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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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I just drove my 73 to the gas station for the first time in over a year. I can't stop twitching. Man these cars are cool.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 05:01 AM
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Be careful when you do this. Remember, you will be wearing a big smile for at least 24 hours after any vette drive.

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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 09:20 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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driving to the gas station makes me twitch too!
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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driving to the gas station makes me twitch too!
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Getting ready to take mine to Gatlinburg for a Corvette Cruise In. Got my NCRS shirt on. Just waiting on the S. O. to get ready.

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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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Getting ready to take mine to Gatlinburg for a Corvette Cruise In. Got my NCRS shirt on. Just waiting on the S. O. to get ready.

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first time to gas station in a year! Man - I'm there every other day
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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first time to gas station in a year! Man - I'm there every other day
Yeah, I was going to say he wins the gas milage award! LOL Joe
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It just gets better once you have gas,
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I get the same feeling driving my car.
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It just gets better once you have gas,
I have gas right now!
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