Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars - Page 2777

Trickskier · 08-08-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I found a local mechanic I feel good about but he can't get to it until Aug 18th. That is fine as I got nowhere to go & 4 other vehicles to use. I just hope there is no damage to the engine. I am thinking about selling it once I get it running. Kind of ready for a SUV to drive into my golden years. Not sure yet. Hubby is also looking at retiring so a car payment at this point may not be a good thing. I guess I will decide once we see what he does, how budget looks, how much repairs to Ruby costs, etc.

Jan - Is Ruby back in action?

Trickskier · 08-08-2021, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ragzl1

Since I turned 60 last February, my family purchased me a drive and a ride around the Indianapolis Speedway in a real Indy Car thru the Indycar Experience. The drive was three laps in a twenty year old Indy car at 135 governed MPH. Which is the speed the pace car runs during a yellow flag. The ride-a-long in the two seater was at 190 MPH. That ride was worth the price of admission!! I will try to post some pictures.

Looks like you had a great Time John! I did the Richard Petty driving experience at Daytona. I want to do it again!

Trickskier · 08-08-2021, 02:17 PM

I need a BIGGER Garage! New addition to my Fuel Efficient Vehicles.

2003 Torch Red Corvette. My dad and I ordered this Corvette and did the Corvette Museum Delivery. Over 800 Miles from Bowling Green, KY to Jacksonville,FL. Unfortunately, dad passed away in June so the Corvette has a new home.

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RubyCamaro · 08-08-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trickskier

Jan - Is Ruby back in action?

She is scheduled to be picked up & taken to the shop on the 18th.

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Originally Posted by Trickskier

I need a BIGGER Garage! New addition to my Fuel Efficient Vehicles.

2003 Torch Red Corvette. My dad and I ordered this Corvette and did the Corvette Museum Delivery. Over 800 Miles from Bowling Green, KY to Jacksonville,FL. Unfortunately, dad passed away in June so the Corvette has a new home.

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So sorry for your loss. I know well the heartache. Glad you have this prized possession of his to hold on to.

ragzl1 · 08-10-2021, 09:38 PM

Trick - Sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. That 2003 is great looking car. I am sure it special in so many ways. One can always find room.

Jan - Good luck with Ruby. Sending good karma for an easy fix.

70rsz28 · 08-11-2021, 08:14 PM

Trickskier sorry about your dad passing , cherish the corvette and the memories

Jan good luck with Ruby

RubyCamaro · 08-21-2021, 11:31 AM

Ruby is home! The Black Iceolator was cracked in addition to the bolts being stripped. We left it out, fixed the bolt holes & put it all back together with a new gasket. It is running fine (maybe better than ever) & nothing else appears to be wrong. Only set us back $350ish including towing so not too bad. Glad that is behind us & Ruby is good as new.

BLU DUCE · 08-21-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Ruby is home! The Black Iceolator was cracked in addition to the bolts being stripped. We left it out, fixed the bolt holes & put it all back together with a new gasket. It is running fine (maybe better than ever) & nothing else appears to be wrong. Only set us back $350ish including towing so not too bad. Glad that is behind us & Ruby is good as new.

That is great news Ruby.

Moto-Mojo · 08-21-2021, 06:18 PM

Still drivin’ my Ruby too...Ruby! The wife named her but she never drives it. I just left the name.

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RubyCamaro · 08-23-2021, 11:48 PM

Love it!

ragzl1 · 08-24-2021, 08:22 PM

Jan - Glad to hear that Ruby is back up to par !! Not to expensive too. You must be living right.

John

BLU DUCE · 08-27-2021, 09:58 AM

It's bad enough to lose any member of a family. But to lose a wife and then lose a son 3 months later is just to much to take.

ragzl1 · 08-27-2021, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

It's bad enough to lose any member of a family. But to lose a wife and then lose a son 3 months later is just to much to take.

Sorry to hear about your second loss. Lord please watch over our friend during his hurting time.

RubyCamaro · 08-29-2021, 02:04 PM

So very sorry for your losses. May strength & comfort come to you & all their family & loved ones. Please take care of yourself.

08-08-2021, 02:17 PM	#38867
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,659	I need a BIGGER Garage! New addition to my Fuel Efficient Vehicles. 2003 Torch Red Corvette. My dad and I ordered this Corvette and did the Corvette Museum Delivery. Over 800 Miles from Bowling Green, KY to Jacksonville,FL. Unfortunately, dad passed away in June so the Corvette has a new home. __________________ Last edited by Trickskier; 08-08-2021 at 02:33 PM.

08-10-2021, 09:38 PM	#38869
ragzl1 JOHN Drives: 13 ZL1, 69 RS, 19 Z06, 57 Vette Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 424 View My Garage	Trick - Sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. That 2003 is great looking car. I am sure it special in so many ways. One can always find room. Jan - Good luck with Ruby. Sending good karma for an easy fix. __________________ MY WIFE AND MY FIRST CAMARO. KEPT THE GIRL AND TRADED THE CAR.

08-21-2021, 11:31 AM	#38871
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Ruby is home! The Black Iceolator was cracked in addition to the bolts being stripped. We left it out, fixed the bolt holes & put it all back together with a new gasket. It is running fine (maybe better than ever) & nothing else appears to be wrong. Only set us back $350ish including towing so not too bad. Glad that is behind us & Ruby is good as new. __________________

08-21-2021, 06:18 PM	#38873
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Still drivin’ my Ruby too...Ruby! The wife named her but she never drives it. I just left the name. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-23-2021, 11:48 PM	#38874
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Love it! __________________

08-11-2021, 08:14 PM	#38870
70rsz28 Drives: 70 rsz28,97 30th aniv conv 13 ht wh Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: canada Posts: 704 View My Garage	Trickskier sorry about your dad passing , cherish the corvette and the memories Jan good luck with Ruby

08-24-2021, 08:22 PM	#38875
ragzl1 JOHN Drives: 13 ZL1, 69 RS, 19 Z06, 57 Vette Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 424 View My Garage	Jan - Glad to hear that Ruby is back up to par !! Not to expensive too. You must be living right. John __________________ MY WIFE AND MY FIRST CAMARO. KEPT THE GIRL AND TRADED THE CAR.

08-27-2021, 09:58 AM	#38876
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	It's bad enough to lose any member of a family. But to lose a wife and then lose a son 3 months later is just to much to take. __________________

08-29-2021, 02:04 PM	#38878
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	So very sorry for your losses. May strength & comfort come to you & all their family & loved ones. Please take care of yourself. __________________

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