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Jun 6, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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My name is Matt, I am from the Springfield Mo. area. I am the new owner of a red 1989 with Z51, FX3, J55. 3.54 posi, black tag Zf6. Needs some minor cleaning up and TLC but overall very solid 46xxx original carfax confirmed miles. Bought close to chicago, flew out and drove it home. Really wanting Non Deep dish 17x11 wheels. If anybody has a lead PM me. I'll post in for sale/wanted soon. Looking forward to being a member of this forum.



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Jun 6, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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Congrats on your sweet C4. Welcome to the forum and thanks for the pics!
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Jun 6, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Very nice, low mileage '89 - congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum.
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Congrats and welcome to the forum Matt!!

BTW - Always loved those wheels!!
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Welcome to the forum. Love the behind the wheel driving down the road pic. Good luck.
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Welcome Matt. That's a pretty C4.
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Thanks everybody! Excited to be here and share photos of the Corvette.
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