Im finally willing to admit that I have a problem

[white85carrera]

The old man had one, he traded it in two years later for....me.

[Tervuren]

Originally Posted by white85carrera

The old man had one, he traded it in two years later for....me.

I really love seeing these period pictures with Corvettes.

What a heck of a car it was. You can see it on the posture and expression of the owner/driver!

[motion]

Sweeeeeet car, Wayner. Get that thing fixed up and hit Route 66.

[wayner]

Clock says 20,k Miles.

no wear on seats or pedals

Who knows if its accurate, but it was on display for 20 years before being "rescued" and paint stripped for restoration.

[pavulon]

Originally Posted by Tervuren

I am really struggling with this same problem.

I work from home.

I have three driving cars.

I still browse for another.

I'd like to get Corvette #2.

I'd like to get Jaguar #2.

No pic love for the Corvette??

[Tervuren]

Originally Posted by pavulon

No pic love for the Corvette??

Too many generations/versions to choose that would all be good fun when it comes to the 'Vette.

Since I have the Z06 with a fixed roof, 'Vette number two would be a removable top variant. But could be C5, C6 grandsport, C7, etc...

With the Jaguar it would be a X100.

I went X150, C5 Z06, so next would be a X100.

I also don't have anything Japanese, when the R33 GTR is legal, hmmm....

[pavulon]

ahhh. I read it as you were in possession of a Corvette and were thinking of a second. Sorry. Carry on!

edit: Forget it. C5 Z06 in your possession! Still need a pic and definitely some sleep and it's only Monday. Also, am still all hot bothered by a LS7 Z06/Z07.

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by wayner

1961. Its a transition year

Oh my!!!
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My fav all time Corvette year. I love that rear design.
When I was a HS sophomore ('61) I had a senior buddy (football team mate) who was dumped by some hot babe. She once told him that she loved the new Corvettes...especially the Honduras Maroon exterior with Fawn interior. He wanted that same set up...thinking that he'd impress her into coming back.
Well, his family (farmers who always bought Chevy trucks) was in with the local Chevy dealership and he had a salesmen friend look high and low nationwide for a used or new '61 with those colors.
One was found - stick shift, 327 - and was delivered. I recall somewhere around $5k.
Long story short...she wouldn't pay much attention to him other than to compliment his Corvette.
His affection for the hot babe turned to infatuation for his new rig.
He often came by to pick me up and we'd ride around. I loved that car...never drove it, however.
My all time fav Corvette year!!!
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Congrats, Wayner!!!

[Tervuren]

Originally Posted by pavulon

ahhh. I read it as you were in possession of a Corvette and were thinking of a second. Sorry. Carry on!

edit: Forget it. C5 Z06 in your possession! Still need a pic and definitely some sleep and it's only Monday. Also, am still all hot bothered by a LS7 Z06/Z07.

The great thing about Millennium Yellow, the car is covered in bits of trees, leaves, droppings, pollen, burnt rubber, etc, and it still looks like this.

I really do not understand the online "hate" for the C5's interior, fantastically styled. I did replace the factory seats, and will likely go to a three spoke Sparco steering wheel.

After carefull look at everything on the aftermarket, the only body modifications I might do would be a rear spoiler. I also want to remove the badge just behind the trunk on top of the rear deck.

[pavulon]

Looks like a great car and a great time!!

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by wayner

Richard almost dragged this out of me with thread he started recently

Im finally willing to admit that I have a problem


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I keep buying stuff.

That is a really bad idea...

That I wish I had made...

Truly awesome car (and I feel the word awesome is horribly overused)

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I don't have the time/space/$$ to acquire multiple vehicles. There was a extremely cool Studebaker 4 door sedan for sale locally (I'm not a huge Studebaker fan but it looked like so much fun).

However I did just purchase three spoons.

[Tervuren]

Wayner, what color is the finished car going to be?

For that period I'm partial to red, white, or black.

Blue or pastel yellow would be an off the beaten path choice, but the right one would be sharp.

[wayner]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

Oh my!!!
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My all time fav Corvette year!!!
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Congrats, Wayner!!!

I had all sorts of responses prepared as I read your post over and over

But the most appropriate one seems to be simply “thanks Don!”

(And don’t worry, I’m keeping it I my no girls allowed back in compound )

[wayner]

Originally Posted by Tervuren

Wayner, what color is the finished car going to be?

For that period I'm partial to red, white, or black.

Blue or pastel yellow would be an off the beaten path choice, but the right one would be sharp.

The cove will be white or silver
The main colour will be red or black ( I’m partial to black but the car was originally red and has an interesting history)

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by Tervuren

The great thing about Millennium Yellow, the car is covered in bits of trees, leaves, droppings, pollen, burnt rubber, etc, and it still looks like this.

I really do not understand the online "hate" for the C5's interior, fantastically styled. I did replace the factory seats, and will likely go to a three spoke Sparco steering wheel.

After carefull look at everything on the aftermarket, the only body modifications I might do would be a rear spoiler. I also want to remove the badge just behind the trunk on top of the rear deck.

I'm a fool for yellow cars.
Motion posted a pic of his Ferrari in yellow a long while back and fellow Pelicans puked.
Not me.

[wayner]

Oops, I did it again...

(It’s got some yellow on it. I’m blaming you Don Ro...)

[vonsmog]

I see no problem, in fact I see room for more cars. Now I need more space!

[wayner]

Nice Mogs!

(Now I need one of those to park a motorcycle in )

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by wayner

Oops, I did it again...

(It’s got some yellow on it. I’m blaming you Don Ro...)

I saw your thread over on the R1100S forum. I'll take the blame as long as it's trouble free for you. Happy that you bought it.
Ride safely!!!
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Yeah, I like yellow.
'75 DT400 572 original miles. Sitting here in the house.
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[wayner]

Don a great looking bike Don!