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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Hey everyone, I've been spending this nice hot summer enjoying my first vette, in May my wife finally gave in to my incessent whining and we bought an '02 Electron Blue vert. Yesterday while I was washing it my 3 year old decided to help, I thought I'd share a few pics of the new vette and our washing experience. He did a pretty good job on the wheels, but doesn't understand why Daddy won't let him wash any of the blue parts. Gotta tell ya I've learned far more about my car from reading posts here on the forum than anywhere else, thanks to everyone!
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Congrats and enjoy the C5

Wait till the little guy has his drivers license...
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Congrats and always let the child be a part of it!
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Welcome, you'll enjoy your time in the forum and in your car!
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Bet your son will have one someday...this is how it all starts.....
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hope you and your son have a lot a good times together they grow up to fast
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Congrats on the new ride. Before long your little guy will be wanting the key's to drive it.
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congrats on your new Vette. i too have a 3 year old son who loves to help out.

drained battery after helping clean the interior, $75
minor scratch on the front fender, $10
spending time with my son, priceless.
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HOW DEE nice pics
I like blue vettes
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Looks great...and I see you have some good help
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Wow! Can I borrow them for wheel cleanup? Half the car is below my knee.

Great to hear you're enjoying the summer in Vette style. It is a great car and does everything so well.
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Hi "DC",

Well, what a wonderful hobby to share with your beautiful little boy. Congratulations, Daddy!

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