Hellooooooooooooooooooooo out there ! Is there anybody out there ?

[Man In Black]

I check this site almost everyday and it seems like there is never any recent activity on here . I like the site when it is active but I'm about ready to give up on it.

 

[96gs917]

Hello Man in Black. How's it going in Pa. these day. I think it may be a little slow here on this
site occasionally but in general I Like the pace, and the info you get here is top notch.

If you happen to get the current issue of Corvette Magazine, check out a very interesting article they di for the 60th anniversary
salute of the C4. It has alot of great historical info on the C4's...Oh and the grand Sport thats featured is mine.

Page 47.

 

[Toms007]

Well, whenever you come here, there may not be as much going on, but we strive for QUALITY not just quantity. We have some of the most knowledgeable people around.

We can't keep you from going elsewhere, but when it comes to getting the right information, straight, I think you'll be back.

Have a great day.

 

[Chick B.]

Site might be slow at times. But, best place I've found for information if you're a Corvette owner. You have a question? Ask it. Gurantee you'll get a good response...or 2, or 3 in very little time.

I look forward to taking advantage of the knowledge here this summer when I drag my C5 out of storage and start to enjoy the driving and the weather.

Almost pulled it out yesterday. Kind of a warm sunny day in Central Illinois. Winter storm has us house bound right now. About 3 or 4 inches of snow on the ground, blowing, cold and tons of salt. Who needs it? Gonna' wait till May just like I had planned......Maybe.

 

[Man In Black]

I've tried to add to the conversation but it just seems to fade away again. I like this site because there seems to be more mature viewers and less of the petty talk against other members and their cars. C'mon guys we can get this site moving again. There is a lot to talk about with these great cars. Anybody want to start ?

 

[GS Diva]

I've tried to add to the conversation but it just seems to fade away again. I like this site because there seems to be more mature viewers and less of the petty talk against other members and their cars. C'mon guys we can get this site moving again. There is a lot to talk about with these great cars. Anybody want to start ?

Why don't you tell us about yourself and your current convertible. How did you find it? How long have you had it? Had any others?

And, by the way...welcome to the Corvette Action Center!!

Elaine

 

[jrose7004]

I think that facebook has slowed most of the forums down. It seems to be that way on all forums these days.

 

[Man In Black]

Why don't you tell us about yourself and your current convertible. How did you find it? How long have you had it? Had any others?

And, by the way...welcome to the Corvette Action Center!!

Elaine

Hi Elaine, Nothing too exciting about my past. Just started out with a 68 convertible years ago. Always thought corvettes and Harleys made a good pair but I've owned more Harleys than Corvettes . My second Corvette was a 67 big block convertible and the third was another 68 convertible which I just sold last year and was contacted last month by the guy that bought it , telling me that it was stolen out of his garage in Ohio. . I restored all three from the ground up. I bought my present 2001 triple black convertible 6 speed 19k.miles one owner last spring and I have to say this is the best of all three of my other vettes. This might be a good thread so if anyone would like to chime in now would be a good time. Always interesting to hear about the toys that we have and the ones that we wish we still had.

 

[Huskerman]

I like that Harley and Corvette thing also. Bought my first Corvette back in the spring of 69. It was a 65 Roadster with two tops, White with the light blue interior which I always call Nassau blue. It wasn't long after that I went to see Easy Rider on the big screen and came out wanting a Harley. So started off with Sportsters and chopped them and graduated into panhead choppers and then into Shovels. Had more Corvettes at the time also. A 71 4 speed big block and a 65 coupe with the flared wheel wells and side exhaust. Got married and settled down and got into baggers and that's where I stayed. Have a 99 Ultra now that is slammed and chromed with a bunch of stuff done to it. Nice!

Along the way there were C3's and C4's and a C5 Corvette and now have the 10 GS 6 speed, which I consider the best one so far.......but enjoyed them all.......someday maybe a C7? Did I mention I have a great wife that put up with all that? Of course it seemed to work out if I got something she ended up with a new kitchen or something for the house.......only fair right?

 

[Rob]

The best thing you can do to help get these forums moving - is post and spread the word about the site.

This site is structured differently than most other automotive forum sites as those sites have forums - and nothing else.

Here, the forums are just a small part of the overall site. This site gets a ton of traffic, but people come here to get the information they need and don't bother to get involved in the forums here. It's a catch 22.

 

[Man In Black]

I like that Harley and Corvette thing also. Bought my first Corvette back in the spring of 69. It was a 65 Roadster with two tops, White with the light blue interior which I always call Nassau blue. It wasn't long after that I went to see Easy Rider on the big screen and came out wanting a Harley. So started off with Sportsters and chopped them and graduated into panhead choppers and then into Shovels. Had more Corvettes at the time also. A 71 4 speed big block and a 65 coupe with the flared wheel wells and side exhaust. Got married and settled down and got into baggers and that's where I stayed. Have a 99 Ultra now that is slammed and chromed with a bunch of stuff done to it. Nice!

Along the way there were C3's and C4's and a C5 Corvette and now have the 10 GS 6 speed, which I consider the best one so far.......but enjoyed them all.......someday maybe a C7? Did I mention I have a great wife that put up with all that? Of course it seemed to work out if I got something she ended up with a new kitchen or something for the house.......only fair right?

Corvettes and Harleys do seem to go together with most people that I hang with. I started out in the chopper scene in the 60's and 70's but the first Harley that I owned I bought when I was fifteen, not even old enough to drive it legally . It was a 1947 HD with a suicide clutch and tank shifter. Had many new Harleys since but never managed to get up enough money to buy a new Corvette. Now that I'm older and have the money I don't want a new one . I couldn't be happier with my 01 C5 Conv. This car is awesome. I had a 1987 C4 conv. and it was a big improvement in handling over the earlier vettes , but I had so much trouble with the electronics that I didn't keep it very long. Sold it to a guy that knew electronics. Overall a nice car but didn't compare to the C5. And the important thing is to have that understanding wife because we sure put them through a lot over the years.

 

[96gs917]

Not much of a motorcycle guy, but when I was 12 years old, in 1969 a friend of my father pulled up to our house
in a brand new corvette. I saw that thing and man my jaw dropped to the floor, it was beautiful, and I was hooked.
Then in 1984 the C4 was introduced and it was amazing. I was married by then, and trying to buy our first house so
any idea of owning a Corvette was going to have to wait. I finally decided when I was 42 that I waited long enough
and also with the wifes approval bought the polo green LT4. That led to my finally buying the ultimate C4 (IMO) my
Grand Sport. Love both cars, and my wife of 31 years for putting up with my Corvette "hobby".

Just my short story. Hopefully not to boring, but it does keep the thread going.

 

[Mac]

Corvettes and Harleys do seem to go together with most people that I hang with. I started out in the chopper scene in the 60's and 70's but the first Harley that I owned I bought when I was fifteen, not even old enough to drive it legally . It was a 1947 HD with a suicide clutch and tank shifter. Had many new Harleys since but never managed to get up enough money to buy a new Corvette. Now that I'm older and have the money I don't want a new one . I couldn't be happier with my 01 C5 Conv. This car is awesome. I had a 1987 C4 conv. and it was a big improvement in handling over the earlier vettes , but I had so much trouble with the electronics that I didn't keep it very long. Sold it to a guy that knew electronics. Overall a nice car but didn't compare to the C5. And the important thing is to have that understanding wife because we sure put them through a lot over the years.

I've never ridden anything with a suicide clutch but I've heard they earned the name... I'm on a 2006 FLHP now and loving it.

Reference to your title... PINK FLOYD - Is there anybody out there? - YouTube

-Mac

 

[Huskerman]

Not much of a motorcycle guy, but when I was 12 years old, in 1969 a friend of my father pulled up to our house
in a brand new corvette. I saw that thing and man my jaw dropped to the floor, it was beautiful, and I was hooked.
Then in 1984 the C4 was introduced and it was amazing. I was married by then, and trying to buy our first house so
any idea of owning a Corvette was going to have to wait. I finally decided when I was 42 that I waited long enough
and also with the wifes approval bought the polo green LT4. That led to my finally buying the ultimate C4 (IMO) my
Grand Sport. Love both cars, and my wife of 31 years for putting up with my Corvette "hobby".

Just my short story. Hopefully not to boring, but it does keep the thread going.

I was looking at your GS again tonight in the mag....then I had this flash of inspiration......I have a newer GS...shouldn't I get the C4 version also...??? Uhh.....honey...? This will never fly.......

 

[Huskerman]

Corvettes and Harleys do seem to go together with most people that I hang with. I started out in the chopper scene in the 60's and 70's but the first Harley that I owned I bought when I was fifteen, not even old enough to drive it legally . It was a 1947 HD with a suicide clutch and tank shifter. Had many new Harleys since but never managed to get up enough money to buy a new Corvette. Now that I'm older and have the money I don't want a new one . I couldn't be happier with my 01 C5 Conv. This car is awesome. I had a 1987 C4 conv. and it was a big improvement in handling over the earlier vettes , but I had so much trouble with the electronics that I didn't keep it very long. Sold it to a guy that knew electronics. Overall a nice car but didn't compare to the C5. And the important thing is to have that understanding wife because we sure put them through a lot over the years.

Out of 11 Corvettes since 1969, I have never owned a new one. Just can't bring myself to face the lot drop plus they cost a lot. So many good deals on the ones that are just getting broke in. I loved my C5 it was an 02 Coupe that was Mag Red with black guts and Corsa's that Toms01 found for me........it was a 6A and I do enjoy the 6M in the newer GS. I never had a C4 past the 90 I had. I think the LT4 6Mcars would be the best one to have. On my bucket list is getting a new Corvette and having the factory pick up option......maybe someday.......

 

[timfitz63]

I've always wanted a Corvette ever since I was old enough to say "Corvette." But like "96gs917," it wasn't until I was 42 (there's that number again... maybe Douglas Adams was on to something...?) that I pulled the trigger on one. Got close to buying a couple of them prior to that: a yellow '86 C4 Pace Car (didn't have a garage in which to put it, so I passed), and a white '98 C5 'vert (seller backed out of the deal). But as life's twists and turns often prove out to be, it was all for the best; and a few unrelated motivations prompted me to just put my foot down and get serious about buying one during 2005. I briefly flirted with the purchase of a new '05 C6 'vert, but the dealer wouldn't negotiate (and by that, I mean he wanted stupid money waaaaay over the sticker price), and I just wasn't that drawn to the C6 styling. So I started looking for low-mileage C5's, and that's how I ended up with my '04 Millennium Yellow 'vert. As an aside, I came very close to buying a '98 Aztec Gold C5 during that period; as luck had it, there was one ostensibly for sale out in Arizona. I contacted the owner, but as I spoke with him, he sounded less and less like he really wanted to sell the car. I left my name and number with him, telling him if he wanted to sell, I was interested; but I never heard back from him. Oh, well, no matter; fast forward to 2011 and Aztec Gold #15 came my way...! And I still harbor some hope that I will, one day, own that '63 SWC I've wanted since I was old enough to say "Corvette...!"

Every so often I get the urge to get myself a sport bike (don't really see myself on a Harley, although I do admire them). Then I drive somewhere, and my interest in having more protection between my fragile body and the vehicles being operated by other drivers kind-of puts me off the idea of a motorcycle... :ugh

Something else that goes with Corvettes (and Harleys) is rock-n-roll. To that end, I decided that an Aztec Gold Taylor T5 guitar would make a perfect companion piece to my Aztec Gold C5:

 

[Huskerman]

The older I get the less I ride the Hog and the more I take the GS. The protection is one thing but I'm more into the comfort also. My bride of 30 years is more willing to jump in the Vette then on that loud old HD.......the times they are achanging.

 

[Mac]

The older I get the less I ride the Hog and the more I take the GS. The protection is one thing but I'm more into the comfort also. My bride of 30 years is more willing to jump in the Vette then on that loud old HD.......the times they are achanging.

It's funny... Of late, I'm actually doing the opposite. The C3 rides like an unmodified C3 so going for anything longer than an hour isn't a pleasure whereas I can hop onto my Harley and ride all day with minimal discomfort.

-Mac

 

[Huskerman]

It's funny... Of late, I'm actually doing the opposite. The C3 rides like an unmodified C3 so going for anything longer than an hour isn't a pleasure whereas I can hop onto my Harley and ride all day with minimal discomfort.

-Mac

I love those 73's but you may want to consider upgrading into a C5 or 6.......little more comfort built in. I had a metallic yellow L82 4 speed....that I really liked but it did not have the tilt wheel and I had a hard time getting in and out of it.....

 

[Mac]

I love those 73's but you may want to consider upgrading into a C5 or 6.......little more comfort built in. I had a metallic yellow L82 4 speed....that I really liked but it did not have the tilt wheel and I had a hard time getting in and out of it.....

My 73 has no options except the L82 so no A/C, no power brakes, no power steering, no tilt... a truly 'raw' driving experience. The Harley is a creampuff by comparison.

I will looking to upgrade in the future but with two kids in college, it won't be next week!

-Mac