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May 12, 2024 | 01:57 AM

alcoed

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

I'm back!

Must be something about the C5. Had a burgundy anniversary manual coupe. Sold it and purchased a 2000 white/red auto coupe. Sold it almost a year ago and today purchased a 01 burgundy (magnetic red) over oak auto convertible. Seems no matter what you replace a C5 with, its just not good enough!

May 12, 2024 | 02:01 AM

Tusc

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From: CT

Welcome back. What's next on the list for the car?

May 12, 2024 | 03:23 AM

alcoed

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Racer

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Thanks for askin'. Car does not need much just a good cleaning and polish. Going to add a double din, upgraded headlights, and a few minor touches.

May 12, 2024 | 03:35 AM

USAZR1

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Welcome back, Ed. Good to see another roadster owner on the site.

May 12, 2024 | 04:41 AM

Vetteman Jack

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Congrats on another C5. For the price, a C5 is hard to beat.

May 12, 2024 | 08:14 AM

alcoed

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Racer

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

Thanks, your right!

May 12, 2024 | 08:15 AM

alcoed

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Thanks!

May 12, 2024 | 08:56 AM

1bdvet

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May 12, 2024 | 09:32 AM

yellow2007

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May 12, 2024 | 12:15 PM

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alcoed

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Racer

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Sorry will pick up vehicle on Thursday. I will remit 27 8x10 color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one............

May 12, 2024 | 03:22 PM

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c5arlen

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Off ting a C5 for an improvement car was a number one mistake... . Not gonna happen, as you well know by now.

May 12, 2024 | 09:35 PM

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vette4fl

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Looking forward to the pics. Nice that you back!

May 13, 2024 | 09:50 AM

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jjc508520

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Red + oak sounds nice!

May 13, 2024 | 10:01 AM

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MosEspa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alcoed

What were some of the things you replaced your C5 with?

May 13, 2024 | 02:36 PM

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Nice work! No go ahead and upgrade that intake, heads, cam and headers. You won't be disappointed.

May 13, 2024 | 06:06 PM

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vette4fl

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Nice work! No go ahead and upgrade that intake, heads, cam and headers. You won't be disappointed.

Youll also need a wing and full cage.

May 17, 2024 | 08:55 PM

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alcoed

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

pics

Managed to get a couple of quick shots, more to come. Happy with vehicle. Had to drive across FL. to bring home. No issues to speak of, think I got a good one!