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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-07-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By Allen_396

I have a similar story and change in vehicles. I...

I have a similar story and change in vehicles. I had a '69 coupe that I owned for 18 years.

Decided to switch it up to a C6. I didn't get a Z06, but did get a 2012 Grand Sport coupe. It's a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-27-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,523
Posted By Allen_396

Hey! That guy built my 2012 Centennial GS coupe...

Hey! That guy built my 2012 Centennial GS coupe engine too! :)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,152
Posted By Allen_396

Opinions are like..... belly buttons.... we all...

Opinions are like..... belly buttons.... we all have 'em.

I'd lean towards a Grand Sport, and that's because it's what I chose when having that debate.

I have the same specs that you mentioned...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,539
Posted By Allen_396

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,539
Posted By Allen_396

When I bought my '12 GS, I couldn't find a...

When I bought my '12 GS, I couldn't find a partner-in-crime to travel with me to get it, so I rented a U-Haul car hauler to tow it back home.

Searching this forum helped me prepare for that, and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-22-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,012
Posted By Allen_396

This sums it up quite perfectly. If in a...

This sums it up quite perfectly.

If in a couple of years of owning both, you just aren't showing the C6 enough love, consider selling it.

Otherwise, toss that 'logic' out the window

Enjoy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By Allen_396

When I bought my Grand Sport, I towed it home on...

When I bought my Grand Sport, I towed it home on a U-haul car hauler. Due to the low clearance, I screwed some boards together to create some helpers for the ramps so the incline was not as steep....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-15-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By Allen_396

You know..... I thought that too. I was adopted....

You know..... I thought that too. I was adopted. My folks just referred to me as their son all these years. :0)

Regardless, I hope he finds a good shop to fix his car. Cruising season is coming...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-11-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,788
Posted By Allen_396

Cool! That's the same name tag that is on my...

Cool! That's the same name tag that is on my 2012 GS Centennial coupe.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-09-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,798
Posted By Allen_396

Grand Sport, coupe 3LT, M6

Grand Sport, coupe 3LT, M6
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-04-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,798
Posted By Allen_396

Just bought mine last summer with 22K miles. ...

Just bought mine last summer with 22K miles.

Now has 25K miles.

Impatiently waiting for rain to wash all that winter brine-shit off the roads so I can roll some more miles. :0)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-31-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,362
Posted By Allen_396

I bought mine from a private seller that...

I bought mine from a private seller that advertised on here. I was dreading the process of chasing down one through various dealers, and was happy to find one that 'checked the boxes' on this site....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-31-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,866
Posted By Allen_396

You must be young..... :thumbs:

You must be young..... :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By Allen_396

Absolutely agree here. Both are low mileage, and...

Absolutely agree here. Both are low mileage, and one model year apart.

How the equipment and options align with your preferences is most important.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,540
Posted By Allen_396

I was looking into simple and easy solutions, and...

I was looking into simple and easy solutions, and stumbled across this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmjVpA7pv7A

I ended up buying the parts and setting my 2012 Grand Sport (with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-21-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,981
Posted By Allen_396

I liked seeing this story. I had a '69 for...

I liked seeing this story.

I had a '69 for almost 20 years. Loved the car. The C3 was the 'Vette of my childhood years. I wanted one, and was able to make it happen back in the early 2000's.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Allen_396

I experienced that once sitting in the car after...

I experienced that once sitting in the car after a fresh fob battery.

While sitting there wondering why it said no fob detected, I hit the lock and unlock, and those worked, and then it seemed to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-17-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,514
Posted By Allen_396

Comparable deal here from earlier this year. ...

Comparable deal here from earlier this year.

2012 Grand Sport Centennial, 3LT, manual trans, 22K miles, super clean with some bolt-on mods that aligned exactly with what I would have wanted to do...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-17-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,609
Posted By Allen_396

The '78,

The '78,
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-17-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,002
Posted By Allen_396

Congratulations! I'm part of that club too. ...

Congratulations!

I'm part of that club too.

Sold my '69 after 18 years of enjoyable ownership and replaced it with a '12 Grand Sport Centennial.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,189
Posted By Allen_396

I'd think mid-$40's... but I'm just validating my...

I'd think mid-$40's... but I'm just validating my own choice and opinion.

I bought a 2012 Grand Sport coupe, Centennial Edition, M6, 3LT this year.

Such a fun f'n car!
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-30-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,774
Posted By Allen_396

The external modifications (meaning bolt-on...

The external modifications (meaning bolt-on stuff, as the motor wasn't opened up) that the previous owner had done really livened it up.

"Scary f'n quick" when you mash the gas is the phrase that...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-28-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,774
Posted By Allen_396

It’s in my garage now, and has a few more miles...

It’s in my garage now, and has a few more miles on it. ;0)
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-27-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,774
Posted By Allen_396

This car went to a new home about three months...

This car went to a new home about three months ago.

Ask me how I know. :)
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