From the beginning... to now. The story of my 95
10-10-2013, 04:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11,'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21,'22-'23-'24
Great post, excellent writing skills and a nice eye with the pictures. Nice job 
on the engine, enjoy it, '95 was a good year. Hope you have many happy miles in the future.
on the engine, enjoy it, '95 was a good year. Hope you have many happy miles in the future.
10-12-2013, 10:40 AM
#27
Thanks for taking the time to share your story and pictures. Your car looks amazing and must be a ton of fun to drive. When my son lived with us he had a Camaro SS and did a lot of up grades in our garage. I look back now and those were some very good times as we worked together on his car and my truck. Times like that well be memories that will last a life time and I cherish very much. I hope you and your dad had the opportunity to spend time together while working on your car. I guess thats your dads C6 in the garage ?
I'm glad to see young guys like you that have a love for these cars and desire to turn your own wrenches. A few years back I thought most young guys were going to imports but I've seen a bunch of young vette owners step in and keep the passion alive.
I'm glad to see young guys like you that have a love for these cars and desire to turn your own wrenches. A few years back I thought most young guys were going to imports but I've seen a bunch of young vette owners step in and keep the passion alive.
but I agree, I've seen a lot of younger members on this forum lately. Its a nice feeling to not be the only one.
I love your car by the way! I'm a sucker for white..
Congrats on the purchase.
"I enjoyed your story of your Corvette Experience! Most all of us share in your sentiments of ownership of the All American Sports Car; The Corvette!"
"I also bought my 2nd Vette less than a month ago. '96 LT1" "Enjoy the 'Ride!' and remember, "Everything else is just transportation!"
007
"I also bought my 2nd Vette less than a month ago. '96 LT1" "Enjoy the 'Ride!' and remember, "Everything else is just transportation!"
007
Thanks man! I was hoping you'd pop in.. Glad to see I'm not alone out there as a younger owner
Lovely car. You should be proud of it and of yourself. Over here in the UK, a 17 yr old would never get insurance on a Corvette or similar performance car. It wasn't always so. When I was a teenager in the '70's (I know) I started with a '59 Bugeye Sprite, then a '63 Jaguar S-Type, '67 Jensen Interceptor (6.3 litre Chrysler v8 motor, is that 383cu.in?) then a '68 Jaguar Mk2. I was never as good with tools as you, just fixed them when they broke. That Jensen started my love affair with American V8's, so a few years later, married to a car-mad wife, we bought a Mach 1 Mustang, finally, a year ago we bought our '93 convertible, and are loving it.
It wasn't always so. When I was a teenager in the '70's (I know) I started with a '59 Bugeye Sprite, then a '63 Jaguar S-Type, '67 Jensen Interceptor (6.3 litre Chrysler v8 motor, is that 383cu.in?) then a '68 Jaguar Mk2. I was never as good with tools as you, just fixed them when they broke. That Jensen started my love affair with American V8's, so a few years later, married to a car-mad wife, we bought a Mach 1 Mustang, finally, a year ago we bought our '93 convertible, and are loving it.
Glad you are enjoying your car! I'd like to have a vert one day..
Yes it is, 2011 Z06 Atomic Orange with (correct me if im wrong) the carbon package? Carbon lip, skirts, ZR1 rims and spoiler... its a beautiful car.
Thanks! I enjoy the wheels, they give the car a completely different/more modern look compared to the sawblades!
Thank you! same to you
Thank you! I work very hard to live the lifestyle I do, but it is very rewarding.
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10-12-2013, 08:40 PM
#29
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17inac4, if your writing and choice of vehicles is any indication, you seem to be the finest kind of fella. There's a heck of a knowledge base concerning C4's on these forums, but I'm thinking you already know your stuff. I've taken on several projects (lights, horn, seat transmission and weatherstrip install), but I don't think I'd have guts or knowledge enough to mess with the engine.
I will offer this bit of advice, before opting for a repaint to take care of the road rash on your car's lower quarter panels, try Dr. ColorChip. I've used their system for covering stone chips on all three of my cars. Follow the directions and you'll be surprised at the results. Their Torch Red blends perfectly and you have to get close to see the chips, once they are filled and blended in.
I will offer this bit of advice, before opting for a repaint to take care of the road rash on your car's lower quarter panels, try Dr. ColorChip. I've used their system for covering stone chips on all three of my cars. Follow the directions and you'll be surprised at the results. Their Torch Red blends perfectly and you have to get close to see the chips, once they are filled and blended in.