My new toy

Tractors4u · Nov 27, 2011

And before anyone says "mid-life crisis", think of it like this. I couldn't afford it when I was younger and if I had waited until I was too old, I would have broken a hip getting in and out of it.

It's a 1999 model with a lot of miles. I got it 2 months ago with 155,000 miles on it. Not a lot for a 12 year old car, but a lot for a 12 year old Corvette. I traded a 2006 Polaris Ranger for it. It had lots of little issues wrong with it, but slowly I am getting those corrected. Some were easy 20 minute fixes with a soldering iron, and a couple required going to the shop.

mak2 · Nov 27, 2011

Just looks fast.

Tractors4u · Nov 27, 2011

It's quick and I just like to stand back and look at it. I've kind of gotten into a Dave Ramsey mindset and don't want to make payments on anything. Getting a trade deal was the only way I could get one. I guess technically I am making payments as I get things fixed. It still needs an exhaust system and new seat covers.

mak2 · Nov 27, 2011

Sure is a nice looking car. Wish I wasnt making payments.

squerly · Nov 27, 2011

A red Corvette? LOL, you'll be making payments alright... But congrats my man, she's a beauty!

OhioTC18 · Nov 27, 2011

Looks great Brents

Cowboy · Nov 27, 2011

squerly said:
A red Corvette? LOL, you'll be making payments alright... But congrats my man, she's a beauty!

Ditto , thats allways been my favorite bodystyle.

XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq · Nov 27, 2011

Any red-blooded male growing up before the 90's has to in some way like a Corvette.

Nice Brents - have fun with it!

Doc · Nov 27, 2011

Congrats! Very nice. :tiphat:

and no payments!!!!!! :clap:

What engine is in it? HP? Auto or stick? How fast have you gone (if you don't mind saying)?

Tractors4u · Nov 27, 2011

The engine is a 5.7 rated at 345 hp. I've had it up to 102 MPH. It has the automatic transmission. I would have preferred the 6 spd manual, but since I have to go through an ID check each morning to get on base at work, the automatic is better for me. Sometimes it is 5 minutes or more of stop and go traffic. I'd hate to ride that clutch like that every morning.

fogtender · Nov 27, 2011

Just for you!

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Did I mention that I'm Jealous?

muleman · Nov 27, 2011

Nice wheels! Just don't try to take it where you did the ranger. The ground clearance will get you. :yum:

Tractors4u · Nov 27, 2011

Thanks! My daughter thought it was cool that there was a song about my car. We went to the National Corvette Museum in 2008 and my oldest daughter fell in love with Corvettes. She still can't believe that we have a Vette now.

Doc · Nov 27, 2011

Tractors4u said:
The engine is a 5.7 rated at 345 hp. I've had it up to 102 MPH. It has the automatic transmission. I would have preferred the 6 spd manual, but since I have to go through an ID check each morning to get on base at work, the automatic is better for me. Sometimes it is 5 minutes or more of stop and go traffic. I'd hate to ride that clutch like that every morning.

Kewl. The youngster in me would prefer the 6spd also but my knees much prefer an automatic. My jeep is an automatic and I'm glad of it.
You'll have a ball with the car. Your girls will think your rich.

Enjoy!!!!!

fogtender · Nov 27, 2011

Back in the early 70's I was going to College in Spain, got to see all these little foreign cars all over the place. One day one of the guys off the US Air Force base in Spain came driving a White Corvette down the main drag though Madrid.

All the people stopped to watch it go by and it was quiet while people stared at it. It had glass packs in it and had a throaty rumble even as it idled by.

Never felt so proud of my Country as that day! Who says America isn't that shiny City on the hill!

Tractors4u · Nov 27, 2011

Mine doesn't have glass packs, it has straight pipes! That's why I'm looking for a good deal on mufflers. It's just a little too loud to carry on a conversation.

REDDOGTWO · Nov 28, 2011

I am sure that you look good in it.

Melensdad · Nov 28, 2011

Are those your gas pumps too? That is an awesome car in front of an awesome gas station!

buckle97 · Nov 28, 2011

Nice car!

Tractors4u · Nov 28, 2011

Those are not my gas pumps. That is a little replica gas station here in town near one of the city parks. I'm not sure who owns it or who had it built. Lots of people take their cars or Harleys there to make pictures.

Tractors4u · Apr 17, 2012

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted. Been busy with life in general and working on the toy. Here are some updated pics.

As you can see the old sun visors were held in place with zip ties and electrical tape.

The seats were in really bad shape. Katelyn helped me put the new seat covers on. I also replaced the seat bottom foam and it sits much better.

The stereo was in bad shape. Knob missing and lights weren't working. I wasn't looking for a loud system, just one that functioned properly. The only issue was that at the time that car was made GM used an odd sized head unit. Single DIN and Double DIN are the standard sizes. I could have squeezed a double in there, but that would have required some serious modifications to the console so I opted for the single DIN size. I also did a simulated carbon fiber wrap job on the center console. Not bad for a first try. I'll probably try doing it again. BTW the stereo is a Kenwood media receiver. It doesn't have a CD player, but is designed to work with an iPod or a USB thumb drive. It is also connected to a back up camera I have mounted above the license plate.

thcri · Apr 17, 2012

Looks good. Welcome backand I see your spending good time with your daughter.

buckle97 · Apr 19, 2012

The interior is definitely looking better!

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