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09-01-06, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: East Coast
Posts: 40
My Corvette(s):
1976 Stingray
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Greetings from CT
Hello All,
I think I've found my new default forum. I am now the proud owner of a '76 Stingray, which was given to me by wife for my 50th birthday.
Of course that landmark won't be for two more years, so I have that long to get the car into shape before I have it painted.
It has 51,000 miles and appears to be in good shape, though I will have to wait until this weekend to go over it in more detail.
The T-tops appear sound (no leaks when sprayed with a hose) and the engine runs fine. I am experiencing some intermittent shorts (dash lights, passenger window) and the lights will not always close.
I will be going now to research the light issue, which I am aware is a common problem. I have a Chilton's on order and will be re-arranging the garage this weekend to accommodate all the work I plan on performing.
Until now my major weekend recreation has been shooting (skeet, pistol, rifle, etc.), and I have been a participant in several shooting forums, but I think I have a new hobby/home now.
I look forward to learning from y'all and hope to have a lot of fun learning about a car I have dreamed of owning for more than 30 years.
Y'all stay warm
Juggler
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09-01-06, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,086
My Corvette(s):
1972 LT-1/Air coupe w/all options
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Welcome to the CAC and congrats on your new Shark!
You'll have her ship-shape in no time!
Enjoy!
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NCRS Member #: 11661
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All Options 1972 LT-1 Air Coupe
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09-01-06, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Weymouth, MA
Posts: 4,140
My Corvette(s):
05 Daytona Sunset Conv. & 02 Electron Blue Conv.
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Welcome from another New Englander! I think you're going to really enjoy your new hobby...and your new home here at the Corvette Action Center! 
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09-01-06, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 322
My Corvette(s):
2 89s a coupe and roadster both 6speeds
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Welcome
Your never to old to own a vette I am 52 and the wife and I each have one 
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09-01-06, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Rochester MI & The Motor City
Posts: 152
My Corvette(s):
1998 C5, Torch Red Coupe - 6 speed
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Welcome to the site! What a great gift you got!
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Now go play with your tools! 
Red 1998 6-speed Coupe. Z06 exhaust, Z06 sway bars, Z06 intake, Z06 shocks, C6 Z06 Shifter, K&N FIPK, Vararam Velocity Stack, stainless steel brake lines, Borla X pipe.
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09-01-06, 12:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: East Coast
Posts: 40
My Corvette(s):
1976 Stingray
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Thanks for the welcomes..........it's great to be here!
This is a great forum..........Mods or whoever ,you have a great site. I have already acquired enough useful information to give me plenty to do this weekend.
I am going to work on the headlights not going down, try to clear the vents and inspect the doors for my heater problem, use some of the tips to track the intermittent short in my dash, and change the oil/filter (Wix), air filter (K&N), and valve cover gaskets.
Oh yeah, and clean,vacuum, wash and polish 
BTW, how do y'all feel about Amor All on the leather?
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09-01-06, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 442
My Corvette(s):
1962, 1963 Coupe and 1967 Convertible
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Welcome from another Connecticut member. 
Not sure which town you live in but there is a great Corvette service in Newington, Ct. at the Corvette Center. Their phone number is: 860-953-2994 if there is something needed either for mechanical or body work.
Also, check out Mark's Cruise in East Granby on Monday nights if you live near that area. It's next to Bradley International airport.
Rich Lagasse
p.s: I wouldn't recommend Armor-All for anything especially leather. There are much better cleaners and conditioners designed for leather such as Lexol. Also, many of the polish manufacturers (such as Zaino and Meguiars) have leather products in the line of products.
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09-01-06, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Frankfurt/Germany
Posts: 2,759
My Corvette(s):
1982 Collector Edition
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Welcome to the CAC!
-Stefan
PS: Not a fan of armor all.. Too sticky/tacky and shiny for me
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09-01-06, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Somers CT
Posts: 714
My Corvette(s):
75 Coupe ZZ4, Brodix IK-180's, Headers,TK0-500
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Welcome! I have (or had!) the same hobbies as you until I bought one of these things, now I spend most of my time on my back under the car rather than on my feet at the gun club! Lots of fun and good therapy during the long winter.
Bill
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09-01-06, 12:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,469
My Corvette(s):
2003 Z06 MY w/Mod Red int. & 2002 MY Vert Blk Int
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Welcome to the CAC, there is a lot of knowledge here, enjoy your Corvette
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09-01-06, 12:43 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lilburn GA
Posts: 9,085
My Corvette(s):
2002 Yellow Z06 (sold); 1999 Pewter FRC (sold)
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Welcome!
We're glad to have you with us.
I'll chime in with the rest: get a good leather conditioner/cleaner, not armor all. Lexol was always good for me.
Tammy
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09-01-06, 12:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: East Coast
Posts: 40
My Corvette(s):
1976 Stingray
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Thanks for the comments about Amor-All, think I will leave that for the F-150's.
Thanks for the tips, Rich. I am near the shore, but am ready/willing/able to drive distances......I didn't realize there were so many 'Vette owners nearby, we'll talk more fer sure.
Too bad this weekend is a washout.
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09-01-06, 01:43 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: East Haven, CT- USA
Posts: 4,607
My Corvette(s):
84 Coupe
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from East Haven
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09-01-06, 04:03 PM
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Supporting Member
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hooksett, NH
Posts: 2,362
My Corvette(s):
2003 quicksilver conv
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Great ! Glad for you and your wife .
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09-01-06, 08:06 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Groton, CT. USA
Posts: 735
My Corvette(s):
1964 White Roadster (body & paint next year)
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Welcome aboard from another nutmegger!
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