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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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my last corvette was a silver 64 vert. it was stolen in oct of 1969. just bought a 2004 siver vert today. they have come a long way in 40 yrs. more gadets than i know what to do with. took about an hour just to read the owners manual and i am still not sure how everything works. picking it up tomorrow and hoping the rain will end. just in time for a vacation in sept.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Congratulations 37 years, gee that's a long time without a vette. Welcome back
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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I'll bet that silver '64 vert was a beaut!

Wonder where it is now....
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Contratulations! I'm sure you'll love the new toy.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Someone else had a Vette stolen 37 years ago and actually got it back I guess you never know, maybe you'll have two sometime soon

Anyway, Congratulations on the new Vette and welcome
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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what a story; congratulations! you'll find the c5 amazing! btw, great color! bub
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Congratulions enjoy it.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Man are you gona love it.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Wife has a 67 she loves it but wished it drove like my C5

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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Well, you found the best forum. Their are plenty of guys/gals on here eager to help with any concerns you may have.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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ENJOY!!!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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What took you so long? Congrats on the new vert.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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