Almost there....
07-29-2007, 02:21 AM
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Drifting
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Almost there....
First off- I don't own a 'Vette yet--but I'm only a few K away from it.
AND to make matters worse,I've driven a 40hp 1962 VW bug for the last 18 years.
I have never even DRIVEN a c5 .
BUT... I will, soon.
A co-worker of mine got a '99 Nassau Blue Coupe about a year ago,and,when he brought it to work one day-I decided then and there that I was going to have to get one.
Chevy has produced alot of beautiful vehicles in their time,but the c5 'Vette is by far their best effort ever--.
In my opinion,the c5 Corvette is the best looking American car ever--ever.(Especially the White ones)
So...pretty soon I'm going to be a 'Vette owner--but not for a little while--.
I was sputtering along in my VW about a week ago,and a guy in a White c5 waved at me--I told my wife it was an omen --she told me I was full of $hit.
I'm going with the "omen" thing.
White 99FRC -That's the dream--37 years of working,5 kids raised,2 houses bought,29 years of marriage--I don't care what anyone says,I think I deserve a Corvette.
AND-When I finally get one,I know that Anything I may need to know can be found on this forum--You guys are the $hit when it comes to information -
I'll be around,and thanks ahead of time for all the knowledge on this forum--
If you get a wave from an old gray haired guy in an old VW bug-- wave back- we're on the same page !
AND to make matters worse,I've driven a 40hp 1962 VW bug for the last 18 years.
I have never even DRIVEN a c5 .
BUT... I will, soon.
A co-worker of mine got a '99 Nassau Blue Coupe about a year ago,and,when he brought it to work one day-I decided then and there that I was going to have to get one.
Chevy has produced alot of beautiful vehicles in their time,but the c5 'Vette is by far their best effort ever--.
In my opinion,the c5 Corvette is the best looking American car ever--ever.(Especially the White ones)
So...pretty soon I'm going to be a 'Vette owner--but not for a little while--.
I was sputtering along in my VW about a week ago,and a guy in a White c5 waved at me--I told my wife it was an omen --she told me I was full of $hit.
I'm going with the "omen" thing.
White 99FRC -That's the dream--37 years of working,5 kids raised,2 houses bought,29 years of marriage--I don't care what anyone says,I think I deserve a Corvette.
AND-When I finally get one,I know that Anything I may need to know can be found on this forum--You guys are the $hit when it comes to information -
I'll be around,and thanks ahead of time for all the knowledge on this forum--
If you get a wave from an old gray haired guy in an old VW bug-- wave back- we're on the same page !
07-29-2007, 06:45 AM
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Welcome to the forum 
. You've found the right place to get info on an American icon - the Corvette. I think you're right - it's your turn to have a little fun in your life. Good luck and keep us posted.
. You've found the right place to get info on an American icon - the Corvette. I think you're right - it's your turn to have a little fun in your life. Good luck and keep us posted.
07-29-2007, 07:14 AM
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Welcome aboard. I bought my first almost 3 years ago after 2 kids, college and the likes. Never too late to own America's best!
07-29-2007, 10:59 AM
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Welcome to the forum! 
07-29-2007, 12:38 PM
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My Mom's Neighbor had a '67
In '72,when I "went out on my own"-The people nextdoor to my Mom got a Divorce.
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
07-29-2007, 02:00 PM
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In '72,when I "went out on my own"-The people nextdoor to my Mom got a Divorce.
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
Glenn
12-23-2007, 03:45 PM
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Melting Slicks
In '72,when I "went out on my own"-The people nextdoor to my Mom got a Divorce.
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
She got the house,and she got the '67 'Vette,and Gary got the shaft-
She let that vette sit in the garage till all 4 tires went flat,
and all the liquids started leaking out of it(25 years)-finally sold it FOR $1500.00 in apx.'97.(3700 miles)
Not quite sure what this has to do with anything,but it pi$$es me off just to think about it.....
12-23-2007, 03:51 PM
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Aloha and welcome to the CF, anyone who raised 5 children deserves a Vette. May your wife realize what you sacrificed for the family and that now you are deserving of getting your dream machine. Good luck and merry christmas.
12-23-2007, 11:56 PM
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Remember that, if you locate a Vette outside of your local area, members here will be happy to check it out for you so that you do not need to buy sight-unseen.
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.
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