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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Any word on when Chevrolet is going to start building the convertibles?
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Any word on when Chevrolet is going to start building the convertibles?
I believe they have. Just a few at first.
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Dave Tatman did an interview last week that there were some on the line being worked in
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Originally Posted by speedlink
I believe they have. Just a few at first.

^ Al of them being 'Captured Test Vehicles' was reported herein previously . . ???
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http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2013/...r-dave-tatman/
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Originally Posted by speedlink
I believe they have. Just a few at first.
I've heard something similar. Maybe just for testing or reviewing. I think actual production will start sooner than the Dec date we were first given. My guess is late Oct or early Nov.
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