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Nov 14, 2007 | 03:11 PM

omarcoolguy

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From: HANOVER PARK IL

update from car on fire...

So i went to the lot where my car was being stored....to get some parts off my car.....and have some pix......

ps the things i took off are for sale

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1863957

my orignal post car caught on fire http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1795354

wheels/tires
exhaust
hid kit
and a few other little things im gonna put up in the for sale sec

when i first saw her she didnt look to bad.....

and this is how i left her....no blackouts... no front plate...no hid's...wagon wheels....no airbox....no exhaust....i felt like i violated her....lol ........sad to say goodbye

Last edited by omarcoolguy; Nov 15, 2007 at 06:17 PM.

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:13 PM

BOTYNV1

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Looks better there than the middle of the street. What size wheels and tires?

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:31 PM

army2000

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St. Jude Donor '11

So what caused the fire?

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:36 PM

itlfly

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Originally Posted by army2000

So what caused the fire?

Looks like the heads up display blew up!

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:42 PM

army2000

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Looks like the heads up display blew up!

never heard of that before????

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:45 PM

travelingypsye

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I got a little queezy after looking at those. I went out & acually hugged my car. Sorry to here-see your loss.......I did send you a PM though.

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:49 PM

omarcoolguy

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pms replied.......they never took it apart to find out why...it wasnt the heads up

.....put the link of the for sale sec up

Nov 14, 2007 | 04:04 PM

Junkman2008

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So did the insurance company buy it or do you still own it? If you still own it, you could make a mint selling the body parts.

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Nov 14, 2007 | 04:13 PM

PolishDude

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take off the c5rs, those are worth 700-800 bucks easy

Nov 14, 2007 | 04:41 PM

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omarcoolguy

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From: HANOVER PARK IL

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take off the c5rs, those are worth 700-800 bucks easy

they weren't worth the trouble....plus i would of had to swap them with something.....and i don't have the stock lights

Nov 14, 2007 | 05:42 PM

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peter pan

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Sorry for your loss and good luck with the parts sell

Nov 14, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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jacks996

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have you found another vette yet?

Nov 14, 2007 | 05:48 PM

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I remember when you posted that. It's sad to see the damage.

Good luck with the parts sale and the search for the replacement.

Nov 14, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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omarcoolguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by peter pan

Sorry for your loss and good luck with the parts sell

thanx

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacks996

have you found another vette yet?

...waiting till spring

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cozmo

I remember when you posted that. It's sad to see the damage.

Good luck with the parts sale and the search for the replacement.

thanx ill be in a new vette soon....and ill be here aways

Nov 14, 2007 | 07:03 PM

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Sad to see your car like that. Best of luck selling the parts.

Nov 14, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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csexton

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Good luck

Chuck

Nov 14, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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The best of luck w/ your next one.
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Nov 14, 2007 | 07:44 PM

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So tell us what's the story, how did all this happen!!!!!!

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:12 PM

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Johnny Hardcore

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look on the bright side, your here to tell the story, no matter how crummy it made you feel. Glad your alright.

Now you can get a newer one, with an MN6.

Last edited by Johnny Hardcore; Nov 14, 2007 at 08:18 PM.