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Topic: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny?

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Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (1/7)
 1/28/22 4:58pm
CKOsC3
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ALPHARETTA, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1977 Black Beauty


Joined: 1/12/2022
Posts: 4

My prior C3 (also a 77) had well over 120k miles and I drove it almost daily. Just got this one 24 days ago and have put 376 additional miles to the documented 42,984 (I am the fourth owner). It’s almost all original except for a repaint (same color) in 1993, Hurst 4 speed short throw shifter, custom glass T-Tops and ceramic long tube headers (with new pipes/mufflers) so it’s not a “survivor”. Love driving it, but just wondering if I should preserve it a little more/not rack up the miles? What do you think?

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Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (2/7)
 1/28/22 7:56pm
manchestersharkLifetime Member
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Equinunk, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.


Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2388

"DRIVE IT"  Its yours! Enjoy it! Forget about the next owner. Chances are they won't leave it alone, they'll do what they want too. Don't store it. No joy in that. 



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Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (3/7)
 1/29/22 10:02am
RedwingvetteLifetime Member
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Waterford, MI - USA

Vette(s):
1973 Red coupe


Joined: 9/13/2002
Posts: 1735

Drive it like it was made to be friven

Fun but safe.

the street is not a race track



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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (4/7)
 1/30/22 1:50am
NorskyLifetime Member
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


Joined: 1/23/2002
Posts: 7191

There are more than enough trailer queens and museum pieces out there.  Drive it and enjoy it...!!!



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Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (5/7)
 2/9/22 2:24pm
HGN CRVZ
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Vette(s):
2004 Z16 CE Cammed, LTH, 3" exhaust, Tuned, CAI, EU Spec 1978 T-Top Cam, heads, Pistons, Eagle crank/rods, LTH, 3" exhaust, FAST EFI, Electric HL actuators, Alum Rad. MSD Digital ign, Mallory Comp SS dist., 1" drop front springs, EU spec.


Joined: 2/16/2021
Posts: 9

There should be room for both, but after all...you are the owner.  Whatever you choose is the right choice. Sharing is also nice, so when you choose, post up some pic's and tell us the story.



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My LeMans CE Z16 at LeMans and the newest member of the family.  Both well above 400 HP and happy to run.

Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (6/7)
 2/9/22 3:09pm
LS5 Rob
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Newport, MN - USA

Vette(s):
1971 Ontario Orange LS5. Dyno'd @ 496 HP


Joined: 1/2/2022
Posts: 5

Drive it! Not sure about driving like you stole it but the most fun in a Vette is driving!



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1971 LS5 - Ontario Orange. Full VB suspension, Hydroboost braking, DeWitts Radiator w/ Dual spal fans, Borgeson steering, PerTronix electronic ignition, SMI Q-Jet 8500 CFM, Dyno'd @ 496 Hp on short headers

Re: Drive it like you stole it, or drive it like a granny? (7/7)
 2/22/22 10:37pm
Steevo
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San Diego, CA - USA

Vette(s):
'73 L48 Coupe, 383, M20, A/C, Electric Windows. Matterhorn White Jet-Glo w/ Dark Blue interior. Rochester, Edelbrock, Blackjack Ceramics, Borlas w/ 2.5" mandrel X over, Cooper Cobras on both OEM Steel and Aluminum Wheels.


Joined: 11/10/2013
Posts: 53

I'm a Granny style. Last speeding ticket received in '83 proves it.

Steve

 



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