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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Pewter is a great color and easy to keep looking good.
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Hey MR. BILL what spoiler is that on your car
Really like the way your car looks
Sorry to the op for jacking your threat
Thanks
Steve
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Congrats! Nice car, sweet wheels, GREAT Blue Merle Dane!!!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Congrats on the purchuse, im still in the works of convincing the woman that the next replacement for the vette is a Viper. Im hoping the release of the 2013 will reduce the price of the 96-02 GTS's.

Any pics of the Viper?

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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CatCam
What kind of dog?? A Catahoula by chance???
Great Dane!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bailout13500
Great Dane!
Ahhh, yes, now I'm getting the size perspective - Beautiful Dog, oh and real nice wheels!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bailout13500
AS far as the BSM's. I am one of those weirdo's that likes them so far


i like mine as well...

ummm what's wrong with posting pics with ur top down and windows up?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Great looking dog, make sure passenger air bag is on when
she is co-piloting
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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pewter vert- yeah I like it- check my avatar- have fun and STW !!!!!!!
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Very nice good luck and your right this forum and its members are the best hands down, enjoy!!!!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Welcome to the group. Enjoy your new ride.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Congrats and welcome, always good to see another pewter car on the board
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Nice 'Vert--Silver family the best color!!! Cute dog too!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:38 AM
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Looks like I am official!!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bailout13500


Looks like I am official!!
I don't want to think about one of those!! Congrats on the new ride,,,sweet!!
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