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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 09:29 PM
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It's been a while, but I'm almost ready to step out and bring the C5 back on the highway. There have been a number of issues these past months, a few medical (nothing serious) and a couple issues with the blown headgasket and other things. The car is now running fine and only a few minor things keep it in the garage until I fix those. I had a fuel line issue and a tire sensor issue. A mouse chewed up all 4 fuel lines and I had to kill them and repair the lines.

Now it appears I have to chase down a squealing pulley after the car reaches operating temps.

I am stoked to get this beauty back on the road.
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 09:57 PM
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Welcome back sfc rick. It's good to see you posting up again.
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Welcome back sfc rick. It's good to see you posting up again.

Missed those pics of your incredible Corvette!
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:16 PM
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They go after propane lines on trailers and RVs. Always liked you car.
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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that looks like fun...welcome back
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:42 PM
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Welcome back Rick, I cannot tell you how many times I have posted pics of your hot Vette....your Vette inspired me to finally get my hood and a few more things in the works...






My MCM S/C high rise hood





Nothing fancy...just carbon fiber
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:47 PM
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WTH, I thought you retired from the forum or something! Welcome back, L8R ZFLASH
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:51 PM
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Good to see you back, Rick and best of luck getting your car back on the road.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 01:34 AM
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Good to see you back and know that you are well! I have always thought your C5 was a very great and tasteful build.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 06:28 AM
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just got back on the forum myself this year, GOOD to see you back and your kind ride
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 07:28 AM
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Always loved your pics.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 07:50 AM
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Hey Rick, welcome back....wondering what happened to you and that beautiful ride of yours. Nice to have you back.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome back, hope you are feeling better, and your car looks like a star!
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Good to see you and your beautiful car back on the forum.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 10:21 AM
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Glad all is well with you, Im sure you will have that hot rod running great. Always one of my favorite rides.
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
I am stoked to get this beauty back on the road.



A beauty she is
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Glad you're about to get this sharp C5 back on the road.
Best wishes with the final repairs you need to make.
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Jeez Rick, I thought you had given up on us.

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