New member saying hello
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New member saying hello
Hello everyone. My name is Jake I’m 43 from south Louisiana. I recently purchased my first corvette. It’s a 98 convertible. It’s in relatively good shape but does need some T L C. It’s been stored for quite a few years. I want to restore it to better than original. I don’t want to put just any part on this car so I’ll be looking for advice but also want to find good deals. Needless to say I’ll be referring to the proper forums for advice. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to the help you ladies and gentlemen have to offer.
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Welcome to the forum Jake. If you're so moved, there are several Corvette Clubs within S. Louisiana that are very good.
Enjoy the ride.
Enjoy the ride.
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Welcome and check out the C5 sections for some good advice about your car.
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Congrats. on your '98 C5 convertible!
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Welcome to the forum, Jake, and congratulations on your C5!
Best wishes with your efforts on your '98. Lots of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections of the forum!
Best wishes with your efforts on your '98. Lots of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections of the forum!
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So kind
Thanks every one for the kind words. You guys and gals are great. Unfortunately the weather here has been rather nasty so progress on the car is at a stand still. I’m actually in the process of building a garage to keep and work on the car. But south Louisiana weather is more bad than good most of the time
