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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Well,I bought the '87 this morning and drove it home with no problems.Thanks to everyone who had responded to my questions re: the '85,'86,& '87.
I'm sure I'll be asking questions soon.

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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Good luck with the car! Glad it worked out for you. Everyone's ready for pics so make sure to post up once you get them.

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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Congrats!! Enjoy the car, remember to wave!
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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Congrads and welcome to the 87 vette group. Having and restored my 87 i have tons of info. If you need anything specific, email me and i'll see what i can do.
Also - Check the C4 Tech tips, and the Search/Advanced/Archive posts will be your best friend...
Good luck
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Thanks again everyone,and if I can figure out how to post pics I'll get 'em up in a day or two.First project is going to be getting another ignition key made since I only got one.
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Good choice as long as it is RED! Better red than dead!
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Congrats on your new '87 Vette; enjoy and save the wave...
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Originally Posted by arizonaames269
Good choice as long as it is RED! Better red than dead!
I agree Welcome to the club.
It seems over the last couple of months that the C4 clan
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Yep,it's dark red.Thanks.
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