a66bbvet Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Does this mean we are getting more older vets in the group. I thought, according to the survey we did a few months ago we only had Eddie and My C2s and the one C3. I would love to see more C1, C2, and C3s and see us get together for some activities. After all the older ones have a little problem running 70-80 mph for extended period just to keep up with the C5 & C6. Not that we can't run that fast but just takes alot of gas, at least on my 427 with 370 rear gear. At 3000 rpm I am only running 60 mph. I have driven mine at over 130 mph but would not care do it for an extened period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Start rounding them up, I would love to see this section take off. If it does get active here we'll look at making individual sections as needed by generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I would also love to see this section take off. I own a 80 Pro Street and a 81 Hot Rod. I love C-3s and C-2s. I have some C-3 customers that say they dont join because the site looks like its for C-5s and 6s. I tell them the more C-3s that join it wont look like a C-5 and 6 site lol. I would be cool to have a C-2 and 3 section or maybe 1s and 2s and 3s and 4 all in one into it grows then separte sections. I will donate lots of pix and info for a C-3 section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I'm almost a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I've always thought it would fun to have a C2/C3 cruise around the Freeways with stops for lunch or other reasons. The one rule would be that C5/C6 would have to stay behind the "vintage fiberglass". Anyone that passes the C2/C3 gets fined a buck or something. Just an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 How about I just put In 10 bucks and be able to enjoy the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrutt Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm an old classic with gas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Good to see a section for REAL Vette's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm almost a classic! Your VETTE is almost a classic. YOU already are. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastC3 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 beat me to it ...... course i wouldn't have used the hearts and mushie stuff like you did ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I've always thought it would fun to have a C2/C3 cruise around the Freeways with stops for lunch or other reasons. The one rule would be that C5/C6 would have to stay behind the "vintage fiberglass". Anyone that passes the C2/C3 gets fined a buck or something. Just an idea! and every time a C2/C3/C4 has any of the following they have to give up a buck; -car overheats -Driver overheats -When the phrase "Numbers matching" is uttered. -failles to start -When the phrase "NCRS or Top Flight" is spoken -Drops something while driving (tires, exhaust, oil, steering Clim, ya know the little stuff) -Every time some one says "I got one just like this when I was a kid and the North won over the South" - "Build sheet, or Tank sticker" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 With the right rad and thermostate and fan they can run cool enough to drive anywhere. The A/C can be made to work well and when you have a top notch cooling system it works much better. If you go over the whole car and check everything and use the right fuilds noting will fall off or leak lol. They dont have any trouble starting when they run cool and the heat guys complan about getting in side like through the center console goes away when you have the right cooling system. A top notch cooling system fixes a lot of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4orce2 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 How about I just put In 10 bucks and be able to enjoy the cruise? Not all older vettes are as slow as they look just like their owners may not be as dumb as we look (well in my case I am as dumb as I look). The C5 and C6 owners need to know what under the hoods of some of our older vettes before they put us out to pasture. Mine is a good example and I have a friend in FGCC with a '82 that has a 480 hp 383 stroker. Old doesn't necessary mean slow, it usually just means cared for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 beat me to it ...... course i wouldn't have used the hearts and mushie stuff like you did ... aww - shucks ya'll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ya I have a 80 with 1100h.p but thats a exstream exsample of a crazy C-3 when time and money means nothing lol. There are some nice Classic vettes around town but stock ones are not so great lol. The avarge C-3 only has about 200h.p so even a mini van can beat it lol. I am building a 65 for a customer with a 435h.p 355c.i and 4-speed and 355 rear gear so its going to run real well for a 65. It also has a new alum rad and high flow water pump and flex fan so it can be driven in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I am building a 65 for a customer with a 435h.p 355c.i and 4-speed and 355 rear gear so its going to run real well for a 65. It also has a new alum rad and high flow water pump and flex fan so it can be driven in the summer. Nice upgrade! You better post some pics of that build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John68 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Great topic, It's a C3, 327 300hp It's old and classic but it's only the way it looks and the looks we get out of it. Put the top down and have a great time. after all it's a classic Corvette. One ACE member of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hears some pix of Davids 65 Vette with a 435h.p 355c.i and 4-speed and 355 gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Some pix of a 81 we just finished. We rebuilt the front susp with urathan bushings and new springs and KYB shocks and rack and pinion and new calipers and pads and drilled and slotted rotors. We also installed long tube headers and built a new true dual exhaust system for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Looking sweet Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 VERY cool Doug. This is exactly what the Classic section needs, a drool factor! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yours don't count. It's a c4 with a c6 transplant. We were talking c2/c3. And I've been on lots of ace runs. The few times a c2 or c3 joined us, they were anchored at the back of the pack and arrived a long time after the rest of us. I'm putting no one to pasture, just being realistic. If you want a slow cruise with old cars, awesome. I'm just breakin balls. How about I just put In 10 bucks and be able to enjoy the cruise? Not all older vettes are as slow as they look just like their owners may not be as dumb as we look (well in my case I am as dumb as I look). The C5 and C6 owners need to know what under the hoods of some of our older vettes before they put us out to pasture. Mine is a good example and I have a friend in FGCC with a '82 that has a 480 hp 383 stroker. Old doesn't necessary mean slow, it usually just means cared for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice work Doug....Sweet lookin rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallyavette Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice. 4 speed 55 mph for the win ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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