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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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Hey, my name is Jeff B from Austin, TX. And, I’m happy to say the forum already helped save me when my soft top wouldn’t move on my 06’ Vette. 🤓 I love being a new Vette owner and am looking forward to my next faster one.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Jeff, and congratulations on your C6!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks Route99! As a corvette owner, I have plenty of pics 😬




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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks for the pics, Jeff!
Very nice looking '06 vert!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Welcome to the forum. You might want to check out the C6 sections and post up some pics over in C6 General.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 09:50 PM
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Thanks and thanks for the tip Vet Jack. I love my Vette, best entry for me. Looking to upgrade to a 427 or Z06.
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Hey Jeff, welcome aboard from Round Rock. Congrats on your sweet ride. Thanks for posting the pics!
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Nice looking C6 convertible!
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. ��
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