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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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I've got a few.... 1)-Install my VanSteel offset trailing arms ..2)- Install my Dragvette safety loops...3)- Install my Hooker sidepipe system...4)-Change my console trim color....5)-Get wider rear rims to go with the offset trailing arms....6)-Replace the wavy rear factory spoiler,with fiberglass aftermarket one....7)- Replace present CD deck with one that has a pop-out LCD screen....8)- Get the windows tinted
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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Paint and drive...
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 04:09 AM
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Paint and drive...
Great! Thanks 4 reminding me I need a paint job,too!
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 04:37 AM
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After my Bruiser project is done, no more projects in 2010. (We'll see about that )
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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After all the suspension modifications and the new engine, I WILL time trial the car in 2010 at either Lime Rock, Lightning or Thunder Bolt in New Jersey or Pocono. I really miss Bridgehampton….
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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1. No racing with "ricers"; 2. Don't get beat by a Ford; 3. Maintain the smile on my face whenever I drive her.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Mine are to replace back to original intake manifold which I purchased from forum member, Install factory ignition shielding which was purchased from forum member,refinish factory air cleaner which was given to me from Christmas thread [Thanks again David]. It seems that this forum has given me a lot of work to do to get my 77 back to original condition.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Get my 69 Riverside Gold painted & hopefully have it ready for our 40th Annual Cavalcade of Corvettes in late June.

Might be a tough job but you gotta have a goal!

Happy New Year All!

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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Get my new air gap intake on,plumb my new fuel system along with the new holley hp150 pump,get back on the chassis dyno ,take it to the strip and run a better time than my best run in my old 69 Firebird......
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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I'm not going put all my money into it this year, just most of it

Actually I don't want to do anything to it but drive it this year
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Drive the 77 more in 2010 than I did in 2009.


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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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-convert my existing 406 engine to EFI
-do a few cosmetic changes/additions/mods
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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After 10 years I actually want to be able to drive\cruise this year!!!! Once headlights are fixed, new soft top installed and door panels back on this should be my year to enjoy!!!!!!
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Get my 73 454 on the road this, embarrasing, but it has been 10 years.
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Headers for the LS1.3:55 rearend, new weatherstrips and a new upper door hinge on the driver side. Also plan to drive to my 73 to Carlisle this year.
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Install my new seats and Tuned Port unit(both are in the garage now). New wheels/tires are on the toy list as well.

And drive it more often
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Sell my 1970 Corvette and buy a 46-48 Pontiac Torpedo father/son project.
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Drive it as much as I can until March...then it goes in the garage for a year .
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Originally Posted by 682XLR8
Install my new seats and Tuned Port unit(both are in the garage now). New wheels/tires are on the toy list as well.

And drive it more often
What kind/size of wheels & tires?
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