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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,793
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From: Santa Maria Ca.
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 !
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Cypress TX
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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.
Race Director
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From: Franklin, Tennessee NCM Life Member #1631
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St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
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!
Le Mans Master
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From: Russellville, Kentucky 1967 Sting Ray & 2001 C5
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,793
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From: Santa Maria Ca.
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.....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,568
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From: Enterprise Oregon
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
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 61
From: Fort Wayne IN
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.....
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,269
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From: Mililani HI
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.
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From: Ideals are peaceful...History is violent...St.Charles, MO.
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