The Real Corvette experience(finally)
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Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
The Real Corvette experience(finally)
I got my Vette for Xmas. Since then I have been on a journey called restoration.What else could you call replacing the fuel delivery,the ignition system,the brakes and shocks,misc. interior pieces,weatherstripping. 
I have tightened and screwed, velcrowed and glued
till I can't find anything else to do.And now when I drive my car it is rattle, squeak,groan and creak free.In other words it is as close to showroom as I can get it at this time. The only thing I hear on the road is the thump of the tires on rough pavement and the sweet rumble of my Power Effects cat back. I am now enjoying the Corvette experience without listening for anything that may need fixing.I think I will go nuts without the next project but my wallet feels better already.I wonder how long this will last 
probably not long I am sure but I can hope for the best and enjoy while I can 
I have tightened and screwed, velcrowed and glued
till I can't find anything else to do.And now when I drive my car it is rattle, squeak,groan and creak free.In other words it is as close to showroom as I can get it at this time. The only thing I hear on the road is the thump of the tires on rough pavement and the sweet rumble of my Power Effects cat back. I am now enjoying the Corvette experience without listening for anything that may need fixing.I think I will go nuts without the next project but my wallet feels better already.I wonder how long this will last probably not long I am sure but I can hope for the best and enjoy while I can
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
I thought that Corvettes were supposed to creaka nd rattle
I thought that was part of the Corvette experience. Man, I'd drive myself nuts tryin' to track down every last noise. You must have the persistance and patience of a saint!
Racer
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From: New Hampshire There's nothing like a 'Vette
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
I thought that was part of the Corvette experience. Man, I'd drive myself nuts tryin' to track down every last noise. You must have the persistance and patience of a saint!
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
I thought that was part of the Corvette experience. Man, I'd drive myself nuts tryin' to track down every last noise. You must have the persistance and patience of a saint!
. Attention to detail helps.
