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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Been around for a long time with C-4's but just picked up my first C-5... 2004 millennium yellow convertible, automatic.



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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Great looking pair of Vettes you have. Congrats on your new addition.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Hello new guy! Welcome to C5 world and congrats on the pruchase!

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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both Vetts looking good . welcome to the world of C5 Vetts you will love the car and the peps in this forum..

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Welcome. There are specific rules in the C5 section:
1. You cannot have more than one Vette in any color.
2. Start modding!!!
The guys here are great!!
Beautiful cars
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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That guy down the street must be rich, he has 2 Kervettes.


hahahah Welcome.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Great looking pair of Vettes you have. Congrats on your new addition.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Congrats! Nice ride...you'll note the difference.

I bet your kitchen walls are yellow too.....right?
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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Congrats on a great ride, and WELCOME
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Very nice congrats
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Great looking pair of Vettes you have. Congrats on your new addition.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Black84
Been around for a long time with C-4's but just picked up my first C-5... 2004 millennium yellow convertible, automatic.



Beautiful......way to go.....
One suggestion...take the body side moldings off for a cleaner smoother look...

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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looks good


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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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nice pair
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Congrats on your new addition.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by got-20z
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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You are not partial to yellow, are you?
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Congrats on your new addition.


Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes

Hello new guy! Welcome to C5 world and congrats on the pruchase!
Peter


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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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