Best way to get a corvette home?
01-28-2018, 01:08 PM
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Yeah, these "hit and run" posters are showing up more and more all over the forum. I think part of the problem is the pop up question box, it makes it way to easy to make a post without going through the entire registration process. I will say that he sounded much more sincere than most noobs on here, you can usually weed out the jackwagons pretty easily.
Not a hit and run, been on the road for the last 2 days..
01-28-2018, 01:11 PM
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01-28-2018, 01:12 PM
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01-28-2018, 01:15 PM
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01-28-2018, 01:17 PM
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I ended up driving it.. Looked into trailers, since I have access to a capable tow vehicle, but decided to drive it. I wasn't happy with the available selection of trailers to rent. Thanks..
01-28-2018, 01:24 PM
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Hey, I live in Dix Hills, Yeah, I've been there a couple of times but will be more of a regular with my new ride. I'm going to join LICOA, but waiting for the new membership year (Feb 1st. I think)
01-28-2018, 01:29 PM
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Another "Drive-it" fan here. I too live on the Island, did a road trip a few years ago, LI to Bowling Green KY. and back again. You can do the Blue Ridge if you have time or up 81 all the way, a nice easy ride. Or even work your way over to 95 and take that. I kinda like 81, last year I came home from Maggie Valley North Carolina towing my bike and took 81 all the way, easy driving, not a lot of traffic and kinda scenic. And the weather is looking O.K. for the next week or so. Good luck, look forward to seeing you down at the OBI!
..Nice Vette!
01-28-2018, 09:39 PM
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True, Cross Bronx Expwy. you will lose something on the car; Belt Pkwy. you may lose something. Glad you made it safely back home---you did have a good-weather weekend mostly. Don't forget to read up on the valve issue (potential) for Z's and the remedy (before is better, after is remedial).
Forgot to say: beautiful car, luv the mileage. Drive it in good health.
Forgot to say: beautiful car, luv the mileage. Drive it in good health.
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01-28-2018, 10:35 PM
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Welcome to the forum, consider it all part of the "hazing" ritual.
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01-29-2018, 07:35 AM
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01-29-2018, 08:11 AM
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Hello. This weekend I am planning on taking a road trip from Long Island to Kentucky and hopefully, if everything checks out, buy a car. One of my main concerns is driving it back through the city and dealing with the rough roads, specifically potholes. Should I just get the car shipped back to the island and if so, does anyone know of any good car transporters, or do i have nothing to worry about and should I just drive it back?
rent a trailer if you can and haul it. I found a 8.5 x 20 for 75 bucks a day and it worked well.
01-29-2018, 09:26 AM
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Yours was the only possible response he might have read. That's all.
And THANK YOU for reading all the replies and posting pictures and replying to even the nastygrams. You will do well here with that attitude. Just remember this isn't like the other forums you will see. There are almost 500,000 active members of this forum. When you post something, if it is at all interesting, you are going to get lots of replies within an hour. If you've asked a question you need to come back quickly to see if the question was answered and we can stop giving alternatives or, especially, if we need more information. That's why, when someone comes in, posts a question, and doesn't come back for almost a week, we don't always react well.
Welcome to the forum. 
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
Welcome to the forum.
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
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01-29-2018, 10:32 AM
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Yours was the only possible response he might have read. That's all.
And THANK YOU for reading all the replies and posting pictures and replying to even the nastygrams. You will do well here with that attitude. Just remember this isn't like the other forums you will see. There are almost 500,000 active members of this forum. When you post something, if it is at all interesting, you are going to get lots of replies within an hour. If you've asked a question you need to come back quickly to see if the question was answered and we can stop giving alternatives or, especially, if we need more information. That's why, when someone comes in, posts a question, and doesn't come back for almost a week, we don't always react well.
Welcome to the forum.
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
And THANK YOU for reading all the replies and posting pictures and replying to even the nastygrams. You will do well here with that attitude. Just remember this isn't like the other forums you will see. There are almost 500,000 active members of this forum. When you post something, if it is at all interesting, you are going to get lots of replies within an hour. If you've asked a question you need to come back quickly to see if the question was answered and we can stop giving alternatives or, especially, if we need more information. That's why, when someone comes in, posts a question, and doesn't come back for almost a week, we don't always react well.
Welcome to the forum.
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
as for reading entire thread, sure. How about use your common sense mr keyboard warrior. Why go there asking for advice ? Good luck and best wishes.
01-29-2018, 01:44 PM
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01-29-2018, 01:47 PM
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01-29-2018, 01:51 PM
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True, Cross Bronx Expwy. you will lose something on the car; Belt Pkwy. you may lose something. Glad you made it safely back home---you did have a good-weather weekend mostly. Don't forget to read up on the valve issue (potential) for Z's and the remedy (before is better, after is remedial).
Forgot to say: beautiful car, luv the mileage. Drive it in good health.
Forgot to say: beautiful car, luv the mileage. Drive it in good health.
Yeah I actually really lucked out with the weather and had a great time driving it up. Also yeah I’m aware of the value issue and will get it sorted shortly down the road.
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01-29-2018, 01:55 PM
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Yours was the only possible response he might have read. That's all.
And THANK YOU for reading all the replies and posting pictures and replying to even the nastygrams. You will do well here with that attitude. Just remember this isn't like the other forums you will see. There are almost 500,000 active members of this forum. When you post something, if it is at all interesting, you are going to get lots of replies within an hour. If you've asked a question you need to come back quickly to see if the question was answered and we can stop giving alternatives or, especially, if we need more information. That's why, when someone comes in, posts a question, and doesn't come back for almost a week, we don't always react well.
Welcome to the forum.
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
And THANK YOU for reading all the replies and posting pictures and replying to even the nastygrams. You will do well here with that attitude. Just remember this isn't like the other forums you will see. There are almost 500,000 active members of this forum. When you post something, if it is at all interesting, you are going to get lots of replies within an hour. If you've asked a question you need to come back quickly to see if the question was answered and we can stop giving alternatives or, especially, if we need more information. That's why, when someone comes in, posts a question, and doesn't come back for almost a week, we don't always react well.
Welcome to the forum.
Oh, and by the way, don't pay any attention to people like BLUEMENIE who can't be bothered reading all the posts before telling us what they think.
Yeah I definitely learned from this. In the future I will definitely checked back sooner.
01-29-2018, 03:57 PM
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I did the same thing. I have a '56 Chevy that's been in restoration for years. But, I keep it insured and the tag renewed because it's a personalized tag and I don't want to lose it. I live in Florida, but, bought my Vette in Georgia. I went to the Florida DHSMV and asked if I could get a temporary transport tag. I was told I would have to go to the Georgia DMV and get a tag. That could have taken days or at least hours. I insured the Vette and put the '56 tag on it and drove it home 468 miles. I had proof of insurance, the registration for the '56 tag and the signed title and bill-of-sale from the seller. I made it home with no issues.
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01-29-2018, 06:28 PM
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Glad to see you made it home O.K., good luck with your car, it's a beauty! There really is no stop-start time, if you get a good weather day there's usually some cars there. In the winter (IIRC before April) the cars and bikes usually go over to Captree to meet, rest rooms available and coffee or breakfast in the small restaurant there. Starting in (I think) April, they start charging at Captree so everyone moves down to the OBI, on warm weather weekends you gotta get there early or you might not get in, the place is really a blast. Just watch the cops, they're usually out on the summer weekends and they might hassle you if you don't have a front plate. Sometimes I take the car, sometimes I take the bike, I'll be looking for you. Also check out the Regional (Northeast) section of the forum, some good information about local events in there.