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Racer
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Thank you
First of all I am not bashing anyone just making an observation.
I ran across a 1958 for sale locally and went to the C1-C2 for sale/wanted section for some advice. I was disappointed with very little response. Did I post in the wrong section? Should I have posted in the C1-C2 general discussion? I guess my point is I feel if I would have posted here in the C4 section I would have gotten much more help. Whenever I have sought advice here or in the C5 section for that matter I have always received multiple hits containing mostly valuable information. Sometimes it is hidden within some smart azz comments, however I usually take that as “all in good fun”. (Since I tend to be known as a bit of a smart azz myself)
I think next time I’ll try posting here first and hope it does not get moved.
So I just wanted to say, Thank you to everyone for all your help and comments.
I ran across a 1958 for sale locally and went to the C1-C2 for sale/wanted section for some advice. I was disappointed with very little response. Did I post in the wrong section? Should I have posted in the C1-C2 general discussion? I guess my point is I feel if I would have posted here in the C4 section I would have gotten much more help. Whenever I have sought advice here or in the C5 section for that matter I have always received multiple hits containing mostly valuable information. Sometimes it is hidden within some smart azz comments, however I usually take that as “all in good fun”. (Since I tend to be known as a bit of a smart azz myself)
I think next time I’ll try posting here first and hope it does not get moved.
So I just wanted to say, Thank you to everyone for all your help and comments.
Team Owner
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it's hard to say if the C1/C2 folks ignored your question, or, due to lack of traffic, didn't see it.
But I agree, the C4 group is always there to help... or insult and call you names... it's all there... one stop shopping!!
But I agree, the C4 group is always there to help... or insult and call you names... it's all there... one stop shopping!!
Team Owner
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think about it... how many C1/C2's were built, how many still exist, and the nature of them now, they are blue chip collectables right now.
I think you will find that the C1/C2 types are very tight knit (and this is not a bad thing).
I think you will find that the C1/C2 types are very tight knit (and this is not a bad thing).
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Originally Posted by No Wife
I did notice not a lot of traffic. I have had more hits and emails since I posted this.
I wonder...are the C1/C2 guys hanging out here?
I wonder...are the C1/C2 guys hanging out here?
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by bogus
it's hard to say if the C1/C2 folks ignored your question, or, due to lack of traffic, didn't see it.
Sounds like this is probably the case.
Racer
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From: Marietta GA
Originally Posted by bogus
think about it... how many C1/C2's were built, how many still exist, and the nature of them now, they are blue chip collectables right now.
There are a lot fewer of them than there are of us or C5 owners
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Originally Posted by No Wife
ran across a 1958 for sale locally and went to the C1-C2 for sale/wanted section for some advice. I was disappointed with very little response. Did I post in the wrong section? Should I have posted in the C1-C2 general discussion? I guess my point is I feel if I would have posted here in the C4 section I would have gotten much more help. Whenever I have sought advice here or in the C5 section for that matter I have always received multiple hits containing mostly valuable information. Sometimes it is hidden within some smart azz comments, however I usually take that as “all in good fun”. (Since I tend to be known as a bit of a smart azz myself)
Some questions I would expect to hear:
1) Do you want to drive it seriously or restore it to near perfection?
2) Are you locked in on 1958?
3) Do you have color or other option requirements?
4) How much do you want to spend?
Hope this helps...
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Hi No Wife,
Prior to deciding that the '89 C4 was the 'vette I needed to buy as a daily driver, I spent 2+ years studying C2s-had decided on a '64 coupe. I got a lot of info from the guys at NCRS.org. They were generally helpful and the search function works rather well. I suspect every question that can be asked about the C1 thru C3s has been answered on their site. I haven't been there for awhile but I think they're now getting into early C4s also. Lots of luck!
Prior to deciding that the '89 C4 was the 'vette I needed to buy as a daily driver, I spent 2+ years studying C2s-had decided on a '64 coupe. I got a lot of info from the guys at NCRS.org. They were generally helpful and the search function works rather well. I suspect every question that can be asked about the C1 thru C3s has been answered on their site. I haven't been there for awhile but I think they're now getting into early C4s also. Lots of luck!
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From: Philadelphia Burbs
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Originally Posted by tonymax2
I haven't been there for awhile but I think they're now getting into early C4s also.
[just increasing the C4 content in the thread, Mojo
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