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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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Hello to the C3 crowd. I just took delivery of this 72 LT1 last week. I found this car through the forum even though it wasn't advertised for sale. CF is truly an invaluable resource.

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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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enjoy the new toy !
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Beautiful. Love that color! Enjoy it!
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She's a pretty thing. Cruise and enjoy.

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Nice ride, looks like a twin to mine, Elkhart green with saddle tan interior, PS, PB, PW. Enjoy yourself



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Somehow I know you'll enjoy it.
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It's a beautiful LT-1 . Enjoy it
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Wow! That looks like a VERY nice car!!
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Beautiful!!!! Congrats on new toy
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Real nice car. The valve covers are on the wrong side of the motor though.
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Very nice and love the color!
Good luck with it. I did notice the valve covers are switched. No big deal. Check out Roy's pics.
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Real nice car. The valve covers are on the wrong side of the motor though.
Nice LT-1. Congrats!

NOOOO Gordon. They're correct. Just look at mine!
All of the other LT-1's are wrong!



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