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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Just wanted to drop a line and say Hi to everyone.
I am a corvette newbie, just purchased an 86'

I have been reading other posts and find everyone to be helpful.

Well intro finished.......now back to the reading!
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tjbagz
Just wanted to drop a line and say Hi to everyone.
I am a corvette newbie, just purchased an 86'

I have been reading other posts and find everyone to be helpful.

Well intro finished.......now back to the reading!
Welcome to the best corvette forum. Enjoy your new corvette.

You have come to the right place if you are looking for help, or willing to help someone else out.

Pics of your vette are mandatory for new members.

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Thanks for the welcome Mike!

I posted a few pics...... not sure if I did correctly but I created an album.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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That's one purty Black Vette (album done correctly). Welcome aboard!
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by socalman
That's one purty Black Vette (album done correctly). Welcome aboard!
I like the wheels you have on your vette.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Welcome aboard....good looking ride
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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This is the new members car... Very nice..
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Nice ride, welcome aboard and have fun with your new toy.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbagz
Just wanted to drop a line and say Hi to everyone.
I am a corvette newbie, just purchased an 86'

I have been reading other posts and find everyone to be helpful.

Well intro finished.......now back to the reading!
Welcome aboard TJ.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Nice, very nice. Welcome to the Loony bin
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Very nice looking
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Nice, very nice. Welcome to the Loony bin
Says the head Loony............................

Welcome to the fun, nice car
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Nice, very nice. Welcome to the Loony bin
See Below....

Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
Says the head Loony............................

Great looking car....welcome to the fray.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Partial to an 86, welcome!
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Welcome TJ..good group of guys here...a few loonies notwithstanding So what's the specs on the car?...Auto/manual? How many miles? Original paint? Oh and we like interior pics as well What make of rims are those? They look sweet.

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Welcome. Nice ride that you have there.
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