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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 06:33 PM
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My 69 born on 6 OCT 1968 .I got it a new shed for its Birthday.



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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 06:41 PM
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Stunning coupe, I like the way you roll.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 06:54 PM
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Nice "shed" and your '69 is gorgeous! Seems you have room for more toys in there?!!
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Is the couch there to just sit and stare....I would.
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Happy Birthday!
Your '69 look great!

The shed looks good too!

One problem, to display the American flag correctly the STARS must be on the top left.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 10:59 PM
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Stunning looking Vette, nice shed as well.
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VERY nice looking 69 !!
4 weeks and convertible will be 50 years old :-)
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Wow! That's all I got
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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt
One problem, to display the American flag correctly the STARS must be on the top left.
hes in Australia everything is technically upside down or backward anyway lol
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Originally Posted by NONN37
hes in Australia everything is technically upside down or backward anyway lol
I always wondered how it is to fly upside down to Australia :- )

sug: I love your new man cave !!
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 04:50 AM
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Awesome vette and vette cave!
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 06:48 AM
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Excellent! Nice 69 and a great garage as well!
Thank you hoisting the Stars and Stripes too! I also see the Kentucky license plate on the wall.
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My cars jealous. Her birthday is tomorrow, I'll have to share. I'm jealous too, I love the new "shed". Lots of room for your baby
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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Shed looks like it is missing a fridge...
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Beautiful ...
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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Looking good
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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Outstanding car......great work/relax area...….great wall displays!


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