My "main" hobby (many pictures included)

[ls3_kid]

Here she is, any other motor heads here? If there is anybody in east Tennessee that are interested in some spirited driving at the tail of the dragon let me know! Or even any old drag strip

With the old wheels

Time slip

And just for fun, even though I don't like the song...

If there are any other car guys out there post up...

Cheers!

[TNRobocop]

Lots of red X's...

[ls3_kid]

Lots of red X's...

Grrr it shows up on my screen. ~trying to fix it~

[KahrMan]

Pics show up fine for me. Nice vettes.

[peejman]

Pics work for me. Nice car. Stock?

[Guest nicemac]

Grrr it shows up on my screen. ~trying to fix it~

If it helps, I see the images.

Nice.

[ls3_kid]

Oh okay I guess I don't know what happened. Yes it's basically stock, I have only added Zr1 wheels and a Z06 "duckbill" spoiler. I would get lowing bolts on it but knoxville roads are not the nicest in the world.

It's a 2009 Z51 (13" drilled disk brakes, larger swaybars, stiffer suspension, and closer gear ratios) 6spd.

[dlm37015]

i have a zr1 and a zo6 but dont drive them much

[ls3_kid]

i have a zr1 and a zo6 but dont drive them much

Nice post up some pictures if you don't mind. I have heard from many owners (that have the Z06 and Zr1) actually like the Z06 better due to the power being so linear in the Zr1 but I find that hard to believe.

[Erik88]

I'm curious what you do for work at age 22 that allows you to afford a Vet(or 2)???

I've always loved the Corvette! Beautiful cars

[ls3_kid]

I'm curious what you do for work at age 22 that allows you to afford a Vet(or 2)???

I've always loved the Corvette! Beautiful cars

I only have one (red) and the other is my mom's (grey). Just fortunate, I did not pay for this car nor probably deserve the car, however it was given to me. The only car I have ever purchased with my own money I had to sell because I couldn't afford both but I loved it even though it was a Japanese 2.0 liter of fury (2002 RSX-S) lol.

Edited June 28, 2011 by ls3_kid

[dlm37015]

i picked my zr1 up at bowling green as it came off the line i bought the zo6 for my girlfriend but she would rather drive a suv

[Guest friesepferd]

nice!

I'm not a huge car buff, but I did finally manage to get rid of my old explorer and got a much more fun every day car.

I've got a red saabaru (saab 92x aero - pretty much the same thing as the subaru wrx), so I am falling in love with having a car that is standard shift, and actually goes vroom when i hit the gas

[ls3_kid]

nice!

I'm not a huge car buff, but I did finally manage to get rid of my old explorer and got a much more fun every day car.

I've got a red saabaru (saab 92x aero - pretty much the same thing as the subaru wrx), so I am falling in love with having a car that is standard shift, and actually goes vroom when i hit the gas

Good stuff, for some reason I've always wanted some type of sportswagon/estate. Yes driving a manual makes driving seem more "real" instead of computers handling everything for you. Unless you are stuck in traffic, then it is more of a "job".

[laktrash]

Here's some crappy pics of mine I took this spring when I uncovered it its dirty and hadn't been driven in a few years . 69 350 with some mild mods. I've had the POS since I was 20. I'm 59 now

Edited June 28, 2011 by laktrash

[Retired Navy GMC]

I like cars of all types, but the classic muscle cars are my favorite!!!

Here is a pic of mine.

1972 GTO, Triple Black

When I pop the hood, it looks bone stock, but it has a 455 bored .060 over (469ci) with all kinds of goodies.

According to the math it is putting out around 500HP.

Way too much fun, especially at a light next to a kid in a tuner car!!!

[Guest 73challenger]

It's a 360 with RHS heads, INDY roller rockers, Comp big mother thumper roller cam, PTC converter and 3.73s. It ran a 14.2@100 but I had to let out because it was spinning(2.2 60'). I bought some MT drag radials for next time.

[peejman]

i picked my zr1 up at bowling green as it came off the line i bought the zo6 for my girlfriend but she would rather drive a suv

Can I be your girlfriend? I already have an SUV.

[Murgatroy]

I am into cars. Domestic and Import.

I have a `67 Chrysler New Yorker, 440ci, all stock. Second owner, been in the family since new. I have had it for around twenty years now.

I also have a `90 Toyota Celica that doesn't have anything stock left on it.

I have been into cars since I was capable of coherent thought. I run a Celica oriented site as well and host a yearly event up at Deal's Gap.

[ls3_kid]

laktrash - is it a 350ci? 4spd?

Retired Navy GMC - My dad had a few back in his day, I love the tach on the hood. My favorite GTO is the 65 but the judges are definitely cool.

73challenger - those radials should help you get down in the mid 1s for the 60'

I am into cars. Domestic and Import.

I have a `67 Chrysler New Yorker, 440ci, all stock. Second owner, been in the family since new. I have had it for around twenty years now.

I also have a `90 Toyota Celica that doesn't have anything stock left on it.

I have been into cars since I was capable of coherent thought. I run a Celica oriented site as well and host a yearly event up at Deal's Gap.

Let me know about the event, I'm definitely interested.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I had a 1969 Corvette. Original 427/4spd. It had 4.11's and a close ration muncey. Very, very rare car becasue of options or it was until the original owner drove it down to the dealership. He had them install one of the new 454's a year after he bought it. He thought the 454 was a better motor.

I have had a lot of different cars over th years.

1964 Ford Fairlane. 289 C code car but I installed a aluminum headed 400 hp to the wheels 289. Straight, rust free car that only needed paint. Interior was perfect as was all the mecahnicals and door seals.

1965 Mercury Commet Caliente that was a K code car with air. Another straight rust free car that was very rare thanks to the factory air coupled with the solid lifter K code motor.

1970 Mach I with a 351C and a 4 speed. I sold it with 24K miles, it was absolutely mint. Had all the dealer paperwork on it. This car was in near perfect condition. ALl it needed was paint and the original owner had two gallons in the trunk. I didn;t expect it to be good but it was and was used for the repaint.

1971 Monte Carlo SS. All the early 70's SS's came with big blocks, mine had a LS-5 and was also a pretty nice car. That is until I dropped a valve racing it on the streets.

1977 T/A with a monster of a motor. It was the fastest I had ever been with me driving. I did 155 MPH in that car. It was straight but needed some cosmetic work.

1978 Malibu. Small block car that was very nice but was more of a dependable daily driver.

1979 Malibu. Small block as well but a bit more warmed over.

1978 Granada, my first car. Street raced it A LOT back in the 80's.

A couple of mid 80's Mustangs, the usual for most you see around here.

A couple of mid 80's T-Bird Turbo coupes. One was stock and the other was a very warmed over car that was an absolute handful anytime boost came on. 5 speed and it would break loose in 1st, 2nd and 3rd when boost came on. Chirped into 4th and sometimes 5th. Sold it to a guy in Conneticut who came down and drove it back home.

1978 Mercury Zephyr 2d box top. I absolutely loved this car and was very sad the day it was sold. This was by far the quickest car I have ever owned and probably ever driven. I installed front and rear sway bars from Mustang Cobra's. The Zephyr is a fox body so all Mustang parts bolt right up, rear ends, brakes, front suspension, everything. I built subframes to help keep things straight and level. The motor was a 302 that was extremely well built. 10.5 to 1 compression. A lot of work went into getting everything working together and the motor would spin past 6500 all day long. It planted well over 400 horse to the ground as well handled like a dream. It would run OK on premium but I would go to Morristown airport and buy the 108+ octane. This woke the car up a lot and I would add more advance. It handled so well that I have taken the Rutledge pike exit off of 40 heading east and never had the speed drop below 60 mph from the time I exited the highway until Rutledge pike. I drove it for over a year with headers only when I was an officer. And did I mention these cars are the lightest fox bodied cars. Mine weighed in at under 2,600 pounds without any cutting.

I was in the process of building a twin turbo Boss 302 (small block with big cleveland heads) when I was in my accident. I gave the project to a good friend of mine. We extimated the HP to be in the 1,100 range once completed and tuned. It was going to be for the Zephyr and be completely streetable.

I have since sold every car. I realized I would not be able to drive or work on them after my helicopter accident. If there is one thing in this world I truly miss it is driving a hot rod or fast car. I would give up my guns and any other vice I have to be able to drive a hot rod again.

Dolomite

[Dolomite_supafly]

Dupe

Edited June 28, 2011 by Dolomite_supafly

[Dolomite_supafly]

Dupe

[ls3_kid]

That's a pretty nice history you got there. As for the 427 Corvette if it was 3x2 carb then it would be worth over 100k.

Here is my uncle's T-bucket that has a 351C, it packs a little bit of a punch

[Guest WyattEarp]

Needz to have a badge on the front quarter panels. a badge that says "Z06"