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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Had a C3 experience today.Drove my Marine Corps son's 71 vert from New Bern NC to Merritt Island Fl. My first experience with a steel bumper. Not the softest ride in the world but at 68 MPH the old girl really wakes up. Son is being reassigned to Orlando so I expect to pick up a few maintenance chores. He can fly a helicopter but not much for pulling wrenches.

I should have said I am a C4 kinda guy. Must be tired.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Nice to find someone else in the area. I live right in suntree. Thats a pretty far drive.
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There's nothing like a good road trip in a Vette
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for your son. Did he learn to fly at Whiting Field?

Drove my '70 home from VA last year when I bought it, 980 miles. Not as comfortable as my C6 but more fun to drive.
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For those over 50 going on a long ride...take the Motrin first.
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