Sunday Drive, 1972 Corvette

It was a warm, sunny Sunday so I decided to get out and just go for a drive.
This video may not appeal to everyone and it may be a bit boring. But I thought some people may want to go along for the drive and enjoy the day.

[@sunset986S]

This brings back memories of my first car a 1971 LS5 in Ontario Orange when I was only 19...now I'm 73 but watching this takes me back to a time and place I can only dream of now...😍

[@konrad1853]

A big block Corvette at 19 years old. Very jealous.

[@Xeyedjohn]

Thanks for the ride. All my stress has disappeared.

[@4klauers]

I watched all the way to the end thinking I would see at least one smokey burn out... nice car Konrad

[@konrad1853]

I leave the smokey burnouts for the Mustang owners. We Corvette owners are too sophisticated for such childish antics.

[@36karpatoruski]

@@konrad1853More like a 72 base 350 is totally incapable of a burnout. The car is a slug, period. Nice looker though. My 71 LT-1 or even 68 327-300 would smoke this car. Come to think of it , my 17 Malibu premier turbo 250 hp 4-cyl. With 9 speed auto would also.

[@brendas.1374]

Beautiful Vette!!! I have a 67.

[@markmartin5765]

Someone has great camera directing and height , well done on our favorite sports cars! Love the color,same as mine, never thought I would get a strong reaction to an orange color in my life as Ontario orange. Well done!.

[@markmartin5765]

15:29 if on a rainy day I will watch this to give me my fix,

[@TheBoru2011]

Cruising in style Konrad.

[@wklinger79]

16 and a half minutes of bliss. Good stuff Konrad!

[@joevette6290]

" loosen-up" a bit Konrad!! and smile while driving that beauty!!!

[@konrad1853]

I'm not very loose when I'm on camera. But there are plenty of smiles when I drive that car.

[@peterlindner8819]

My dream car. I want that color combo

[@71Corvette454]

Great video and a beautiful car!

[@pistolpete6114]

I bought my wife her birth year Corvette, 1979 454 manual. It's currently in the shop for air con refresh, wipers and the hand brake. The release button pops out, so I need to keep my thumb on it until I know it's going to stay in. I thought it was in the other day and when I turned away it popped out. I lost the spring. $110.00 for a new hand brake.

[@konrad1853]

A 1979 with the 454? Sounds like the engine was replaced at some point.

[@lazarotejera342]

It sounds like my lawnmower!! Btw, I’m also a vette owner. Please change the mufflers.

[@drjohnosterman9681]

If you never had the car, you'll never understand the video........cant wait until spring arrives!

[@drjohnosterman9681]

Love the sunday morning cruise but I would have RED LINED all the way home!!! enjoy

[@pine0981]

Sweeet! Nice ride Konrad.

[@biffsorenson693]

nicely done!

[@JaredAF]

What a vehicle that is!

[@rjanahi]

Not boring at all, great edit and sound BTW, i'm actually searching for a vette 71 72 , never drove one tho.

[@daviddunn773]

I had a 72 LT-1 but i got Married have two Beautiful girls so i sold it and the x-wife now ! wish i would have Kept it

[@gooney0]

Lovely car

[@brentoatfield3607]

Last year of the cool C3s

[@peterlindner8819]

My favorite color. I'm looking for a 72 with that color

[@larrysouth7820]

You get the same feeling shooting a Garand. 😁

[@paulroman7102]

Yeah that seat belt makes it safer😂

[@flat6fever680]

Thanks for taking us along. What are the specs on this car like final drive and engine transmission etc. Seems tall geared for cruising. Also what is the price range for a nice one of these?

[@mstallsmith4109]

Nice car man my first car was a 1969 camaro and it was a little more radical than your vette but nice car nonetheless

[@natewolshuck9363]

Yeah, but where does your Highpower cart go?

[@larrysouth7820]

He bungee cords it to the rear bumper... Lol

[@DocJustinT]

I used to shoot service rifle matches with a guy who brought his gear in a 1942 Harley WLA with a side car. That guy was a hoot!

[@konrad1853]

It's towed behind the car. I just have to go slow because the cart tires aren't rated for high speed.

[@45vinyljunkie]

Maybe in my next lifetime...

[@Death2Wolves]

you remind me of me! except your house and garage are nicer.

[@aydenunger8785]

Are you going to be at perry this year? This is my first year going, hoping to see you there!

[@konrad1853]

I will be at Camp Perry just like I have every year since 1998.

[@aydenunger8785]

@@konrad1853 i’m planned to be on point 76 on viale relay one on every individual match, it would be awesome to meet you

[@allradd]

Is this pretty touring rack is an option or it was an original equipment?

[@konrad1853]

The luggage rack was a dealer-installed option back then. The rack can be a point of contention amongst Corvette owners. Some don't like it but I think that extra chrome on the back of the car really looks good.

[@Death2Wolves]

@@konrad1853 it looks ok.

[@lawtonsegler1923]

Food for thought: After 10 years in USPSA I’ve decided to add Service Rifle to my love of shooting sports. I’ve been watching your videos and I can see that you have a talent for shooting and passing along information. It doesn’t appear that anyone has written a book on Service Rifle since optics were added, and because being able to shoot through a scope on an AR platform will be attractive to many older guys like myself, there is an opportunity for an accomplished analytical shooter to publish an up to date training system. When I started USPSA I read many books on practical pistol along with With Winning in Mind. They were all excellent books. The first book was Practical Pistol by Ben Stoeger. It was a very concise book that covered all the fundamentals of USPSA competition. It got me up and running quickly. The second book I read was Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals, by Brian Enos. This book spent a lot of time delving into subjects that are almost impossible to describe with words. Things that our brains are doing in the background that we aren’t conscious of. I gave up on it when he started getting deep into this stuff, but after I had been practicing for about a year, I picked it up again and it started to make sense. A must read for anyone serious about practical shooting. I think the most valuable books were Ben Stoeger’s books on dryfire and live fire practice. While the first additions weren’t fancy, they were extremely effective. Except for a few short introductory and summary chapters, the books consisted of drills that included detailed instructions on setting up and performing each drill. They also included tips, challenges and goals which really make the drills enjoyable. We tend to do the things we enjoy in practice, but his books push you to do the things we probably wouldn’t do on our own, and without having to waste a lot of time trying to figure out exactly what to practice, what our goals should be, or how to set things up. Anyway, maybe this will inspire you to take your talent to the next level. Good luck, and thanks for the great videos.

[@cpnolto]

I saw you check your mirror after passing that cop! So, you're a high power competitor - and now I learn a corvette owner too! If your wife is a bee keeper and you have a wire fox terrier - you and I are living parallel lives! Now, if you could only gain about 40 pounds and lose your hair....... Very nice C3 btw - what engine is it? It sounds like a big block to me.

[@konrad1853]

There are some days that I feel like I'm working on adding that 40 lbs. It's a small block. The big block hoods were different with a center portion that was raised. I like the cleaner look of the small block hood.

[@cpnolto]

@@konrad1853 Hey - love that Chevy 350 engine myself. I have a C5 with the LS1 another version of the small block Chevy. I looked for a C3 for a long time but never found one that was in good enough shape for a reasonable price (heavy sigh). My C5 had less than 40k on it and was female owned and babied it's whole life. Only thing I don't like is the automatic transmission. Such is life. My wife even likes it (color me shocked). Good on ya!

[@hardmartseven6880]

KP. Are you a Marine? Seems like you might be!

[@konrad1853]

I've never been in the military.

[@kikayei]

All the other drivers who are passing by are snickering and telling themselves “midlife crisis”. 😆

[@TigerGuy027]

ive watched three times

[@Death2Wolves]

YES