Whatever you do stay away from GREYPOUPON69it sounds like you and Micki will be BAD COMPANY each other..... Tuxblacray2007-11-17 10:59:15

______________

Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link


(Click on image to see a bigger version)

[QUOTE=bgilt]can't wait to find a good Javalin to restore.  Now why do most guys find that strange? [/QUOTE]

______________

I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

WELCOME!  It's great to have another female on the site.  I hope you join up and become a permanent member...you won't regret it!!! 

Check out all the gatherings being planned (look under the regional forums).

 

[QUOTE=Tuxblacray]Whatever you do stay away from GREYPOUPON69it sounds like you and Micki will be BAD COMPANY each other..... [/QUOTE]

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

 But, a Javelin???

______________

Attitude - The difference between ordeal and adventure.

First of all, welcome to the site.

______________

[QUOTE=dwright]Sorry for barging in the the ladies only forum, but I wanted to be sure you knew that there are a few gentlemen here that appreciate women who love cars.[/QUOTE]

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

Well - just got the car home- about 1:30 this morning- after driving from near Dallas to South Carolina..... quite the trip.  She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!  Has a few minor issues, but nothing thats a real problem.  I have to fix a turn signal, minor paint touch up and a bit of loosening some clips on a body panel- but she drives better than most new cars....I'm in love...... pics soon to follow- as soon as I can get the camera charged (:  Thanks for the welcome all- and hey- the Javalin thing- I can't help it- its one of the only cars of that era that most younger people don't recognize- they are different, and not like all the other muscle cars we see on a regular basis....

Dave gives the compliment and the Poup-er gets the hug

I understand the Javelin thing.  I wouldn't mind a gremlin...with a blown 350 in it!!!!

Welcome!!!

Javelins were

As I remember, AMC used the 345 and the 390 that were both out of...you ready? An International.
Remember them?

Becca,

______________

My brother-in-law's '70 AMX has a built 390 in it that's pushin' out around 600HP. 

A lot of folks don't remember that Roger Penske built/Mark Donahue driven Javelins did quite well on the racing circuit in the early '70s.

______________

Jim Olson 

"The Toys"...!!!  Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

see.....even Javalins are loved .... (-:.... But I do have to admit- after driving the new vette.... well- the Javy can wait.  I'm spoiled now.  I like the crate motor- ups the hp just enough to make it really fun, and for a 30 year old car, the thing handles unbelievably well!!!!  I am seriously impressed.  Has a few bugs to work out- hopefully minor.  Needs a turn signal rewired, e brake tightened, and possibly trany work- maybe sequencer, but once thats done, I'm good to go....  Oh- and I think I lucked out- turns out it is a manual anniversery edition- apparently pretty darn rare.  Any info on that anyone?

Don't remember seeing what year it was. Manuals seem less available. Love manual transmixers. We'll all hope you still have a little adjustment left on the E brake. They're not a C3 strong point .

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
                             Click to see larger views!

Hi bgilt!  Good to hear you love your new Vette! 

And why not a Javelin?  I love 'em.  They aren't a dime a dozen like Camaros, Chevelles, and......dare I say it.....Mustangs!  ;-)  My other car is a slightly modified 1972 Monte Carlo.  They are becoming more popular though, so maybe time to get something else.  Maybe a Henry J?  lol

Mickey  (the other Mickey)

As the president of our local car club (Outlaw Car Club), I see a great mix of wonderful muscle cars and great cruising machines.  One member has a silver 68 Javelin SST, 390/auto that is in pristine condition.  Another has a 72 Monte that is restored to factory original conditon.  Then there is another with a 70 Camaro that is street legal and runs in the low 9's.  Our club has it all, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, Fords, Mercurys, Dodges, Plymouths, AMC, and Studebaker.  My wife absolutely loves her 69 Camaro SS 4 speed car and wouldn't trade it for anything.  Welcome to a forum that will help with any of your questions.

Ms.Mick- I agree completely- thats why I like 'em- they are still uncommon and all to often forgotten- ace- the car is a 78..... and in the shop now.....ergh. Had to get the minors fixed to pass inspection so I can get it registered and taged here. Stupid question for you all- is it a seqencer or synchronizer that controls gear ratio/etc in a manual? Thanks in advance to anyone who knows.....Adams' Apple2007-12-10 20:04:24

 Hi becca, each gear has a "synchro" to permit its meshing when shifted, without grinding....

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
                             Click to see larger views!

Congrats on the '78!

My first vette was a '79. Trust me, you're hooked for life on vettes!!   

Bry- I'm afraid I agree. It'll be nice when it stops raining around here so I can actually take some pics to post.... grrrr....plus its no fun to drive in the rain- have to fix the driver seat track- don't laugh- but I had to put a pillow behind me so I can reach the clutch till the seat moves, and its not too safe since I got the timing adjusted, the car has more power and breaks loose on wet roads.... now I just need to buy tailight lense covers so I can get those replaced and pass inspection. Its getting there, oh, yeah, and the tranny issue.... It'll be nice when all is as it should be. At least all the parts are there, unlike the 74 and 76 which are stripped, and almost sanded getting ready for their paint. I'm just thrilled this one is drivable, and its engine isn't wrapped in plastic in the garage....Adams' Apple2007-12-10 20:04:51

[QUOTE=bgilt]Well - just got the car home- about 1:30 this morning- after driving from near Dallas to South Carolina..... quite the trip.  [/QUOTE]

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

Oh- no- bought the car in South Carolina- drove back near Dallas. I looked in this area, but any decent deals I found were gone before I got there- literally had 2 sold when I was on my way to see them....Adams' Apple2007-12-10 20:05:23

[QUOTE=bgilt]Oh- no- bought the car in South Carolina- drove back near Dallas.  I looked in this area, but any decent deals I found were gone before I got there- literally had 2 sold when I was on my way to see them....[/QUOTE]

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

  hey bgilt,  welcome to the club.  these are great people.  they have helped me big time while i have been working on my '78.  i am up here in oklahoma.  feel free to email me anytime.

THank you both- for everyone's laugh for the day now- I bought the vette..... so I would have a really good reason to take a break from being mom once in a while- I'd love to get together, but have to get all 8- yes 8 kids.....a babysitter....or 3. I'll give notice when it might happen- and anyone nearby- I'm near Rockwall- about 20 minutes from Dallas- we'll have to meet up somewhere for a fun drive and maybe dinner- and I hope no one minds answering all my questions (-:Adams' Apple2007-12-10 20:06:55

Did I read that right?   8 kids?    How do you do it????  I have two and I'm exhausted....and they're pretty much self-sufficient.  Babysitters...oh my God!!!  You definitely deserve a Vette...or two or three....

8 kid Corvette

______________

Attitude - The difference between ordeal and adventure.

you have 8 kids  oh noooooo   i don't have any kids.  i just lost my husband in january to cancer.  the vette is my escape.  lets get together

Becca & Karen -

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

that would be great.  i have got to replace the upper radiator hose on my

Karen - We could meet at the boarder of Texas & Oklahoma.......at the Windstar (maybe even gamble a "little" bit).  I'm not a big gambler (Black Jack & the quarter slots).  They have great food there!

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

  oh yeah,  i do like them slots.  is that on 35 or 69?  i can't keep

It's off of 35.  So when can you go.......when ya get your C3 fixed?

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

I'm there- just give me a date and directions!!!! (and time to find a babysitter.....)  I'm just northeast of Dallas- on 30...... let me know- seriously- it sounds like fun!!!

  will try to get it fixed this weekend.  we had an ice storm last weekend and it looks like a bomb went off in my yard.   still have no power.  but i definitely want to go.  let me know and i will be there if i have to drag the vette.

Yeah, Watch out for Micki and her rat dogs!

Oh Becca, Early notice - Us NJ Vetteheads invade Dallas the 3rd week of April every year.  It usually results in burgers and beer with Joel, Micki, Terry and spouces..  Oh and my knucklehead crew from back east...

Sweet.... I guess I'll just have to set that time aside ..... line up the sitter now....and make sure Jim is the driver, since I'm worthless after my second beer...lol.  Its amazing what so many kids does to your tolerance.  What part of Dallas do you all usually get together in?

Is that a Fiero behind the 76 project?

[QUOTE=KeBo]Yeah, Watch out for Micki and her rat dogs![/QUOTE]

______________

�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

january sounds good to me too.  this ice storm we have had is about to drive me nuts.  i have no power and no heat.  how about around the 18th or so of january?  i am hoping things have calmed down by then.

Javelin???  do they even make parts for those anymore?

But I like Javelins.  Really.

Javalins rock...... Jan 18th you say?  I'll see what I can do.  And no- not a fiero-  probably the firebird..... belongs to the 18 yr old- he wrecked it 2 weeks afteer he got it.  STILL waiting for him to fix it.  About to push it into the pond.....