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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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and Welcome to the forum and the family. I can imagine how much you enjoyed that road trip home, these cars are amazing on the long run. Super comfortable and great performers. Like others, I can't wait to see some pictures........we can never have too many pictures. Here's to miles of smiles.

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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and Welcome to the forum and the family. I can imagine how much you enjoyed that road trip home, these cars are amazing on the long run. Super comfortable and great performers. Like others, I can't wait to see some pictures........we can never have too many pictures. Here's to miles of smiles.

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I still remember my first drive without the salesman! PERMEGRIN from ear to ear! I also drove mine from Seattle to Florida and it was a BLAST! Welcome!
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Hi balla929 -

congrats on the new ride!

Here is a link to the pictures in the sale thread -

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2&postcount=11

best regards -

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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1000 miles back to Lousiana. 1000 divided by 110mph = 9 hrs, 10 minutes. A stop for fuel and food. My guess. 10 1/2 hours to get back. Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy.

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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Congrats...and waiting for pictures....
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Well,.RELAX now, as you've arrived youll need the rest if your gonna "survive",........................MO D. FEVER!!!!!!
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Congrats and enjoy - don't forget to wave.
You are going to love Torch Red
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Congratulations. She is quite a beauty!
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Great looking Vette! Good luck with it!!!
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