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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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The car arrived this morning.. Temp was about 18 degrees. Fired right up! The car is very nice. Rust free frame and the birdcage is solid as a rock by the kick panels. Very happy with the car. Now I just have to wait another two months to drive it!.... Thanks for the help with my questions!



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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Let me be the first to congratulate!!! Looks very nice. Don't wait, you gotta take it for a short cruise today!!!!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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These cars actually do well in the cold...its one of the advantages of having those big mills...they warm the cockpit up nicely. Unless of course the highway dept is salting the roads...
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Very Nice!! You'll be surprised at how well C2's do in the cold and even with light snow.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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congratulations on your purchase, looks like a beauty!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Great Looking Car!!!

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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Congrats! I got one this winter too so I know how you feel. It's nice to look at in the garage at least!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Awesome !!! Enjoy the ride !! Looks nice.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 5thvet
Let me be the first to congratulate!!! Looks very nice. Don't wait, you gotta take it for a short cruise today!!!!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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The roads are pretty salty.... I am tempted though.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Nice corvette and it will look great in your garage, well they all do. Your only problem is that winter now will pass so ever slowly. This is my first winter storage
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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My first winter also. Can't waite till spring. BTW - Great looking Vette - I like the color. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Beautiful GREEN corvette. Love that color!!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Your new ride looks great! I drive mine in the winter when it drys up. Then I bring it home and turn on the heat in the garage and wash her down, top and bottom, I do the same with my C-6. I hate to always wait for spring, besides, cars need exercise to.
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Looks really nice. How about some more pictures...
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Very nice looks realy clean and straight. Lots of luck and enjoyment...........
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Congrats, looks great!
Painful I know, but if the roads are full of salt, I'd resist the urge.



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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Thanks for the kind words! I will post some more photos tomorrow. I did drive it around the block. The 327's move out pretty good.. I was pleasantly surprised.
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Congrats.These Vettes love the cold.
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