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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Just got my vette! A '73!



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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Congratulations!! She looks very nice, now go out and enjoy her.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I think there's something wrong with your camera--it seems to be leaning when you click the shutter.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Very nice, congrats. And it's RED!!

I would be very careful, though, going up your extremely steep driveway.

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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Looks good but what's up with the crooked pictures?
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Welcome to the club, your an owner. Great to see new buyers come forward with a purchase.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Very nice 73! We need more details & pics though.
Good luck with it!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Congrats and Welcome to the "73" club



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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Great car
I want a 73 now
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Nice ride, congrats.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Props to your new ride. Looks like were neighbors! We're doing a run to Hooters on Sunday the 12th you should go! PM me for the info!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Hahaha, Its called a Dutch Tilt! And I didn't have enough room to get a horizontal shot without walking in my neighbors yard.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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I thought you were in San Francisco
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Congrates on te 73. Is it the original color or like mine, changed to the best color. Mine was green and repainted red by a PO in 1985.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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I thought you were in San Francisco
I was thinking the same thing. I hope your parking brake holds...

BTW, nice car with a great color combination.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Congrats and Enjoy !!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Great looking vette.
Welcome to the smiles per miles club
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Nice Wheelie! Nice Car!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Congrats. Hope you enjoy it. Looks very like something I've seen before.
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Looks nice !! I have had 3 73's and still have one today in my collection. Always wanted a red one !!
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