I’m so glad you came to our little refuge!! i did a few thousand miles out there training for unbound 200 last year. it’s peaceful and so relaxing with the wildlife and no cars!! also thanks for the wonderful video showcasing some of our hidden beauty. For anyone who wants to find the place, just head to southern carnage bike shop. Jory will set you straight !
Is that a 1973 Stingray? That was the last year they offered the 454, as I recall. My ex-brother-in-law owned a 1973 with a 454 with a four-speed. In 1974, they went from a kicktail back to a slanted back end with a 350 as the standard engine. That was during the oil crisis. That is a collector's item. That Vette was meant for 104-octane leaded gas.
Hey Richard, it is a 1971 Corvette Stingray. I don't mean to be a stickler here... 1974 was the last year the 454 engine was offered, and by that time, it was pretty de-tuned. 1968 to 1972 the Corvette had chromed bumpers front and rear. 1973 saw the introduction of the rubber nose and rear chromed bumper, 1974, it was rubber nose / rounded off rear end. 1971 is the last true performance year for the 454, despite an 8.5:1 compression ratio, whereas 1972 is the last performance year for the 350 (the LT1 option). After that, very detuned with pressure from insurance companies, and as you point out, the looming oil crisis. 1972 also saw the introduction of net horsepower vs gross horsepower, so the numbers do read lower on paper. 1975 to 1981 were pretty horrible years for the Corvette, two pretty dud 350 options (L48 and L82), and in 1981 / 1982, no four-speed at all, and an 85mph max speed speedometer! I will say, I do love the shape of the 1978 to 1982 with the glass bubble rear window. Regarding Octane requirements, most of the higher performance C3 Stingrays from 1970 to 1972 will run fine on 93 Octane, but I do throw in some lead additive once in a while. The very rare and far more horsepower variants such as the 1967 to 1969 L88 427, they need 104 Octane at minimum. With a little over 46,000 original miles, my 1971 Stingray has a matching numbers LS5 454 engine, ditto for the Muncie M21 4-speed, differential, etc. It's also a factory air-conditioning car with power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes. All standard fare nowadays, but this was cutting edge stuff back in 1971, even the seatbelt, which included an optional to use shoulder harness! I don't drive it a lot, but absolutely enjoy every moment when I do. Long-time Muscle Car fan here, and sports cars in general. I'm fortunate to own a 2002 911 Turbo as well, manual transmission, and a bunch of very nice factory options.
@@GravelCyclist it was a long time ago; I stand corrected. I grew up in a Mopar house. Brother owned a 1969 Charger with a real 426 Hemi, not the fake one you see today. Dad owned a series of Fury's & Sport Furys with 318s and a custom job with a 383 Magnum and Holly Six Pack. My brother would routinely drag race our neighbor, who had a late-sixties Shelby Cobra. That's all I remember. My brother also owned Roadrunner and a Satellite, all with high-output V8s; I don't remember which ones. Thanks for the information; that brought back memories. Anyway, that's a beautiful vehicle; you don't see muscle cars today like that. My preference in those days, and still a vehicle I someday want to own. A late 60s, early 70s Jaguar XKE, either the V6 or V12, will do fine. And, of course, a convertible. Never liked the hatchback. 🙂
Curious as to what you do when you run into unleashed dogs that are aggressive on your routes. I’m sure you have came across this situation more than once as you tend to ride all the gravel roads. Love your videos, keep them coming!
Hey there, I've encountered two aggressive dogs (I made a dogs chasing me video which is on the channel) during my time as a cyclist, somewhere around about 32 years. Both occasions, I slowed, quickly dismounted, and placed the bike between me and the dog. A loud voice and thrusting the bike towards the dog as a warning was enough to make them learn I was Alpha. Appreciate the kind words, more videos in the hopper, thanks!
Another thing that has worked remarkably well for us with very aggressive running farm dogs: pull out any of your water bottles (it doesn't matter what is in them, as long as it is a liquid) and spray the dog(s) in the face while you are riding. The shock and surprise of the dog stops them dead in their tracks. You can use that time to sprint away!
Pelican heads, wankers. Learning all the right words. Scottish biker says 'dont be a fanny!'. Hey I was in Huntsville, AL in November, missed this hot spot.
Many drunken teenage nights spent on these backroads. Lovely place in the country. The kind of place that soothes the soul. Thanks for the video ❤
I’m so glad you came to our little refuge!! i did a few thousand miles out there training for unbound 200 last year. it’s peaceful and so relaxing with the wildlife and no cars!!
also thanks for the wonderful video showcasing some of our hidden beauty.
For anyone who wants to find the place, just head to southern carnage bike shop. Jory will set you straight !
Beautiful refuge.
Driving a manual Vette in your cycling shoes is next level.
Is that a 1973 Stingray? That was the last year they offered the 454, as I recall. My ex-brother-in-law owned a 1973 with a 454 with a four-speed. In 1974, they went from a kicktail back to a slanted back end with a 350 as the standard engine. That was during the oil crisis. That is a collector's item. That Vette was meant for 104-octane leaded gas.
Hey Richard, it is a 1971 Corvette Stingray. I don't mean to be a stickler here... 1974 was the last year the 454 engine was offered, and by that time, it was pretty de-tuned. 1968 to 1972 the Corvette had chromed bumpers front and rear. 1973 saw the introduction of the rubber nose and rear chromed bumper, 1974, it was rubber nose / rounded off rear end.
1971 is the last true performance year for the 454, despite an 8.5:1 compression ratio, whereas 1972 is the last performance year for the 350 (the LT1 option). After that, very detuned with pressure from insurance companies, and as you point out, the looming oil crisis. 1972 also saw the introduction of net horsepower vs gross horsepower, so the numbers do read lower on paper. 1975 to 1981 were pretty horrible years for the Corvette, two pretty dud 350 options (L48 and L82), and in 1981 / 1982, no four-speed at all, and an 85mph max speed speedometer! I will say, I do love the shape of the 1978 to 1982 with the glass bubble rear window.
Regarding Octane requirements, most of the higher performance C3 Stingrays from 1970 to 1972 will run fine on 93 Octane, but I do throw in some lead additive once in a while. The very rare and far more horsepower variants such as the 1967 to 1969 L88 427, they need 104 Octane at minimum.
With a little over 46,000 original miles, my 1971 Stingray has a matching numbers LS5 454 engine, ditto for the Muncie M21 4-speed, differential, etc. It's also a factory air-conditioning car with power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes. All standard fare nowadays, but this was cutting edge stuff back in 1971, even the seatbelt, which included an optional to use shoulder harness! I don't drive it a lot, but absolutely enjoy every moment when I do. Long-time Muscle Car fan here, and sports cars in general. I'm fortunate to own a 2002 911 Turbo as well, manual transmission, and a bunch of very nice factory options.
@@GravelCyclist it was a long time ago; I stand corrected. I grew up in a Mopar house. Brother owned a 1969 Charger with a real 426 Hemi, not the fake one you see today. Dad owned a series of Fury's & Sport Furys with 318s and a custom job with a 383 Magnum and Holly Six Pack. My brother would routinely drag race our neighbor, who had a late-sixties Shelby Cobra. That's all I remember. My brother also owned Roadrunner and a Satellite, all with high-output V8s; I don't remember which ones. Thanks for the information; that brought back memories. Anyway, that's a beautiful vehicle; you don't see muscle cars today like that. My preference in those days, and still a vehicle I someday want to own. A late 60s, early 70s Jaguar XKE, either the V6 or V12, will do fine. And, of course, a convertible. Never liked the hatchback. 🙂
Pedalada relaxante, lugar tranquilo e, principalmente. Sem automóveis.
Where are the best and safest places to park? just getting into gravel, looks like a great place.
Curious as to what you do when you run into unleashed dogs that are aggressive on your routes. I’m sure you have came across this situation more than once as you tend to ride all the gravel roads. Love your videos, keep them coming!
Hey there, I've encountered two aggressive dogs (I made a dogs chasing me video which is on the channel) during my time as a cyclist, somewhere around about 32 years. Both occasions, I slowed, quickly dismounted, and placed the bike between me and the dog. A loud voice and thrusting the bike towards the dog as a warning was enough to make them learn I was Alpha. Appreciate the kind words, more videos in the hopper, thanks!
Another thing that has worked remarkably well for us with very aggressive running farm dogs: pull out any of your water bottles (it doesn't matter what is in them, as long as it is a liquid) and spray the dog(s) in the face while you are riding. The shock and surprise of the dog stops them dead in their tracks. You can use that time to sprint away!
Almost seems incomplete without some dog chasing after you. But LGC made up for it.
Pelican heads, wankers. Learning all the right words. Scottish biker says 'dont be a fanny!'. Hey I was in Huntsville, AL in November, missed this hot spot.
Fanny is also an Aussie slang word... among with many others. Hopefully you can visit Wheeler in the future, super fun place to ride!