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08-23-2009, 01:15 AM
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DC Pit Crew Boss
Posts: 6,667
Member #175
Member since: Feb 2003
Location: Wyoming
My Corvette(s)
*sold*75 Wht/Tan Cp*sold*94 Wht/Rd Cp Current: 02 EB/BLK Z06
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My Corvette story [02 Z06]
I have got to say that of the Corvettes I've been privileged to own, the Z is the most comfortable daily driver I've had.
It's an Electron Blue 02 Z06. I bought it in Oct. of 04 with a measly 9500 miles on it. Today it has 74,xxx mile on it. 
The previous owner put a twin cone CAI (by Volant I believe) and chrome Z wheels.
The only down side to the car was the factory stereo system IMO. So I decided to change it completely out.
It's not in perfect shape but not bad for a DD.
I had my battery take a dump, rather a leak, on me and created quite the mess.
I also had the privilege of hitting a raccoon at 65 mph.
But with all that, she does clean up pretty nice.
My love for the Corvette started when I was 5. My Dad had owned a 69 and a 71 before I was born. When I turned 5 he bought a 76. I remember having him turn off and on the lights so I could watch them go up and down. That 76 was my first "driving" experience as well. My Dad put me in his lap and let me steer. 
My first Corvette was a White/Saddle 75 cpe. It had the most character with the huge fenders and Hooker 4" side pipes. It also had blue pearl in the clear coat. You could only see it during the day at certain angles but at night, when you went under a street light, it glowed. Really cool vette.
My second was a white/red 94 cpe. The most race inspired cockpit feel of them all. I had a bad time with it at first, chasing oil and trans leaks. Ended up replacing all seals in the motor and having the trans rebuilt. I should have added 5g's to the price I paid for the car and got a C5 right off the bat. However, I would have missed the C4 experience and probably would not have gotten my Z. The 94 was a great car after the leaky issues were taken care of. I really miss that car.
Well, that's my Corvette story for now, hopefuly I'll be able to add to this post in the years to come.
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2002 Electron Blue Z06: Custom made partition, new stereo system, 5% tint, twin cone air intake system, shorty antenna, Exide Orbital battery, and chrome rims. -Brandon-
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08-23-2009, 03:07 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 224
Member #27837
Member since: Jan 2005
Location: Eger, Hungary
My Corvette(s)
'91 coupe (sold), '00 coupe (sold) '08 Z06
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I like this kind of "historical" stories very much.
Thanks for sharing.
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08-23-2009, 07:09 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 771
Member #35050
Member since: May 2005
Location: Indy, USA!
My Corvette(s)
1986 Light Beige/Dark Beige Coupe, 1985 White Coupe, 1985 Red Coupe
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Same here... I really like those kind of stories! I remember some of the cars my dad had when I was growing up... a blue Old's 442 and an orange Vega! Not Vettes but the same experiences...
Cool pictures and memories! 
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08-23-2009, 08:38 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 2,140
Member #67211
Member since: Nov 2007
Location: Connecticut
My Corvette(s)
2009 Atomic Orange coupe
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Thanks for sharing!
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08-23-2009, 11:20 AM
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DC Crew
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Member #34743
Member since: May 2005
Location: Hot Springs, NM USA
My Corvette(s)
1974 modified coupe 1974 matching #'s vert
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Great story brother!
I didn't know you had such a history with Corvettes! 
You do drive the wheels off of it, I have seen that personally!
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08-23-2009, 11:32 AM
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DC Pit Crew Boss
Posts: 6,667
Member #175
Member since: Feb 2003
Location: Wyoming
My Corvette(s)
*sold*75 Wht/Tan Cp*sold*94 Wht/Rd Cp Current: 02 EB/BLK Z06
Thanks: 1
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Thanks guys.
Quote:
Originally Posted by rjent
Great story brother!
I didn't know you had such a history with Corvettes!
You do drive the wheels off of it, I have seen that personally! |
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2002 Electron Blue Z06: Custom made partition, new stereo system, 5% tint, twin cone air intake system, shorty antenna, Exide Orbital battery, and chrome rims. -Brandon-
My Corvette story |
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08-24-2009, 01:10 PM
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DC Pit Crew Boss
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Member #8238
Member since: Jan 2004
Location: MS Gulf Coast
My Corvette(s)
2006 Coupe, 1995 Pace Car, 1982
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Great story!!! Great to see a vette being driven and enjoyed!
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"Everybody has to believe in something.....I believe I'll have another drink."
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08-25-2009, 10:25 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 1,427
Member #46977
Member since: Jun 2006
Location: Maryland
My Corvette(s)
2005 C6 z51, headers, x-pipe, corsa sport, callaway cai, cam, 440 RWHP
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I can relate but instead of my father it was my uncle were I became fond of the vette. Great story thanks for sharing.
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Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing - Redd Foxx |
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08-30-2009, 10:47 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 327
Member #84639
Member since: Apr 2009
Location: Springfield, MO
My Corvette(s)
Past: '92 cpe, current: '03 EB ZO6
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Amazing story
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2003 Electron Blue Z06
Custom Partition, C6 Z06 Shifter, 19/19 CCW SP500,
A&A V3-SI Supercharger, ZR Carbon Fiber Hood, GHL Bullets, Carravaggio Spoiler, and etc.... |
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09-07-2009, 08:38 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 308
Member #5447
Member since: Dec 2003
Location: springfield mo
My Corvette(s)
98 TR coupe, 98 Nassau Blue
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09-07-2009, 08:40 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 53,209
Member #1
Member since: Jan 2003
Location: Arizona / USA!
My Corvette(s)
Current: 2003 Convertible .... Previous: 1996, 1996 GS, 2001 vert, 2002 Z06, 2003, 2007 Z51, etc...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 69mike
I like this kind of "historical" stories very much.
Thanks for sharing.
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09-07-2009, 09:42 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 728
Member #61490
Member since: Jun 2007
Location: Long Island, New York
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1984 Z51 two-tone bronze corvette with a 4+3 manual
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Working On -
5.3 LS1 engine swap
Resto Project Progress -
Interior (90% done
Repaired Damage from a small Fire I had
Exhaust Installed
New Clutch Installed
New Slave & Master Clutch Cylinders
Drain and Clean Gas Tank
Headmen Headers Installed
Valve Cover Gaskets
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09-07-2009, 10:47 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 649
Member #9070
Member since: Feb 2004
Location: Atchison/Kansas/66002
My Corvette(s)
2004 Magnetic Red Coupe
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Great Story nice pics
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09-08-2009, 12:17 AM
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Web Head
Posts: 15,763
Member #39596
Member since: Oct 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
My Corvette(s)
04 Z06 aka The Black Widow
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That just rocks that you have had a passion for Vettes since you were just a kid. Your Dad raised you right Bro
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My Black Widow
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10-14-2009, 08:18 AM
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Posts: 5,467
Member #66549
Member since: Nov 2007
Location: 75 in a 60
My Corvette(s)
17 Z51 13 427 04 6M vert 17 WRX
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Nice story, thanks for sharing the pictures!
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