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I finished the brakes on my C3 today, the carb rebuild is done, still needs some tune work, plugs etc. I put the new tires on. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/60-15 white letters.
And then.....
I DROVE IT!
Granted there are no lights in it yet. Hand signals are legal. I took it a couple of blocks and put some gas in the tank. Took it around a few more blocks and back home.
That's the first time it hit the road in over 6 years!
It still has no paint, and I have a long way to go before it's sutiable for casual driving. BUT I DROVE IT!
Very good day. Very encouraging.
And then.....
I DROVE IT!
Granted there are no lights in it yet. Hand signals are legal. I took it a couple of blocks and put some gas in the tank. Took it around a few more blocks and back home.
That's the first time it hit the road in over 6 years!
It still has no paint, and I have a long way to go before it's sutiable for casual driving. BUT I DROVE IT!
Very good day. Very encouraging.
On the "Tail of the Dragon"
(some day, no strike that, October 2008 it turned red, still in progress!)
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(some day, no strike that, October 2008 it turned red, still in progress!)
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Congratulations Ken! I'm glad to see you have found time to work on your own car, because I know you spend a great deal of time here helping everyone else! I hope everything continues to go well for you. 
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Send PMLake Oswego, OR - USA
Joined: 12/29/2002
Posts: 355
Vette(s): 1968 Corvette T-Top Coupe, 427 L71, Rally Red Exterior, Saddle Interior
You're almost there! There are a lot of projects out there that can't be driven. Congrats!
Mark
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Ken, That's awesome! It's good to hear that your on the way to getting her done.
Glenn's Bright Blue 75 T-Top
L48, 4 Speed, Dual Exhaust
L48, 4 Speed, Dual Exhaust
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Right on Ken
Always love hearing about another one of these Vettes getting back out on the road where they belong
Always love hearing about another one of these Vettes getting back out on the road where they belong
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Send PMKingston, PA - USA
Joined: 11/26/2003
Posts: 636
Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior.
Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!
Good job, buddy.
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Cool beans :) Mine shouldn't be too far behind.
Tom
|UPDATED|7/14/2004 6:01:37 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Tom
|UPDATED|7/14/2004 6:01:37 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
69' 427/435 4-speed. #matching LR (Tri-power).
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Congrats!
That is truly a major milestone. It's easier to justify expenditures when it is rolling.
Aloha,
Bret
That is truly a major milestone. It's easier to justify expenditures when it is rolling.
Aloha,
Bret
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That is a goooood thingBe the first to like this post
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