He definitely seems like someone I'd enjoy meeting as are you. 
LT4CompYell, nice guy
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Burning Brakes
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LT4CompYell, nice guy
Bill's a great guy. Came up from Virginia to visit friends and decided to head up my way for an hour or so. Took him to a local dealer that claims to have 100 vettes. They had a 54' there, not too many c4's, collector's edition, 1 new z06 used asking $80,00
He has a nice yellow LT4 coupe.
He has a nice yellow LT4 coupe.
Pro
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From: Athens, GA
Yep - you're right on target about Bill. He provided a reasonable, kind, and knowledgeable listening post when I was running around with a very high "must purcase a Corvette NOW" fever last year.
He has an open invitation to stay in NW Illinois anytime he's up here - I'm hoping to get him to come for the BG show in June sometime.
Steven
He has an open invitation to stay in NW Illinois anytime he's up here - I'm hoping to get him to come for the BG show in June sometime.
Steven
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Gee, guys, I'm just now getting ready to leave the Great State of RI and I read this. Thought, better read it--it's got my handle in it. Thanks a bunch for all the kind words.
I have to tell you tho, Justin (sonomacrew) has one heckuva setup at his place. Not to mention the fact that both my friend and I were deeply impressed with him, and his car. Truly, I'd say not just for giggles, if you happen to get up this way to Rhode Island, you'd be doing yourself a favor to see if you can stop and chat with sonoma for a while.
It's a treat, and I mean that. Thanks a lot Justin for being around and showing me the area! Hope you make it down my way one of these days in that ruby almost-"stock" '93!!! It sounds "bad", it looks good, and goes great with the top down!!!!
I have to tell you tho, Justin (sonomacrew) has one heckuva setup at his place. Not to mention the fact that both my friend and I were deeply impressed with him, and his car. Truly, I'd say not just for giggles, if you happen to get up this way to Rhode Island, you'd be doing yourself a favor to see if you can stop and chat with sonoma for a while.
It's a treat, and I mean that. Thanks a lot Justin for being around and showing me the area! Hope you make it down my way one of these days in that ruby almost-"stock" '93!!! It sounds "bad", it looks good, and goes great with the top down!!!!
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Burning Brakes
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finally got around to posting a picture. Bill, we forgot to get a picture of the 2 lined up...
Bill, since yesterday was the first drive after the tune, I did notice something worng. The car doesn't let mego into 5th after 40mph. So on the highway, I have to shift it into 5th prior to 40. I was on 295 yesterday cruizing along... 2nd to 35, 3rd to 45, 4th to 50 or so and What the Hell, it wouldn't let me shift into any gear. I had to pull over and slow down to 30 to get it into 5th. Meanwhile, I wasn't paying attention to the rode and crunch, drove over a blown truck tire.I'm sure Imay have a week of debugging.
Bill, since yesterday was the first drive after the tune, I did notice something worng. The car doesn't let mego into 5th after 40mph. So on the highway, I have to shift it into 5th prior to 40. I was on 295 yesterday cruizing along... 2nd to 35, 3rd to 45, 4th to 50 or so and What the Hell, it wouldn't let me shift into any gear. I had to pull over and slow down to 30 to get it into 5th. Meanwhile, I wasn't paying attention to the rode and crunch, drove over a blown truck tire.I'm sure Imay have a week of debugging.
Last edited by sonomacrew01; Aug 13, 2006 at 08:09 AM.
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Drifting
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From: Swanton VT 2000 Navy Blue Mettalic M6 / 1991 Auto - Steel Blue 68,500 R.I.P
Originally Posted by OldCorvetteFan
Yep - you're right on target about Bill. He provided a reasonable, kind, and knowledgeable listening post when I was running around with a very high "must purcase a Corvette NOW" fever last year.
He has an open invitation to stay in NW Illinois anytime he's up here - I'm hoping to get him to come for the BG show in June sometime.
Steven
He has an open invitation to stay in NW Illinois anytime he's up here - I'm hoping to get him to come for the BG show in June sometime.
Steven
I have to agree with all of you . He has helped me on more then 1 occasion . From buying a car to how to use a K&N Filter . He has even called me to help walk me through the buying experience
. He also has a open invitation to stay @ my place if he's ever in the VT area . Thanks for every thing Bill
Drifting
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That's the first time I've seen a pic of his car. Damn, it's perfect! I had been thinking if I was lucky enough to come across a yellow car when I'm out shopping, that grey A-Molds would look really great. And now I know they do!
I might have to bug him for some hi-res pix for my desktop!
I might have to bug him for some hi-res pix for my desktop!
Hmmmmmmm
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Originally Posted by sonomacrew01
finally got around to posting a picture. Bill, we forgot to get a picture of the 2 lined up...
Bill, since yesterday was the first drive after the tune, I did notice something worng. The car doesn't let mego into 5th after 40mph. So on the highway, I have to shift it into 5th prior to 40. I was on 295 yesterday cruizing along... 2nd to 35, 3rd to 45, 4th to 50 or so and What the Hell, it wouldn't let me shift into any gear. I had to pull over and slow down to 30 to get it into 5th. Meanwhile, I wasn't paying attention to the rode and crunch, drove over a blown truck tire.I'm sure Imay have a week of debugging.
Bill, since yesterday was the first drive after the tune, I did notice something worng. The car doesn't let mego into 5th after 40mph. So on the highway, I have to shift it into 5th prior to 40. I was on 295 yesterday cruizing along... 2nd to 35, 3rd to 45, 4th to 50 or so and What the Hell, it wouldn't let me shift into any gear. I had to pull over and slow down to 30 to get it into 5th. Meanwhile, I wasn't paying attention to the rode and crunch, drove over a blown truck tire.I'm sure Imay have a week of debugging.
).Any way, you're right, Justin, I didn't get any real pictures of our two cars together!!!!! I got one that's kind of 'artsy' -- don't ask me what made me do it. Silly. Here it (two) is/are:
And here's what I call a tough looking shot of sonomacrew's car:
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Bill is a good man, and a friend. His Comp Yellow LT4 is a stunning specimen. Looks even better in person than in photos.
Now I just hope that the next time I see him, his head hasn't swelled up too much from all this praise. He might have to drive with the targa removed all the time!
Be well,
SJW
Now I just hope that the next time I see him, his head hasn't swelled up too much from all this praise. He might have to drive with the targa removed all the time!
Be well,
SJW