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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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Welcome to the c-3 gang....looks like you have the vette itch also, couple months ago I purchase clean 95, and already have a 71, its nice to have the old for the shows and the newer for long cruise's...not that the 71 can't do it....but the 71 is minus air condition.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by xccter
Welcome Back.

I'm surprised that your 454 and my 350/270 turn the same RPMs at 70mph.
Rear end gear ratio -= likely 336
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Bryan Texas huh? Well if its anywhere near Frisco Texas, we have a great corvette clubs around here! check out the southwest section!
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Well, I bought the car from a guy in Wylie.. about 20 miles from you. I'm about 4 hours away
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Maybe it's because I have a '77 but I really like that style vent and think it looks pretty good on that car.
my 71 has the correct egg crates, not my favorite
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