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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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Default Bringing home the 79.....

For the ones who are following the story, the 79 is on its' way home tonight.

For anyone who needs a reminder of what the heck I'm talking about here's a link to part of the story http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=274315

Will have pics up by Monday, sorry it takes me so long to get back with you all but work is killing me and I just moved, you all know how it gos, i'll be back Monday with pictures..... by the way did I tell ya he took $3000 for it?

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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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Finally! ;)

Great find for $3k. :cheers:
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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I got a $3k check on its way just in case you find another!:jester

That looks like a good deal. Little tlc under the hood and your staight!
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 04:39 PM
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Congrats Mike: Most of us only dream of finding a gem like that for that kind of price. Best of Luck with her!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 04:51 PM
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:cheers: Great price. Can't wait to see the pics.
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Congratulations - great find.
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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Great find Good for you :) now for the bad (hope the Liens Paid) :D
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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Cash! :yesnod:
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Congrats you should get the bargain buy of the year award :cheers:
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Looks like a dream come true

:cheers:
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Good Luck with your new shark....Lucky! L8TER, Paul.


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