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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Few new pics of my rig and some with my grandparents rides.









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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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I like everything but the purple brake calipers. Then again, I am a little biased since I also own a black c5z.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Where did you find the purple letters?
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Everybody and their grandmother has red. Needed something I haven't seen yet, especially around here.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Love that forth pic, that's quite a line up. Your rig talk had me thinking I was going to see an 18 wheeler. Lol
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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My grandpa actually took the last 2 pics. 68 with some camera skills!
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Very very cool , always like something with a different twist ...
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Excellent pics. If I were going to have an 06(which I'm not), I think it'd have to be black all over.
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Great pictures!
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That's my grandmas. All chrome everything! The ride is so much better between the 3, but love the frc to much to move up.



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Excellent pics. If I were going to have an 06(which I'm not), I think it'd have to be black all over.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 01:24 AM
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Some really nice rides your family has.
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Thanks jack!


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Some really nice rides your family has.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
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