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Sep 13, 2004 | 08:38 AM

Jim Strathearn

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300K and counting!

The '85 finally clicked over 300K miles...

BTW, we ran the car at the All Covette Races at Capital yesterday and lasted until the final elimination round... (and lost...)

We really like this car!

Sep 13, 2004 | 08:39 AM

j3studio

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St. Jude Donor '06

Congrats! I knew it was coming soon...

Sep 13, 2004 | 08:44 AM

Jim Strathearn

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Thanks John...

Sep 13, 2004 | 09:18 AM

rick lambert

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300,000. WOW! has it ever had any internal work done on it?

Sep 13, 2004 | 09:33 AM

AGENT 86

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Sep 13, 2004 | 09:33 AM

Mr Mojo

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Jim, you are my hero, that is awesome!

And it still looks fresh like when it left the factory.

Sep 13, 2004 | 09:41 AM

Jim Strathearn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rick lambert

300,000. WOW! has it ever had any internal work done on it?

Had a valve job at 77K miles, just prior to me purchasing her. Dats it for internals!

Sep 13, 2004 | 09:43 AM

Jim Strathearn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Mojo

Jim, you are my hero, that is awesome!

And it still looks fresh like when it left the factory.

Aw shucks...

I was cutting low .5 lights all day yesterday. I finally make it to the final round and cut a .8! Cost me the trophy. Getting old sucks! But we're having fun...

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Sep 13, 2004 | 10:00 AM

Wayne88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Strathearn

Had a valve job at 77K miles, just prior to me purchasing her. Dats it for internals!

Dats Amazing!!!

Sep 13, 2004 | 06:03 PM

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silverja

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Congratulations and hope she makes another 300k for you.

Best of luck.

Sep 13, 2004 | 06:06 PM

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That's great Jim - See ya at Skyline w/ 302k

Sep 13, 2004 | 10:36 PM

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Rex Ruby

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This should be linked to the Threads questioning if high mileage C4s are any good!

CONGRATS Jim and Linda

Sep 13, 2004 | 10:37 PM

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WOW! That's awesome! Speed, fun, and reliability.

Sep 13, 2004 | 11:57 PM

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DAMN! Now that's getting your moneys worth

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:28 AM

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Jim Strathearn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex Ruby

This should be linked to the Threads questioning if high mileage C4s are any good!

I'm beginning to think that "high mileage' is just a relative term...

Sep 14, 2004 | 01:09 AM

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

That is truly impressive! Here's to another 300K

Sep 14, 2004 | 09:47 AM

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Vette73

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12

Who says America can't build a fun AND reliable car? Zora would be proud! DRIVE THAT CORVETTE.

Sep 14, 2004 | 09:50 AM

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poonnanny

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what kinda oil have you used in it. they say that makes all the differance. also do you change your tranny and gear on a timly schedual. we can learn from you before its to late.

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:54 PM

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JCD

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From: Stamping Ground KY

Yes, please tell us all of your secrets. Mine is closing in on 100k and seems to be running great (except the 1-2 synchro, gotta do something about that)...

And congratulations!