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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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whos up for a Sunday drive, surly not all vettes have been put away for the winter. here in Indiana we're having a mild winter
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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Nice looking 69 you have there !! :- )
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Just went for a nice ride in my 70,cool sunny 40 degree day here in NJ and the Big Block loves that cold air...Great looking 69 you have there..
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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Just went for a nice ride in my 70,cool sunny 40 degree day here in NJ and the Big Block loves that cold air...Great looking 69 you have there..
Then please come to Denmark, we have a strong wind coming from Russia, it is cold, very cold right now.......
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Im drivin the wife around in mine runnin errands
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Very pretty car! It's snowy and looks like -20*C (-4*F) here tonight. Not Corvette weather.
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Took my 77 out this weekend and last 4-5 weekends. Today was cool around 50ish but the last few weekends were in the 60's and 70's here in Georgia.
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Looking good, great color! Been driving my 69 all week...here she is at the gas station a few days ago...










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Doug,
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Then please come to Denmark, we have a strong wind coming from Russia, it is cold, very cold right now.......
Well, tell those Ruuski's to quit sending it your way!
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Originally Posted by d1cross
whos up for a sunday drive, surly not all vettes have been put away for the winter. Here in indiana we're having a mild winter
s h a r p !
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Originally Posted by G-Sting
Well, tell those Ruuski's to quit sending it your way!
Well you know Putin, he is not known to be a great listening person !! :- )
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Originally Posted by timstrong20
Took my 77 out this weekend and last 4-5 weekends. Today was cool around 50ish but the last few weekends were in the 60's and 70's here in Georgia.
Same here. Had my cars that normally sit in the garage this time of year out during and after the Christmas week, mid 70's...nice to be able drop the top in December!
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I took mine out for its last drive from cold storage to a warm garage where I can work on it until the spring thaw




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Well you know Putin, he is not known to be a great listening person !! :- )
For sure!!
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