73 Vert
Jul 26, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stratford Ontario
73 Vert
In 13 days I go pick up my latest project. A 1973 convertible, it is a frame off that the guy got tired of parts hanging around for years. The body has been damaged from three moves while apart,but the frame and suspension have been all redone and in mint condition.New seat leather, rechromed bumpers ,new radial T/As.Its going to be a big job but worth the effort.I have waited 35 years for my first vette only God knows why?Will post pics as work in progress
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Jul 26, 2009 | 12:20 PM
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Cedar,BC
Hey,wait a minute-that sounds like my 73 vert!Hope to get back at it this fall,good luck with your project and as you must know-pics are mandatory with this group!
Jul 26, 2009 | 12:28 PM
Race Director
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Congrats on the new toy. Looking forward to checking out some pics when you get the chance.
Jul 26, 2009 | 02:25 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Abingdon MD
Tim,
Jul 26, 2009 | 02:54 PM
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Tim,
Jul 26, 2009 | 08:01 PM
Race Director
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From: NM
Congrats!!
Sounds as if your future weekends are now planned for you
Jul 26, 2009 | 08:14 PM
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
I did not wait that long for my first Corvette but congratulations from a fellow Canuck in Ottawa!
Jul 26, 2009 | 11:02 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Welcome to 73 club. You'll find the 73 owners to be a great subset of the C3 crowd.
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Jul 27, 2009 | 12:05 AM
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Rockville Centre NY
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73, Dark Blue 454
Welcome to 73 club. You'll find the 73 owners to be a great subset of the C3 crowd.
Yes, we love 73's.
Pictures please!
Jul 27, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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From: Somewhere in Tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '09
Yaayyy! Another '73! And another 'vert to boot!
We RAWK!!
Jul 27, 2009 | 09:38 AM
Pro
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From: waterloo ontario
A new member to the "73" club
Welcome and congrats on the purchase
I`m just down the road, maybe once you get her home and the weather cooperates, I could see a ride in my future.
Rod
Jul 30, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stratford Ontario
73 vert
Thanks guys and rydoc I will let you know when she is home.
Jul 30, 2009 | 08:42 PM
Race Director
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From: Newton North Carolina
Welcome to the 73 club and enjoy the project
Jul 30, 2009 | 08:46 PM
Drifting
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Congrats Tim.....post some pics when you get her home.
Jul 30, 2009 | 10:13 PM
Instructor
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From: BLACKSBURG VA
73 vert EXCELLENT CHOICE !
Jul 30, 2009 | 10:19 PM
Racer
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From: Syracuse, NY
Welcome to the '73 world! Pixs Please!
Jul 31, 2009 | 12:26 AM
Pro
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From: Alta Loma CA
Jul 31, 2009 | 01:20 AM
Racer
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From: Finger TN
Best of luck, from another '73 guy. Go ahead and buy a case of zip-locks and a case of sharpies! You'll need both.
Take your time and enjoy!
73 Vert
