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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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I have been in the forum for 10 years now starting with my 04 -C5 then moving over to the C6 section with my 08 -JSB Convertible. Sold it this weekend and picking up my new GS next week. Never thought I would be lucky enough to own a C7 but when the wife and I saw this one we decided to make the plunge. Hope to pick up some valuable insight from the collective knowledge shared here. Dennis but everyone here who knows me calls me Denny. Can't wait to bring it home. A few photos below.



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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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Congrats Den enjoy
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks Mike!
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Thanks Mike!

Seriously with all the work ya do with the vet court..... enjoy the hell out of. You and STFU Linda have given more than most can think of
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:52 PM
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Very nice! Congrats! Get them to throw in the Race Ramps too...
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 10:14 PM
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Beautiful car, congratulations. I thought I preferred black wheels, but your stunning chrome rims have me second guessing my preferences.
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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Good looking car. Enjoy many miles with it.
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Congrats Denny-I'm glad to see you got the fastest color!
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 10:49 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 11:28 PM
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Congrats, that's a beauty. You're in for lots of enjoyment.
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Beautiful car you're buying and congrats. Hope it gives you many years of driving pleasure.
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 12:32 AM
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Effen Noob!

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Love the car sir. Enjoy the new ride!
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Congrats Denny-I'm glad to see you got the fastest color!
Thank you Steven. Were you a Blue Angels pilot? My Sil was an FA/18 pilot Marine and taught Jet Flight instruction at the Meridian Naval air base for 6 years, flying T-45’s.
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Congrats on your new ride. My favorite color. The C-7 is an amazing car and light years ahead of the C-6. Welcome to the C-7 Forum.
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Drop dead gorgeous! Enjoy
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Looks Amazing!

Just the way a Red Corvette is supposed to look without those grotesque black Krylon painted rims that every dealer has and everyone seems to loves these days. You found a needle in a Haystacks Calhoun. Enjoy it in good health!
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