(VA Rat Pack) It's official
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(VA Rat Pack) It's official
Ok gang .... I have officially moved up to a C5 .... red convertible (are we buds again Ron?????) 
Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so 
Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
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Welcome to the club! 
You have to catch up! - Viper Remote Start/Alarm System, Corsa Indy Exhaust, Dynatech SuperMAXX Long Tube Header System, Blackwing, Power Coupler, Hood Seal, Modified Fog Light Surrounds, GM Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads, XM Commander, Flush Mount Taillight Kit, Brakelight Red Prism Cut Rear Lettering Kit, Optima Red Top Battery, Window Tint 35% rear/50% sides, about $5K ought to do it! 
You have to catch up! - Viper Remote Start/Alarm System, Corsa Indy Exhaust, Dynatech SuperMAXX Long Tube Header System, Blackwing, Power Coupler, Hood Seal, Modified Fog Light Surrounds, GM Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads, XM Commander, Flush Mount Taillight Kit, Brakelight Red Prism Cut Rear Lettering Kit, Optima Red Top Battery, Window Tint 35% rear/50% sides, about $5K ought to do it!
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Originally Posted by 1bernie1
Welcome to the club! You have to catch up! - Viper Remote Start/Alarm System, Corsa Indy Exhaust, Dynatech SuperMAXX Long Tube Header System, Blackwing, Power Coupler, Hood Seal, Modified Fog Light Surrounds, GM Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads, XM Commander, Flush Mount Taillight Kit, Brakelight Red Prism Cut Rear Lettering Kit, Optima Red Top Battery, Window Tint 35% rear/50% sides, about $5K ought to do it!
You have to catch up! - Viper Remote Start/Alarm System, Corsa Indy Exhaust, Dynatech SuperMAXX Long Tube Header System, Blackwing, Power Coupler, Hood Seal, Modified Fog Light Surrounds, GM Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads, XM Commander, Flush Mount Taillight Kit, Brakelight Red Prism Cut Rear Lettering Kit, Optima Red Top Battery, Window Tint 35% rear/50% sides, about $5K ought to do it! 
At least it is already painted "real Corvette red" ... that will save some there ... not sure how the red prizm letters would look. But reserve me garage space for the rest!
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Originally Posted by 71corv
Congrats!!! Are you going to drive the car to the Suffolk show this weekend? If so , will see you there.
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Funny ... I was looking for a Mid Year or C3 .... ended up buying a 69SS Chevelle project and a C5 vert within a span of four days. Guess that is how it happens sometimes!
See ya there
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I'm also writing a new book ....
... how to transform your garage from vintage VW beetles to high performance Chevys in one short year. The before and after pics are astounding!
Now ... if I can fall in love with a sweet girl whose daddy willed her a cherry L88
Now ... if I can fall in love with a sweet girl whose daddy willed her a cherry L88
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Originally Posted by HamCrab87
Ok gang .... I have officially moved up to a C5 .... red convertible (are we buds again Ron?????) Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so
Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
Congratulations Tom! (Wow, that didn't take long 
) And as you can already see, there are plenty of ways to continue to spend money!!!Can't wait to see it and go for a ride!
Julie!
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Originally Posted by HamCrab87
Ok gang .... I have officially moved up to a C5 .... red convertible (are we buds again Ron?????) Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so
Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
Y'all were right ... all I had to do was drive one! Oh well ... I was without a monthly car payment for, oh, a week or so Julie .. when you get out ... a ride is waiting for you!!!
You can never go wrong with a Red Corvette!
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Originally Posted by brian pinner
Okay, now I'm jealous. I think my '90 is going to have to still carry the mail for a while. My wife did agree to let me get a c5 though. Huh? Decisions decisions.
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Originally Posted by BLONDE C5
Congratulations Tom! (Wow, that didn't take long ) And as you can already see, there are plenty of ways to continue to spend money!!!Can't wait to see it and go for a ride!
Julie!
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Now update your Forum Info 
Good on you man - recommend you drink heavily till the shock wears off
Good on you man - recommend you drink heavily till the shock wears off
I was impressed with both the monthly payment AND the insurance payment ... not as bad as feared. One of the nice advantages of middle age .... you can insure a nice late model Vette cheaper than you can insure a teenage son with a POS starter car
It is even cheaper than MY first insurance policy waaaay back in 1972! Profile updated ... pics posted soon.
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Originally Posted by HamCrab87
Well ... I don't drink, so I guess I will just have to tough it out.
I was impressed with both the monthly payment AND the insurance payment ... not as bad as feared. One of the nice advantages of middle age .... you can insure a nice late model Vette cheaper than you can insure a teenage son with a POS starter car It is even cheaper than MY first insurance policy waaaay back in 1972!
Profile updated ... pics posted soon.
I was impressed with both the monthly payment AND the insurance payment ... not as bad as feared. One of the nice advantages of middle age .... you can insure a nice late model Vette cheaper than you can insure a teenage son with a POS starter car
It is even cheaper than MY first insurance policy waaaay back in 1972! Profile updated ... pics posted soon.
Post your pics....Red convertible !!! Man that's great !!!!!
{any parts left over on the 87, Jack and can use ????}
Congrats!!!
Stay Safe....
Rick
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Originally Posted by BLONDE C5
Congratulations Tom! (Wow, that didn't take long ) And as you can already see, there are plenty of ways to continue to spend money!!!Can't wait to see it and go for a ride!
Julie!
Can't wait for some top down cruising!
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Originally Posted by Rick Williams
DARN!!!!! I guess I might be the only Ratpacker left with an 87....
Post your pics....Red convertible !!! Man that's great !!!!!
{any parts left over on the 87, Jack and can use ????}
Congrats!!!
Stay Safe....
Rick
Post your pics....Red convertible !!! Man that's great !!!!!
{any parts left over on the 87, Jack and can use ????}
Congrats!!!
Stay Safe....
Rick
They look good as a pair .... and along side of the Chevelle they make an awesome sight. Now ..... to finish "debugging" the yard
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Originally Posted by HamCrab87
Now ..... to finish "debugging" the yard
I "almost" have room for that driveway, complee with ATNB size carport
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Originally Posted by HamCrab87
Picked it up today .... won't have plates for about a week until the title comes back ... so she will be a garage queen for a bit.
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Can't wait for some top down cruising!
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Can't wait for some top down cruising!