling.

Missed the exact rollover.






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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Congrats! I think. I'm sure mine is over 100K but the speedo/odo only works when it feels like it. Shows 86K for the last 10 years.
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 12:54 PM
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Well, you rolled your odometer over.
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 12:58 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 02:49 PM
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Good for you! Sounds like a nice car, I've only put about 2k on mine in the past ten years. I hope I get to drive it again before I die,lol!
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Oh- the odometer....much better than the first impression!!!

Nice looking car- like all the subtle mods you have done to it.

My 71 that I have had since 81 rolled over in the summer of 86!!!

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Glad this is not what I thought it was. Congrats on 100k!
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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Glad this is not what I thought it was.
I thought the same
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That is a very good looking car. I love the upgrades that you have done. They are very tasteful. I am sure that car is a blast to drive.
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Back up 13 miles.
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Old Mar 21, 2019 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
100,000 miles.



Nice to see the cars are driven and enjoyed.

Its more exciting when it rolls over the second time. I never caught the first time , but did catch the second time. That's 200k km for me ( ~ 124k miles)


I enjoy every km its driven.


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Originally Posted by larryg3
That is a very good looking car. I love the upgrades that you have done. They are very tasteful. I am sure that car is a blast to drive.

It’s a beautifully done Corvette! I love it.
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 08:10 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments. It doesn't get out of the garage enough but is sitting in the parking lot at work today. Still a little chilly in the AM (49F) but should be in the high 70's this afternoon for the drive home.
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Very nice looking. I know you enjoy it!
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