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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 09:24 PM
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Hi All from the Orlando area,

New to forum but not new to Vettes. I've been lurking the forums for a while getting info to fix/customize my Vette for a very long time now. I figured it was high time I actually registered. Mine is a 73 Coupe with a 454 and 4 speed. My Dad bought it new and gave it to me a few years back hence my handle. I've been slowly taking care of things and making it my own. I still have a lot plans for it. Looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing all the knowledge that the members have.



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Welcome! That must be a precious one for your family, enjoy your mod projects.
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Originally Posted by HndMeDwn
Hi All from the Orlando area,

New to forum but not new to Vettes. I've been lurking the forums for a while getting info to fix/customize my Vette for a very long time now. I figured it was high time I actually registered. Mine is a 73 Coupe with a 454 and 4 speed. My Dad bought it new and gave it to me a few years back hence my handle. I've been slowly taking care of things and making it my own. I still have a lot plans for it. Looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing all the knowledge that the members have.


your 73 is a dream car of mine, C3, bigblock, 4 speed, Awesome!
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!!

All my Dad had was wagons... Although the 66 Malibu would make a great restomod these days.
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Congrats on your ‘73 and kudos for taking care of her/keeping her in the family. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the forum! I'll be visiting about an hour away from Orlando in the next week or so. Hope it's not 85 degrees with 130% humidity. Hahahah
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Thanks gang. Happy to be here!
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Originally Posted by WICKEDFRC
Welcome to the forum! I'll be visiting about an hour away from Orlando in the next week or so. Hope it's not 85 degrees with 130% humidity. Hahahah
You should be good...............it will more than likely be 95 instead. hahahahahahaha
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