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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I just picked up a 1984 C4. Has the 4+3 trans....don't know if that is good or bad??? Anyway, just wanted to say Hi....and looking forward to fixing my new baby up!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodVette
Hi All,

I just picked up a 1984 C4. Has the 4+3 trans....don't know if that is good or bad??? Anyway, just wanted to say Hi....and looking forward to fixing my new baby up!
Welcome,

ALL vettes are good. That tranny is fine too. We want pics of your new vette.

Lots of knowlagable people that can answer questions you have.

Corvette Mike
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Congrats on the new vette and welcome to the forum.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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I alreeady don't know what I am talking about! It's an 86..not an 84. Too much work, not enough play. I downloaded some pics, but I guess they have to be approved first
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Congratulations! Run, don't walk to the closest dealer and get your $4.5K for it on a new car
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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If you like it then the cars good, right?
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Congrats! Have fun fighting off all the chicks
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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They're all good! Welcome...
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your 86 vette..
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Welcome to the forum......you gotta like white!!!!
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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Is that her in your Avatar?

SWEEEET!

Congrats, and welcome to both the forum and the fever!
Don't be afraid to ask questions. most folks here will bend over backwards to help... especially if they know you're fresh to the scene.

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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your Vette and post pics when you can.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Welcome enjoy the Vette
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Hi Robb welcome to the Forum Congratulations on your new vette. Enjoy your new car and your time here on the forum.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Thanks everyone! I posted some pics...and my avatar...of are my new toy, but I guess the pics are still under review (how long does that take?)

Last edited by WoodVette; Aug 9, 2009 at 03:47 PM. Reason: added more info
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Originally Posted by Digital Disaster
Congratulations! Run, don't walk to the closest dealer and get your $4.5K for it on a new car
I hope your joking . I would never, ever sentence any vette to that fate. That program is just another government scheme to take money out of our pockets.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by seijack
Welcome to the forum......you gotta like white!!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Congrats! Spend more time driving than waxing.
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