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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By gilbybarr

Sure enough!! Sorry, this one has been around...

Sure enough!! Sorry, this one has been around the block before....a few times. Been a Corvette club member now for 31 years.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 176
Posted By gilbybarr

I went through the same question 26 years ago! ...

I went through the same question 26 years ago! Semi black.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By gilbybarr

Would be surprised if you could get that level of...

Would be surprised if you could get that level of detail from NCRS. And in general, at least in my experience, chapter meets, by nature, are a bit less demanding (and less stressful) than a full...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 678
Posted By gilbybarr

Lots of options....I use this product. ...

Lots of options....I use this product.

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By gilbybarr

My '65 (restored in 1990) was built in July...

My '65 (restored in 1990) was built in July 1965....a Smith car. NCRS judged 6 times....Top Flighted each time. First photo from 1990 during restoration. The second taken 29 years later in 2019 when...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 973
Posted By gilbybarr

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
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Views: 491
Posted By gilbybarr

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-21-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By gilbybarr

He was there at Carlisle when they did the walk...

He was there at Carlisle when they did the walk around debut of the C8 in 2019. Seemed like a very nice fellow, dedicated to the Corvette and owner satisfaction.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-12-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,524
Posted By gilbybarr

Reading your post reminded me of the 2013 GS...

Reading your post reminded me of the 2013 GS convertible I helped a good friend (who was in seriously ill health) sell back in December 2020. Really highlights what has happened to car prices over...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 811
Posted By gilbybarr

Funny you ask....I just changed the battery on my...

Funny you ask....I just changed the battery on my '65. An Interstate Group 34...one inch shorter in height than the Group 24 normally indicated for the midyears. Exact same, other than height. Two...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By gilbybarr

Got my TSWs from Discount Tire a few years...

Got my TSWs from Discount Tire a few years ago....standard factory size tires and width wheels. I just told them I wanted to stay "factory" and they knew the right offsets and things worked out...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,871
Posted By gilbybarr

Wow.....she is sitting too high. I hope you get...

Wow.....she is sitting too high. I hope you get things figured out and achieve a look that you are satisfied with. Good luck!
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,028
Posted By gilbybarr

No need to go down this path. ...

No need to go down this path.

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-23-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By gilbybarr

As noted, get declared value insurance to cover a...

As noted, get declared value insurance to cover a specific value through one of the special interest insurance companies. Hagerty, American Collectors, etc.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 391
Posted By gilbybarr

Will pass along these photos from under my '65...

Will pass along these photos from under my '65 for possible use...six time NCRS Top Flight car restored 34 years ago. BUT I do not know if the '63s were exactly like this so I trust someone else...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 766
Posted By gilbybarr

Excellent job! Looks super.

Excellent job! Looks super.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-19-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,855
Posted By gilbybarr

Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love my white...

Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love my white with red interior combo on my 2008.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-19-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By gilbybarr

Do not use a pressure washer. If anything, with a...

Do not use a pressure washer. If anything, with a cold engine, very lightly spray with a gentle misting from a garden hose or better yet, a pressure sprayer for garden use (warm water). Spray on a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 976
Posted By gilbybarr

Nice car. Congrats!

Nice car. Congrats!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-15-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 817
Posted By gilbybarr

Just my opinion and experience.....I got new...

Just my opinion and experience.....I got new wheels and tires at the same time from Discount Tire Direct (on-line) and stayed with the standard factory sizes and 18/19s. Reason was to keep the ride...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-15-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,377
Posted By gilbybarr

Had my 2008 since new. Love this car. Quiet,...

Had my 2008 since new. Love this car. Quiet, smooth, reliable. Just got back from a 1,500 mile round trip to Melbourne Florida. Had no issues or concerns. Still looks and drives like brand new. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-14-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 633
Posted By gilbybarr

What he said!! ...

What he said!!
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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-12-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 334
Posted By gilbybarr

DOZENS OF PICS: American Muscle Car Museum & AACA SHOW

This past weekend I participated in a AACA sponsored car show at the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne FL. The AMCM has 450 superb high-quality vehicles inside. Major collections of Corvettes,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-12-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 982
Posted By gilbybarr

Another option would be cocomats. I have them in...

Another option would be cocomats. I have them in my 2008 and for my '65. Had them for two Avantis as well. Excellent quality, heavy, don't move (big nubs on bottom) and wear like iron. Lots of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-06-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By gilbybarr

To give you an idea of the look underneath, here...

To give you an idea of the look underneath, here is my '65. Restored 34 years ago....6 NCRS Top Flights since the restoration, last one a National in 2000.. The finish of the frame paint is a...
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