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Mar 7, 2021 | 10:27 AM

#1581

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

I'm in!! First Vette for me // 14 Z51 3LT A6

Hello All,

Just bought my first Vette. It's Midnight Race Blue with Blue Top and Kalahari Interior. One owner car with 15K miles.

It has not been above 40 since I bought it last month, so she is waiting patiently to get out for her first real drive. Only miles I have put on so far are quick hops to get an inspection sticker on a sunny 20 degree day and the initial test drive was done at 12 degrees....... First turn I took was full blown tire hop... freaked me out.

Have already learned quite a bit about the C7's from this forum and you tube.

I'll post some more pics once It warms up and I get her out.

Mar 7, 2021 | 10:36 AM

#1582

Bigredwing

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From: Leonardtown Maryland

Congradulations! I tried to pick up one very similiar a few years ago in that same color but it got sold. One of my favorites. Enjoy the ride and watch that wheel hopping!

Mar 7, 2021 | 11:12 AM

#1583

Vette Jockey

Roadster Madness. 😠

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From: Ventura Co Ca

SoCal Regional Events Coordinator

St. Jude Donor '13, '20-'21

Very nice, congratulations!

I went out for a drive yesterday with the top down and a light jacket, on the Freeway to Anaheim. I hit an area that was 42 F and it was a might cold. The heater could not keep up with it.

Mar 7, 2021 | 11:13 AM

#1584

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

Thanks Bigredwing!

I looked for about a year and a half for this specific combination. Saw many with Black or Kalahari roof..... Live just north of Boston, bought the car in NJ. Had her shipped up in an enclosed carrier.

So looking forward to getting her out on some back country roads as well as I95!!

Mar 7, 2021 | 11:16 AM

#1585

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

It's gonna hit the 60's here on Wednesday!!! The snow should all be gone by then too....., so no melted snowbank salt residue on the underside

I've also heard that the heated seats don't get that warm.......

Mar 7, 2021 | 12:56 PM

#1586

dyoung

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From: Sidney, Vancouver Island

The sub section is in a sticky at the top of the page but is lumped in after GS collector and Carbon 65.

Convertibles should be 1st as there are many more of them than collectors editions.

Mar 7, 2021 | 02:15 PM

#1587

0311 jarhead

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From: North Port, FL

Gonna be 80's here today. Drove home from Boundrant Wild Horse race track last weekend with the top down. It was in the high 70's
Summer is on the way

Mar 9, 2021 | 08:39 AM

#1588

QUAKEJAKE

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From: Milford NH

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB6

The snow has melted. Now just need it to warm up.

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Mar 9, 2021 | 04:47 PM

#1589

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

First Drop Top Day of Season...... finally!!!!

Dropped the top today for the first real drive of the season. Bought her at the end of Jan and she's been sitting in the garage with a full belly of 93 Octane just waiting for this day. First day above 50 here in the Boston area

Mar 9, 2021 | 06:09 PM

#1590

DALE#3

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From: Kannapolis MA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyoung

The sub section is in a sticky at the top of the page but is lumped in after GS collector and Carbon 65.

Convertibles should be 1st as there are many more of them than collectors editions.

If WE keep posting and stay on Page 1 We may not need a STICKY...

Mar 9, 2021 | 06:24 PM

#1591

Always Red Dave

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From: Plymouth Massachusetts

2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified

2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2020 C7 of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified

^^^^^^^^ NICE WHEELS AND GS VERT DALE^^^^^^^^

Mar 9, 2021 | 06:49 PM

#1592

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

That's a pretty ride......

Mar 16, 2021 | 07:47 PM

#1593

andybbbb

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From: NW NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderdea

Thanks, me too. It was a SOB to remove the steering wheel, however.

Lol, I know what you mean !

Mar 16, 2021 | 08:15 PM

#1594

DALE#3

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From: Kannapolis MA.

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Originally Posted by andybbbb

Lol, I know what you mean !

You better go play the lottery.
It's your Lucky Day

Last edited by DALE#3; Mar 17, 2021 at 05:33 AM.

Mar 17, 2021 | 05:14 PM

#1595

Skid Row Joe

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Originally Posted by CAB6

L❤ve the profile of the C7 vert.♡

❤

Mar 17, 2021 | 06:27 PM

#1596

DALE#3

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From: Kannapolis MA.

Me Too ^^

Mar 17, 2021 | 07:03 PM

#1597

Kevin A Jones

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From: Virginia

Yep, top up or down; beautiful profile either way:

Mar 17, 2021 | 07:28 PM

#1598

H Watkins

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From: Chester SC

St. Jude Donor '15-'16, '21,'24

Can't beat the profile! My addition:

Mar 20, 2021 | 12:17 PM

#1599

Gatorboy165

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From: North Andover, MA

What do folks use to clean and then protect the tops on your vert?s?

Hello All,

What do you use to clean your tops when needed and what do you seal with afterwards?

I've used 303 Fabric Guard and Cleaner on previous drop tops I've owned (Saab, Chrysler Sebring).

I've got a Midnight Race Blue Z51 3LT A6 with a Blue Top. All my other tops were black, so it was hard to judge the cleaning power of 303. The Fabric Guard works great......

Thx, Gator