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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 06:06 PM
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Hello everyone,
I am happy to say that I found my NEW 1997 C5 Corvette today.
Thank you everyone for your support..


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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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I am not sure what happened. I uploaded a picture and it shows on my computer. Here it is again.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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Very nice, now post in the general forum.

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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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From one 97 owner to another - congrats!

And welcome to the asylum...
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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Very nice, now post in the general forum.

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My apologies for wrong forum. I was following up with my WTB posts.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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Hey dude, post where you want.
Shakey...sat something nice or shut up
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 05:54 AM
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Glad you found her. Looks like a clean vette.

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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 12:02 AM
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 12:42 AM
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For some reason, I just love the way that car looks!! Congrats!
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 01:06 AM
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WOW, you have to one proud dad with your new baby, lol. Here is wishing you many happy miles/smiles with her~
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 05:02 AM
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Congrats. Great looking 97 . I have a 97 also and really like it. Alot of bang for the buck, that's for sure.
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 05:50 AM
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Sweet find! Your gonna love every mile!:

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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 07:06 AM
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WOW, you have to one proud dad with your new baby, lol. Here is wishing you many happy miles/smiles with her~
If I remember correctly, proud dad is a mom
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Murray Anderson
If I remember correctly, proud dad is a mom
OOOoops, leave it to me, politically incorrect even when making a compliment.
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by El original
OOOoops, leave it to me, politically incorrect even when making a compliment.
Lol, you weren't the only one. I'm sure he is a she that's been looking for weeks for the right car.
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Enjoy your new ride, and the thrill of owning and driving the only true american sports car.
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Best wishes to you and your new to you baby. Looking good!! Take care!
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