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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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I'm a retired gov't worker that recently bought a '66 vette,427,390HP-auto, w/120K miles. Body in good shape.I'll seek help w/allareas of the car.I plan on checking out the engine.The compression is alittle down from specs. There be more as I thoroughly check my Vette>Thanks
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Congrats on your new ride - great car!
For help try the C1-C2 forum. Lots of experts and good advise there.
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Congrats on your new ride - great car!
For help try the C1-C2 forum. Lots of experts and good advise there.

Welcome aboard and congrats on the Corvette,sounds very nice.
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(That's my jealous look- just made it up.)

Congrats. Nice ride.
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Congrats on the 66 Vette!! You will be driving around for quite a while with a big "corvette grin" on your face! Welcome to the Forum. They are great for learning more about vettes and you will meet a lot of new friends.
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Congrats on the vette. One of my favorite years for sure . Only the 67 would be any better for me . But I have to be content with my 06Z.
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Welcome to the forum! Lots of very knowledgeable folks here. Check out the C2 forum!
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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