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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
04-14-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 860
Posted By crw41

2007 Vet Coupe 3LT, 6 spd. 25,000 miles, blue, near Niagara Falls, NY

Owned since 2009, always garaged

3LT option package, smoke glass roof

no accidents or paint work

newer Michelin PS4 tires

6 speed, glass top
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-02-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,592
Posted By crw41

No wonder 60% of NFL players are broke within 10...

No wonder 60% of NFL players are broke within 10 years of retirement.

This guys career may be done after just 1 year.

Too many of these guys have no one to educate them or teach them early in...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-02-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,627
Posted By crw41

If the guy was a club member and a bunch are...

If the guy was a club member and a bunch are paying tribute - fine. Otherwise no.

Would you take a Hummer, chopper, Ferrari etc to a funeral - no, it draws attention to you which is disrespectful.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-01-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 705
Posted By crw41

It would be hard to fake the fade at the bottom...

It would be hard to fake the fade at the bottom of some of the numbers - likely from a misaligned gang stamp.I would think a re-stamper would try to be more precise - who knows? Particularly now that...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-18-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,157
Posted By crw41

The C8 is a cell phone with wheels. 10 years from...

The C8 is a cell phone with wheels. 10 years from now disposable - companies won't cover warranties.

That's the trend with modern cars.

The running costs of theses cars will be extreme out of...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-20-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 275
Posted By crw41

At least the video game won't leak.

At least the video game won't leak.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-09-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,341
Posted By crw41

Amazing - have a 2009 C6, never had any issue...

Amazing - have a 2009 C6, never had any issue with the car, plus fit and finish for its era were fine.

I's a different world - cost cutting, work ethic, more reliance cheaper labor (both domestic...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-30-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By crw41

What is a VIS report? Can any Chevrolet...

What is a VIS report?

Can any Chevrolet dealer obtain one or does it have to be from the dealer who serviced my car.

I used to live in OH and the dealer service department said their computer...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-29-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By crw41

Please help finding the location of VIN on transmission

Carfax had an error that says my manual transmission was replaced after 9,000 miles in 2010 - that never happened.

That entry hurts my ability to sell the car fr what its worth - it only has...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,505
Posted By crw41

Years ago, a "World Class," the driver of a well...

Years ago, a "World Class," the driver of a well known transport company didn't know how to start a non-Corvette car I had bought. The driver jump-started the car in reverse by letting the clutch out...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-06-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,626
Posted By crw41

Compare the typical 30 year old today with those...

Compare the typical 30 year old today with those 40 years ago:

I suspect they as a group (bear in mind not everyone), but as average compared to generations ago:

- less motivated
-less pride...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
04-05-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,354
Posted By crw41

Be glad you don't live in NY - high property and...

Be glad you don't live in NY - high property and income tax.

Plus, idiot politicians give the owners of the Buffalo Bills close to 1 billion dollars to build a new stadium. The owners of the team...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,798
Posted By crw41

Keep the cars identity (VIN, tags) off the...

Keep the cars identity (VIN, tags) off the internet, even after you clear the mess up.

You can get your car verified "off line."

Otherwise, a google search down the road will create a lot of...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-02-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,824
Posted By crw41

For a car that probably sees limited use for most...

For a car that probably sees limited use for most people, if they were to finance say $80K, they are paying between $7K and $10K+ in interest alone the 1st year.

Many owners on a budget,...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-21-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,309
Posted By crw41

The new style grill for some of the BMWs is...

The new style grill for some of the BMWs is bizarre and pretty ugly, IMHO
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-02-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,682
Posted By crw41

Sort of like getting a contractor to finish...

Sort of like getting a contractor to finish things in your home build after you have paid for it and moved in.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,210
Posted By crw41

Stripper @ the back molding (left in place) might...

Stripper @ the back molding (left in place) might be a problem. It's going to be hard to avoid paint issues unless it's really devoid of all chemical which might be hard?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-24-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,789
Posted By crw41

It's a $65K car. The quality of the materials and...

It's a $65K car. The quality of the materials and workmanship is going to reflect that
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-05-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,381
Posted By crw41

That guy who pulls up to your house in a rusted...

That guy who pulls up to your house in a rusted out pick up truck (while playing with his phone and/or taking a selfie) to drop off your package from ( Amazon, UPS, USPS etc.) on your porch - is the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-16-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 930
Posted By crw41

you need new ppf

you need new ppf
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-08-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,188
Posted By crw41

Car wash chemical are super harsh. Short...

Car wash chemical are super harsh.

Short term issue is that they will strip your wax and can react with Aluminum wheels.

Long term issue (only if you plan to keep you car 5+ years) is that the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-07-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,968
Posted By crw41

Nice piece of history!

Nice piece of history!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 82,497
Posted By crw41

If your goal is to have a great looking car and...

If your goal is to have a great looking car and drive it - you'll be very happy.

I would much rather have your car than an all original car that that is a color like saddle brown or green.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,602
Posted By crw41

Just get a repro vin tag to match your motor -...

Just get a repro vin tag to match your motor - problem solved.

When the time comes to sell it - cosign it to Trump, all is good :)
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-13-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,104
Posted By crw41

It's too bad the C8 didn't go back to twin round...

It's too bad the C8 didn't go back to twin round tail lights - that always gave the Corvette presence on the road.

C7 was sort of an upgrade from the C6, certainly the interior was.

Who knows,...
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