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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Hello folks new member checking in. I am retired last year now the fun begins I bought a 1999 black convertible sold a 90 black convertible and joined. Painted cars,planes, and just about everything with paint. Glad to be here.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Welcome to the C-5 World.... First things First

Post Some Pics!!!!!!!

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chreaponecoat
Hello folks new member checking in. I am retired last year now the fun begins I bought a 1999 black convertible sold a 90 black convertible and joined. Painted cars,planes, and just about everything with paint. Glad to be here.
Hi cheaponecoat -

Nice to meet you, and congrats on retirement and your C5.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Welcome, but we really do need those pics.

I'm sure you can offer the forum plenty of advice on paint.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Welcome! You will find lot's of good information from these guy's. Good to have another old retiree. You will find the most asked question from us old folks is WHERE DID I LEAVE THE DAM CAR KEYS. Frank
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