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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Hi, everyone! Just became the owner of a 2000 Corvette and this looked like the place to be a part of. Thanks for the forum. I'm sure I will use it a lot.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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The perfect year! Welcome and enjoy!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Thanks, Shifter. You have a good looking Corvette yourself. Almost bought a white one.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Congrats on your purchase! Let's see some pictures of the new car!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Welcome


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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Now it is mandatory to post pictures of they new whip.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Great place here! Welcome! Picture posts are mandatory or you will suffer the beating from of the the rest of us.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Check my garage, My Corvette. Just picked it up yesterday so more pictures will be coming.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Congrats and welcome. Grunpysob is wahat they call me at work! . These things are the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Enjoy! Zuti
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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You picked the best color.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Congratulations and welcome! Just don't do any mods because it's all downhill if you do.
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Enjoy and don't forget to post a picture.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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I'll be back for pics! Congrats!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Nice car ! Congrats.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Congrats

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Thanks for getting the pix. I tried to do that but couldn't figure out how.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Congrat's on your new C5, looks great. You have come to the right place, this forum is AWESOME!! many many great folks with lots of knowledge. Hope you have many miles of smiles....
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Welcome.
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