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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 01:27 PM
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First time on this forum this is my 2nd corvette first one was a 1961 my new one is a 2001. It is quite a time warp between the two.
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Welcome Switch...
I'm new too, but only because I haven't been on here in a long time (years) and couldn't remember my login, so started over.


I'll bet there's such a big diff between the two it's like riding a horse vs being in a car...
I know the feeling, have had a 67 coupe, 86 convertible, and I've had a '55 for the last 26 years. Every time I drive it, it's like stepping back in time. Just enjoy it, and remember that there is a TON of great knowledge here, the members are great.


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Welcome Switch...
I'm new too, but only because I haven't been on here in a long time (years) and couldn't remember my login, so started over.


I'll bet there's such a big diff between the two it's like riding a horse vs being in a car...
I know the feeling, have had a 67 coupe, 86 convertible, and I've had a '55 for the last 26 years. Every time I drive it, it's like stepping back in time. Just enjoy it, and remember that there is a TON of great knowledge here, the members are great.


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Hi Jim,
I have had this car for almost a year now and I can (At Last) drive it and feel like I'll make it back with out anything going wrong. I have built a few car but I wasn't ready for all the switches, computers, and sensors. Now that I have that all worked out it's a blast to drive and a lot faster then I was ready for. A few more things to fix and I'll be a happy camper.
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