That's a car that turns heads, for sure. And it definitely fits into that neighborhood.
rafaelcasd wrote:
The C1 Corvettes are meant to not have tops. The prior photos were with the top up, these are in its true form.
I have replaced all fluids, the ignition trigger and coil, reassembled the clutch levers, remounted various pieces that fell off including seat belts, fixed a fuel pump leak, realigned doors, adjusted latches that did not latch, and plenty of rub on rub off. The fuel gauge and turn signals still do not work, everything else is now working well, even the clock.
Today I truly drove it for the first time since bought two months ago, meaning in some distance and for pleasure. The engine does not like it below 2000 RPM, it runs OK at low RPM but it starts singing above 2000, My C3 is smooth at any RPM but the C1 327 has more power. Car is very fun to drive, a little scary as the steering, suspension and brakes are very crude.
I went to Del Mar, where the rich folks live to take these photos.
Doing a final image clearout from earlier this year and thought this was worthy of keeping.
28/2.8 AI-S with really enhanced flare on the D610 IR filter and sensor combo.
Raphael the C1 is a great platform and the 62 is the last of the initial run. It’s been said you can run over a dime and tell what year it was.
You’ve got a show car as well as a daily driver. Not much can go wrong that cannot be wrenched on. My C3,C5,C6,C7 has evolved into the C8 making it so that I don't carry tools anymore. A scan gauge and a mini tire compressor is it. If I can clear a code or fix a tire I am good. I had a nail in the RR run flat in the Hill Country of Texas. TOOK about 45 mins but was on my way. Other than the tires there is no access to wrench on anything. Matter of fact it takes 14 bolts to remove the cover just to see the engine.
Have fun! The Cali sun negates the top so bring sunscreen.
Ken Hill wrote:
Raphael the C1 is a great platform and the 62 is the last of the initial run. It’s been said you can run over a dime and tell what year it was.
You’ve got a show car as well as a daily driver. Not much can go wrong that cannot be wrenched on. My C3,C5,C6,C7 has evolved into the C8 making it so that I don't carry tools anymore. A scan gauge and a mini tire compressor is it. If I can clear a code or fix a tire I am good. I had a nail in the RR run flat in the Hill Country of Texas. TOOK about 45 mins but was on my way. Other than the tires there is no access to wrench on anything. Matter of fact it takes 14 bolts to remove the cover just to see the engine.
Have fun! The Cali sun negates the top so bring sunscreen. ...Show more →
It is interesting how different the 62 and the 73 are. The 73's engine, brakes, suspension, steering, clutch and transmission are silky smooth and require little effort, the 62 is rough around the edges mechanically, but definitely is more aggressive and has more power. The 62 camshaft makes it so it is rough until wound past 2000 RM, steering is unassisted, brakes are unassisted single circuit drums, clutch more aggressive, transmission noisier, solid axle and kingpin suspension harsh. These are very fun but short distance cars, a trip to Texas would put me in the hospital!
I appreciate your account and it describes the concept car envisioned by Chevy as a street racer that over the years transitioned to the comfortable two seater of today. My 68 was like driving a box of rocks compared to now. Yet it had raw power put down by bias ply tires. It always ( in my mind) seemed quicker than the C8 but it isn’t.
Heck Rafael most of Texas is flat and those Farm Roads are fast and straight. But!!!
rafaelcasd wrote:
It is interesting how different the 62 and the 73 are. The 73's engine, brakes, suspension, steering, clutch and transmission are silky smooth and require little effort, the 62 is rough around the edges mechanically, but definitely is more aggressive and has more power. The 62 camshaft makes it so it is rough until wound past 2000 RM, steering is unassisted, brakes are unassisted single circuit drums, clutch more aggressive, transmission noisier, solid axle and kingpin suspension harsh. These are very fun but short distance cars, a trip to Texas would put me in the hospital!
I thought I was losing Moggi at the beginning of the year, but she rallied. She had her teeth cleaned while I was in the hospital.
Now it appears that this time is for real. She is very lethargic, and just sitting on my bed. Showed a little interest in a nibble of a treat, one bite eaten, when normally there would be paws extended to get more. I'm not quite ready to say my goodbyes to her though.
Jan 21, 2013 NightOwl Cat wrote:
I had gone to Pizza Hut one night to pick up my order, and this kitten was in the parking lot, jumping into the store windows and meowing loudly at the customers on the other side of the window as they were eating. As I opened the door, she made a rush to get in, but I kept her from going in. When I came out, she was still out there, and and very friendly. This particular store is at a very busy intersection, and I knew if she stayed there, it wouldn't be long before she became a splat. So.... I scooped her up, and put her in the car along with the food. Got home, whisked her into the back bathroom, fed her, and took her to the vet the following day for a complete checkup. Looks like she's found herself a good home, just needs a name now..
James Markus wrote:
Andy, Barb wonders which beach? She is telling me about "Hastings" caves. Is that the one you took the tree fern photo? Here are some grayscales of different images from the same Easter 20-30 minute get-to-gether. Same 50mm f1.2 ais
Jim
Hey Jim,
I'm thinking it was Coles Bay in Freycinet NP, looking out over Honeymoon Bay. The fern shot was Trowutta Arch which is in the NE of the island.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Doing a final image clearout from earlier this year and thought this was worthy of keeping.
28/2.8 AI-S with really enhanced flare on the D610 IR filter and sensor combo.
I love my Nikon 28mm AI-S. I think it's my favourite lens of all time. I use it mostly on my FE but sometimes as a video lens on my Z7ii. I'll never part with mine!
Brings me back, my grandparents had lilac bushes that ran up between their house and neighbor's house, and made a good hiding spot for playing hide and seek.
James Markus wrote:
Lilac's are blooming 55mm f3.5 ai with the tc-16a
And this morning, she's gone. I found bloody urine on the floor this morning. Took her to the vet, but they didn't have any open appointments this morning, and they recommended an urgent care vet, supposedly cheaper than emergency vet. I get there before they open, and spent some quiet time in the car with her. We go inside, and the nurse came in the room and thought her breathing was off, so they whisked her off to see the vet pretty quick. Her heart rate was low, her bp was low, and when the vet checked her abdomen, could feel a mass of some sort there. I let them do blood work and xrays, as well as an iv to get her hydrated. Her red blood cell count was low, and she was pale. Xrays showed a mass in her lung and her abdomen, so whatever it was, grew fast and was metastasizing.
I gathered up my courage, I knew that hanging onto her for my sake was selfish, so I hugged her for a few minutes, and then let the vet give her the last medicines. Run free Moggi, run free. You have no more pain. Dammit, there's a huge hole in my heart right now, she was a very talkative and intelligent cat and I'm going to miss her sitting on my pillow.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
I thought I was losing Moggi at the beginning of the year, but she rallied. She had her teeth cleaned while I was in the hospital.
Now it appears that this time is for real. She is very lethargic, and just sitting on my bed. Showed a little interest in a nibble of a treat, one bite eaten, when normally there would be paws extended to get more. I'm not quite ready to say my goodbyes to her though.
Laura, my dear friend, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I have been there many times, and it never hurts any less.
She is free of pain now and in that knowledge we can take comfort. We lost our dear Boston, my studio mate and soul mate, Jazz, back on Nov. 3 after a year plus of constant medication and doctoring due to CHF. I could not bring myself to post about it at the time. Moggi had a long and beautiful time with you and shared your love. Thinking of you.
