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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 6:01am Message 11 of 25
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
The mileage for the trip will serve as a good break in for the tranny. Drive baby drive!! Thumbs Up


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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 9:32am Message 12 of 25
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Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Joined: 12/4/2002
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......
If I decide to go Im driving mine. I'm a bit nervous, but hopefully they'll be some folks around with a bit of vette knowledge and know howThumbs Up!!! 
Plus with an event like this, half the fun is getting there.....Cool



trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 9:56am Message 13 of 25
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Tucson, AZ - USA
Joined: 7/11/2010
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Vette(s): 1982 Black/Tan Leather Build Code C09E Bronze TTop CrossFire Fuel Injection L83 85 Fuel Pump Auto Axle 2.72 Firestone Firehawk Indy500
I drive mine almost every day.  You can expect nicks here and there and the first real mishap happened the other day.  I was taking a trip from Tucson to Casa Grande and had stopped for fuel. (Do that a lot) My back was turned and I was watching the pump $$s go by. Then there was a bump.  I turned to look and a woman (passer by) had been directing a contractor truck and waved him right into the front of my baby.  His bumper ran up the front rubber bumper across the 1 inch fiberglass and on to the metal lamp top.  There is a scratch now down to metal.  Not bad but, it is there.  I just looked at the old lady and shook my head.  No cussing or over the top reaction.  It was not the guy's fault.  I also have a few small chips in my wind shield and rock divots in front of the rear wheels. 

It is still nice to turn a head or two but, most of all it is fun to drive!

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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 10:49am Message 14 of 25
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
[QUOTE=kwoody]I just looked at the old lady and shook my head.  No cussing or over the top reaction.  It was not the guy's fault.
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Who's fault WAS it? Who was driving the truck? If they needed someone to guide them in to get fuel, they shouldn't have been driving to start with....or they should have waited.
I'd be kicking someone's butt.....AngryAngryAngry
I was getting gas the other day on the bike, and some moron pulled in behind me in a car, and almost hit the bike. They looked at me, and I said "H ell, don't stop now...Come on up...you still got another inch before you get yer a$$ whooped"....then they backed up. A-holes....

Sorry....I get wound up over crap like this....people just don't give a crap about other people's stuff anymore....which is why I never drive either of the Corvettes anywhere....



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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 11:12am Message 15 of 25
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York, PA - USA
Joined: 5/18/2010
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
Blame it on me..since I almost drove off the road laughing!! Again!! Get some Adam!!

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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 2:30pm Message 16 of 25
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
If you feel comfortable, drive "her".  I agree with you Joel, some people just don't give a crap about othere things!!
Dan



trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 2:47pm Message 17 of 25
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Wampum, PA - USA
Joined: 8/27/2008
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Vette(s): 1999 coupe Magnetic Red /w grey interior 30,000 miles.
I'm convinced!!! As long as a problem doesn't develop in the next month. I know that the drive train, brakes,steering and suspension are solid. The only thing that I havn't look at is the wheel bearings. Are we there yet?Big smile
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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 2:54pm Message 18 of 25
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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
Anybody does ANYTHING to mine after spending all these $$$$$$$$$ and all hell will break loose!!!
 
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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 2:57pm Message 19 of 25
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
Joined: 6/3/2008
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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
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I do almost all my own work on my 2 vett's.phew The 72 is on the ramps with the frontend all tore apart.Wits End I trailer mine because I don't like to put the miles on them and I still get better mileage with the GMC pulling the trailer than the driving the vett itself.  

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Just curiousConfused what kind of mileage do you get trailering.....anyone.....
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trailering vs. driving?

Posted: 4/20/11 4:00pm Message 20 of 25
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Vette(s): 1999 coupe Magnetic Red /w grey interior 30,000 miles.
I get about 16 mpg on the highway with my F-250 diesel (not towing). I got about 14 mpg towing the vette to Carlisle last year. Only expecting 10 -12 mpg in the vette.DStoffel2011-04-20 16:06:18


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