First Thank You for your service, second leave the car at home.
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Originally from the D/FW area, I've spent the last ten years between San Diego and Seattle, Washington, in military service. I received orders late last year to transfer to Guam this upcoming summer. I've been on the fence about sending the car across the Pacific Ocean to reside in Guam for two years.
Given that the speed limit on the island is "35 mph", there's a frog season
, and other general issues of having the car on a tiny island in the South Pacific concern me. Strangely, they do have a 1/4-mile dragstrip. 
I welcome any thoughts and opinions of anyone that's been there or other tropical environments with their C4. My main concern is the salinity in the air and dealer/parts support. What did you do to stave off the elements? A garage/carport may or may not be available. In the internet-connected world, parts are parts, but with the obvious distance and isolation, running down to AutoZone might not be feasible. What would you do?
Thanks fellas, and happy motoring.
Larry,
1996 LT4 CE
43K miles
Long-time lurker, first-time poster.
Originally from the D/FW area, I've spent the last ten years between San Diego and Seattle, Washington, in military service. I received orders late last year to transfer to Guam this upcoming summer. I've been on the fence about sending the car across the Pacific Ocean to reside in Guam for two years.
Given that the speed limit on the island is "35 mph", there's a frog season
, and other general issues of having the car on a tiny island in the South Pacific concern me. Strangely, they do have a 1/4-mile dragstrip. I welcome any thoughts and opinions of anyone that's been there or other tropical environments with their C4. My main concern is the salinity in the air and dealer/parts support. What did you do to stave off the elements? A garage/carport may or may not be available. In the internet-connected world, parts are parts, but with the obvious distance and isolation, running down to AutoZone might not be feasible. What would you do?
Thanks fellas, and happy motoring.
Larry,
1996 LT4 CE
43K miles
Last edited by TheReprobate; Mar 10, 2014 at 09:16 AM.
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My dad was assigned to Anderson back in 98. We lived there 98-00. I enjoyed it while we were there but i would not want to be back now. A lot has changed since then. On a positive note, the beaches and food are great and its not a long hop to other islands. I digress, i would suggest leaving your vette stateside. We had a carport, no garage so your vette would still be exposed to the elements, including but not limited to rain, typhoons, brown tree snakes, shrews, bats, etc. The idea of a drag strip is cool but considering Guam has had its fair share of debilitating typhoons, i'd say its not worth taking a chance. Just my .02. Do some exploring when you get there though. catch some hops to okinawa, s.korea, and mainland japan.
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used to be a guy in the c-1,section that was trying to sell beat up/missing parts, not running, vettes (two) on that island. I wouldn't take my vette there. Used to see a 62 vette running around Vietnam back in 72..looked like the sun loved that car..bet the island is the same.
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I spent some time talking with a C4 owner when I visited Hawaii a few years ago and he loved having his car there.
But Guam sounds like it does not have as much room to roam and a harsher environment. I think a trail bike might be more practical.
But Guam sounds like it does not have as much room to roam and a harsher environment. I think a trail bike might be more practical.
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I was stationed at Anderson AFB back in the early 80s. I had several cars (Guam Bombs) as they referred to them during my stay. The roads are coral based and very slick when wet, all the Guam bombs were rusted out including floor pans. Rainy season is nothing like I've ever seen anywhere (big time rain). I strongly suggest to leave your Corvette state side!!
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I've been to Guam while deployed with the USS Essex. Guam...took me two hours to drive the whole island. Most of the roads are curves, driving thru the jungle, and out of no-where a B-52 crosses the damn street. That was weird, but cool.
It's your Vette, and at least you will get to drive it, and maintain it. That is better than to put it on storage for 1-2 years.
I do know you will have shipping issues there. A lot of vendors DO NOT ship to Guam.
Guam is tiny, good luck.
It's your Vette, and at least you will get to drive it, and maintain it. That is better than to put it on storage for 1-2 years.
I do know you will have shipping issues there. A lot of vendors DO NOT ship to Guam.
Guam is tiny, good luck.
