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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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It is almost 60 degrees here in Chicago and roads are free of snow. Hit the car with some Mother's California Gold Showtime finish spray and headed for the highway! Awesome! Still need to get used to the 7 speed gear pattern, but otherwise all is good!

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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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Nice looking Vette enjoy it.
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cbmax
Hi,

It is almost 60 degrees here in Chicago and roads are free of snow. Hit the car with some Mother's California Gold Showtime finish spray and headed for the highway! Awesome! Still need to get used to the 7 speed gear pattern, but otherwise all is good!

Chris

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Cant wait to get mine out of the barn. couple more months....
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Great way to spend the day. Mine will be coming out of the garage soon.
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