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Melting Slicks
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Gee, thanks for clearing that up! I always thought the nickname for my Corvette was, "That POS moneypit, sitting out there in the garage"
I'll start calling it "The Vette" right away!
I'll start calling it "The Vette" right away!
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Tommy T-Bone
So that brings up the next question. Is it Verte or Vert ?
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
`53 & `54 Vettes are roadsters. All other convertibles are verts or rag tops.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
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well... my pet peeve are these noobs that feel they must post the same question in two or three places, then get pissed when they don't get exactly what they want... and now, by God.
Check the ****ing attitude at the door. We are here as friends, we share info freely and at no charge... remember, you get what you pay for... and here, it's more than likely the value of the century.
Check the ****ing attitude at the door. We are here as friends, we share info freely and at no charge... remember, you get what you pay for... and here, it's more than likely the value of the century.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
`53 & `54 Vettes are roadsters. All other convertibles are verts or rag tops.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
`53 & `54 Vettes are roadsters. All other convertibles are verts or rag tops.
Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
`53 & `54 Vettes are roadsters. All other convertibles are verts or rag tops.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
...And if you're reading this in English, thank a Vet.
dang
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From: Augusta GA
Originally Posted by bogus
well... my pet peeve are these noobs that feel they must post the same question in two or three places, then get pissed when they don't get exactly what they want... and now, by God.
Check the ****ing attitude at the door. We are here as friends, we share info freely and at no charge... remember, you get what you pay for... and here, it's more than likely the value of the century.
Check the ****ing attitude at the door. We are here as friends, we share info freely and at no charge... remember, you get what you pay for... and here, it's more than likely the value of the century.
Riddle me this. I'm curious too.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Why?
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
Roadsters don't have side windows. So the only Corvettes that are a true roadster are the `53s, `54s and the `55s. ( brain fart earlier )
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St. Jude's Donor '06
road·ster Audio pronunciation of "roadster" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rdstr)
n.
1. An open automobile having a single seat in the front for two or three people and a rumble seat or luggage compartment in the back.
n.
1. An open automobile having a single seat in the front for two or three people and a rumble seat or luggage compartment in the back.
Meaning #1: an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
Synonyms: runabout, two-seater
Synonyms: runabout, two-seater
roadster
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
The nickname for your Corvette is Vette, not vet.
A Veteran is who you thank for your freedom.
A Veteran is who you thank for your freedom.
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
I've never heard of side windows being a consideration before here.
