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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Greetings,

I am a new member to the forum, but have been a viewer for the last year or so. I just purchased a '68 coupe, numbers matching 427-390, auto, that is in pretty good shape. No pictures yet (car being delivered this weekend). The interior will need a little restoration, but the rest of the car is in good to excellent shape. I can hardly wait to dig in and really get to know this car. I'll probably be requesting information as time goes by and I know that I will get the right answers from this great group of fellow 'vette heads!

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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Welcome Tony, this is the right place for all your Corvette needs! Post pics as soon as you can so we can get to know your car hahahaha.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Welcome - let's see some pics as soon as you can get them

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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Glad to see that another '68 owner is joining in--with a big block to boot! The CF was a big help throughout my '68's restoration for both information and inspiration.

Welcome!
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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks everyone, so far......

From what I've read over the last year or so, I'm looking forward to interacting with the forum members. The questions and restoration issues will be forthcoming, I promise
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome ... and the forum will be especially helpful for a 68 owner ...
they can be a challenge to restore correctly.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleJake
Welcome Tony, this is the right place for all your Corvette needs! Post pics as soon as you can so we can get to know your car hahahaha.

welcome
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Old May 11, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Welcome and congrats ........don't forget the pics
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Hello and welcome.
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Welcome.... if you can't post pics yet, go ahead and e-mail me a couple and I'll host them for your first post

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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 71_454_Green_Machine
Gentlemen, Start Your Credit Cards!!
Ha Ha! Very good!

Actually, the car looks pretty good and only may need some clean up and interior restoration. I know, that's what they ALL say at first. The car will arrive this weekend. I can hardly wait!
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by luerja
Welcome.... if you can't post pics yet, go ahead and e-mail me a couple and I'll host them for your first post

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Jim,

Thanks for the offer. If I do run into problems, I'll get a hold of you.

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