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Nov 21, 2007 | 06:31 PM

#41

MRHTRD

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Originally Posted by Hogan

I made it. Bought the seat off of ebay then made the base to attach the seat to. Bought new bottom leather/foam and side bolsters from Al Knoch. All together I have about $500 into it. I use the chair everyday at work!

You have a great chair !!!!! I purchased by 50th from a company that only makes corvette chairs.

Maybe I can get a seat and adapt it to my current chair frame. I'll post a pick when I get back into my office on Friday. Nice chair, but I would rather have a 40th.

Nov 21, 2007 | 06:34 PM

#42

Hogan

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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell

St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11

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Originally Posted by MRHTRD

Thanks!! Not only is it comfortable, but I'm proud in the fact I made it.
I only need the side bolster mech. to make a second one. That and another frame to mount the seat to.

Nov 22, 2007 | 01:09 AM

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jughead1

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From: Assault is a behavior, not a device! Cypress TX

St. Jude Donor '11

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Originally Posted by MRHTRD

Ruby6spd -

Love the tire and wheel combo you have. Can you provide some details, wheels by, size and Michelin style, brand ???

They really set your car off from the rest. If I replicate, I promise I won't drive in your area......

Yes please...tell us about those wheels. I can just see them on
my Ruby vert.

Nov 22, 2007 | 09:15 AM

#44

2HIP4U

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From: Butler PA

Here's another...

Nov 22, 2007 | 05:31 PM

#45

MRHTRD

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Originally Posted by Ruby6spd

They are Fikse FM/5's in 17x9.5 front and 17x11 in the rear. The rear is the GS offset - 56mm if I recall correctly.

The tires are actually several years old now. They are the original Michelin Pilot SXX's 285 in the front and 315 in the rear.

They don't make the tire anymore unfortunately but mine are still in good shape so I haven't upgraded.

Let me know if you have any other questinos

Thanks for the info. They are a very nice combo. I'm going to look into getting a set for MRHTRD.

Nov 22, 2007 | 05:53 PM

#46

Randy T

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Originally Posted by CSS996

Thanks guys!

JEC, I'd probably go chrome with the C5 Z06 wheels on a black car. Otherwise, black GS type A-molds. Those are yummy on black, I think.

CE-LT4 Gotta agree with ya. I love Ruby and Silver!

Still love Yellow, but probably would not trade, unless I could get a Yellow LT-4.

Oh, and that Admiral blue is beautiful... and don't forget about Polo Green!.....:o

[sigh]I guess I love 'em all!

Never get tired of your Ruby pics. Did those wheels bolt right up without spacers, etc.?

Nov 25, 2007 | 05:42 PM

#47

7.5mercury

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From: Washington Louisiana

First Corvette

My wife convinced me we needed one ! The women are always right, eh???

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Nov 25, 2007 | 06:53 PM

#48

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My wife convinced me we needed one ! The women are always right, eh???

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Very nice Ruby and congrats on the purchase. And yes, the women are always right !!!! No matter what they say !!! My wife continues to let me own Corvettes, that makes her right every single time !!!!!!!

MRHTRD

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Nov 25, 2007 | 07:01 PM

#49

drmrman

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Originally Posted by Ruby6spd

I am in love with those rims.

Nov 26, 2007 | 10:45 PM

#50

apeacefulstorm

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From: Huntsville AL

a couple of pics from last summer.... will post more this week when the new rims get put on...

Last edited by apeacefulstorm; Nov 26, 2007 at 10:48 PM.

Nov 26, 2007 | 11:27 PM

#51

rhanselman

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From: Cresson TX

Nov 27, 2007 | 07:22 AM

#52

jughead1

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From: Assault is a behavior, not a device! Cypress TX

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Originally Posted by rhanselman

Man...I'm totally jealous. Nothing...I mean nothing...looks better than a Ruby ZR1!

Nov 27, 2007 | 03:37 PM

#53

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Originally Posted by jughead1

Man...I'm totally jealous. Nothing...I mean nothing...looks better than a Ruby ZR1!

How about a 40th ZR1 - Vert ?? Now there is the best of the best !!!!!!

Nov 27, 2007 | 07:30 PM

#54

rhanselman

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Originally Posted by MRHTRD

How about a 40th ZR1 - Vert ?? Now there is the best of the best !!!!!!

You would have to cut a coupe up to make a Conv. None were ever made... Kind of like the Z06...

Cheers,
Ron

Nov 28, 2007 | 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rhanselman

You would have to cut a coupe up to make a Conv. None were ever made... Kind of like the Z06...

Cheers,
Ron

Yeah, I know. I was just dreamin' !!!

MRHTRD -

Nov 30, 2007 | 07:28 PM

#56

MRHTRD

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How about some more pics.....I never get tired of seeing the 40th Ruby.

MRHTRD

Nov 30, 2007 | 08:07 PM

#57

ruby9246

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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'08

She has only been gone a couple of weeks.
Hopefully she will find a good home.

Nov 30, 2007 | 09:00 PM

#58

MARKRUBYRED

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Originally Posted by ruby9246

She has only been gone a couple of weeks.
Hopefully she will find a good home.

You will kick yourself for letting her go. Most Ruby owners that sold always do.

Dec 2, 2007 | 12:20 AM

#59

Louvers

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Some nice cars posted here so far. That Callaway car is the most awesome 40th that I have ever seen. Well, I don't have a ZR-1 or a Callaway but I do have a Ruby that only has around 5400 miles on her. I am only one month away from my one year anniversary of ownership of my 40th and I plan to keep her for a very long time.