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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 190,982
Posted By PaulUptime

You're going to enjoy having that compartment! I...

You're going to enjoy having that compartment! I built a lockable, rear-hinged lid for my '65 convertible years ago to serve several functions: 6x9 speakers set into the lid, rear speakers amp...
Forum: Canadian Events
12-24-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By PaulUptime

Grateful for and remembering fondly Stan and the...

Grateful for and remembering fondly Stan and the HDR Christmas events he organized. In that spirit hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy Christmas with good cheer the only contagious thing...
Forum: Canadian Events
10-01-2023, 11:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 545
Posted By PaulUptime

I have a good relationship with management of a...

I have a good relationship with management of a hotel we've been using for years in Dearborn. We've paused our membership at The Henry Ford/Greenfield for now, but when planning a trip there I was...
Forum: Canadian Events
09-26-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By PaulUptime

Boshkung Brewing Co in Minden overlooking the...

Boshkung Brewing Co in Minden overlooking the Gull River is a great stop for Oktoberfest beer and food!
Did a drive there this summer from our cottage near Bancroft. Great roads, great folks, great...
Forum: Canadian Events
08-22-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,795
Posted By PaulUptime

Pending I can wrap up final trip items with my...

Pending I can wrap up final trip items with my '65 tonight, Jennie and I will be on the road by early tomorrow with our cabin booked through Sunday. Remember, since they canceled the Sunday,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,674
Posted By PaulUptime

If you've ever discharged a traditional...

If you've ever discharged a traditional extinguisher you'll know the time they deliver really isn't that long. As pointed out, the Element comes in 50 and 100 second versions, both well exceeding...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,687
Posted By PaulUptime

My '65 (as received by me 24 years ago) runs an...

My '65 (as received by me 24 years ago) runs an unusual size combination of 215/70/15 front, 235/70/15 rear, making it a bit more difficult to find a matching set. The worst tires I've ever run...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 190,982
Posted By PaulUptime

Thanks Sam - GREAT looking trailer. Appreciate...

Thanks Sam - GREAT looking trailer. Appreciate the input on the cover also, and will look into that. My new trailer is gloss black and with no roof vents I'm sure it's going to be dang hot.
...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-19-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,117
Posted By PaulUptime

Two things: 1) Beat the increase: Costco gas...

Two things:
1) Beat the increase: Costco gas pump at Queensway opens before 6:30am and days like today when prices spiked +8c/l still sold gas at yesterday's price ($1.48/l regular this morning.)...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 190,982
Posted By PaulUptime

Sam - That's AWESOME. Congratulations on...

Sam - That's AWESOME. Congratulations on achieving this milestone! :thumbs:

Also - Is that your car hauler trailer? I just bought a brand new, all-aluminum enclosed 8x20 car hauler trailer with...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-18-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By PaulUptime

All fine and dandy for Sherway so long as...

All fine and dandy for Sherway so long as security doesn't disrupt it.
Forum: Canadian Events
04-18-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By PaulUptime

Hmm! Don't have reason to go out that way, so...

Hmm! Don't have reason to go out that way, so didn't know that Colossus theatre and buildings around there were being demolished.

I wonder if we might be able to gather on a Sunday morning in a...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-18-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By PaulUptime

If it's a possibility, I'd do AMC - why not? ...

If it's a possibility, I'd do AMC - why not? Also, obv like WildWilly I'm an early riser and would be happy to see an early GTG too. Like one starting around 8am on a Saturday or better yet Sunday...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-17-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By PaulUptime

:rofl: Well Dan, I guess inclusivity and today's...

:rofl: Well Dan, I guess inclusivity and today's social environment didn't factor into my agenda. Agreed!
Besides, other than occasionally Sam or myself, how many other C1 or C2 come out for any...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-17-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By PaulUptime

C1/C2 GTA (Toronto) Corvette Cruise

DANG it felt GREAT to get my '65 out for another season! Parked since October, no trickle charger, just a full tank of premium. Two pedal pumps to prime and she fired right up and purred like a happy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 237
Posted By PaulUptime

C1/C2 GTA Corvette Cruise

Sorry - Posted in error to the wrong group. That said - anyone in the GTA (Toronto) area looking to set up a C1/C2 cruise please check the Canadian Forum or contact me directly.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,470
Posted By PaulUptime

We're in Toronto, road trip a lot and I see no...

We're in Toronto, road trip a lot and I see no point limiting fun drives to only sunny days. Regardless where you are, IF you're gonna do road trips, you're gonna get rain.

Over the past 24 years...
Forum: Canadian Events
09-15-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,357
Posted By PaulUptime

Boy Scouts in honour, just not necessarily...

Boy Scouts in honour, just not necessarily preparedness then! :rofl:
Forum: Canadian Events
09-15-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,357
Posted By PaulUptime

:thumbs: Good info there and why everyone should...

:thumbs: Good info there and why everyone should check the actual source for specifics.
In practice however, we've never had an issue when dividing purchases between us to fully use the $800CAD...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,649
Posted By PaulUptime

Leaving that "sacrificial" food source isn't as...

Leaving that "sacrificial" food source isn't as nutty (pardon the pun) as it sounds. Every Canadian Thanksgiving weekend for the past 14 years we've winterized our Airstream trailer at it's seasonal...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,201
Posted By PaulUptime

The actual average weight for a 5 lb extinguisher...

The actual average weight for a 5 lb extinguisher is 9 lbs. 4 oz yet the discharge time is under 13 seconds. For years I carried an old Halon plus a 5lb dry chem under my storage jack but was always...
Forum: Canadian Events
09-13-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,357
Posted By PaulUptime

Check the CBSA website for actual wording on the...

Check the CBSA website for actual wording on the regs, but I believe any repairs done to your vehicle while traveling in the US that were necessitated to continue travel (keypoint, I believe) are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,115
Posted By PaulUptime

Yes indeed - We're on our way! :hurray:

Yes indeed - We're on our way! :hurray:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,047
Posted By PaulUptime

Pretty stoked to be able to return to see how...

Pretty stoked to be able to return to see how much all yous geezers have aged in the past 3 years!
Plans are for arriving Tuesday afternoon, staying at the cabin through to Sunday.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,115
Posted By PaulUptime

Don't be confused. Just be early. You're...

Don't be confused. Just be early. You're attending the 40th anniversary of the biggest Corvette event in the nation, in a location that's been setting attendance records at nearly every event...
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