Just got my first Corvette
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From: Earlysville va
Just got my first Corvette
I am happy to say I got my first corvette a couple weeks back. I bought a 76 Stingray. I have been always around them since I work at a GM dealership its hard not to like them. I own a 58 Pontiac and I enjoy the Classic car family. I was torn about getting another Harley but decided to get a Vette instead, still miss the bikes but older now and wanted a different change .My daughter just got engaged so I figure get the Vette now and save up for the wedding later...lol
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Congrats! I have owned one for 6 weeks! (79) Always wanted one! Give it a few weeks and you will fall in love with the seating position and ride. Getting in and out is something you might never enjoy though. lol
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Did pretty much the same thing, sold my 91 Vette and my Harley and bought a '73 Vette. I miss riding but after two hip replacements I need to keep four wheels under me. Now lets see some Pics ! !
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Oh, and I always enjoy getting in, getting out? Not so much
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Congrats... Now lets see some pictures. 
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From: Earlysville va
thanks guys. I will post some pics which I have tons but I am having issues on my IPAD on posting them. I do enjoy the car and still have alot of things to fix,but gotta pace myself and be patient and enjoy the car. I had it in the dealership and our vette tech gave it a once over and told me it was a solid car,just gonna fix a couple things in the near future.
Ever since years ago a ride in my uncles 69 I was hooked but took me awhile to finally get one.
Ever since years ago a ride in my uncles 69 I was hooked but took me awhile to finally get one.
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From: Earlysville va
new pics of my 76
Sorry I didn't resize these. I had to switch over to my laptop and didn't go to photo bucket.....
I just finished first stage of working on dressing up the engine compartment,rewiring in the cooling fans and making it all neat.
thanks
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Thanks....I appreciate ya'lls comments.I just need some windshield time now.Getting all the bugs worked out that someone else neglected,just dont see why some folks dont care for their rides...It isnt always good thing with cars when you are a perfectionist..lol
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