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Old 03-03-2017, 05:38 PM
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Do you ever drive it? Maybe up to the tow truck!
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I didn't want to derail the other thread any further. I don't recall seeing a 1967 Corvette, I'll ask my buddy if he remembers.

I was fairly underwhelmed by a lot of this year's showing.
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Glad to see her back around here commander!
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Didn't see any additional trophy in front of it? How did you make out at the show?

Did you have to transport the trophies separately this time, with the addition in the hatch area?

Just curious.........................

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Some of the other cars at the show.
















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Commander,

Post or send me pics of your interior door panels and seats, if you would be so kind.
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This was one of the badest cars there Imho.
The brown car in the upper left corner won best in show, I was told it was a million dollar build. i have no clue what it is and apologize for not getting a better pic.

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Commander,

Post or send me pics of your interior door panels and seats, if you would be so kind.



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Didn't see any additional trophy in front of it? How did you make out at the show?

Did you have to transport the trophies separately this time, with the addition in the hatch area?

Just curious.........................
I came in 2nd in my class, lost to a 1967 Corvette conv
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Originally Posted by myredhead1
Glad to see her back around here commander!
Haha myredhead i was crazy preparing for the show, getting car, display and everything ready.
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested
Do you ever drive it? Maybe up to the tow truck!
I actually drove it home from the show, didn't have to worry about getting it dirty any more lol.

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Commander- absolutely stunning car. No doubt you have invested some serious money in it. Just wow. Thanks for all of the pictures
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Commander- absolutely stunning car. No doubt you have invested some serious money in it. Just wow. Thanks for all of the pictures
TY, and its still not done its back in the shop getting my interior roof panel fiber glassed for additional speakers.





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