I have a huge problem with my new Shark!

[MaineShark]

I just picked up my '79 today, and drove it home (about 2 1/2 hours). But I have a big problem, now: how am I supposed to get this stupid grin off my face?

I mean, I'll look pretty dumb walking around like this

I definitely think I'm in trouble - I keep going into the garage to look at the car. I'm glad the seats don't recline - I might be tempted to sleep in it.

My face is starting to ache, now

Joe

 

[Ctfoodguy2000]

What a great felling!!! We can all relate to that "smile", but your neighbors will think you are nuts!

 

[twiget]

I just picked up my '79 today, and drove it home (about 2 1/2 hours). But I have a big problem, now: how am I supposed to get this stupid grin off my face?

I mean, I'll look pretty dumb walking around like this

I definitely think I'm in trouble - I keep going into the garage to look at the car. I'm glad the seats don't recline - I might be tempted to sleep in it.

My face is starting to ache, now

Joe

Joe,

I hate to break it to you, but it's my professional opinion that you've been bitten by the "bug". In cases as serious as this, it's usually a life long affliction. The best advice I can give you is to take the car out on a regular basis.

I know it's not much of a cure, and in many cases it actually makes the situation worse, but the only other choice is to not drive the car... A fate worse than death IMO

Congrats on your new ride.

Jason

 

[78SilvAnniv]

Woooo-Hoooo!

Congrats!

The grin stays. Nothing you can do about it. The condition worsens the closer you are to the vette.
Heidi

 

[TONY TAT2]

Thats a good 1 Joe!!!

 

[Guy]

Yeah, ya look pretty dumb from here - NOT! :L Enjoy it, Joe - you looked hard enough for it . Let's get together at some point - I'll drive up.


Guy

 

[Yoda]

Joe once you get your hands on a

it's almost impossible to let go

Congrats and Enjoy the Ride!

BudD

 

[vetahlk]

Joe
I've had the same problem now for about six weeks, since I got my 93. I can't get this look :J off my face.
congrats and enjoy-rember this look is better than the alternative!

 

[Greekman]

That's a true Corvette Lover

We all understand. I did the same thing, I would keep going to my garage not so much to see a Corvette, but to see my garage that now had a Corvette in it!

This was my third Corvette and after a twenty year absence I just couldn't believe that I was that fortunate again to have one.

Good luck with the new Vette.

.

 

[Dave L.]

Joe,I know where you are coming from. When I got my car,I made excuses to go out to the garage constantly. Congrats on your vette purchase!!!!

Dave

 

[DDLS3]

This problem may worsen causing one to seek multiple corvettes........ Congrats on your finding your '79 "your shark bit" enjoy the ride!!

 

[MaineShark]

Oh, no! You're telling me there is no cure? I guess I had better just enjoy it, then!

Joe

 

[77vette]

Congrats and enjoy.....don't forget the WAVE...

 

[GerryLP]

Your next stop will be that you'll name your Vette. I did! I also heard on TV the other day a report that 30% of car owners name their vehicle, so you won't be alone...:L

 

[MsSchroder]

7 months for me, goofy smile still won't go away.
I don't just open the garage door & look at it, sometimes I go sit in it for a while. AHhhhhhhh
Go get that digital cam & post a pic.

 

[vigman]

28 years.. and no help in sight

That's how long I have had the grin.

Tips

Things that reduce the grin....

Yugo's in front of you that are blocking the road.

Repair bills ( not to be confused with improvements.. that will INCREASE the grin).

Smog inspections

Snow ( If you live back east..doesn't apply to sunny state people)


Things to AVOID
( IF you want to reduce the grin)

Sunny days with the top down ( or T tops off).

Hot Babes ( or dudes as the gender of owner applies) Checking your ride out.

Car Clubs, rallies, etc.

The list goes on & on.


I know research is happening every day to help us... but there is no cure in sight.


Vig!

( and for the record.. I for one hope they DO NOT find a cure!)

 

[born2saw]

I've had mine about a month--wanted one for 30+ years. My wife goes out into the garage every moening & yells out "There's a Corvette in our garage!!!!).

I'm thinking about running cable TV in there for the winter so I can contnue to enjoy it while watching basketball. Although its only 45 dergrees outside-it is sunny and the top came down for a spin after work today.

If there is a cure DON'T TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!

:s :gap :crazy

 

[Hijinx]

Joe,
I'm sorry, but I have very bad news for you. The first time you blow away a So Called sports car from a light, the "grin" becomes a "S*** Eating Grin".

So it gets worse, not better. I have also found that since turning 40 and buying my '73, I have actually started to get younger and stronger. I know the FDA has not taken a look at this, but I was thinking about Viagra before I got my Vette. I no longer need it.
:eek

But, hey, I may not be the norm! :crazy

 

[76L82]

MaineShark - Here's to another Mainiac with a Vette!

If you're around Central Maine and see a White Stingray being driven by someone else that has a huge smile on his face...that would be me!!! Mine needs a TON of work and she's not real pretty...but when I'm rowing through that 4 speed and nailing that gas pedal, I feel like I'm conducting my own little orchestra....

I am not sure how to describe it either, but when I look at that car with its bulging fenders and sweeping lines...I swear it hits a part of my brain that is still 16!...wait a second...my wife says that my whole brain is still 16!!

I think this link pretty much sums it up!! http://www.braaap.com/vette.htm

 

[Eddie 70]

Welcome to the forum. Now that you have one you will eventually have to have another, then another.....etc.


BTW, 76L82 is that you in the video. That thing rocks.