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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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HI, im new to this forum although i ahve been reading alot of the articles posted here. I own a '78 vette , all original pace car style. I plan on doing alot of maintanance work this summer on it to have the engine compartment all nice and clean looking. I just wanted to say that i will be loading up on the questoins on all of you, seeing as im just 17, i hope i dont take a beating from the older generation. Later
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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:boxing

Just kidding, welcome aboard! Good to see the younger generation is carrying on this wonderful hobby. :thumbs:
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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Hey who are you calling old. We are the biggest bunch of kids around here. You won't take a beating at all. Ask away.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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i agree with chris,welcome to the forum and its great seeing younger people on here keeping the corvette history alive.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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How'd you manage to stay away from the Rice?
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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How did i manage to stay away from the rice???? Well, quite easy. See, those cars simply suck. Why spend more money on a little 4cyl car with a stupid wing and body kit when you can get a classic muslce car, which in my oppinion blows those wimpy cars off the road! :lol:
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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How did i manage to stay away from the rice???? Well, quite easy. See, those cars simply suck. Why spend more money on a little 4cyl car with a stupid wing and body kit when you can get a classic muslce car, which in my oppinion blows those wimpy cars off the road! :lol:
Your parents must be proud. :)
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Crap im proud and hes not even my kid. :D Thats a great statement :thumbs:
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Welcome to the greatest place on the net for anything vette. You will find most everyone is very helpfull, so ask any question and don't be shy. Plan on spending alot of time here, it is addictive.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Hey bud, same age here. How much did the '78 set you back? I'm in the market right now but my funds are very limited:banghead:. Post some pics of it.
Oh and guys, its not hard for us to stay from the rice. They all look the same and they have no go.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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most everyone is very helpfull
This is very true. :D
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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You call us old again and you'll get a beatin alright!! Welcome to the forum!! :jester
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Heres a pic, it set back approx 10K, but it drives awesome!! i had no idea that a car could handle like that :cheers:

uh.....how do i post a picture :confused:
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Welcome, This is the best family site in the world. :party: :seeya
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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How did i manage to stay away from the rice???? Well, quite easy. See, those cars simply suck. Why spend more money on a little 4cyl car with a stupid wing and body kit when you can get a classic muslce car, which in my oppinion blows those wimpy cars off the road! :lol:
Great attitude! :thumbs: :cheers: Welcome to the forum
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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Welcome to the forum! You have a great attitude! :cheers:

But I thought that we are all about 16-20 years in here... :jester
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:25 AM
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Welcome to the forum KBD, :cheers:
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:53 AM
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Welcome :cheers:
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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Welcome aboard :cheers: You have picked the :cool: hobby ,You stay with this and you will stay young for ever. The c3 is charished by all even the ricer they just won't admit it. : :hurray:
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