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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 1:55pmMessage 11 of 46
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my7t1
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Well Joe, the way I see it is there's 3 types of Vettes. The daily driver, the only in parades or rare occasion driver & the show car. Looks to me like you have a show car there. Its like a fine piece of art and should be preserved that way. Like to see it. Terry

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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 1:57pmMessage 12 of 46
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tuxblacray
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
I would trailer it to death! But.... every once in a great while it would have to come out and enjoy a nice breeze on a summers night.

You paid that premium price for a reason only you can define. We can only speculate our reasoning.

Good Luck with your decision... post some pics so we can appreciate and enjoy your vette too!

Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link


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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 2:28pmMessage 13 of 46
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
My guess is you are leaning one way and are looking for conformation. I say go with your gut feeling, it will normally make you the happiest. Any way that's my .02

Eddie

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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 2:32pmMessage 14 of 46
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Vette(s): 1975 Classic White T-Top
personally I have had many vettes and now am back to 1975 again like I started with 19yrs ago.  They always increase in value when you consider how long you own them and how much fun you have driving them.  As long as you take care of them it is good to put miles on them to keep them in good condition whether you drive 600 miles a year or 6000 miles a year or more .  That is one of the great things about the americas sports car corvette
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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 2:44pmMessage 15 of 46
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
I'm pretty torn on this one. 
 
One side of me says lock it away, while the other remoinds me how much I love to drive mine, especially after a 2 year restoration.
 
Therefore, I offer no opinion on this one, I'm having an argument with myself.
 
I would suggest that you contact your local NCRS Chapter & get the car judged.  A good flight score should add value to the car and further deepen your dilema.
 
Good luck,
 
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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 3:05pmMessage 16 of 46
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Vette(s): 1971, LT-1, T-top, 4-speed (M21), Mulsanne Blue, 3.70 rear, mostly original (sidepipes). 2006, Daytona Sunset Orange Coupe.
I would drive it on "special" days, but keep it under 1000 miles on the odometer, then sell it!


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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 3:18pmMessage 17 of 46
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Keep the miles off it. Not many of those left. Get another one to drive. Cause they sure are fun.!
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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 3:26pmMessage 18 of 46
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
Considering where you live, I don't think I would drive it very much. The traffic is crazy where you are. I was just out there, my cousin lives in Hewlett. I would trailer it. I have an '82 with 126K miles on it and I won't drive it over there, I hate traffic.
Good luck with it!
Dave
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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 4:15pmMessage 19 of 46
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In my opinion you purchased a trailer queen/show car. I wouldn't even consider driving it. If I wanted to keep it for that purpose I would own a second Vette to drive and enjoy. If I could only have one...it would be a driver. Having said that, it is indeed your car and your decision. Glad you have to make it and not me.
 
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Decision made!: To drive or not to drive, that is

Posted: 12/21/07 4:57pmMessage 20 of 46
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Like somebody said earlier,it has only 454 miles on it,I don't think I would take it out on the road,if it's original,Safety wise I wouldnt trust it on the road.Although it has low miles,it's not a brand new car,all those parts are old,seals go bad sitting,brake lines rot inside,fuel lines dissintegrate inside,wiring gets brittle ,unless the car was totally gone through and updated,I personally wouldn't drive it.I am with the majority,Vettes were made to drive,my 78 has 73k on it,and I drive it,Thats my story,and I'm stickin to it LOLLOLLOL

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