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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Hello Folks!

I'm picking up my "new" 1979 L-82 this weekend!!
:party:
I've been reading this forum for a long time, but; since I'm getting a C3 finally, I thought I would get a username and join in. . .

Questions to follow.
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Welcome! And don't be afraid to ask questions...
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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Cool! :cool:

Great to have you along. I bought my 77 at this time of year, a few years ago. It's awesome. You're in for a great ride.

Welcome!

:cheers:
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Hello, Newbie..... :thumbs: :party:
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Welcome :thumbs:
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Welcome Vetter !
Can't wait to see some pics !!!
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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welcome and congrats on the vette. :cheers:
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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Welcome to the insanity! :crazy:

Pics please after you get the car. :yesnod:

Good Luck with the new toy!

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:58 AM
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Welcome!My first and third corvetes were 79's both were great cars.Enjoy tours. :thumbs:
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Welcome! :cheers:
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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welcome :cheers:
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 06:19 AM
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Come on in!! welcome!! :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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:seeya yep pic's :thumbs:
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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Welcome to the "family". I also have a 79 L82 so feel free to ask questions. Lots of amateur help on this board and more that really know their stuff on here.

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
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I will post pics as soon as I can.
The weekend cannot get here fast enough! ;)
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Hello Folks!

I'm picking up my "new" 1979 L-82 this weekend!!
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I've been reading this forum for a long time, but; since I'm getting a C3 finally, I thought I would get a username and join in. . .

Questions to follow.
:hurray: Join IN ! ...by all means....we're a family :grouphug: :seeya
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Congrats! post pics when you can :cheers:
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