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caseyk
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I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the invaluable information and feedback that you all provide concerning the C5 corvette. I just recently rebuilt my headlight motors, replaced my fog light/hatch release switch, replaced the front cap (bumper) just to mention a few, and I couldn’t have done it without help from this site. I am proud to be a member of this forum and also a part of the Corvette community. It is really nice to get some insight from other people’s past experiences prior to tackling a job that I don’t have experience in. I do have a mechanical background, and I do as much of my own work as I can, and sometimes I just need to be pointed in the right direction.
I’ve had my Corvette for about two years now, I have ,like most of you ,wanted one since I was a kid. My father had a friend that bought and restored Corvettes for a living and on Saturday mornings we would go to his house and help out, and sometimes take one out for a ride around town ,so I was exposed to them at an early age. My father would often talk about buying a Corvette once us kids were grown and out of the house. My Dad didn’t get the chance to own a Corvette, he passed away Oct. 14th 2006 after a three year battle with cancer. So, the Corvette has a special meaning to me and I am thankful that I am able to own one and be a part of the Corvette following. I love the fact that we all wave at each other when we pass, my wife makes fun of me when that happens because I get so excited LOL!!otfl At first glance ,some of the people I’ve met think that I bought this car for status, early mid-life crisis, or to compensate for other things, but that is not the case , when I look out in the driveway and see that car sitting there it is a constant reminder of the memories I had with my father. I have been blessed with three boys, and ,of course, they think it is the coolest car on the face of the planet (which we all know is true) like I thought when I was a kid. So, the seed has been planted, as it was with me , my boys will own Corvettes one day! I really enjoy the fact that sometimes when I am at the store a family will come out and their kids will point and say ,look at that Corvette Dad and they will all come over and look at it and I will open the door and let them check it out and then I’ll rev it up for them ,they get a kick out of that, I love to be able to share that excitement with them. The Corvette is truly a world-class American made sports car, an American icon. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. Again, thank you all for your support and feedback.
Sincere Regards,
Casey
I’ve had my Corvette for about two years now, I have ,like most of you ,wanted one since I was a kid. My father had a friend that bought and restored Corvettes for a living and on Saturday mornings we would go to his house and help out, and sometimes take one out for a ride around town ,so I was exposed to them at an early age. My father would often talk about buying a Corvette once us kids were grown and out of the house. My Dad didn’t get the chance to own a Corvette, he passed away Oct. 14th 2006 after a three year battle with cancer. So, the Corvette has a special meaning to me and I am thankful that I am able to own one and be a part of the Corvette following. I love the fact that we all wave at each other when we pass, my wife makes fun of me when that happens because I get so excited LOL!!otfl At first glance ,some of the people I’ve met think that I bought this car for status, early mid-life crisis, or to compensate for other things, but that is not the case , when I look out in the driveway and see that car sitting there it is a constant reminder of the memories I had with my father. I have been blessed with three boys, and ,of course, they think it is the coolest car on the face of the planet (which we all know is true) like I thought when I was a kid. So, the seed has been planted, as it was with me , my boys will own Corvettes one day! I really enjoy the fact that sometimes when I am at the store a family will come out and their kids will point and say ,look at that Corvette Dad and they will all come over and look at it and I will open the door and let them check it out and then I’ll rev it up for them ,they get a kick out of that, I love to be able to share that excitement with them. The Corvette is truly a world-class American made sports car, an American icon. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. Again, thank you all for your support and feedback.
Sincere Regards,
Casey