I think I'm old
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by rayncris
I am a reserved 24 year old, behind the wheel of my '01 MY vert I feel like a 16 year old kid 
You guys with more...ahem...life experience...you are as young as you feel...remember that song by Old Blue Eyes...Young at Heart, that is what it is all about.
Cheers
Ray
You guys with more...ahem...life experience...you are as young as you feel...remember that song by Old Blue Eyes...Young at Heart, that is what it is all about.
Cheers
Ray
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by hotrod03
I am 58 years young, but it seems most of yous guys are around thirty ish. When I nail it I feel like a kid with that smile. I just installed the Halltech Trap and wow, the rear wants to really break loose now, and the front end twists a little from the torque. I'm happy!
Melting Slicks
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From: MCO
Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Age truly is a state of mind. THe 50's are the new 30's so they say. Drive it and enjoy it. Don't worry about it until your knees or back gives out where you can't get in or out of your Vette 
The only vehicle I could ride in comfortably for months after the surgery, was the Vette. The double, adjustable lumbar support was my saving grace.
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by EscapePod
Funny you should mention that. Last November, I had back surgery to fix two severely messed up discs pressing against the sciatic. Needed an 8.5" slice to get them corrected.
The only vehicle I could ride in comfortably for months after the surgery, was the Vette. The double, adjustable lumbar support was my saving grace.
The only vehicle I could ride in comfortably for months after the surgery, was the Vette. The double, adjustable lumbar support was my saving grace.
Racer
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From: Kearney NE
Originally Posted by hotrod03
Ya I know, I also had back sugery, and I never have back ackes in this car. However sure wish it had heated seats. Oh, I make a funny noise when I get out of the car
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Originally Posted by KernelDee
... I love the exhilaration I get when going WOT with the stingers.
It's in my blood - if I get deaf in later life I'll just run open headers
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by CombatVette
I'm 56 and love to make the Borlas bark too.
It's in my blood - if I get deaf in later life I'll just run open headers
It's in my blood - if I get deaf in later life I'll just run open headers
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by JLA
PLEASE let there be a forum member here over 70 so this collection of 50ish "oldies" has something to look forward to!
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by gordonb50
I was once told that everyone that goes to heaven goes there as age 30. The Vette kinda does the same thing to you.
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Originally Posted by hotrod03
A reading form the holy gospel, according to Zora
Drifting
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From: San Diego
I'm 59.
You are old but, hehee, this has got to be the best part of life so far! No doubt about it!
Love those SC discounts. And when young'ns say "Sir." And when the young grocery baggers wanna' help me with my bags, haha! It sure is a long walk for them when you park that Corvette way at the far edge of the parking lot.
Looking forward to tomorrow! My problem is remembering which toy I drove/rode yesterday!
..rickko..
You are old but, hehee, this has got to be the best part of life so far! No doubt about it!
Love those SC discounts. And when young'ns say "Sir." And when the young grocery baggers wanna' help me with my bags, haha! It sure is a long walk for them when you park that Corvette way at the far edge of the parking lot.
Looking forward to tomorrow! My problem is remembering which toy I drove/rode yesterday!
..rickko..
Last edited by rickko; Jun 6, 2005 at 12:10 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
I'm 57, a few pounds overweight, balding head, 
and have had my C5 for almost a year now.
I often wonder what the 'kids' think when they pull up next to you at a light in the ricers or the stangs that Daddy bought for them.
I rarely will spank them off the light, but I will occasionally crack open the electric cutouts, give it a good ole V-8 REV, smile and watch them blast off when the light turns green while I just drive like everyone else in the crowd.
Do they laugh at us and think we're just old farts with a lot of $$$$....
Maybe wearing by ball cap backwards and some
sunglasses would help, or just teach them a lesson for old fashion respect for thier elders?
and have had my C5 for almost a year now. I often wonder what the 'kids' think when they pull up next to you at a light in the ricers or the stangs that Daddy bought for them.
I rarely will spank them off the light, but I will occasionally crack open the electric cutouts, give it a good ole V-8 REV, smile and watch them blast off when the light turns green while I just drive like everyone else in the crowd.
Do they laugh at us and think we're just old farts with a lot of $$$$....
Maybe wearing by ball cap backwards and some
sunglasses would help, or just teach them a lesson for old fashion respect for thier elders?
