paul67
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Sorry you have to sell the 1978. To make this thread relevant in this section, hope that does not extend to the 1965.
Paul
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Thanks Paul.
Regarding the '65, I hope so also. Time will tell but so far Linda's put her foot down and says there is no way in h*ll that BABY is going anywhere so for now the '65 is safe.
Regarding the '65, I hope so also. Time will tell but so far Linda's put her foot down and says there is no way in h*ll that BABY is going anywhere so for now the '65 is safe.
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BarryK said:
Guess I missed something! Why are you selling the 78 Barry? Hope everything is okay?
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Gary
Gary
we got the car as a project to work on and we were hopeing to be able to keep it for my wife who really likes the car but the job I was looking into fell thru so I'm still unemployeed and can't afford to keep the car.
It's ok, there will always be other cars out there once the employment situation changes.
Besides, as much as I'm going to miss the car after all the work I put into her (I'm sure you know what I mean after selling your beautiful '61!) I only have a 2-car garage and with both the '65 and the '78 in the garage I have no more room for any other projects and I've learned over the winter that I really enjoy working on these Vettes as projects. By selling it I free up one side of the garage which allows me room for another project car if I can find one thats inexpensive enough.
I've noticed over the last 2 weeks or so since I've finished the '78 that I'm itching to work on something so maybe, just maybe, I might be able to take some of the proceeds from the sale of the '78 and find a cheap project car to work on.
we got the car as a project to work on and we were hopeing to be able to keep it for my wife who really likes the car but the job I was looking into fell thru so I'm still unemployeed and can't afford to keep the car.
It's ok, there will always be other cars out there once the employment situation changes.
Besides, as much as I'm going to miss the car after all the work I put into her (I'm sure you know what I mean after selling your beautiful '61!) I only have a 2-car garage and with both the '65 and the '78 in the garage I have no more room for any other projects and I've learned over the winter that I really enjoy working on these Vettes as projects. By selling it I free up one side of the garage which allows me room for another project car if I can find one thats inexpensive enough.
I've noticed over the last 2 weeks or so since I've finished the '78 that I'm itching to work on something so maybe, just maybe, I might be able to take some of the proceeds from the sale of the '78 and find a cheap project car to work on.
4WDVETTE
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Barry - sorry to hear of the bad turn of events. Hang in there. The right opportunity will come along. In the mean time, there are always plenty of CAC members that can use a helping hand - as long as it's not broken.
Steve
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thank Steve
well, As long as nothing is broken I'm pretty good at fixxing them. if it's broken don't ask me because I'm useless!
well, As long as nothing is broken I'm pretty good at fixxing them. if it's broken don't ask me because I'm useless!
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paul67
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Barry,
You did more fixing in the last six months than I have done in 20 years. For example, I have never pulled a motor. I am just a tinkerer compared to others here such as yourself. That is why I bought a 1967 virtually complete in 2003. I am just putting the icing on the cake.
There is an interesting thread "elsewhere" by C3 people deriding C5-6 owners and their cupholders, Borla exhaust, never turned a wrench, etc. And I am sure there is some truth in that. But one respondent brought another point-of-view: some of those guys (and gals) did their time years ago with wrenches and now just want a trouble-free, low-maintenance Corvette. And given my age, I can understand that. A Powerglide does not make sense to many but with arthritic knees and city traffic it takes on a life of its own.
Be well! A good job will come along soon.
You did more fixing in the last six months than I have done in 20 years. For example, I have never pulled a motor. I am just a tinkerer compared to others here such as yourself. That is why I bought a 1967 virtually complete in 2003. I am just putting the icing on the cake.
There is an interesting thread "elsewhere" by C3 people deriding C5-6 owners and their cupholders, Borla exhaust, never turned a wrench, etc. And I am sure there is some truth in that. But one respondent brought another point-of-view: some of those guys (and gals) did their time years ago with wrenches and now just want a trouble-free, low-maintenance Corvette. And given my age, I can understand that. A Powerglide does not make sense to many but with arthritic knees and city traffic it takes on a life of its own.
Be well! A good job will come along soon.
Paul
I bought my '65 under the (foolish) assumption that a freshly done body-off restored car wouldn't need any work and I only had to put gas in it, have the oil changed once a year ad all I had to do was drive it.
Didn't quite turn out that way now did it........... many times i DO envy the guys with the C5's/C6's that don't have to worry about all the repairs we do, have a warranty, etc, not to mention all the creature comforts to go along with the better handling and more power than our cars.
On the other hand, I just have to look at my midyear and compare the looks and the lines of the car to the new ones and I'm still glad I have her
As for your PG tranny - I enjoy having my 4-speed but there are plenty of times, especially in traffic, that I wish I had an Auto.
The Auto trans is one of the things I'm going to miss when the '78 is gone (Linda too since she could drive that car). The '78 is a nice "cruising car" for longer trips that the '65 really isn't especially with the 4.11 rear gears.
As for my "fixxing", I still can't really claim to have "fixed" too much. 95% of what I did on both cars was nothing more than take things apart, cosmetically refinish them, and put them back together again. Even the '78 which didn't run when I got her but runs great now I figure was mostly because the carb was really messed up when I got her so I had it rebuilt but I didn't do it myself so I can't claim I fixed that either!
Regardless, I appreciate the kind words.
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I bought my '65 under the (foolish) assumption that a freshly done body-off restored car wouldn't need any work and I only had to put gas in it, have the oil changed once a year ad all I had to do was drive it.
Didn't quite turn out that way now did it........... many times i DO envy the guys with the C5's/C6's that don't have to worry about all the repairs we do, have a warranty, etc, not to mention all the creature comforts to go along with the better handling and more power than our cars.
On the other hand, I just have to look at my midyear and compare the looks and the lines of the car to the new ones and I'm still glad I have her
As for your PG tranny - I enjoy having my 4-speed but there are plenty of times, especially in traffic, that I wish I had an Auto.
The Auto trans is one of the things I'm going to miss when the '78 is gone (Linda too since she could drive that car). The '78 is a nice "cruising car" for longer trips that the '65 really isn't especially with the 4.11 rear gears.
As for my "fixxing", I still can't really claim to have "fixed" too much. 95% of what I did on both cars was nothing more than take things apart, cosmetically refinish them, and put them back together again. Even the '78 which didn't run when I got her but runs great now I figure was mostly because the carb was really messed up when I got her so I had it rebuilt but I didn't do it myself so I can't claim I fixed that either!
Regardless, I appreciate the kind words.
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Best of luck and I hope things work out for you very quickly.
Best of luck and I hope things work out for you very quickly.
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BarryK said:Gary
we got the car as a project to work on and we were hopeing to be able to keep it for my wife who really likes the car but the job I was looking into fell thru so I'm still unemployeed and can't afford to keep the car.
It's ok, there will always be other cars out there once the employment situation changes.
Besides, as much as I'm going to miss the car after all the work I put into her (I'm sure you know what I mean after selling your beautiful '61!) I only have a 2-car garage and with both the '65 and the '78 in the garage I have no more room for any other projects and I've learned over the winter that I really enjoy working on these Vettes as projects. By selling it I free up one side of the garage which allows me room for another project car if I can find one thats inexpensive enough.
I've noticed over the last 2 weeks or so since I've finished the '78 that I'm itching to work on something so maybe, just maybe, I might be able to take some of the proceeds from the sale of the '78 and find a cheap project car to work on.
I understand very well that sometimes adjustments have to be made to get through situations. That's the way life is I guess. Now you can focus all your efforts on the 65, that's not a bad thing.
65vettish
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Barry - sorry to hear of the turn of events regarding the employment situation. It sux that you have to sell the '78 but I and others certainly understand your predicament.
Regarding the guys who have never turned a wrench on their C5 & C6s I say "so what?" I've owned two C5s and now have a C6 coupe. Haven't put any "go fast" goodies on them because they are already so fast out of the box that they don't require much, if any, tweaking. The C6 is an automatic and I like it that way. When I want to shift gears I get out the '65. When I get home I then get out my wrenches and get my "fix."
Regarding the guys who have never turned a wrench on their C5 & C6s I say "so what?" I've owned two C5s and now have a C6 coupe. Haven't put any "go fast" goodies on them because they are already so fast out of the box that they don't require much, if any, tweaking. The C6 is an automatic and I like it that way. When I want to shift gears I get out the '65. When I get home I then get out my wrenches and get my "fix."
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Barry: Sorry to hear about the 78. I know the feeling about not working. I worked in the banking sector and was downsized too many times. After much thought and soul searching, I went into business for myself. It was the best thing I ever did. This path is not for everyone, but when it fits, it can be rewarding financially. The new joke is that I work for the biggest SOB, myself. After following your posts with your car, you do not appear to be afraid of a challenge. Go for it. PM me if I can help you with getting info on the Small Business Administration, etc. Jerry
Barry: Sorry to hear about the 78. I know the feeling about not working. I worked in the banking sector and was downsized too many times. After much thought and soul searching, I went into business for myself. It was the best thing I ever did. This path is not for everyone, but when it fits, it can be rewarding financially. The new joke is that I work for the biggest SOB, myself. After following your posts with your car, you do not appear to be afraid of a challenge. Go for it. PM me if I can help you with getting info on the Small Business Administration, etc. Jerry
Jerry
that's exactly what I'd prefer to do. The wife and I have been looking around for a good small business to get into to start or even prefereably buy as an ongoing existing business but so far not much luck. I don't want to get into franchises (makes me cringe just thinking about that).
Unfortunately since my last company did some "downsizing" and I was laid off it's been too long of a time frame now and i'm going to need to find something else as we try to continue our search.
that's exactly what I'd prefer to do. The wife and I have been looking around for a good small business to get into to start or even prefereably buy as an ongoing existing business but so far not much luck. I don't want to get into franchises (makes me cringe just thinking about that).
Unfortunately since my last company did some "downsizing" and I was laid off it's been too long of a time frame now and i'm going to need to find something else as we try to continue our search.
Pseudomind
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Is it ok to ask what type of business?
As I toy with this idea sometimes myself
Thanks
As I toy with this idea sometimes myself
Thanks
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I own a portable medical diagnostic company. My staff goes around the mid-part of the state and performs examinations on people who are not ambulatory. I am not a medical person (MBA), but I run the business. Big switch from investment banking. Barry, best book to read about starting your own business is, "The E Myth", by Michael Gerber. You should be able to knock it off in about 90 minutes. Offers great insight. Jerry
I own a portable medical diagnostic company. My staff goes around the mid-part of the state and performs examinations on people who are not ambulatory. I am not a medical person (MBA), but I run the business. Big switch from investment banking. Barry, best book to read about starting your own business is, "The E Myth", by Michael Gerber. You should be able to knock it off in about 90 minutes. Offers great insight. Jerry
thanks Jerry, i'll look into it.
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BarryK said:
Sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events, Barry. I'll be joining you in the ranks of the unemployed after spending nearly half my life with one of the major computer companies this coming Fall. I wish you the best of luck with everything. -John
John, sorry to hear you you will be in the same boat as me. it isn't fun.....
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Sorry to hear your bad luck Barry, there are jobs out there you just have to find the right one. My brother in law and a few of his friends were complaining about how their jobs (office type) were being shipped overseas at a Family gathering last year. Being a retired UAW autoworker and owning the only two american made autos at the gthering I had very little sympathy for them. I do however get annoyed when I call tech support and have to talk to "Hi my name is Punjib but you can call me Joe" and he knows much less about the equipment then I do but I have to go thru him to get to the americans at high level tech 
As for C5's and turning wrenches they are built so well that in the 30,000+ miles I have put on mine I have only had to change oil, trans oil, replace tires, headlight switch, swapped the Cassette for a CD radio, upgraded to PIAA lights and the front facia when I hit a big ole coon at 70mph. I did tighten up a loose bolt iI found when I had it on the lift last.
I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 95,000 miles on it altogether and when something wears out I will replace it.
How many miles in between wrenching do you guys get?
As for C5's and turning wrenches they are built so well that in the 30,000+ miles I have put on mine I have only had to change oil, trans oil, replace tires, headlight switch, swapped the Cassette for a CD radio, upgraded to PIAA lights and the front facia when I hit a big ole coon at 70mph. I did tighten up a loose bolt iI found when I had it on the lift last.
I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 95,000 miles on it altogether and when something wears out I will replace it.
How many miles in between wrenching do you guys get?
thanks Craig - yep, the trick is finding the right one plus matching the income I had on the last one. The first part is bad enough, hard part is the second requirement..........
oh well.
oh well.
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