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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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I tried to post these yesterday. I just bought it. It's a 98 and has 21,000 miles on her. It is really a piece of art.


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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Congratulations and welcome to the insanity!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Congrats and in before lose the spoiler comments.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Congrats and in before lose the spoiler comments.
I personally don't think that one looks all that bad.

Gratz on the new ride man
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Very nice vette, congrats
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Secret Vette Girl
Congratulations and welcome to the insanity!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Congrats! Looks good. Hope you enjoy the Vette!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Man you're in for miles of smiles.....Beautiful car......Lots of stuff out there to spend money on too....
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Congrats Steve!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Welcome Ver nice!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Congratulations, Steve, exciting isn't it?

I'm curious about the body mods, what can you tell us about them?
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Not a lover of spoilers but this one looks pretty good. Congrats. Use it well.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Enjoy that new vette

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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I'm not a big fan of red or spoilers but that car looks good! Congratulations.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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congrats to you and welcome to the forum!!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Congrats! Welcome.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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very nice car congrats and welcome
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Great Looking Vette!! Welcome!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Hi There:
Welcome & I noticed that you did the same thing I did. Painted the rotor hub red. I also did the brake calibers in red. Bought mine in Belham manor, N.Y. Love the t/red.Really nice vette enjoy.
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