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Old 01-23-2019, 05:44 PM
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I just found this video and I challenge you to watch without getting a little misty...

I had to sell my dream 75 vette I cut grass for years to buy when a surprise kid and wedding came.

30 years later, the wife is still here, the kids are still and the grand kid is here. And the salon is full of corvettes....


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Old 01-23-2019, 06:34 PM
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quite sweet indeed!
Old 01-23-2019, 07:09 PM
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I had to stop watching cause I couldnt see the screen anymore. What a great story
Old 01-23-2019, 07:10 PM
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ive seen this before, very touching. there is another one about a C2 out there somewhere. just found it.


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Old 01-23-2019, 07:38 PM
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What a great video!
Old 01-23-2019, 07:41 PM
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I got a little more than misty...
Old 01-23-2019, 08:00 PM
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Just amazing.
Old 01-23-2019, 09:15 PM
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Just Fantastic!!!

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Old 01-23-2019, 10:47 PM
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Made my day! Fantastic times a bunch!!
Old 01-23-2019, 11:22 PM
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"Misty" doesn't quite capture my feelings.....
Old 01-24-2019, 06:51 AM
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Wonderful story and a very nice engine upgrade for the guy.
Old 01-24-2019, 08:00 AM
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Great story!

Not sure what happened to the passenger side exhaust!


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That was perfect.
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Just WOW!!
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WOW! What a great story, cant seem to find the right words.
Old 01-25-2019, 09:13 PM
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Awesome story
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Touching indeed. Thank you!

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