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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 07:07 AM
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hi everyone...my name is gary...i am new here, having just bought my 2nd vette a little more than 24 hours ago i had a 68 roadster 26 years ago and have always dreamed of having another one...i bought a very nice 79 that has been garage kept and impeccably cared for...as always tho, she needs some TLC so im sure that i will be asking lots of questions in the begining and i want you all to know that any help given will be greatly appreciated...thanx
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 07:54 AM
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Welcome to the Forum there SignGuy. Lots of good folks here and a TON of information.
Enjoy and again Welcome.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:00 AM
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thanx Ken :)
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:08 AM
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Hello Gary. Congrats on the car and welcome to the shark waters. Sit back and enjoy the ride. :)

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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Welcome aboard and congrats on getting a vette,alot to learn on here..any pics of the new purchase yet?We love pictures.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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:seeya Welcome Gary. If you have questions about C3's then you've come to the right place :yesnod: .


*** WARNING This place may be addictive. *** :D
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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WELCOME on here. Good to have another 79er onboard. :cheers:
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Buying a Corvette is "a good thing"....welcome.
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Hey guys....we caught another one. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gary, welcome to the forum.

Just remember........There are NO stupid questions. :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:14 PM
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Welcome from a fellow 79er Gary :cheers: Simply put, there is an amazing amount of info to be found here!
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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Great news on your 79 purchase. I picked up one in Dec an L-82 63k Black and all stock. I am now in the modification stage. The crew on this forum is great! Get your own photo album set up. Free! http://www.picturetrail.com
Welcome to the C3 world. ZMAN79L-82 :cheers:
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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Shoot me a pic of your car and I will put it up on the Beige Beasts Homepage.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Welcome! You know, I bought my 68 from a "sign guy" :) MJ
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Welcome aboard! Another 1979. Love it! Help is just keystrokes away....

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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welcome from a fellow 79er.. nothing could be finer....

Best of luck & enjoy...
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 10:52 PM
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Welcome Gary hope you enjoy this addictive place :D
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Congrats on your "new" car. And '68 was a very good year, too :yesnod:
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