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Vette Magazine Forumshttp://forums.vetteweb.comJoin the Corvette Forum at Vette Magazine to discuss your Chevrolet Corvette including all models, performance & tech questions, latest news, shows & events, and more.http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/8131427/general-corvette-discussion/which-corvette-is-so-beautiful-it-belongs-in-a-museum/index.htmlSat, 20 Mar 2010 15:03:44 -0700Which Corvette is so beautiful it belongs in a museum?
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is hosting an exhibition to pay tribute to the designers of the most beautiful automobiles in the "golden age" of design, usually considered from 1930s to early 1960s. Guess which Corvette is represented! :confused: Hint: it's a concept 1959 Chevrolet Corvette "Bill Mitchell" Stingray Prototype Agree?

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I would like to buy track tires for my C5 stock wheels. What is a good tire for track and that I can drive to the track?

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I have just received two new ZR1 Corvette models to sell. We are selling these vehicles at window sticker price. The first vehicle is Crystal Red Metallic in color and has a MSRP of $121980. The second vehicle is Black in color and has a MSRP of $121130. Both are equiped with Ebony interiors and chrome wheels. Shipping can be arranged for any of the lower 48 states. If interested please contact me at rmchugh@sunchevy.com I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

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Just wanted to say that your Project C3 Vette is a great article that I can relate to. I bought a 1971 Warbonnet Yellow Coupe right out of college and had 8 years of the best driving. My question is in looking at your photos it appeared to me that yours is not a 1971 since yours doesn't have "egg crate" side grilles on the front fenders nor a chrome front bumper. Mine did and I think GM carried that same combination over through 1972. Your Vette looks like a 1973. What gives here?

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Hello , I have a 78 with a 4spd and the L48, all stock with a Quadrajet 4bbl. What are the stock cam specs for the L48 and what is the quadrajet profile? I would like to replace the intake with an aluminum intake and replace the quadrajet with a Holley and replace the stock cam with something that has more thump to it. I was thinking of a Demon carburator ( 600cfm ??? ) with a dual plane aluminum intake .... but am not sure of the cam ... any suggestions for any of these that would work together? I 'm not looking for a racing setup , but something more than what the L48(185hp) provides. thanks.

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my 2001 vette started having weird electrical problems 2 years ago, the car would not start, then the gauges would start flashing and the back lighting would come and go, sometimes if you leave the key to the on position, it would power up finally and the car would start, other times it would just click, other times nothing, also sometimes the car would start in the reduced engine mode, i have had the car into all kinds of vette and high performance shops, the codes thrown are over the place, the shops replaced the maf sensor, computer chips, unplugged and replugged the data cable lines, i have also pulled apart the 2 ground lugs in the engine compartment and cleaned and reconnected to the frame, replaced a perfectly good battery, now im getting ready to run it off the cliff, im sure i cant be the only person to be having these weird electrical problems, lol, also the window motors crap out every 12 months, and the signal lights quit working, up until 2 years ago the car was bullit proof and now i havent been able to drive it for 2 years because you never no if its gonna start, heelllpppp

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I'm trading some work for a 76 stingray it has 50k original miles. 91 bucket seats in it . The engine numbers do not match up with the car for some reason. It has new breaks, exhaust, interior and engine tests 140 in each cylinder. it's red i have pictures if anyone can help me figure out what this is worth or is interested in buying it. I just need to cash out of the project. my e mail is snap101@hotmail.com Thanks, Scott

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I am wondering if anyone can help me. I have a set of L88/ZL1 heads part number 3946074. They have never been damaged, milled, ported and polished or welded on, came off a great running motor. They do have the extra studs on valve side of head which I understand to be for use on the ZL1's. Date codes 9 and 10 of 1970. Anyone got a good idea of what they are worth or how much I should ask for them? Also have the matching intake 3933198. Thanks for taking the time to read and answer, any info or suggestions is greatly appreciated................................................................................................................................................................

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my 93 anniv edition has gold plated emblems on the fenders, hood and gas cover. they are starting to peel and i would like to replace them, but i can't find gold ones. do you know where i can find them?

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Just bought a 1978 vette, but the AC compressor was removed and never replaced as the guy didn't finish his rebuild. I am new to Vettes and don't know product vendors, specs, etc. and would appreciate any help in learning what it will take to put in the new AC compressor system. I appreciate any and all help. Bryan in FtW, Texas

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Has any one out there running the STS rear mounted turbo set up, thinking of putting them on an 02 ZO6.....how do they act in evey day driving....do they last w/o a lot of trouble....

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I'm a 71 owner. I love the articles on the C3 Triple Ex, but I'm disappointed. Back in Aug 2009, you mentioned replacing the nose with the correct one prior to painting. I just read my March issue and it's painted, (looks great BTW) but you have the wrong nose, and NO Chrome. What gives?

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Hello again, Having alittle trouble getting my 75 corvette shifter back in place. In putting it back together on the inside, there is a long spring, a control rod with a finger grip on it and the shift ball. I put the spring on the control rod, slid it in the grove and put the ball on. The problem is when I pull up on the finger grip to put in gear, everything works but the finger grip will not pop back down, you have to push it down manually. My question is, is there a spring missing that pushes the finger grip down? The long spring fits on the rod just fine. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thanks again for all your help. I am new to all this restoration stuff. Jim

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http://www.automobilemag.com/new_and_future_cars/2009/0806_2009_cadillac_xlr/index.html i have only seen a very few of them...

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just curious is anybody on the staff has paged back through the early 70's issues of CC or HRM... to see the work they did years ago on the Big Banana Corvette... perhaps.. the internet staff might be able to post the various articles of work done on it.. i am sure that kicked off a lot of corvette lovers.. i can still remember it... some day i will get to the back of my storage locker.. see if i still have the printed magazines.. i might.. i have not gotten into those boxes in over 20 years..

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I AM TRYING TO GET SOME HELP ON FINDING MORE OUT ABOUT A 1974 STINGRAY WITH TURBO THAT IS SAID TO BE ONE OF 3 BUILT BY JOHN GREENWOOD. THE CAR I HAVE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BUILT BY HIM FOR A CUSTOMER IN NEW YORK! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGONAL BUYER WHO TOOK ILL AND HAD IT PUT IN STORAGE. THE CAR HAS 13,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ALL ORIGONAL EXCEPT THE PAINT. THE CAR WAS WHITE NOW IT IS BLACK AND SILVER CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET MORE INFO ON THE CAR OR WHO I CAN CONTACT ABOUT IT. THE CAR IS UP FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN IT. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 706-850-0254 OR 706-351-4507 THANK YOU. I CAN ALSO BE REACHED BY MY EMAIL AT jimbobs_amusements@yahoo.com or sirgent59@yahoo.com Someone please contact me as soon as possible I really need to sell this car I can send pics if needed ! thank you

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I was wondering if you would be able to do some research for me. My car was featured in your magazine 1981-1986.I was at eishenhower park for chevy showdown, when i was asked bye one of your photographers if i would like my car to be in your magazine i was happy to oblige i do have one old pic of it. would love to see the article, it was in one of your issues. i'am sure if i were you i would start with 1981-1986 not sure what year it was while ago i do have picture of it front view http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs047.snc1/2838_1007369362339_1768100904_9564_7953061_n.jpg hope you guys can help me would really be greatful if i could show my son hes really dieing to see the car for what it was .they called it the grand illusion

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I just installed B&B Bullets on my 06 Corvette AOD.I tried to bring up the revs to hear it and it only goes to 4000rpm.It does not sputter like its hitting a rev limiter.I bought the car in Aug 09 and I remember I did the with the stock exhaust and it went all the way to 6000rpm till I let up.There are no wires I hit or unplugged.

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When I bought my first Vette I quickly decided I wanted to learn to drive the car to it's limits. I had a tough time finding a driving school that wasn't in the western part of the country. After a couple of days of searching online I ran across this school and wanted to share it with my fellow enthusiasts. I have attended Henry Gilbert's Sports Car Driving Experience several times and always have a blast. The one to one instruction and 15 performance driving school Corvettes are awesome. If you live in the South this performance driving school is by far the best value. I normally don't recommend companies unless they are exceptional, this company is that: If you live in the Southeast and want to experience a high performance driving school via a fleet of race prepared Corvettes, come check out Sports Car Driving Experience. We provide one, two, and three day high performance instruction courses as well as teen driving instruction and corporate outings, Get one to one instruction at Sebring, Homestead-Miami Raceway, Palm Beach International Raceway, Roebling Road, and Daytona. We are based out of Florida and have trained thousands to get the most out of their performance vehicles. Check us out or sign-up for a course at www.corvette-school.com.

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i would like to talk to anyone who has a z06 with a supercharger. i am trying to decide if i want to supercharge mine. i have been told the ls7 motor will not hold up to it. my email is terhunet@hotmail.com

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I've got a 75 L-82 T-Top Coupe that Iv'e been driving on and off for the past 20 yr or so. When I got it the engine had been recently "tricked out". It has all the original numbers (engine / trans/body) but a racing cam, headers, high rise manifold and I'm sure some internal boreing & stroking were included. It runs like a scalded dog!!. Blows away 5 L Mustangs, and most all foreign sports cars (except for the "exoctic ones"). It looks like it's putting out somewhere around 400 hp as it will do the quarter mile in around 5.4 sec and 110 mph. I haven't driven it for the past 3 yr or so and now I've got some time on my hands to do a liile restoration. The car looks GREAT but un fortunately time has taken its toll on things like the radiator, brake callipers, Power steering actuator etc etc. was wondering if the car was worth putting the time and $ into or should I be looking at something newer to be able to just turn the key and drive. Any insights ??????

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Still loving the C6 Z06. As a Vette lover I am very happy that we can all claim the ZR1 as a world class super car. But lets not forget it's beautiful sibbling- THE MIGHTY Z06...The ZR1 has now captured the headlines, but the Z06 put us on the map. The C6 Z06 can still run in stock form with most any "super car" on the road. Tweek that 427 out a bit and it will play with anyone/anywhere. Another thing, I am tired of hearing about how the Z06 is such a great "bang for the buck". At almost $80,000 that's a pretty pricey "bargin". Now they are adding the ZR1 into the "bargin". Bottom line--THESE ARE WORLD CLASS SPORTS CARS-as are all Vettes in my opinion, and to keep writing the same stupid reviews, IE-the car has "cheap interior". Well if that's the best shot they can take so be it. I only know that every time I am behind the wheel of my baby, the chicks dig me... :cool:

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ANY SUGGESTIONS ON CLUTCH MANUFACTURERS AND MODELS? My clutch is giving me warnings signs that it is at the end of its life. In the morning when the car is cold, while letting the clutch out with the transmission in gear a grinding noise can be heard. When the clutch is fully engaged there is no noise, and when the car warms up the noise no longer occurs. I have an 05 C-6 base model Vette with 64,000 miles on it. It's my daily driver and although I enjoy spirited driving I don't take the car to the track. I'm overwhelmed by the numerous choices in clutches. The main feature I'm looking for in a clutch with longevity and quality engineering. Suggestions anyone?

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Is their anyone looking for a 1980 Greenwood corvette. Low miles and rund great a lot of extra work done to the car. Needs some paint work and some TLC.

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