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Old 01-21-2008, 10:40 AM
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Great looking car. I love the color. Good luck and enjoy
Old 01-21-2008, 11:10 AM
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Welcome back. Love that color. i waited along time for mine and i
bought it to drive, not look at it. We have long cold winters up here in the mountains of n.y. but if the roads are clear of salt and snow out i go. the heater works excellent. regards Johnny r
Old 01-21-2008, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Sierramadre
I know what you mean. It's going to get a little dirty and show a little wear but that's okay. Sitting next to a showcar and dusting it off every half hour isn't my thing.
I love Your attitude! I have had both garage queens and drivers... I say drive it hard and enjoy it (which is what you seem like you will do). I am green with envy, mine doesnt look that nice, but its driven.
Old 01-21-2008, 12:01 PM
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I enjoy driving the cars the way they were intended. Mine won't look as pristine as it does now after spending a little time on the road but it will still look good. I'm looking forward to it.
Old 01-21-2008, 12:05 PM
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Welcome and hope to see more of the beautiful Corvette.
Old 01-21-2008, 11:59 PM
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Very nice ride, enjoy it with a big smile behind the wheel. I like that yellow color.
Old 01-22-2008, 12:40 AM
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Very, very nice Enjoy!! Muddy
Old 01-22-2008, 06:26 AM
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Thanks Muddy. My first choice was Warbonnet yellow but I just couldn't find one.
Old 01-22-2008, 09:04 AM
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Real nice...enjoy it.

BTW, there's no reason you can't keep it just as nice and still drive it....I do.
Old 01-22-2008, 11:51 AM
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Geez...I guess you do keep your car nice. That baby is gorgeous. Silver is a rare color but it looks great on a C3 in my opinion.
Old 01-22-2008, 01:49 PM
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ive been to mershons a couple times, to look around. they ask and get top dollar for just about everything. next time anyone goes...stand outside and look up thru the front windows, you get a real nice view of all the unfinished bodywork and lack of paint where the bodyman was too lazy to bend over and finish his work and spray paint. when people ask the kind of money they ask for stuff, you should'nt see **** like that

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Old 01-22-2008, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by spedaleden
First thing - Welcome back

Second thing - Why did you get rid of the C6. Most guys here want to get too, where you came from. (I'm not talking about the forum)

Anyways, again welcome back and do a search on posting pics and you'll be up in no time.

BTW we love pics

Take a note from someone who has been there. He had a C6 and gave it up for the 70. I have to say I would take the 70 over the C6 any day of the week. I think the hype is going to die over the C6 as they get older with all of the expensive electronics to go bad as they get older but that 70 is going nowhere but up.
Old 01-22-2008, 04:54 PM
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I agree with you. The C6 that I owned was a fine automobile, and a lot of fun, but I kept wanting one of the chrome bumper cars.
Old 01-22-2008, 07:36 PM
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I am looking for a No. 2, 70 to 73 Vette. Now the big question to you "How Much DID you Pay for the Vette" Looks real nice.
Old 01-22-2008, 07:45 PM
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I am looking for a No. 2, 70 to 73 Vette. Now the big question to you "How Much DID you Pay for the Vette" Looks real nice.
Who cares how much he paid, its a nice vette!
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Wow, Very nice Congrats
Old 01-22-2008, 10:11 PM
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Congratulations on purchasing such a beautiful car! And for buying one that's already done so you can start enjoying it right away. Smart.

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Old 01-23-2008, 08:52 AM
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For me, I've found that I'm better off buying the best car I can afford. I have a tendency to keep them for a couple years and then try something else.

With that criteria, its works out better if I don't have to put a lot of money into the car and I start with one that others will want when I go to sell it.

The car wasn't cheap but it was a quality restoration. I'm no expert, but it stood out in all respects (to me, anyway) against a dozen other cars I had looked at. Plus, I'll be able to get it on the road as soon as the weather permits. I'm looking forward to that.
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Originally Posted by Sidepiper
Who cares how much he paid, its a nice vette!
I thought this was a forum where we all share info on our cars. I am shopping for a 70-73 in a No.2 and I would like to know what money forum members are paying for their rides. I am hear to educate myself and share my experince with other members. I woulld still like to know what he paid for his nice Vette. So how much
Old 01-23-2008, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Sierramadre
...but I kept wanting one of the chrome bumper cars.

...I believe, IMHO, that there is nothing like the look of a '68-'72 bumper shark roadster or coupe. One of the toughest, most beautiful cars ever built. I love my '74 & '75 for what they are and what I do with them, but nothing makes me do a double take more than '68-'72s.


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