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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Chevrolet will know longer make the Corvette after the 2006 C6. What has happen to them anyway. 52 years and they say that's it. First the Camaro and now the Corvette. Sucks. Gary.

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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: Not even worth a smirk!!!

Couldnt think of anything worth pranking people about???
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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now where did you hear this fine piece of knowledge
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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total
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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April Fools!!
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Obviousely an April Fool.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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haha april fool
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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oh sum bitch
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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It was on CNN News Live show. No April Fools here.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fdxpilot
Obviousely an April Fool.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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I'll believe it when I see a major news release from GM. The Vette is a definite profit maker for them.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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April Fool's!

Nice try...
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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You do have to say it was a good April Fools joke. Got You. HaHa.
Had to have some fun.
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Almost had me man!!!

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Originally Posted by gairno
You do have to say it was a good April Fools joke. Got You. HaHa.
Had to have some fun.
By the looks of the posts I don't think you got anyone
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Not funny!!
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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No sale! You'll have to get more creative than that with this bunch!
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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That is a load of
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