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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Default New guy on the block!
I have been reading the threads wall Winter long, and used some of the information!
I Purchased a 1981 Vetta the end of last summer.
I had a couple things to work on this winter and now I'm ready for long sunny days.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Welcome to the corvette family ….lets see some pic of your ‘81
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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What is a Vetta? Is that like a Porsche?
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by olouieo
Since Olouieo's welcome was so big I decided to second it.
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I've noticed a lot of people buy 80-82 Vettes. I never see many of those for sale where I live. Just an observation.
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