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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/27/12 6:34pm Message 11 of 47
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Flanders, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/27/2004
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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.
Just need general maintance, right now we're securing outdoor stuff at the trailer in PA. then on Sunday doing the same at home in Jersey.
I don't put my Vette away for the winter, if the streets are clean and the weather is good I will use it during the winter. It doesn't mind the cold.
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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/27/12 7:27pm Message 12 of 47
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Portland, OR - USA
Joined: 9/30/2012
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Vette(s): 1974 roadster
OK, Since this is my first winter with the Vette and I'm too old to be chasin the wife around, how bout a few tips on how to winter a Vette. I would guess you need to keep the battery charged and run the engine occasionally to keep the cylinders oiled, it probably woudn't hurt to top off the tank to keep out condensation, any other tips?


  
     

Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/27/12 8:13pm Message 13 of 47
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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
PB since we do not know where you live.....I'll tell you what I do in upsate NY
Top off the tank, throw some stabil in the fuel, unhook battery, do not start the car (cause's to much moisture), park it over my "carbag" with pieces of carpet under the tires, throw in some dryer shhets under hood and in interior, throw desicant bags under the car, put on the cover, kiss it goodnight and zip up the bag.
Thats my deal.
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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/28/12 8:43am Message 14 of 47
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Vancouver, WA - USA
Joined: 8/25/2005
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
I usually keep mine in a semi-driveable state so I can pull her out without too much hassle if we happen to have a nice weekend day when I have some free time (yeah, right!).  But I do have a list: add a passenger side mirror, clock rebuild with quartz kit, sort out an e-brake issue and probably replace the rubber and short steel lines back there while I'm at it.  Also rebuild the shifter and I want to add a stainless luggage rack.  But my big priority right now involves some garage mods such as insulation, re-wiring, and sheet rock so it's not such a bear to go out there in the dead of winter.  

And I'm not sure how much "chasing the wife around" will happen, but I definitely will be "chasing three kids around"  Smile




 

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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/28/12 12:49pm Message 15 of 47
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Joined: 6/19/2012
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.
I too put my '75 away on Thursday after having it out for a good run; weather was just like summer that day here in southern Ontario.
 
Just some minor interior work planned for the winter; nothing too special. Looking forward to an early spring!



 
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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/28/12 1:52pm Message 16 of 47
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Rockland, MA - USA
Joined: 1/30/2003
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
Cars are always ready to go when weather permits, no winter Vette projects this year. I do have plenty of inside the house projects - painting, etc.. Wife wants to sell the house and move to southwest Florida to be with the grand kids and her siblings. Not looking forward to any of it, so should be an interesting winter for sure. Yes, dear...........
 
Hoping for a nice dry winter so I can get out for a few long rides, I'll need it.



 

 

Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/28/12 4:36pm Message 17 of 47
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
Joined: 8/27/2007
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
I'm still hoping to get in a few more rides 'til winter settles in.
When that time comes I'll top off the tank, pump up the tires a bit and throw in a few dryer sheets.
I start mine every ten days or so during the winter. If the driveway is dry I pull it out of the garage and let it run for a good 20 minutes or so.
 
I've got one kid in Catholic School and another going off to college, so no big projects this winter......I hope!
 
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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/28/12 8:18pm Message 18 of 47
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Red Lion, PA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Both my cars got put away this weekend but hopefully only for a week or so. I try to drive them until we get the first snowfall and the roads get a dose of salt. The first 2 years I owned the 74 we drove it to church on Christmas Eve. Hopefully this year its the 72. Last week I drove the 72 to church with the top down. The wife wasnt happy about that but the Preacher heard what we drove and ask me thru facebook for a ride. Guess I owe him that since he forgives me when I miss. 
I'm like a few others as I dont put them away in storage and I start them and pump the brakes every couple of weeks. Sometimes when its nice out and the driveway is dry I will drive them up and down the lane. Its private and about 250 yards long. Keeps things loose and moving.  Just hate this time of the year! Gets dark to soon and we are forced to drive regular vehicles all the time.
Look forward to the spring!
Rodney




Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/29/12 5:00am Message 19 of 47
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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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.
I'm hiding the Lukester from Sandy for the next few days, then a final spruce up for the 2012 show season - Corvettes for Chip.

Then she goes under the blanket for a long winters nap - of course I do disturb her on mild winter days tho!!  Big smile



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Re: October 25th was a sad day

Posted: 10/29/12 5:11am Message 20 of 47
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
OuchThumbs Down In the process of putting them in storage. One will stay semi out as I'm gonna do trailing arms and possibly windshield and wiper bay. Gonna try the window rollers to see if they will seal up better in the rain.
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