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: 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.
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!
May 04, 2025 at 05:35 PM
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