Just bought my first Corvette
04-20-2012, 09:30 PM
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Just bought my first Corvette
Just drove my first Vette home its a bit rough around the edges but it was a dream to drive home. Looking forward to getting in the garage to get some time with it. Will add pics tommorow.
04-20-2012, 09:51 PM
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Congrats! There's nothing quite like that first drive home!!
04-20-2012, 10:12 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the family! The first drive its the one you'll always remember
04-20-2012, 10:49 PM
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EOD as in Explosive Ordnance Disposal? If that it your occupation then you deserve some quiet time in the garage for sure!
04-20-2012, 11:08 PM
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Congrats on your first Vette. You will love it.
04-20-2012, 11:08 PM
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Congrats on your "new" Vette, but please tell us...WHAT IS IT???
04-20-2012, 11:23 PM
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Welcome to the club. But you know the rules......Pics, Pics, and more Pics
04-20-2012, 11:24 PM
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Congratulations...now let the fun begin!
04-20-2012, 11:36 PM
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Specifics please, Year ect.
04-20-2012, 11:39 PM
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pianoguy
Congrats! There's nothing quite like that first drive home!!
I remember my first vette 1994 6 speed, drove it home from calif 260 miles in the mountains- took 3 extra hours due to very heavy winds and sand storm conditions to the point of closing the highway. Nice way to smooth out any imperfections in the paint.
04-21-2012, 08:45 AM
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EOD as in Explosive Ordnance Disposal? If that it your occupation then you deserve some quiet time in the garage for sure!
Yep thats the one. I love my job.
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Congrats on your "new" Vette, but please tell us...WHAT IS IT???
its a 90 coupe L98/6 speed. Few quirks to fix up but in overall good shape. I will get the pics today once i can get my camera out.
04-21-2012, 11:48 PM
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Yep...... remembering that first ride,.... and the vette too! some pics would be nice (vette) of course! Congrats and thanks for serving!
04-22-2012, 12:33 AM
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congrats, i remember driving mine home.man your gonna have some fun!!
04-22-2012, 12:37 AM
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How appropriate, that a member of EOD drives a C4 .
04-22-2012, 12:39 AM
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I just noticed what you did there. Very fitting indeed.
04-22-2012, 10:37 AM
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Great to hear. I have 90 as well and also new to the forum. not sure how to add pictures.
04-22-2012, 11:01 AM
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Thank you for your service.
04-22-2012, 11:38 AM
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Welcome aboard. Post some pics of the new toy when you get a chance.
04-22-2012, 12:01 PM
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Matthew_EOD
Just drove my first Vette home its a bit rough around the edges but it was a dream to drive home. Looking forward to getting in the garage to get some time with it. Will add pics tommorow.
Congrats Welcome to the club
04-22-2012, 02:15 PM
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Congrats , welcome to the corvette world !
04-20-2012, 09:30 PM
Just bought my first Corvette
Thank you for your service.
