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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Default Cali's new ride!

Well went thru alot of car ads. Porbably 250. And tried like hell for a 68-69 427 but for my budget they're not approacable or ones I saw were on their last legs (frame rusted through, firing on 4 of 8 cylinders etc).
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=678804

This one started at 18.5K in late Sept, listed at 16.5K and bought today for 12K. I have alot of pics from our forum friend Dewayne (you know who you are and you have a place to stay anytime you come to San Diego) She needs work but is a great candidate. Will post more pics from Dewayne soon.

MODERATORS HOW CAN I SHIFT NAMES FROM CALI,77,L-82 TO CALI,68,L-79 AND NOT LOSE MY TIME. POSTS / WHATEVER???



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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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congrats on the new car :party:


MODERATORS HOW CAN I SHIFT NAMES FROM CALI,77,L-82 TO CALI,68,L-79 AND NOT LOSE MY TIME. POSTS / WHATEVER???
email savewave and he'll be able to change your name :thumbs:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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David, I'm happy for you man! :thumbs: I could only imagine how bumbed you were after the accident, but in the end good things comes to good people.

AWESOME choice on the '68. :cheers:

Don't forget to sign up here --> http://www.vettefinders.com/68registry/
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Ata boy! Nice find and congratulations.

Hans
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Congrats Cali - very nice - :party: :seeya
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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Awesome looking vert.
:cool: :cool:
:party:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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:cheers: :cool:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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Congrats! You picked a very good year. :)

Looks like a good buy for $12k. What's the plan? Stock style resto or screaming big block monster? :D
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Bout time!! :lol:

Looks like a solid foundation to start from. Let the modding begin!!

Brett :thumbs:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Nice Dave ...

I know you loved the 77 - and it showed in many ways, but ....

I really think you have stepped up a notch with this 68. This vert is going
to be cared for very well.

Congrats :seeya
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Black with chrome AND convertible.....Now there's a Vette. :cheers:

Sweeeet car. Glad you decided to stay with a Vette.

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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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Nice choice. Good luck with it !!! :party:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Congratulation Cali,68,l-79,vert. I am sure when you done with it this time, it 's going to be an way awesome car than your previous one. :cool: :cheers:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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:cool: :cool: :party: :party:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Cali, you couldn't wait a week for me to go look at it. :crazy: Anyway, I get first debs on the M/T valve covers. Those look cool and will be vintage one day. :lol:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Nice!! :cool: Now the fun begins :D Best of luck with your new ride :cheers:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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Welcome to the 68 club :cheers:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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congrats on the new purchase. :thumbs:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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:hurray: Very nice Cali :thumbs: Congrats on getting back behind the wheel :cheers:
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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Right on, dude. Congratulations on a new chapter in your Corvette life. It's good to know you are back in a Vette again. It sounds like you got a good deal. Get us pictures as soon as you can.
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