bought my first vette
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bought my first vette
first of all i guess i say hi guys my names john
bought my first vette yesturday
1986 auto (yea i wanted stick) white with red leather (sport seats)
91-96 rear end and sides, chrome zr1 wheels, glass top,
great condition with only 110,000 miles
grew up wanting my dads 86 but he wouldnt give it up
so here i am
i plan on getting a 91-96 front, and hopefully get it to high 12's
from whative been reading not to hard
pics are old ones from previous owner but will do , only second owner of this car
gotta get my pics done but been lazy
bought my first vette yesturday
1986 auto (yea i wanted stick) white with red leather (sport seats)
91-96 rear end and sides, chrome zr1 wheels, glass top,
great condition with only 110,000 miles
grew up wanting my dads 86 but he wouldnt give it up
so here i am
i plan on getting a 91-96 front, and hopefully get it to high 12's
from whative been reading not to hard
pics are old ones from previous owner but will do , only second owner of this car
gotta get my pics done but been lazy
Last edited by irfrugus; Nov 25, 2005 at 04:16 PM.
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Didn't we all, but if you find a nice car ya just gotta get it.
Congrats and welcome
Congrats and welcome
Welcome to the intensity, depravity and groveling before the plastic fantastic.
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Congrats John, and welcome. Be sure to keep a can of WD40 handy since you'll need to keep your wallet well lubed! But hey, just like temperamental women, temperamental cars and always more fun. 
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From: Millbury MA
Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the purchase of your Vette. I'm a new Vette owner myself (3 months). This forum is a great source for anything you need to know about this fantastic car we all 
over. I'm sure you'll love every minute of it.
over. I'm sure you'll love every minute of it.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Welcome aboard, mate!
Your are just the kind of person the Corvette vendors love! We'll give you plenty of advice and encouragment when it comes to spending YOUR money!
Larry
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Your are just the kind of person the Corvette vendors love! We'll give you plenty of advice and encouragment when it comes to spending YOUR money!
Larry
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Welcome. it is helpful and friendly in here.
Early tip...
Change all the fluids.... oil, rad, brake, (clutch), transmission, rear diff
Clean out the area between the condenser and the rad to keep it running as coll as possible.
Early tip...
Change all the fluids.... oil, rad, brake, (clutch), transmission, rear diff
Clean out the area between the condenser and the rad to keep it running as coll as possible.
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From: Coldville
Cool
I got my 1986 all most 4 years ago , It doesnt cost as much as people think to own this type of vette, i havent spent much at all but it helps if you do most of the work you can do your self with any car of this age
we are talking 20 years, on any car will need some up keep.
but its fun to drive and own.
good luck
rad
I got my 1986 all most 4 years ago , It doesnt cost as much as people think to own this type of vette, i havent spent much at all but it helps if you do most of the work you can do your self with any car of this age
we are talking 20 years, on any car will need some up keep.
but its fun to drive and own.
good luck
rad
