1st time Vette owner in Illinois

[DeLong]

Hello. Just bought a 2 tone brown 84 coupe 60k miles. I've been getting beat up by "buddies" for buying a crossfire but I don't care. I tell em it's still a vette so how bad can it be? I love it so far. Great site.

 

[Toms007]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the first Corvette! The 84 hasn't gotten much respect since it first came out, but I would say it was quite the milestone car. The performance was pretty impressive in it's day and there are those here on the forum that have them running pretty well, even by today's standards.

You are right, it's a Corvette and one that you can enjoy a long time. Again, welcome aboard and post some pictures when you have the opportunity.

 

[jrose7004]

Welcome to the CAC!

 

[JohnGrawcock]

Welcome

Congrats on your purchase. Your friends are showing their ignorance. The crossfire can be alot of fun in a street car. It's simple to work on and was designed to make alot of low and mid-range torque. The over all performance is better than many expect by just looking at the hp spec. Did you know your suspension is stiffer than any of the other C4's. An 84 feels great on a curve. Enjoy.

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!!!!
enjoy!!!

 

[catbert]

Welcome - too bad you couldn't have joined us in Effingham last week!

 

[djsroknrol]

Welcome and congrats on your C4....I love mine, even at 165K miles!!

 

[Baldie88]

Welcome and I hope you enjoy your C-4.

I grew up in Manteno, just to the north of you, on the family farm. Still have family in the area so I am up there frequently. In fact I'll be up there this weekend. We're going to the NCCC convention on Sunday.

Ron
"Baldie88"

 

[67vet]

Welcome to the forum DeLong. Enjoy your Corvette.

 

[XLR8]

Welcome and congrats on your first Vette!
Jane Ann

 

[DeLong]

Thank you for all the replies. I'm no ace mechanic but I get by. I'm thinking some shocks for sure and it looks like intake gaskets in the near future. I'm a looking for a factory service manual on eBay before I mess with that intake!

 

[DeLong]

We're going to the NCCC convention on Sunday.

Ron
"Baldie88"

nccc. I'm Guessing national corvette something or other. Where is it? I'll google it too.

 

[LT4man]

Welcome to the CAC!

Now that you are making new friends here, you might seriously think about replacing your "buddies". The 84 is a great car. And a Vette to boot! They might be just a little jealous of your recent acquisition.

Now get out there and SAVE the WAVE!

 

[Baldie88]

To answer your question, the National Council of Corvette Clubs is having their annual convention in Tinley Park this year. Their car show is on Sunday, June 19. I believe it is at the Metra parking lot on the north side of the tracks. 173rd and Oak Park if I remember right. I don't have the information here at work. There should be a lot of nice Vettes. I think the show starts around 12:30 or 1:00 pm. Only about 30 minutes north of you. Their website is www.corvettesnccc.org if you want more information. Our club and two others are helping with the parking for the show.

Ron
"Baldie88"

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome Aboard and Congratulations. . . . Nothing Like Seeing The World in a Corvette

Hello. Just bought a 2 tone brown 84 coupe 60k miles. I've been getting beat up by "buddies" for buying a crossfire but I don't care. I tell em it's still a vette so how bad can it be? I love it so far. Great site.

Welcome aboard, glad you've decided to join us Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to the world of Corvettes.

Bill

 

[GS Diva]

Here's another welcome!! Congratulations on your first Corvette. There is nothing more exciting than that first Corvette!

Elaine