What kind of driver are you ?

[Ms Grumpy]

The other day I ran into a neighbor who told me that he had finally seen the Chevelle before we put it away a few months ago. He had seen it when it was orange and only recognized the car cause I was behind the wheel driving down the street.

He made a comment to me that it seemed like I was afraid to drive it, or get on it. Well I guess, in some ways, I am.

After putting all the time and money into redoing the motor and car, I am a little hesitant to drive it like I used to. Partially because I know that I need to do some upgrades on the trans and rear end. But mostly, I don't know, because I now know that the car is worth something more than it just being my toy.

So I wonder how you guys drive your car. Do you treat it with the utmost respect or do you beat the heck out of it?

[1970Turtle]

I drive mine safe, just cruise. Mostly because it's a mear 307 and the brakes still need complete overhauling. But I bought her for a daily driver and cruiser. Even when I upgrade the engine or just rebuild what's there, it'll be a cruiser. Wont see the strip and street racing is dumb and dangerous.

[grandsport]

I got that out of my system years ago,especially when I was autocrossing.For sure I baby the black car.Still love the quote from my daughter"Dad,don't drive it like a pu**y"

[Cheeky Monkey]

It depends, my 50 plymouth convert is a great cruiser that I dont thrash..My 68 olds 442
is a mid 13 sec 1/4 mile car that sees alot of airflow through the secondarys on and off the street Last year I almost spun out right in front of a local cop...No ticket but a stern warning WHEW!

[Derek69SS]

In town I'm a very cautious and courteous driver... when nobody's looking, I treat the throttle like it's an on/off switch.

[flash]

Mine are cruisers that will never see the track except the Nascar tracks weve been fortunate to make a few laps on .Talladeega is awesome in a 72 vert with the top down and Joan saying go faster .

[smokenjoep01]

I plan on putting a wet nos sytem on my 307, just in case I have to pass a truck going up hill! I'm a motorcycle drag racer so as you would expect Im a adreline junky and love the smell of burning rubber.
That being said after having just put about 40 hours in labor on just the left door of my chevelle. I wont be thrashing it like a rental car, but will have some fun. Not scared of busting up the drive train, its the dents Im worried about.
I still have the memory of the 72 Chevelle I totaled in high school some some 23 years ago.

[Highway Star]

I drive mine nice and easy when people are looking...

[72chevy]

i drive her like hell, anyone who revs up next to me..im all in....that does not mean i dont take care of her but she gets DRiVING HARD.Chicago summers are short so i enjoy her as much as possible those 3 months of summer

[Hank70SS]

I beat on mine. I don't take it to the strip or street race but the rear tires have been known to lose traction on occasion and there may have been a couple of times that I accidentally exceeded the speed limit.