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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 1:23pmMessage 1 of 20

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Newport, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

This is the first time I have made a video and put it on the web. Starting my engine after 16 years and 2 years after it was rebuilt.

That is exactly how it started and I let it run for 20 minutes at 2000 rpm and checked for leaks, fires, sparks, melting wires, etc...

This thing ran like a top. I still have a lot of work to do but at least I know that the engine runs. indy992008-11-15 13:24:49

Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 1:47pmMessage 2 of 20

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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

I really like that you included the first try!! That's great Dennis. So why did it get rebuilt in '06 and not started until '08?

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 1:53pmMessage 3 of 20

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Newport, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

I had to move the car 3 times due to people selling their house or garages and I did not work on it in the winter. Right now the car is at my girlfriends house in the backyard up on a wooden ramp and under a canopy.

Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 3:11pmMessage 4 of 20

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Holland Patent, NY - USA

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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

Bravo!!!!

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 3:33pmMessage 5 of 20

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Orillia, Canada

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Vette(s): 1972, 1980

Good to see.

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 4:31pmMessage 6 of 20

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Sykesville, MD - USA

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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

Good one, Dennis! I also liked the first try. Now get yourself healthy and get back to work!

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 4:46pmMessage 7 of 20

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Wichita, KS - USA

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Vette(s): 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Coupe --------------------- Sold 1974 T-top, 4 spd to BillKS

Music to the ears, Dennis. Congratulations and great work. Hope it won't be too long before you have it back on the road again.

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 5:00pmMessage 8 of 20

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Very cool Dennis.........what a great feeling!

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/15/08 5:58pmMessage 9 of 20

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Moses Lake, WA - USA

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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

Congratsulation, bet it's a good feeling to finally hear the engine come to life.

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Hear it roar. My engine start-up video.

Posted: 11/16/08 11:23amMessage 10 of 20

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Hey Dennis,

That's great to see & hear the motor running! Good work!!

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