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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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No, it is still there.



We return you to the Black C3 Channel. mike...
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dose11
Wait til you hear it.... I am sure youtube doesn't do it ANY justice and still sounds badazz
I can say YouTube does not do this car justice. It sounds Very aggressive. Eric had done an amazing job on this Vette. Have you seen his gauges? Another great job.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:16 AM
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I love those wheels!! What kind are they? they remind me of an 80's Lamborghini
Thanks they are made by Centerline - Champ 506 series 18" x 8" (4" rear spacing)
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by daanbc
I can say YouTube does not do this car justice. It sounds Very aggressive. Eric had done an amazing job on this Vette. Have you seen his gauges? Another great job.
Thanks Dave, sad part is the gauges was one of the easiest things I've done to the car
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
paging panic.... panic, where are you
Originally Posted by Ray Y
How about mostly black...
Getting new paint over the winter this year and coming back all black.
I almost forgot about Panic...how could I forget about Panic!?!?!!!

And mostly black with accents are always welcome and always look good. I love stripes...especially black with motion style stripes

Also Still Waiting for Dave and Kaos to join the partay as well....
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Garaged dont play in the rain. California Duster and Spray Detailer keeps it clean.



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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Heres my '75 triple black vert

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My Convertible Alter Ego the reflection says it all
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I really dig that pic of it on the grass!! Those rims take me back to the day when I was a kid. Looks great!
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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Heres my 1972 triple black vert





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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Couple shots of my 68 when I had it



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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
OK, I'll get mine out of the way:





Awesome ride!!
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by avner
Heres my 1972 triple black vert





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Have any side pictures? Those are some unique side pipes.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Not stock, matte finish called "Hot Rod Black".

The old paint wasn't the original color either.
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That plate is a scream!
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by The Punisher
Heres my '75 triple black vert

Love this. How could GM drop the ball and not produce these? It makes it cooler because its so unusual. Beautiful.

Originally Posted by Eddie 70


So pretty, what a gorgeous car.

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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This thread needs some more rubber bumpers...





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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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