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Old 02-06-2023, 9:05pm   #661
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He rendered a low milage unmolested car undriveable.
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Funny how, when I started driving in the '70's, a TEN year old car was a worn-out, faded out '66 model that needed a new front end, shocks, engine rebuild, paint, etc. Unless it was garaged or a cream puff.

Now we can buy a 20-25 year old used car and if it was taken care of, it needs basically nothing. I found my '05 Tundra 4x4 7 years ago as an 11 year old used truck with 61k miles. Now it's an 18 year old used truck with 82k miles.
Still looks and runs like new. Will probably outlast me.

Very cool to pick up a 23 year old C5 that is basically a 'new' car that you can drive anywhere. IF you don't **** with it too much.
He already ****ed it up by drilling the pipes for 5-7 days of pleasure.
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Old 02-06-2023, 9:35pm   #663
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doug never fails to deliver, funniest shit I've seen for a while
still can't figure out that weird hairy finger thing
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Old 02-06-2023, 9:41pm   #664
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doug never fails to deliver, funniest shit I've seen for a while
still can't figure out that weird hairy finger thing

That is his arm,wrist and hand.........can't you tell he works out.
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Old 02-06-2023, 9:43pm   #665
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He wants to install some narrow wheel spacers-7mm, to wide track it a small amount to match the lowering
job & it will improve the looks & handling....
the stock wheel studs did not afford enough thread depth for the spacers, so he is installing longer wheel studs.
https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/...&postcount=603

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He sure shows a lot of tenacity in pursuit of his vision for the car & the effort involved will result in more
Corvette stories write ups !
Well worth the 20 grand to create content for a few 40 dollar stories.
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Can somebody catch me up here?
A dipshit used car salesman, who thinks he is a mechanic, has ****ed up an unmolested C5 Corvette.
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That is his arm,wrist and hand.........can't you tell he works out.
must have blown a bicep
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Old 02-06-2023, 9:49pm   #668
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must have blown a bicep
He blew something.
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Old 02-06-2023, 9:52pm   #669
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Ha, he did spend $20k + ....but it IS money in the bank !
As long as he doesnt get in a collision, his car should retain or increase value
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And…. parts are in a box and going to my mechanic tomorrow

Even with 1050 ft-lb impact wrench those T55s would not break.
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Sure hope none of the tweakers steal my one remaining rear wheel lol
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Did you try tightening first bouncing back and forth? I hope no one bumps it.
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Did you hit .12?
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Ha, he did spend $20k ....but it IS moneyin the bank !
As long as he doesnt get in a collision, his car should retain or increase value
Indeed.
And we appreciate him spending the 20k to keep us entertained.
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And…. parts are in a box and going to my mechanic tomorrow

Even with 1050 ft-lb impact wrench those T55s would not break.
Boo Ya
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I don't have the slightest idea what's happening here now.

All I do know is that the pic in 647 and the subsequent comments had me laughing so hard I let go a fart so loud that scared the hell out of the cat 2 rooms away.

This thread delivers. Or something.
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That dood has one hellova voice. He could be a huge success if he dropped that clown schtick.
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Old 02-07-2023, 8:39am   #679
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Wow...perfect fit for UD.
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Old 02-07-2023, 9:12am   #680
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I installed 1/2" wheel studs on my C5. (NOT for idiot wheel spacers) And I've changed several wheel bearings because track abuse tends to wear them out quickly, so I've done the job a number of times. 90% sure I never removed the spindle.
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