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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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When I was in Vietnam I promised myself that if I got home alive & with both legs, the first thing I was going to do was buy a brand new Vette. Well, one thing lead to another and it took me 40 years to finally get a 30 year old trashed-out '77 Coupe.
Fourteen months later & a lot of blood, sweat and tears, its now a daily driver. Its the only car I ever wanted to own & I guess the Boss upstairs knew when I was supposed to finally get my Corvette. Since the total and complete rebuild (not restore) I wouldn't sell it or trade it for anything I can think of.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Congrats on finally getting your '77. Welcome aboard.
Old May 3, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Welcome aboard, dreams do come true. I left Nam in 69 with the same idea, dream came true in 04.
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Congrats on your 77 vette!! Similar story here. Navy Aviation 66-70. Took me 40 yrs too. Welcome to the Forum, they're great and you will also meet a lot of new friends. :cheers
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Good for you. There is nothing like getting what you want.
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Hi i have more information about that car
http://www.getwisely.com/Corvette-main.html

Old May 4, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Welcome to the forum! And more importantly, Welcome home Bro!

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Welcome to the forum and congratulations! Also, thank you for serving our country.

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Welcome !!!

Now lets see some pictures of the beast.
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Hello and welcome. I hope you really enjoy driving that 77.
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