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With todays economy I would start by checking out the owners financials and see if he had more need for the money than the car. With the price of collectables coming down some have old valuations and insurance policies that make it beneficial to loose the car. Denny

People tend to give me auto related items that match the car. The new Vette is Medium Purple Metallic. So far I have gotten a matching purple shirt, a purple California Duster and a selection of purple towels for the car. My other vehicles are white. I'm beginning to see a problem here...

Here’s a scenario for you all to ponder. In 1973 I ordered a Chevelle with a 454, 4 speed and posi. I won’t bore you with the details but after nearly six months when it came in it had neither the engine or trans I had ordered. I refused to take the car so after several days of calling me and...

I usually drive one of two Vettes or a 55 Chevy so everywhere I go it usually ends up being a "Car Show". Someone is lookin at or asking questions about the car. Does that count?? Actually, every Saturday we have the largest and longest continuous car show in North American which is held at...

Just took delivery of a new 1998 Roadster in the rather rare Medium Purple Pearl Metallic color. My White 94 roadster was getting lonely with all the time I have been spending on the motorcycle. Somewhere I read that of the 381 Vettes that were painted this color in 98 only 128 were...

Is this the same on the 1998 C5??? I just picked up my "new" C5 and there is a noticable difference between the sound system in my 1994 roadster and this 1998 roadster. Not as much base in the 98. Can I just replace the speakers and get the same base as the premium sound?? Of course I...

I never discuss religion or politics because either is a never ending discussion. However, if anyone wants to know why the auto manufactures did this or that they should be asking that of the person who looks back at them when they are looking into a mirror. Detroit is nothing more than a mirror...

I have seen several advertisements for those turbo system that are located in the rear of the car and wonder about the "Turbo lag" issue. I've had several turbo cars, none Vettes, and there can be a significant Turbo lag depending on how far the turbo is located from the induction system. I...

If it does not smooth out when you bring it off idle to around 2000 I'll bet even money it's either wires crossed resulting in improper firing order or a bad wire. Yes you can get a "bad" new wire. Also had problems with getting a bad plug. You never know how many times those things were...

Very nice clean workmanship and well documented. My knuckles hurt with every picture. Memories of similar endevours. 32 vehicles over the years with 4 of them being Vettes.:thumb Denny

Oil in the engine takes the path of LEAST resistance so if you were spurting oil near that # 8 lifter than maybe oil was not getting to the bearings. It doesn't take much to affect oil pressure. Depending on how long it was driven in that manner it could have done damage to one or more...

I had used roller rockers on small block Chevy’s for years till I stopped racing about five years ago, I was rather surprised by Chevy using them on a production vehicle. Anyone who has had experience with roller rockers can tell you that a good set such as the Crane Gold, will last about...

So isn't it easier to buy something that is not a dark color and not have to worry about it?? Here in Arizone where the "dust bowl" is still in exitance Black is not considered an option unless you want to drive yourself crazy. You start at the front of the car and when you get to the back of...

If time is a factor, as it seems to be, go with a crate motor from GM. The 330 hp or ZZ4 are both good choices and will outperform your current motor by a bunch and still get you through emissions easier than your current motor. I live in Arizona which has one of the toughest Emissions test...

Does anyone know anything about some fiberglass, not plastic, but fiberglass bodied go carts that were given away by a Chicago based food firm in or around 1962-1964? These were Blue and White copies of a 1959 Vette roadster. My parents were not affluent by any means but my father worked...