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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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thanks everyone it was an ebay car everyone avoided, i am a mechanic and have worked on it non stop for the 2 1/2 wks ive had it but its paying off.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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yeah according to what i see that is an awesome deal you got on your car! you're very fortunate!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Bought the spoilers front and rear from corvette america or should i say a third party site, primed 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear, also new mounted seats, total after 3,800 purchase is 4,900. its not perfect but i like it!
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Man, that's a nice looking car. You got a great deal, enjoy it and good luck with it.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Well since I got a 79 and blue is my favorite color, of course I love it. I like the addition of the spoilers. I put just the back one on mine.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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$3,800 ... really??? BUY A LOTTERY TICKET!!!!!!!

Congrats.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum Nice ride your got a great deal
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yep,, this deal should definitely go into the chronicles of "an E-bAy deal gone GOOD"
sweet looking ride ..
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...looks like a damn nice buy for the $$$. Well done. Nice color combo too on a '79.
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well thanks neighbor, didnt know there was someone on here just 20 miles away.
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