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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 11:35 AM
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I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say Hi...I just bought my dream car this weekend, a '79 C3. I'm a virgin 'vette owner and I'm here to learn about, and talk about, Corvettes!!!





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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 01:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Vinny, and congratulations on your C3!
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome from Round Rock and congrats on getting your dream car! She looks sharp. I like your collection of license plates too. Enjoy the ride.
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Welcome to the forum!

Congrats. on your sharp looking C3 coupe!
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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That’s a very good looking C3 you bought. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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Thanks for making me feel welcome! This is gonna be fun!
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That's one good-lookin' C3 Vinny! I've wanted a C3 for...well...as long as I can remember. Welcome from another Texan and Houston-area member (I'm in Missouri City).
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