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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 06:00 PM
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I just purchased my first Vette. It's been a long time coming but I am ecstatic.
.It's a 81 stalled project car and I feel I got a very fair deal on her.It needs a lot of TLC but i have time since I just retired. It hasn't been delivered yet but when I get her I will start work and document the rebuild..
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 06:18 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 08:32 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 09:28 PM
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Thanks guys,
You will probably get tired of me after awhile..
Anyway, I bought this Vette off eBay, the engine compartment looks to be trashed. After a compression test I will know my attack plan..
This should be fun
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