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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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just picked up first of many corvette at 21.. its a 73 with a 350 non original motor or trans but that dont concern me much







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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Congratulation Nice Colour

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Congrats Man!!

I just got my first one last fall, and am WAY older than you are.

Best of luck!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Congrats on the new/old car......enjoy it.

My 1 year ownership anniversary is this April.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Hi M73,
Nice, stealthy looking 73!
Good Luck!!!!!
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MUST have at least one picture with the hood up!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Good score. It must be 73 day, by the posts. I have one too. Good luck, and have fun.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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I like the seats in it, what are they from?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Looks nice. Enjoy and welcome aboard.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Congratulations!! Very nice, welcome to the madness.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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thanks everyone for the feedback im goin to take a picture of the engine right now and the seats are out of c4 i want to say 96 but they are black leather and very comfortable.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by meinthe73
thanks everyone for the feedback im goin to take a picture of the engine right now and the seats are out of c4 i want to say 96 but they are black leather and very comfortable.
They look like the 94-96 sport seats.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Nice one! Black looks great!
Is it a 4-speed or auto?
Congrats and welcome to the obsession!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Nice vette, It doesn't look like it needs much, if any thing,
which only leaves more time for driving it. Enjoy.

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Congratulation! I love it!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Looks killer, I like it - ENJOY!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Your way ahead of the game at 21.

I'm 61 and also just purchased my first Corvette in December. Also a 73 Coupe. I put the dream on hold for 39 years while I raised a family and started a business. Finally I can't wait until spring.



The painting is complete, just waiting for the weather to warm up!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Congrats, and welcome! Make sure you have fun with it before you get talked into all the mods that usually creep into your thoughts.
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Welcome to Corvette Forum and the '73 club. The one year only Corvette. Nice first Vette, bought my '73 when i was 24 and will never let go 25 years later. The car has been my stress reliever through it all. Drive it as much as possible for maximum enjoyment.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Congrats on your purchase...
73 is my favorite year...


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