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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Almost time to unwarp the fun! I'm going Where is APRIL...

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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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took the wrap off the vette Sunday drove Sunday yesterday and today
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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That makes two of us
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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i was hopeing to take mine for a little drive today, but im still surrounded by ice.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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I've had mine out since Sunday but the rest of this week looks iffy. But boy it feels good to row those gears again!!
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I couldn't wait any longer. Called the insurance company Friday and put it back on the road. Brought it to work today. I saw a number of C5's and a couple C6's going to and from Dayton last night. It looks like hibernation is about over for all.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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i just checked my driveway, still too much ice build up on it. maybe next week ill be able to get it down to the road.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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What are you waiting for?? We've had some great days to drive. It doesn't have to be warm to drive but if you want that today was perfect! Made it to 81 here in Indy.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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driveing on 3-5 inches of ice on a bad drive way is not an adviceable thing to do.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CAP94
Almost time to unwarp the fun! I'm going Where is APRIL...
It's not almost time. It is time I'm not as patient as some.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Gave it the first wash and wax job of the season today. Then drove around for 2 hours. Felt like I was 8 years old and it was Christmas morning.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Im two weeks out at least cars up on jack stands getting ready to pull the rearend out for a gear swap.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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I hope to drive to our march lunch
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by slolane
I hope to drive to our march lunch
Im waiting to see if next weekend looks like a go. RC isnt coming out until the roads are dry and all the salt and other crap is washed off. This is about the only time I think rain looks good.
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Slolane is off the ramps and ready to rumble This weekend looks better than they thought but I am going to wait till the middle of the week to call the ins. man. Long range forcast looks good for next sat. I am in with the slolane for lunch
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Slolane is off the ramps and ready to rumble This weekend looks better than they thought but I am going to wait till the middle of the week to call the ins. man. Long range forcast looks good for next sat. I am in with the slolane for lunch
I just saw back in the 60s for end of next week, hopefully the rain is not an issue for the weekend. Ill get the lunch going for the 24th.
As soon as the rain and freezing temps subside Ill be making that insurance call too
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DebRedC504
Im waiting to see if next weekend looks like a go. RC isnt coming out until the roads are dry and all the salt and other crap is washed off. This is about the only time I think rain looks good.
We need a good long hard rain...
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Car staying in storage till weather is good. Still need to call insurance co.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Took it out over the weekend for a "shake-down" cruise. Fun ride and now rain will be the only reason for not driving it next weekend.
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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been driving it all last week and weekend. its gotten a little bit of salt. no biggie. got caught in the rain last night cause I wasnt paying attention. I guess a reason to wash and wax her now
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