"Hey Julie" (hey-julie)
01/26/2014 at 21:06 • Filed to: Corvette, spotted, gorgeous
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"Hey Julie" (hey-julie)
01/26/2014 at 21:06 • Filed to: Corvette, spotted, gorgeous | 6
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Today was the first sunny and warm day in a long time so I decided to take the mustang on a cruise around town, eventually I caught a glimpse of the white veil sides (I think that's what they are called?) and gleaming red paint. I hauled the car across two lanes and pulled over to take some pictures.
Those exhaust pipes integrated into the chrome bumper are just jaw droppingly perfect.
Convertible top?
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Hey Julie
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 21:07 |
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Oh and sorry for the TERRIBLE pictures.
GhostZ
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 21:10 |
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I have a model on my desk of a silver '62. It's amazing how small it is, some people still consider it a 'muscle' car but the first Gen corvette was only 2 inches longer than an e type.
AthomSfere
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 21:10 |
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Amazing! I so want one of these, but black with the red / silver veils.
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Hey Julie
> GhostZ
01/26/2014 at 21:12 |
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Exactly! took me a minute to realize it until I saw my 98 stang next to it, the size difference is shocking.
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GhostZ
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 21:14 |
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Hey! I had a 98 Mustang too!
Details?
The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 21:21 |
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Chrome trunk rails, hood louvers... 1958.
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Hey Julie
> GhostZ
01/26/2014 at 21:47 |
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Well, guess it is time to bear my shame to oppo... 3.8 liter v6, auto transmission. I added as many power adders as I could over time, working on a spec sheet and review now, will be done soon. Yes it's the worst possible mustang. But I'm a poor high school student and it's the best I could do at the time. She's underpowered and has tasteless mods but I love her.
Argent
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 22:18 |
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Don't feel bad, you're not the only one here who has a base-spec ponycar. I drive a 2001 Camaro 3.8L V6, autotragic. I'm in college and I can't really afford a better car at the moment.
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GhostZ
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 22:27 |
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Same here, 3.8 and auto. I didn't even bother with power adders, I just repainted it (it was faded red, now it's cherry clear coat) and added a GT spoiler and racing stripes so that I could look at it and feel proud. I was never going to be fast, but at least it's pretty.
...although, that didn't stop me from beating civics and eclipses on Saturday nights... but ssssh, don't tell anyone about that.
fink stinger
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 22:30 |
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They are called coves. And, yes, this is as about as beautiful as they get.
Damn, if that truck isn't uncomfortably close in a lot that has a LOT of open space.
John Norris (AngryDrifter)
> Hey Julie
01/26/2014 at 23:25 |
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Not my favorite.
Okay, I hate this year.
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John Norris (AngryDrifter)
> John Norris (AngryDrifter)
01/26/2014 at 23:27 |
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Nice pictures though.
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Hey Julie
> GhostZ
01/27/2014 at 00:29 |
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Thanks guys! Good to know I'm not the only one! And I've got you with the eclipses, even with the base model we have to fight the good fight.
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Hey Julie
> John Norris (AngryDrifter)
01/27/2014 at 00:33 |
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Totally understand, it's just a matter of preference. Especially in the car I think the outrageous chrome and bodywork makes it a love or hate car.
loveableterror blows turbo seals with aplomb!
> Argent
01/27/2014 at 02:17 |
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I am about to graduate college (at 27 no less! hate having to explain the military and deployment aspect of the late graduation) and just got out of a poor vehicle decision (my solstice, bought when I had to sell my dear melissa [400hp SRT-4] and was a tad emotional from the stress of being forced to sell her) and bought a 2013 Camaro (6-speed V6 base model, named Bernadette) after driving a budys 1996 V6 camaro (also with a stick). That motor is pretty lively with a stick shift, and I am guessing, while it may be less fun, is still pretty peppy with the AT, awesome post from you and Hey Julie
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fink stinger
> John Norris (AngryDrifter)
03/07/2014 at 12:29 |
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When I was a little kid, having grown up always having at least one mid-year Corvette in the family, I wasn't much of a fan of the solid axle cars. They just seemed out of proportion and underperforming. As an adult, however, I have come to love pretty much every Corvette older than 1974. The mid-year cars are still my favorite, but I will walk past most every other car to see any straight axle 'Vette up close.