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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Very nice toy's. Congrat
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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WOW! Getting two at once! They both look great.
I look forward to hearing in detail how they compare in the way each drive.
Congrats!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Two very nice, very different C3's. Congrats & Weclome aboard.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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very nice, congrats & good luck

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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A `79 L82 auto with a 3.55 axle ratio,225 horsepower that might be kinda quick for a late Shark.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewart's74
Congrats and have fun at Canada Customs.

I've found all sorts of stuff in older Corvettes, particularly under the seats, so if you're bringing them across the border yourself it might be wise to conduct your own search beforehand.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSkunkWorks

I've found all sorts of stuff in older Corvettes, particularly under the seats, so if you're bringing them across the border yourself it might be wise to conduct your own search beforehand.

Hmmmm....didn't even think of that! Will definitely have a look! Thanks to all for the kind words....the '79 is actually for the wife to drive....she just doesn't know it yet! No better way to smooth over the purchase of a vette than by buying two!(hopefully she understands...... (<--the wife!)) I'll post more pics of the trip home with the cars...sometime first week of September.....unless the locks on the doors are changed, then I'll be looking for a place to live.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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Congrats!!
Originally Posted by r0t0rdr1ver
Hmmmm....didn't even think of that! Will definitely have a look!
Found previous owners stash and bowl in a 65 Mustang I bought. Gotta keep an eye on those cars from the 60's

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Thanks to all for the kind words....the '79 is actually for the wife to drive....she just doesn't know it yet! No better way to smooth over the purchase of a vette than by buying two!(hopefully she understands...... (<--the wife!)) I'll post more pics of the trip home with the cars...sometime first week of September.....unless the locks on the doors are changed, then I'll be looking for a place to live.
Smart man Even if she is not happy at first Im sure She will be after the first drive in Her 79. I told my Wife "I would never sell the 70, so dont ask", never thought that She would take such an intrest in it. Sure your Wife will love em!
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Two vettes??? You hit LOtto or something????? Congrats,
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Congrats..great combo...

I have a 69 Coupe 502 and 78 SA L-82...both four speeds...

Have fun with them...

Rich
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Some guys have all the luck
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