1972 vs. 2002

[abc]

Shhh! My car went pointless over a decade ago. (that's why I can't remember the last time I messed with the points)

So you have an oldie too and am putting non-factory parts in it too to bring it up to date.

 

[abc]

I'm with Moe Jr. and Koop. I like the old ones. I can fix them. This new stuff costs an arm and a leg just for the diagnostic computer to tell me where to start looking. I also run an electronic ignition conversion, and it works just fine, thank you. And with my 383 decked at 9.5:1 compression, pump gas is no worry here.

The modern ones cost 2-3 times more than mine to get initially, and 2-3 times more than mine to keep running. :eyerole

Sure, if I hit the lottery, I'd be keen to have a newer one. Actually, if I did hit the lottery, I would have one of each generation.

You guys can have the newest greatest whatever. I'll stay an old school fossil and drive my old school fossil. I get plenty of looks and thumbs up and I am happy with it. Really, where can you go 180 mph anymore? I've had mine to 150 in Wyoming, and it was still climbing, but I ran out of room, or at least my own safety margin. I'm not a fool.

Rick
:gap

383? That isn't the correct motor for that Corvette. Sounds like a Mopar engine or crate engine.:ugh we are talking factory cars here aren't we??:eyerole
You definitely did not have a factory stock old fossil traveling at those velocities of 150 or 180 as the factory PRODUCTION stock corvettes back then were not capable of those speeds. 130 MPH was alot for those oldies to handle and probably pretty hairy too.
I like them both regardless of the people that always try to compare the new to the old. They are two totally different animals in two different eras of technology. The thing is that it is almost impossible to find a older Corvette that isn't in need of restoration or isn't junk and beat up and after it is restored back to factory condition it still doesn't have the capability of the new Corvettes and is a very uncomfortable car to drive. They aren't as easy to drive as the new cars because some don't have power steering or power brakes. 4 wheel disc brakes didn't become available until 1965 as an option so lets see you stop that in the straight wayotfl Both are good cars in their own right.
It's Toyota you better watch out for.

 

[bmotojoe]

What is wrong with a Mopar motor?
I have a 1969, runs just fine on pump gas, has points too, 2 sets to be exact.

 

[bmotojoe]

Oh, by the way, it is a factory car, we are talking about factory cars,,,right?

 

[abc]

What is wrong with a Mopar motor?
I have a 1969, runs just fine on pump gas, has points too, 2 sets to be exact.

I love Mopars but Mopars belong in Mopars You wouldn't put a Chevy 327 or 350 in a Mopar would you?:W
My favorite is the 68 Dodge 440 charger with a 727 TorqueFlite trans and also the 70 Challenger.

 

[Koop]

Drag race you??? :L U need to quit while you are still running. I'm sure everything you have is factory right??NOT! But some of the information I can agree with you on as the newer Corvette tires cost more because they are a speed rated tire that have a higher top end speed than the C-3 which is not as aerodynamic as the new Corvette and is not capable of obtaining the higher top end speeds of the new Corvette. Those new big tires are sticker so that where the supeior handling comes in and less tire life but I know the newer tires are expensive. I bet you switched to non runflats because they cost less and the new Corvettes don't come from the factory with non runflats so there you go changing things again from factory stock to non stock..
The L-48 that isn't nothing to write home about (and you don't mention the year) if it is in factory stock condition which it probably isn't ..
Is there a 502 lurking somewhere in one of those cars that is totally modified??
... a Volkswagen of today will eat the L-48 alive on the freeway and off the line. You might have been better of with the L-82.
If the components in your 2006 Corvette are worn out and needing replacing alreadythis soon then it's the driver and not the car. You have to stop drivin it so hard. You shouldn't need replacement on anything on the 2006 unless you are a really abusive driver. Is your 69 a garage queen? You have so many cars it seems to be that those cars probably sit around alot while you are driving your wifes mini-van if you have to replace those parts on the 2006 so soon and as for the 69 well the age of that speaks for it self. Time will tell and I'm sure it does on that car. It's only logical but we need all the facts not just the ones you want to tell us.

There's a GM factory built small block in there (I swear), Aluminum heads and all.

They don't make runflats in vintage sizes so the Pilots are the best currently available, they do make drag slicks in all sorts of sizes though :ugh . (I'm sure you're not running Kumos on your Vette, yet.)

You don't need anything on an '06 (unless the glue holding the top on lets loose and it blows away on the Freeway)

Don't drive it hard? ARE YOU NUTS? Unless you're a little Girl and you don't want your Daddy to know you sneeked his Vette out and get in all sorts of trouble :cry ... Drive it hard and put it away wet!

I tinted the windows on the Mommy Mobile so noone can see me if I have to ride shotgun in it. You should have your Mommy do the same on yours.

(Yeah, my '69 is a real POS) I agree, I'm not getting to drive it enough lately, but I have a difficult decision to make each morning. Gawd I wish I was Jay Leno.

If you look real close you can see all 6 lug nuts on the wheel of that black Seedan sitting next to the triple black 8.2 liter FAT ELDO .

Have a nice day

 

[abc]

There's a GM factory built small block in there (I swear), Aluminum heads and all.

They don't make runflats in vintage sizes so the Pilots are the best currently available, they do make drag slicks in all sorts of sizes though :ugh . (I'm sure you're not running Kumos on your Vette, yet.)

You don't need anything on an '06 (unless the glue holding the top on lets loose and it blows away on the Freeway)

Don't drive it hard? ARE YOU NUTS? Unless you're a little Girl and you don't want your Daddy to know you sneeked his Vette out and get in all sorts of trouble :cry ... Drive it hard and put it away wet!

I tinted the windows on the Mommy Mobile so noone can see me if I have to ride shotgun in it. You should have your Mommy do the same on yours.

(Yeah, my '69 is a real POS) I agree, I'm not getting to drive it enough lately, but I have a difficult decision to make each morning. Gawd I wish I was Jay Leno.

If you look real close you can see all 6 lug nuts on the wheel of that black Seedan sitting next to the triple black 8.2 liter FAT ELDO .

Have a nice day

I knew it I was right :L well that your choice to drive that way but don't knock the car because it is too expensive for you to maintain.

 

[abc]

:eyerole

Oh, by the way, it is a factory car, we are talking about factory cars,,,right?

:eyerole :ugh

 

[RodsnRides]

Troll

Where's the troll smiley when you need one?

BTW, 383 Chevy strokers are real common lately. Remember John Lingenfelter? Also, with a 3.08 rear gear, 150 mph is not a stretch for my car.

And no, I don't COMPARE the new to the old. I PREFER the old, but I like all Corvettes, irregardless.

The point of my post was that, FOR ME, my '72 is a bargain to own and operate when compared to a newer one that, FOR ME, I choose to avoid the buy-in and the operating costs. I can't speak for anyone else. Corvettes are not the only toys I like, and are not the only things I spend my money on.

Have a nice day.

Rick
:gap

 

[Evolution1980]

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[Yoda]

Where's the troll smiley when you need one? ...

Rick
Let me fulfill your request I'm Happy to contribute

Just click on the "TROLL" for more information on what it is :dance​

Bud

 

[RodsnRides]

Perfect!

Thanks, Bud. I'll you at Cruisefest 2007.

Rick
:gap

 

[Koop]

My small block isn't the only thing that got stroked. LOL

 

[MoeJr]

I knew it I was right :L well that your choice to drive that way but don't knock the car because it is too expensive for you to maintain.

abc a 383 is a 350 chevy with a 400 crank. Very common. One of the reasons you see owners of C1-C3 Corvettes putting different engines in their cars is they don't wanna take the risk of breaking parts in the matching numbers engine.

One thing to remember is some of the big block Vettes from 65-71 can keep up with the C5's until they become an aerodynamic brick at top speed.

Bottom line the newer Vettes cost alot more to maintain and we all don't have your big cash. otfl

 

[Pseudomind]

My small block isn't the only thing that got stroked. LOL

ROTFLMAO What did you feed her? Trouser trout? Tube Steak? Bloomer Pudding?

otfl

 

[Vettepirate]

Vettegirl, perhaps your next paper can discuss the psychological ramifications of storing a Vette during the winter months, for those of us who live in cold areas.

I think we'll all be on the same page there :crazy

 

[Evolution1980]

Bloomer Pudding?

Geeze...I don't know what that it, but it sounds rather nasty from the visual I'm getting! :L

 

[Pseudomind]

Geeze...I don't know what that it, but it sounds rather nasty from the visual I'm getting! :L

I believe you are getting too visual, try thinking along the lines of a name sometimes given to items of anatomy.

 

[Koop]

ROTFLMAO What did you feed her? Trouser trout? Tube Steak? Bloomer Pudding?

otfl

Bloomer Pudding???

I think I hurt myself!

 

[67HEAVEN]

Let's not deviate too far off the beaten path here, gentlemen, lest this interesting thread ends up in The Edge.