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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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hello
took the c5 off the stands today and went for a ride!!!
went down rt220 and opened it up.
WHAT A RUSH!!!
have some chrome to put on
have some black lettering kits to do
and it's not x-mas yet.
ha ha i love a v8.
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!!
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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No one has mentioned it, so I will. I prefer off the stand, unless in a project that it needs to be up. I know a guy that lived here in Reno years ago. Had a house fire, got a call and rushed home. It was on jacks, soooo. Couldn't get it out in time. Burned it up, along with his boat.

You just never know, when an emergency happens and you need to move or use it fast. Just a thought.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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If you do put her on stands and the suspension NOT supported (over-kill I believe), be sure to lightly coat the exposed shaft of the shocks with WD40 to avoid rust.

Me personally, just keep her ready for a drive, who knows, you might get a "bonus" day.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bucwheat
How da hell did ya get that post count in one month?I can't even count that high.


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must be a typo
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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No need to put the car on jack stands - all I do is just put a piece of old carpet under each wheel, add a few psi in the tires, Sta-Bil in the gas, a battery tender hooked up, change the oil and cover the car.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dobewillie
Been leaving mine on the ground for 3 years with no problems
9 years here and no problems.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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OK, I think we all agree jack stands are not needed here.

Now can we talk about his flippin' post count?!?!?
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by C5Wolfe
get that c-5 out and drive it once in a while, even in winter. The hardest thing on a Vette is to let it sit.
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you have to drive it to take care of it
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When I put her to sleep, I use beveled 2x10's for the four corners and pump up the tires. Keeps the tires off the concrete and easy to move in a hurry. I do all of the rest of the stuff, cover, fuel additive and nite lite!!!
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