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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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My dad finally got him a Corvette after waiting his whole life. He deserves it more than anyone.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Congratulations to both you and your Dad!
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Good for your dad...Congratulations!
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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I so happy for you and your dad! May you both drive them in good health!
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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Which one?
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:15 PM
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congrats to both
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Very and congrats to you both!

I remember when my dad bought his first dream car (Datsun 240Z, back in the day of course). 2nd happiest day in his life
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Congrats to you both.

Which one s your Dad's?
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The white one is mine the red one is his. Mine is a 2lt non z51 with AR interior. His is a 3lt non z51 with black interior. He wanted chrome rims and the z51 spoiler but it was the only red one we could find today after driving a total of 500 miles in our search. I was more excited than he was about him finally getting his dream car. He had a 1981 Turbo Trans Am before I was born but he sold it to buy us a house. He is the best dad anyone could ask for (way better than your dad but I am biased.) lol
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^^^ That's very funny! Congrats to your Dad. Wish him well from all of us.
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Good for Dad! I know what the waiting game feels like, played it myself!

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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:19 AM
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Congrats to your dad and to you. Those are a couple of great looking C7s.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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OK... who gets the red one and who gets the white one?
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 01:05 AM
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Great post! Very happy for you both (but especially your Dad)!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 01:12 AM
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Congratulations to Dad....now make him happier by paying for it LOL
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They both look super sweet. Congrats to both of you.
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congrats to both of you
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And your Dad has a great son to be proud of too!
Thanks for sharing, you and your Dad enjoy the heck out of your cars. I bet you'll even switch it up every once in a while and drive each others.
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Congrats!

Is Mom getting a Z06 to kick both your butts?
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