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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LYLE
I thought coupes is where they raised chickens.

Where can you hide a 75 Corvette from the wife?

Must be in a big barn.

Plan on tough sleding when she finds out.

Good luck with the 75.
Bought a boat once and hid it from the wife. Same colour scheme as the previous boat, just 3 feet longer. I just swapped it out. Things were great until it came time to store it for the winter. "Honey, didnt the boat used to fit in the garage?"
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
I've been buying Corvettes since 1978, and I've never heard the term "non vert." Now I know "vert" is primarily used by this forum, but "non vert?"

Would that be a coupe?
Why do you feel the need to poke at people like this? You know there are two body styles. Lighten up geez!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
I've been buying Corvettes since 1978, and I've never heard the term "non vert." Now I know "vert" is primarily used by this forum, but "non vert?"

Would that be a coupe?
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum! We like to bust b@lls and have fun, but we're very serious about our Vettes and helping each other out. I've learned a ton since I've been here and try to help out when I can.
Now the one thing you need to do is post pics! We love pics!

BTW, the first Vette I drove back in 77 was a 75 red w/saddle 4 speed that my friend owned. That's what got me hooked. Only took 30 years to realize my dream. Good luck with it and good thing you told the wife, especially when you need to $pend and you WILL spend a lot.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
I've been buying Corvettes since 1978, and I've never heard the term "non vert." Now I know "vert" is primarily used by this forum, but "non vert?"

Would that be a coupe?
lets ask his wife
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I love this thread.

Now let's help the guy out. We can all take turns holding his coupe for him.....

Forgive us, it's been a long winter...........
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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You can order a carpet set and do the front and back at seperate times. As for seats, i bought new covers pretty cheap then i found a shop nearby that put my seat covers on and new foam for really cheap. Save enough money to put parts in that engine, believe me i know ('75 l-48)......if you get to keep it.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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you know the old saying......it's always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.


good luck with the vette.
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Originally Posted by rayluka
One of the best things about a 1975 is NO SMOG CHECK in CA. Ive got a 76....different story
I feel yer pain, brother.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by foooz
What I didn't mention is my wife doesn't know I bought it. scott


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Best of luck.
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