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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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well after carefully reading the forum for nearly a year, i finally pulled the trigger and joined one of the most informative places on the web to discuss one of the greatest bargains in the sports car world. i truly hope, that my past vette experiences and general 'carguy' knowledge can help 'someone out there', spur some thought or, more often than not, help me to better understand the nuances of the c5. you are a great bunch of enthusiasts and i look forward to a good exchange of opinions in the future.

have a great Christmas!
God bless you, all!

and, yes, i do wave!

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Welcome and Happy Holidays from NE Ohio!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Welcome DeaconBlue! You've got a real beauty there.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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Well aboard and let the mod fever begin

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Welcome to the forum DeaconBlue
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Well aboard a nd let the mod fever begin
Zilla must have been sampling the Cheer already judging from this post.

Welcome to the best Forum on the web. You have fun and get lots of info. Have a Great Holiday Time.:
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Welcome. I'm a newbie to the Forum also but so darn old that I've learned a thing or two about cars and Vettes if only by accident, err I mean experience along the road of life. Happy Holidays to all.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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welcome to the family..
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sxe60
Zilla must have been sampling the Cheer already judging from this post.

Welcome to the best Forum on the web. You have fun and get lots of info. Have a Great Holiday Time.:

Okay fixed, but was past noon so it is okay
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Well aboard and let the mod fever begin

Hey, Z are you sure you fixed it completely? I don't know, what would E-T say?
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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