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Vettes and jets on the lex
This is a great event I sure hope I can see some of you guys here.
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Here are some of the pics of the Z on the Lex. She looked great Mr B and she was the only c4 Z on the deck out of 350 vettes.
Dave Last edited by mgbrv8; 09-11-2011 at 04:01 AM. |
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
This is the last day of the event. Two years ago I was going to bring my Z to this event when my throwout bearing failed the day before the event. Its been a long journey repairing that correctly and number of other small things. I couldn't have done it without the help of all you guys. I want to sincerely thank all of you that took the time to help me out with all of my questions and comments. I have had a blast with all of the interest and questions about the car specially sense its surrounded by literary hundreds of great corvette, some are extraordinary. I have done my best to represent the brotherhood at this very special event.
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Great Job Dave!
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
How long did it take to get your car in place? how many do they elevate at a time?
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09-12-2011
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
It took 1.5 Hrs to load 350 vettes and 1hr to unload them. And they fit 14 vettes on the elevator at a time. It was a real blast
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Thanks for posting the pictures Dave. It must have been a real thrill to participate in that eveny. I really want to do it some day!
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Thanks for posting Dave. Car looks great.
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Thanks Mr B
My girlfriend made me a poster with some of the pics from the trip dad and I took in the Z and put that under the back glass. I also wrote up a little paragraph to explain the trip and put them on the side windows. The paragraph I put on the side windows "What you are looking at isn’t just a ZR1 it’s the ZR1 that a father and son took a once in a life time adventure in. Two years ago I purchased the car in Idaho and from there my father and I proceeded through 31 states we visited 55 museums and the Oshkosh airshow for a week and traveled 10740miles over a span of 8 weeks. Why did I pick a ZR1 you may ask, because I have admired them sense I was in middle school. We met so many corvette enthusiasts and collectors on the way each one filled with facts and knowledge about my purchase. The ZR1 enthusiasts I met on the way were something very special. Their willingness to help or lend a hand or generously share a cherished spare part just to maintain the breed was something I’m not use to in the other corvette communities. It made me understand that I wasn’t just buying another vette I was joining a brotherhood. Only in this country could my father and I have this kind of adventure. We understand that this freedom isn’t free and are forever in the debt of all of those that risked their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice. I have to say when dad and I pull in the drive after our 8 week odyssey we really weren’t ready to be home. I want to believe the ZR1 had something to do with that, it turned a trip into a stirring tale of scenic venues, amusing characters and unforgettable moments filled full of wonder and excitement. It turned miles into extraordinary memories. " Thanks again For all the help guys Dave |
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Re: Vettes and jets on the lex
Dave
Very cool story!!!!! Would you consider writing an article of that 10k mile adventure with your dad????  David |
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