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Well...I got the car back...

Posted: 11/19/07 1:00pm Message 1 of 16
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Gloucester, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

 All the funny noises are gone and it runs awesome...  the funny noises in the center of the car were.....

 Bad catalytic convertors !

  Of course it didn't help that the entire exhaust system was rotting.  Got a brand spanking new one out of shiny stainless steel. The guy also adjusted my TV cable the way it's supposed to be.  I replaced the lower ball joints and repacked the wheel bearings and the car is fun to drive now.


  Another Happy Ending....now gotta get started on the 72...



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Posted: 11/19/07 1:42pm Message 2 of 16
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Congratulations!  It's always good to hear a problem was solved without major headaches.

I may be coming to Newport News sometime after the first of the year.  If I do I'll be in touch...maybe we can get together and toss back a few cold ones.



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Posted: 11/19/07 4:31pm Message 3 of 16
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You're always welcome...


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Posted: 11/19/07 4:45pm Message 4 of 16
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[QUOTE=JimG]
 The guy also adjusted my TV cable the way it's supposed to be. 
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You have cable TV in your Vette?? LOL  Son, you been in Virginia wayyyy too long.
 
Just wait till ole Tuxx and Jethro see this ! Shocked





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Posted: 11/19/07 8:44pm Message 5 of 16
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Yer so silly, Scott!

Glad to hear ya got it worked out, Jim!! You was starting to worry me there fer a while!

Did ya ever figure out why the front was sittin so high? Did ya get it fixed?


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Posted: 11/20/07 3:54am Message 6 of 16
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Good to hear Jim.
Will ya be drivin it to Hot Springs?



 
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Posted: 11/20/07 4:01am Message 7 of 16
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Good for you Jim, don't you wish everyone could see how shiney that SS exhaust looks. Almost a shame to hide it under the car.

An don't you mind Mr. Nutz, sometimes he don't know where he shifted last......



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Posted: 11/20/07 8:10am Message 8 of 16
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] Yer so silly, Scott!

Glad to hear ya got it worked out, Jim!! You was starting to worry me there fer a while!

Did ya ever figure out why the front was sittin so high? Did ya get it fixed?[/QUOTE]

  Yeah, I replaced the springs...  Actually that was an easy fix. Not sure why the original springs were so expanded but they were.

 You worried...I bet I was more worried....the new exhaust still cost me a bundle..



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Posted: 11/20/07 8:11am Message 9 of 16
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[QUOTE=dwright]Good to hear Jim.
Will ya be drivin it to Hot Springs?
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 Not sure I'll be coming....  This coming year is our 10th anniversary and I'm taking the bride to Vegas, so Vacation time may be at a premium.



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Posted: 11/20/07 8:12am Message 10 of 16
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[QUOTE=Tuxblacray]Good for you Jim, don't you wish everyone could see how shiney that SS exhaust looks. Almost a shame to hide it under the car.

An don't you mind Mr. Nutz, sometimes he don't know where he shifted last......
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 Yep, sure is purty....

  I ignore Scott, he knows it so we're good 


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