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Old 11-20-2007, 11:48 PM
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As we move to Thanksgiving I am awaiting arrival of a Blk on Blk 90 Z from a forum member that I worked a deal with. Phrogs is delivering his #354 Z. I have owned over 30 Vettes over the last 35 years. I was in the auto repair business for 12 years specializing in Vettes & have driven over 300 different Vettes. From the Blue Flame 6's to a 67 L-89. Also many C-3 BB's including a bunch of tri powers. I have driven a bunch of C4's, C5's & a couple C6's. The one car that I have always wanted but has eluded me has been a ZR1. Johnny has gone through this car from bumper to bumper & after seeing it almost done last week end I left NC more than excited. Every nut & bolt in this car has been gone through along with the fresh paint, weatherstriping, powdercoating, etc. He has not left a corner of this car untouched. To my request has brought the car back to stock specs. He will be delivering it to me this Fri. I just hope my first drive is everything you guys say it is!!

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Old 11-20-2007, 11:59 PM
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Having owned many of the same cars, I'm pretty sure you will be VERY happy.
Old 11-21-2007, 12:25 AM
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Waiting for a ZR-1 is EXCRUCIATING! I waited for mine for three weeks and it was the longest three weeks in my life! But, the payoff is the greatest one you'll ever have.

Long live the KING!
Old 11-21-2007, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by louispf
Every nut & bolt in this car has been gone through along with the fresh paint, weatherstriping, powdercoating, etc. He has not left a corner of this car untouched.
If you have any issues with the refinish, let me know.


Enjoy the car. John spent a lot of time with it.
Old 11-21-2007, 06:29 AM
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Congrats.
Old 11-21-2007, 08:58 AM
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Congrats......right year too.
Old 11-21-2007, 09:12 AM
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Old 11-21-2007, 09:13 AM
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Welcome to the Brotherhood.

Drive it like you stole it.

Old 11-21-2007, 10:25 AM
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cool, can't wait to hear what your first impression's are
Old 11-21-2007, 12:10 PM
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congrats, i'm sure Johnny did a great job on you're Z.
Buy yourself a copy of the book, "The Heart of the Beast"
it's kinda like the zr1 bible, all you wanted to know, but were
gonna ask. drive that bad boy like someone is after you.
Old 11-21-2007, 01:54 PM
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Coming from a new owner......all I can say is, its a blast to drive one of these beasts. Congrats & good luck with it.
Old 11-21-2007, 05:17 PM
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Congrats and post some photos.
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Welcome to the Brothers of the Beast.

I hope you get many miles of from your new toy!

Old 11-21-2007, 07:03 PM
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Welcome to the hood. Drive it.
Old 11-21-2007, 07:18 PM
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Welcome to the Brotherhood.

Drive it like you stole it.

I am involved in motor sports marketing in the NASCAR Cup series & Boris is our driver. This is his signature mantra. He drove for Reeves Calloway back in the day & loves ZR1's. He wants to take this bad boy to Lime Rock & ring it out. This concerns me!

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Old 11-21-2007, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by louispf
I am involved in motor sports marketing in the NASCAR Cup series & Boris is our driver. This is his signature mantra. He drove for Reeves Calloway back in the day & loves ZR1's. He wants to take this bad boy to Lime Rock & ring it out. This concerns me!
It will concern you even more if you ride along !
Old 11-22-2007, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by louispf
I am involved in motor sports marketing in the NASCAR Cup series & Boris is our driver. This is his signature mantra. He drove for Reeves Calloway back in the day & loves ZR1's. He wants to take this bad boy to Lime Rock & ring it out. This concerns me!
He also drove a Corvette Challenge car back in 88-89 and also does some work in the ALMS series for some of the endurance races.
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