From Wright City, MO
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From: Wright City, MO
From Wright City, MO
I'm a 70 year old guy who just filled a life long "want" and purchased my first Corvette. A 2004 C5 convertible. No collector piece by any means but mechanically solid and looks pretty good. It has been through many owners and I feel like several were not very good at mods or repairs. I have found many littler issues not properly fixed or not fixed at all. I new for the price it was not going to be perfect nor did I want one that way as I plan to enjoy driving it and tinkering. My wife and I spend a couple month in the winter in Florida and usually trailer her Cadillac but this year the vette will be our Florida car. I joined the forum to learn and ask questions, so be patient and help an old man enjoy his dream.
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Congrats on getting your C5 and best of luck with the car. Take a look in the C5 sections for information about your C5.
You're not too far up the road from me - been through Wright City many times.
You're not too far up the road from me - been through Wright City many times.
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Welcome to the Forum, Monty, and congratulations on your C5! 
As Vetteman Jack suggested, lots of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/.
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
As Vetteman Jack suggested, lots of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/.
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
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