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Old 11-30-2008, 07:51 AM
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Goodbye old girl. Its been nice the last 25 years. It's time to get out and stretch your legs and cease being a garage queen. I am quite sure that you are going to a good new home.

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Old 11-30-2008, 09:25 AM
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Are you going to buy one of those 500hp Catties with LS engine in it?

Did you end up passing it down to one of your children?
Old 11-30-2008, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Shea
Goodbye old girl. Its been nice the last 25 years. It's time to get out and stretch your legs and cease being a garage queen. I am quite sure that you are going to a good new home.

Have to change my avatar.

Jim
Jim,
Sorry to read of the sale but I am sure you have good reasons. Don't go away with your expert advice on steering mechanisms!

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Old 11-30-2008, 01:02 PM
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Any plans for a replacement?
Old 11-30-2008, 01:47 PM
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Dont know how old you are but i know i was sorry i sold mine after having it for 25 years,after another 5 years to went by the person i sold it to ask me if i wanted to buy it back because he was moving across country and he couldnt take it.I was very happy he called,so i bought it back,and now we are back together .when i get to old for it i will give it to my son
Old 11-30-2008, 02:08 PM
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oh wow...I cant picture what it would be like I've had the same car for the last 28 years...;-(
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Sorry to hear about your loss! Hope you are planning to stick around the forum. There aren't too many people who's answers you can always trust but you are definitely one! Thanks for all you help (although you probalbly never knew you were giving it)!

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Drove my 71 t-top 454 off the show room floor. Can't imagine parting our relationship! Good luck ... stay with a Vette!!
Old 11-30-2008, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Raphiki
Sorry to hear about your loss! Hope you are planning to stick around the forum. There aren't too many people who's answers you can always trust but you are definitely one! Thanks for all you help (although you probalbly never knew you were giving it)!

Jim
So well worded. I too hope you hang around with us still. I have used your advice and papers to service my vette and would have otherwise had to pay to have it done. Here is my thanks for the advice and hoping you are going to stay with us.
Old 11-30-2008, 08:10 PM
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I agree Jim, you are one of the very best and certainly most knowledgeable on the site. There aren't very many of you left. I hope you stay and replace the Vette with something even better.

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That's a bummer, Jim. I hope you stick around here and continue to contribute. You have helped many (including myself) quite a lot and I appreciate it.
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Yes Jim - what they said!! Stick around...
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Jim may have sold his car, but it's still on the forum. Thanks Jim for a great transaction. You truely are one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Hope you don't stay vette-less for long!
Old 12-02-2008, 08:34 AM
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Thanks for the compliments. I plan on staying around. Too many Saginaw Steering Gear components that can use some helpful information on keeping them working properly after all these years.
Take good care of her, Gary.
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Jim and Gary, to both of you I say It speaks to the integrity of members here on the Forum and speaks highly of the integrity of you two gentlemen. My hats off to you both.
Look to hear more from you in the months ahead Gary. Jim, look forward to seeing your replacement Corvette soon...
Best regards and Happy Holidays.
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Old 12-02-2008, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
So well worded. I too hope you hang around with us still. I have used your advice and papers to service my vette and would have otherwise had to pay to have it done. Here is my thanks for the advice and hoping you are going to stay with us.
It is hard to find anyone who really knows C3 steering.

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