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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by blueray72
blind?
No, but still accepting applications to fill openings in my ignore list.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette-kid
I say yes it is. The term Stingray or Sting Ray, did not refer to any special equipment package, or RPO; it was just a badge. They all look pretty much the same and there are no special RPO's to distinguish them, then I figure they can all be called stingray. Kind of like a nickname for a car.
for what its worth.........which is nothing.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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In one word No.
I have a 68 and when people ask me if I have a Stingray I tell them no.
A stingray is nothing but a badge.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSkunkWorks
No, but still accepting applications to fill openings in my ignore list.
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Over 5 years of attempting to be funny and failing on a forum

Just enough mechanical skills to act like I know what I'm talkin bout,
with strong ability to break stuff.....consistently.

Familiar with terms like muffler bearing, converter wrench, and bubbafied

Let me know if you need references
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by blueray72
qualifications:

Over 5 years of attempting to be funny and failing on a forum

Just enough mechanical skills to act like I know what I'm talkin bout,
with strong ability to break stuff.....consistently.

Familiar with terms like muffler bearing, converter wrench, and bubbafied

Let me know if you need references
Dang, you fall just short.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PKguitar
I just want you guys to know, I feel very strongly both ways on this issue.


Well put.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PKguitar
I just want you guys to know, I feel very strongly both ways on this issue.
And I'm sure that you're unanimous on your opinion!
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette-kid
I say yes it is. The term Stingray or Sting Ray, did not refer to any special equipment package, or RPO; it was just a badge.
But '77s and up had no stinkin' badges.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Badges? We dont need no stinkin badges.
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