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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Took the cover off the Vette this past really nice weekend, put the dash back together, halfway de-winterized it... Took it for a quick spin around the block which was SO amazing....But something told me, 1 more week...

Now its snowing... theres salt everywhere...

the wait continues... UGH!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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It's getting closer!
Out of curiosity, what does half way de-winterized, or all the way de-winterized consist of?
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Oh well, spring is almost here!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Supposed to be -5 tonight...and tomorrow night...
Then in the 50's by Sunday...
Brrrrrrrrrrrr
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Supposed to be -5 tonight...and tomorrow night...
Then in the 50's by Sunday...
Brrrrrrrrrrrr
That snow is a comin'! Get inside!

You'd better hurry. Buffalo gets SUCKED IN pretty fast!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Our snow is almost gone, but the cinders and the chemicals are still all over the roads. Looks like rain will be here soon to wash it all away, then its time to go riding again.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by steve8
It's getting closer!
Out of curiosity, what does half way de-winterized, or all the way de-winterized consist of?

I want to change the oil which I didnt get the chance to do. as well I overinflated the tires to keep them from flatspotting and didnt lower the pressure either. didnt put my lloyds mats back in or my satelite radio. Plus its pretty dusty and nasty from being under the cover all winter. Just petty things, but how I would like it to be on the road...
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Our snow is almost gone so I couldn't help myself and took her out the other night. The roads still suck but man did it feel good to run her. Spring is right around the corner!! Hoping for some rain soon to wash down the roads.
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took mine out for a nice spirited drive last week and now there's snow on the ground again... boo!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Sorry - it was 75 here today. But, it WAS cloudy.....

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Nice and balmy down here in sunny Arizona...supposed to be in the mid-80's thru the weekend! Here's a pic from a couple of weekends ago. I'm gloating now cuz it gets hotter than hell here by June...

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Patience - it will get better soon.
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Supposed to drop down to -6* tomorrow night. Still a lot of cinders on the roads, need a good rain to clean the salt off the roads also. Spring is almost here.
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Originally Posted by mrtoner
Sorry - it was 75 here today. But, it WAS cloudy.....

That's just mean!
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