New guy from Rhode Island

**Saint's Shark** · 02-18-09, 02:49 PM

Hey everyone. I'm a new guy to this forum and a relatively new guy to vette ownership. I bought my 79 L-82 last year. It's white on red, and currently has 55K on the odometer. I'm the second owner! She's pretty much stock, with the only exception being a "wood-like" adhesive backed stuff on the shifter console, gauge cluster, and tach/speedo. Not too bubba-ish however, but I will make it right again. I'm new to vettes, but not to muscle cars in general. Plans are as follows (and as the budget will allow!);
- New heads
- Cam
- Lifters/Springs
- Intake Manifold
- New exhaust (long tube dual or hooker sidepipes)

Wish list? Perhaps, but I love it and will drive her no matter what.

Saint

**XLR8** · 02-18-09, 03:10 PM

Congrats on your entry into the Corvette World and welcome to the

Saint! Glad you've joined us!

Be sure to check out our Tech Center: Corvette Action Center | Tech Center

and our Model Center: Corvette Action Center | Tech Center | Model Center

Lots of good stuff there!

Jane Ann

**jhecox** · 02-18-09, 04:29 PM

Welcome to the CAC Saint.

Hecox

**67vet** · 02-18-09, 06:02 PM

Welcome to the CAC, Saint.

Great color combination.

**jrose7004** · 02-18-09, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the

!

**Mikfa** · 02-18-09, 07:22 PM

Welcome Saint`s Shark. I hope winter`s being kind to you.

**Tom Hetherman** · 02-18-09, 08:22 PM

Welcome to CAC Saint nice to have more Rhode Islanders aboard

**bill81vette** · 02-19-09, 12:28 AM

welcome to CAC!!!

enjoy!!!!

**82ColEd** · 02-19-09, 03:01 AM

Welcomt to the CAC!

-Stefan

**Saint's Shark** · 02-19-09, 07:08 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions along the way.

**GS Diva** · 02-19-09, 07:36 AM

Hi Saint,

Let me extend another welcome! I'm in Massachusetts and know a lot of the RI Corvette people. If you haven't already found the Corvette Club of Rhode Island, check it out at www.corvetteclubri.com. They hold a Corvettes-only show in early August that I never miss!

Elaine

**JJS** · 02-19-09, 10:02 AM

Always nice to see another New Englander on board.
Welcome to the site, Saint. - John

**Saint's Shark** · 02-19-09, 11:06 AM

I know everyone likes pictures, so I figured I would post several. The paint is a good driver, maybe a "five footer". Interior is good, but will get a new carpet maybe at the end of this crusing season. Here they are;