ORVETTE.... why??
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Instructor
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From: Ventura CA
ORVETTE.... why??
I was disheartened to find your car for sale in the for sale section... I'm wondering.... did a Big Block 73 just not live up to your desires? Do you have something better lined up? Good luck with selling the car all the same.
Burning Brakes
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Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (BB73Chris)
Crap. I don't know how to respond. I get really P'd at this car about every three months and list it for sale. It's not the power, the new motor is beyond belief. I have been driving it for the last week steady, and haven't put the tops in yet. It's been between 70-80 here and sunny. I guess the reason this time was that the thing is taking over my life. I'm under it every spare moment I have. If not to fix something, then to un-fix something so I CAN fix it. Also, I can't seem to get behind the wheel now without wanting to go 100MPH. I've never had anything that could produce this amount of tire smoke and make me feel like I'm on the first descent of the worlds tallest roller coaster. I swear it's breaking down the foam in my seat back. I just don't know if it's a healthy persuit anymore.
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From: Ventura CA
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
I guess the reason this time was that the thing is taking over my life. I'm under it every spare moment I have. If not to fix something, then to un-fix something so I CAN fix it. Also, I can't seem to get behind the wheel now without wanting to go 100MPH. I've never had anything that could produce this amount of tire smoke and make me feel like I'm on the first descent of the worlds tallest roller coaster. I swear it's breaking down the foam in my seat back. I just don't know if it's a healthy persuit anymore.
Le Mans Master
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Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
Crap. I don't know how to respond. I get really P'd at this car about every three months and list it for sale. It's not the power, the new motor is beyond belief. I have been driving it for the last week steady, and haven't put the tops in yet. It's been between 70-80 here and sunny. I guess the reason this time was that the thing is taking over my life. I'm under it every spare moment I have. If not to fix something, then to un-fix something so I CAN fix it. Also, I can't seem to get behind the wheel now without wanting to go 100MPH. I've never had anything that could produce this amount of tire smoke and make me feel like I'm on the first descent of the worlds tallest roller coaster. I swear it's breaking down the foam in my seat back. I just don't know if it's a healthy persuit anymore.
tell myself to take it easy, tomorrow is another day. Also, try pursuing
another hobby for awhile.
HTH
:seeya
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (BB73Chris)
Your description sounds fantastic, You will regret selling it. :nono:
Why not park it for a month. (no less)...Then see how you feel about it :thumbs:
Why not park it for a month. (no less)...Then see how you feel about it :thumbs:
Drifting
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (Desertdawg)
Your description sounds fantastic, You will regret selling it. :nono:
Why not park it for a month. (no less)...Then see how you feel about it :thumbs:
Why not park it for a month. (no less)...Then see how you feel about it :thumbs:
You have worked hard to get this thing running right with the BB. Don't let the emotions come into play here.... people make poor choices when emotions get involved............ You love this car and I hate to see you make a bad choice here. You are so close to getting everything dialed in right.....
Call me if you want to talk about it..... :yesnod: :yesnod:
Bob Turner
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
I bet you have been driving it on the street all this time. What you have there is a gem that needs a new setting. PIR is not far away and all you need is a SCCA SOLO I license to enjoy the car to it's fullest and do it safely.
Plus, there are plenty of SOLO II (auto-cross) events in your area where you don't need a license...get in touch with the SCCA-NWR (North West Region) and see what they have near you. For example in July there is the Oregon Trail Rally...sounds like fun to me.
So, stop driving your 73 BB like it was a passenger car! Take it out!
Plus, there are plenty of SOLO II (auto-cross) events in your area where you don't need a license...get in touch with the SCCA-NWR (North West Region) and see what they have near you. For example in July there is the Oregon Trail Rally...sounds like fun to me.
So, stop driving your 73 BB like it was a passenger car! Take it out!
Drifting
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From: Barrie
Re: ORVETTE.... why??
Or we could just swap motors and you can once again enjoy L48 power :D
On a more serious note, the recommendations to park the car for some time and/or try solo racing seem to be a good idea.
On a more serious note, the recommendations to park the car for some time and/or try solo racing seem to be a good idea.
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Drifting
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
If you are only considering selling the car for emotional reasons then I would agree with everyone else, there's no reason to sell. You have to get past you issues with it. That is one sweet car and I would think you'd regret it. I mean I just talked to a guy I work with that drives an '80 vette and we got to talking and he says: "ok get ready to kick me." I say "Why" he says "15 years ago I sold my '67 BB roadster." I said "Why" he said "I don't know, I just made a snap decision and I have regreted it ever since." Not only would his car have been worth a ton now but he would have still had a beast of a car to have fun in every so often.
On the other hand you do have to maintain sanity and if the car really is making things that tough on yourself then do what you have to do.
Good luck and here's to hoping you don't sell. :thumbs:
On the other hand you do have to maintain sanity and if the car really is making things that tough on yourself then do what you have to do.
Good luck and here's to hoping you don't sell. :thumbs:
Safety Car
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Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (BB73Chris)
Don't sell it!! Unless, of course, you secretly wish for a manual tranny vette which are 10 times more fun to drive, imho. But then, that would just compound your problem. Here's an idea: Before you sell, run down to your nearest Hertz or Enterprise franchise. Rent & drive a Dedge Neon for a week. You will gain a new perspective on the vette. Good luck.
Brett :thumbs:
Brett :thumbs:
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From: London
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (BB73Chris)
Take a break, Definatly! ... forget about the car for a while.
..... there are times when i find myself reading the Ecklers catalog every night before bed time....... it's then that i KNOW i've gotta get out more! :crazy:
..... there are times when i find myself reading the Ecklers catalog every night before bed time....... it's then that i KNOW i've gotta get out more! :crazy:
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
I have to agree that you will regret selling. I understand the feeling of it taking over your life though. You just need to step back and do something else for a while. I'd actually like to come down and see it one of these nights. Kim was talking about going down to Springfield tonight if the Friday Night Cruises are going on. :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
If money isn't the reason to sell, then wait 60 days and reconsider. You have it in great shape, so tell yourself that you are not going to work on anything for these 60 days and take a different route for a while and go to local cruise ins or car shows and listen to what other people say about it.
:seeya
:seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
Wow! I feel so loved. I've asked T.R. to suspend my posting priveledges in the C3's for sale forum. Thanks guys! I think I'll go wax my car.
Hehe...you have been grounded by yourself. :rofl: I'll bet Troy thinks you are bonkers now. :crazy: Welcome back! :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (ORVette)
Thanks guys! I think I'll go wax my car.
Then put the car cover on it for a month.....Time for a group hug. :grouphug:
Safety Car
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (Desertdawg)
I agree. Put the cover on it for awhile. Take up another hobby. I'm slowly getting into homebrewing. ;) I remember having those same feelings when the 81' was my only vette and it was in the middle of a frame off. It became an obsession. It occupied every waking hour that I wasn't at work. I finally got mad enough that I quit altogether (or at least that's what I told myself:)). After a few weeks I found myself slowly getting back at it. I learned then to take it at a slower pace. Stop for a few beers between projects. :cheers:
-Justin
-Justin
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (Dalannex)
I've put my car on the back burner before -- a year in a storge unit in another state! (don't ask - long story)
When I finally had the time to fly out and fix it, I was glad I never sold it.
I'll part with it only to get a 68-72 vert or a no rust Pantera (I better start saving up now for the Pantera)
When I finally had the time to fly out and fix it, I was glad I never sold it.
I'll part with it only to get a 68-72 vert or a no rust Pantera (I better start saving up now for the Pantera)
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Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (Skeets)
.... there are times when i find myself reading the Ecklers catalog every night before bed time....... it's then that i KNOW i've gotta get out more! :crazy:
I KNOW I'm obsessed with mine... I need a job, any ideas?
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Re: ORVETTE.... why?? (BB73Chris)
I went down to Springfield last night and saw Troy. He let me take his car for a spin down the interstate and back. It was the first time I had ever driven a Corvette with a big block. It was absolutely amazing. I am going have to start saving for that 502 now. :cool: Troy, I'll bring the '80 down there next time so you can drive it and remember why you upgraded. :cheers: