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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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I dont mean to sound spoiled , i worked my a$$ for this buying and selling cars , it may sound stupid but i had to part with my 66 chevy just to work for a vette. i put a nice chunk down on this car , and still pay for insurance. nothing came that easy , as far as the wagon wheels , yes they deff need to go , there awful . and second i really cant lower it becasue of the are i live in. i have always treated every vehicle i has with the ut most respect , and nothings going to change. !!! thanks
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Back in 64, I got a bus ticket to college, then a plane ticket to Viet Nam.
Wow Benpup, you and I got the same gifts........different years, 67 for me Congrats on the grad gift young man
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Have to say great color choice!! Of course I may be a little biased!!

Congrats on joining the corvette family. Don't forget to wave.

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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Yes, the color really does grow on you , now for some chrome z06s
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Congrats. Remember, drive it with respect. Say lots of thank you's to your dad too.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Do the wheels.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Very nice! Congrats!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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That is one awesome graduation present


Do the performance parts first. I wish I could turn my car back to the sleeper look
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Nice graduation present. I got a card and $20.
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Congrats. Looks nice.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Best graduation gift ever!!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Wow... HS or college graduation? One heck of a gift. Nassau Blue is my 2nd favorite color... get some chrome wheels and new tires for now... performance parts can wait, but the wagon wheels have to go.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Congrats on the car and graduation.
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damn nice color....and mudvayne is from my home town
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Great gift! Congrats! I'd lower it, tint the windows, fresh mats inside, clean it up top to bottom, change the fluids, wiper refills, etc. New wheels....used set of y2k's with tires here on the forum cheap. Or...maybe a set of C6 Z06's from house of wheels. Good luck!
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Wow... HS or college graduation? One heck of a gift. Nassau Blue is my 2nd favorite color... get some chrome wheels and new tires for now... performance parts can wait, but the wagon wheels have to go.
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Forget the lowering, get some nice wheels, drive like you've got some brains. Congratulations on the diploma and the car.
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Before you lower it.... take it out on the streets and drive around. YOu'll be amazed at how much stuff your front rubber airdam (?) will scrape on already.

If you plan on driving it - it's just not practical.
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