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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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Sorry to see her go, but You will be back someday, I am sure - bigger and better in every way. Take care - gimmee a call - we need to "Blow the froth" off a few to toast the departure and imminent ressurection.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Another Vette saved! Glad you found someone who wants to fix and run the car. It would have been a shame to part it out. Now you can move on to the car search. Good luck. :cheers:
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Guys,

In David's grief at losing the car, he's inadvertently called me John!

Joe....John why don't I just call you Bruce.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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:sad:
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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That hurts watching your baby get towed away. I hope they are not towing too far with that bumper mounted trailer hitch :nono: Would hate to see that car take another spanking :eek:
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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That hurts watching your baby get towed away. I hope they are not towing too far with that bumper mounted trailer hitch :nono: Would hate to see that car take another spanking :eek:
no she's okay all the pressure is on the wheels with a tension chain around the frame. Hope the LA traffic wasn't too bad.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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David, it probally was worse having the car in your garage as a constant reminder of the accident. Now that it is on it's way to a new home, you can get past it and move on to bigger and better things. Good luck to you pal. :thumbs:
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 12:27 AM
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First the house then a new Vette or if not at very least a all ready restored 68-72 vert. my mind changes everyday.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 01:13 AM
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Hey Dave,
I've followed this entire saga from the beginning and the saddest part of the whole thing is seeing you Vette towed away by a, .....a.....a....... FORD!!!! :cry WAAAAHHHHHHHH!!
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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I'm kinda getting used to her being gone but I cannot scratch the Vette itch since I promised myself to buy a house first. Problem is I cannot house shop becuase of my CPO Inititation. (six-weeks long).

:rant:
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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whats a cpo innitiation? and remember to get a big garage this time :yesnod:
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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whats a cpo innitiation? and remember to get a big garage this time :yesnod:
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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Well then congrats :party:
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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:cheers: Congrats. Cant wait to read your story when you get a new vette some day.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Dare I ask what happened?

I think the most touching pic is of the closeup of the hitch on the truck...

That is depressing to see :( I dont think I could have taken a shot of an empty driveway......

In the last pic it looks to me like the rear wheels are trying to turn backwards. I think she didnt want to be taken away :(
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