Brain Fart-Like the C6

[67HEAVEN]

You got that right :duh

Stepinwolf

And, since the sun is shining brightly today, I'm gonna finish off a late morning brunch and go for a cruise. I wonder what Fuelie's doing today?

 

[stepinwolf]

And, since the sun is shining brightly today, I'm gonna finish off a late morning brunch and go for a cruise. I wonder what Fuelie's doing today?

Don't rub it in, my plates expired on October 31st.:cry

Stepinwolf

 

[Geek's 65]

Well now, I'm not sure I agree completely with that.

Heaven -
I KNEW we were going to hear from you or VNV on that one!!

Paul - I just looked at the picture on your post. There is NO doubt which is the finer looking automobile. (Hint - It's green)

Geek

 

[paul67]

Thanks for the comments. I will think about things during the winter.

 

[motorman]

old vs new

as you can see by my sig i owned them new. the 65 was a 396 i picked up at the factory in st louis and the 66 was a 450 HP 427 BUT i would not trade my C-6 for any of them even if i am losing money on the C-6. i pay a guy to make up the money difference for me. i was in my 30s back then and jumping into our corvette fri nite for a weekend trip to MB S.C. was fun. no air and all that heat but it was fun. changing valve springs along the road in the 396 because the early ones had bad springs was not fun but i could do it in a flash and having the TI system goes south but i always carried a spare black box. my days of getting out and getting under are over all i want to do is drive enjoy the A/C and listen to the tunes on the CD player. a group of corvette owner went to the NCM in BG last labor day when the gasoline was over $3 a gallon and my friend with a 67 435/427 use $495 worth of gas and i used less the $120. i doubt he had $375 more fun than i did. with these new corvette DO NOT turn off the AH/TC unless you know what you are doing as i had a friend crash his 03 ZO-6 when he lost control after turning it off. JMHO

 

[stepinwolf]

as you can see by my sig i owned them new. the 65 was a 396 i picked up at the factory in st louis and the 66 was a 450 HP 427 BUT i would not trade my C-6 for any of them even if i am losing money on the C-6. i pay a guy to make up the money difference for me. i was in my 30s back then and jumping into our corvette fri nite for a weekend trip to MB S.C. was fun. no air and all that heat but it was fun. changing valve springs along the road in the 396 because the early ones had bad springs was not fun but i could do it in a flash and having the TI system goes south but i always carried a spare black box. my days of getting out and getting under are over all i want to do is drive enjoy the A/C and listen to the tunes on the CD player. a group of corvette owner went to the NCM in BG last labor day when the gasoline was over $3 a gallon and my friend with a 67 435/427 use $495 worth of gas and i used less the $120. i doubt he had $375 more fun than i did. with these new corvette DO NOT turn off the AH/TC unless you know what you are doing as i had a friend crash his 03 ZO-6 when he lost control after turning it off. JMHO

Very impressive Motorman, and I can now understand where you are coming from, having read your very informative resume. As for myself, I did not have the good fortune of being able to own those cars in the sixties so I am doing my best to try and make up for it now. As far as not wanting to, or being able to get down and under any longer, I can also understand your present needs, age does that to all of us.

However I am only 62 years young and although I have polio, tendinitises in both shoulders, and suffer from asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, not to mention quad ( heart by-pass, not the four wheel type ) I still am able to do all my mechanical, and body work, and that during six days of every week.

My grandfather use to say that work will not kill you, but idle hands will, so I will try to do everything I can to work my a-s-s off until the day they bury me.

The only remark that I would object to, would be your comment about the cost of fuel involved in making the trip in a 67 435HP Corvette, not worth the additionnel expense. I could probably find a few hundred people on this very Forum, that would be willing to spend the extra cash to be able to thrash a 67 Big Block for that type of trip, héll I know I would

On my next ride I am planning to end with close to 1000 HP, and the only traction control I will need, are under the sole's of both my feet.

Opinions, opinions, we all have them , no offence meant

Stepinwolf

 

[paul67]

A sign-of-times yesterday. My daily - a 2001 Impala - decided to burp. I had messages left and right from the dash center. Security, alternator, and service engine. Lights all over. My gauges went out and my radio showed "locked." But the car ran and I just parked it at home. But called friends at a local GM dealership and made an appointment for 8:00am this morning.

OK, it started fine this morning. No probems. The lights were gone. The GM Tech saw the codes but they were stale: over 24 hours ago. All was now well. He was very good and seemed to narrow things down to something called a BCM module and a loose connection. He did a 20-minute test drive and all seems well. So I am pleased that this problem seems to have been corrected.

OK, here I express my igorance. Do C4-C5-C6 drivers have to go through this nonsense? That is taking there cars to a dealer rather than getting out the timing light? How frequent are those break-downs on newer cars? My Implala has been pretty good I must admit.

 

[tigernut]

I take all my computer controlled cars up to the local auto parts store (Autozone) when there is a problem. They hook up a diagnostic computer and tell me what is wrong for free.

Doug

 

[65vettish]

Being fortunate enough to own both a '65 and an '05 gives me a unique perspective on driving these cars. Each one gives me a thrill that the other one can't. If you're interested in an interactive driving experience that involves not only you but everyone within hearing distance, slip behind the wheel of a mid-year four speed w/ sidepipes and proceed to pound the ground and wake up the neighbors! If G forces are your thing then try to tame a C6 on a twisty road....or a straight one for that matter - scary fast is all I can say!! Both cars are fantastic, but each in its own way. The C6 is effortless driving under most conditions. The 65 brings smiles to young and old alike and purchasing it was the culmination of a lifelong dream of mine.

As for which one I like the best...just take a look at my member name!

 

[olddog58vette]

I like them also, but wouldn't sell my C2 to have one.

Pretty soon, they'll be a dime a dozen, just like C5s are right now.

I like driving something you don't see every day.

Doug

Anyone can drive a new car. And old one takes someone that is just a little .......you know a little crazy:crazy

 

[Jeffvette]

I always wondered why you guys play with the older vettes.

Old has a soul.

 

[paul67]

They definitely do have a personality, almost with moods at times.

 

[stepinwolf]

Being fortunate enough to own both a '65 and an '05 gives me a unique perspective on driving these cars. Each one gives me a thrill that the other one can't. If you're interested in an interactive driving experience that involves not only you but everyone within hearing distance, slip behind the wheel of a mid-year four speed w/ sidepipes and proceed to pound the ground and wake up the neighbors! If G forces are your thing then try to tame a C6 on a twisty road....or a straight one for that matter - scary fast is all I can say!! Both cars are fantastic, but each in its own way. The C6 is effortless driving under most conditions. The 65 brings smiles to young and old alike and purchasing it was the culmination of a lifelong dream of mine.

As for which one I like the best...just take a look at my member name!

Tim,

My hat is off to you, for your above comments. Rarely do we see someone with a late model Corvette, acknowledge any of the advantages of our older rides. If you need to confirm any of your statements you will need to click on the enclosed link. It has been previously posted, but I don't tire of " listening " to the clip.

http://cafe.rapidus.net/rpelland/100_0181.MOV

Stepinwolf

 

[tigernut]

Everyone might want to hold off on those C6 purchases until Chevy "hopefully" works the kinks out:

http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.aspx?contentid=4023544

Least reliable

SPORTY CARS/
CONVERTIBLES/COUPES: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Ford Mustang (V6)*, Chevrolet Corvette*, Audi S4


That's sad that only 2 American brand cars (out of 31) made the top reliability rating.

Doug

 

[IH2LOSE]

Everyone might want to hold off on those C6 purchases until Chevy "hopefully" works the kinks out:

http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.aspx?contentid=4023544

Least reliable

SPORTY CARS/
CONVERTIBLES/COUPES: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Ford Mustang (V6)*, Chevrolet Corvette*, Audi S4


That's sad that only 2 American brand cars (out of 31) made the top reliability rating.

Doug

Just like in 1963 and 1968 and 1984 then again in 1997 its none that a new style will always have some growing pains.

 

[paul67]

Perhaps one of the reasons that I said let someone else assume the depreciation hit, and the recalls. The latter should be basically settled within 12 months. As well as the 25%.

 

[tigernut]

Perhaps one of the reasons that I said let someone else assume the depreciation hit, and the recalls. The latter should be basically settled within 12 months. As well as the 25%.

I hope so. I'd like to pick one up myself in a year or two.

 

[2X4's 60]

Just like in 1963 and 1968 and 1984 then again in 1997 its none that a new style will always have some growing pains.

I don't know about the earlier models but the C5 had multiple problems that were never corrected during the model years of 97-04. GM denied many of them because a recall costs $$$$$$$. I now am hearing of many recurring problems with the C6. I've owned my 60 for over 30 years, I kept my 01 for 2 years and was happy to get rid of that P.O.S.-I think that says it all.

 

[paul67]

I hear you. Despite some early problems with the Holley, my 1967 with an Edelbbock has been fault-free. That conversion did take some mechanical, and expensive, gymnastics but it was done. The car runs flawlessly. I did that work, albeit slowly and checking for leaks at each step.

A newer Corvette? I would love to have one but I do not have the expertise to fix it when things go wrong. I guess I am talking myself out of a post-C3 Vette. Thanks for listening!

 

[Bill75]

Tim,

My hat is off to you, for your above comments. Rarely do we see someone with a late model Corvette, acknowledge any of the advantages of our older rides. If you need to confirm any of your statements you will need to click on the enclosed link. It has been previously posted, but I don't tire of " listening " to the clip.

http://cafe.rapidus.net/rpelland/100_0181.MOV

Stepinwolf

Hey Stepinwolf, thanks for the clip! It's super, I just hooked up a new LCD monitor and have been listening to it thru the stereo. Turned up the volume so it sounds like the car is here in the room! Neat stuff!