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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 12:07 AM
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really OG wannabe vette owner again. Giving up aviation, coming home to the land of the best- Cars Corvette.
Previous Vettes- 66 427/427 convert, 82 cross ram, 74 w/BB LS6
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 12:18 AM
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That was a 427/425...
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I appreciate your time in respondingQUOTE=rkj427;1596374109]Welcome to the forum Jim!

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I appreciate your time in respondingQUOTE=rkj427;1596374109]Welcome to the forum Jim!

Good luck in your search!
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