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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by guido7834
Just curious, does it melt in rain?
I've never driven it in the rain or washed it in the 12 years that I've owned it, and I'm not about to start now.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilDog II
I've never driven it in the rain or washed it in the 12 years that I've owned it, and I'm not about to start now.
I understand. I'm just not that **** about it. I take very good care of mine. If I get caught in the rain, so be it. It is a car...
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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I've never driven it in the rain or washed it in the 12 years that I've owned it, and I'm not about to start now
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jol
If my back isn't killing me, it's my hip. The shots seem to help but oh boy, the Vette hurts so good. I really want to leave a deposit for the C& but must sit it in first.
Hope you guys improve. Hint- don't get in or out one leg at a time, sit down and swing in.
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Hey Jeff, how you makin' out?

Finally took the brace off, followed by rather loud objections from "someone", but she got over it. As I told her, the seats have two adjustable supports for the back...

Finally got it out for a nice run. Thing runs strong and it felt good to be back in the seat for a change. Still too cold to pop the top but first things first.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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I lost track of this topic for a few days.....I took mine out this past Wednesday afternoon, after I got home from work. Lovely day, temps in the mid 60s, lots of sunshine. Cruised around for about 45 minutes, then went out again on Friday for another 30-45 minutes, while running errands. Again, a nice day.


Today.....cold, windy, and light snow flurries again!


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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Hey LF, toldja it'd be snowin' over there for another month!

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Hey LF, toldja it'd be snowin' over there for another month!



Cuomo's fault................
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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I'm putting the insurance back on for May 1st. When I take it out of the garage depends on the weather.
I'm starting to get impatient for a cruise, I've been watching you tube videos of other people's Vettes.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by guido7834
I understand. I'm just not that **** about it. I take very good care of mine. If I get caught in the rain, so be it. It is a car...
Originally Posted by kedwin
I don't think I'll ever be able to get the damn thing clean!
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Cuomo's fault................
ok, I'll buy that...
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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My new garage is supposed to be done the end of May so then the vert comes home, can't wait.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 01:35 AM
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Re-established full coverage insurance and put her back on the road last Saturday, April 13. Been driving her daily ever since without a hitch. She has been running really well all week - knock on wood.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Just put insurance back on the Vet today will be taking it out once i get out of work... 10 hours work on Sunday
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