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Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (1/21)
 8/29/13 10:59pm
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I'd like to say "Thanks to so Many C3VR Members" for helping me get to the completion of the 72. During the past 3 years there have been so many members that have given advise and words of wisdom that have kept me going on this project. From technical advise to words of encouragement when the project became overwhelming! A special thanks to, "Rich" for giving me a helping hand in the final steps of completion, Joel for all his knowledge whenever I needed a question answered, and for my friend Ebo, who would make sure I didnt forget I would fall asleep on the group during chat night because I was out of gas! There were so many others that would help as well, and I thank everyone. This past weekend was the exclamation point on the project for me. I was blessed with an award that means so much to me. Thanks to everyone in the C3VR family for your encouragement as this project moved forward. This is the reason I fly the C3VR emblem in the Front window, the large sewn patch across the console, and the Lifetime member badges on the dash and I couldnt be prouder to be a member of this group! Thank You, Rodney.

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (2/21)
 8/26/13 10:37pm
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Congrats on the award, Rodney!! YOU(and Rich) did the hard werk...we just offered moral support, and motivation!  Car turned out spectacular! Thumbs Up  Clap

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (3/21)
 8/27/13 8:56am
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Gotta say Rod, that car is super nice, you did a great job on it! Glad I got to see it this week.
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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (4/21)
 8/27/13 11:57am
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Rod so sorry for the mess I left on the seats, I so hope the stain comes out.....drool people it was drool......the pictures of this car are awesum but to see it in person, look at it feel it and sit in it......over the top job!
Rod is a perfectionist and it shows......and that is why he came away with a "PEOPLES CHOICE" award from Carlisle.....Bravo my friend Bravo!
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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (5/21)
 8/27/13 1:56pm
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Outstanding work Rodney Exclamation Barry and I were fortunate enough to see it first at OC Boardwalk cruise last year and couldn't get enough pics of it.Thumbs Up Keep up the good work...come help me...Big smile 

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (6/21)
 8/27/13 2:08pm
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Heh the other neat thing is Rod will have an even older one to bring toCarlisle in like 3 years.... if his work schedule is still on track. If he gets on 5 hour energy maybe even sooner.
 
 
(Well after I see what that 5 hour energy does to Barry I would not recommend it.... unless your in a last one to stop talkin wins contest Big smile Sorry Barry but I'd put my money on you....)
 
I'm sure it will even win peoples choice, at that other Carlisle Event Wink
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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (7/21)
 8/27/13 3:43pm
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Thumbs Up  What a BEAUTIFUL car. It deserves many awards.

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (8/21)
 8/27/13 9:30pm
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Congrats Rodney.
It's nice when all the hard work is appreciated.


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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (9/21)
 8/27/13 11:15pm
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Always nice to hear when someone gets a lot of use and joy out of being a member!

Thanks for being a part of C3VR!


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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (10/21)
 8/28/13 6:24pm
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Rodney, that car is PRICELESS! It stands out wherever you go (except you make us all look bad, lol) and you deserve all the awards because of all the time and effort you have put into it! Boy, unlike you, Rod, I get NO respect!
 
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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (11/21)
 8/29/13 11:06am
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Congrats on the well deserved award, Rodney!Clap  We have all followed your progress on that car and would like to see more pics of the finished product.Wink

BTW for those of us that were not at Carlisle, what was the award?  Don't be modest, tell us about it.Smile

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (12/21)
 8/29/13 2:01pm
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ebo said: 
Rod is a perfectionist and it shows......and that is why he came away with a "PEOPLES CHOICE" award from Carlisle.....Bravo my friend Bravo!
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Dean, the people can submit votes on their favorite corvette in attendance. I mean there was only 2500-3000 vettes there............
Rod won "Peoples Choice"
Rod has a sticker on his winshield to brag to and I believe a trophy /plaque.
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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (13/21)
 8/29/13 3:43pm
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ebo said:
ebo said: 
Rod is a perfectionist and it shows......and that is why he came away with a "PEOPLES CHOICE" award from Carlisle.....Bravo my friend Bravo!
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Dean, the people can submit votes on their favorite corvette in attendance. I mean there was only 2500-3000 vettes there............
Rod won "Peoples Choice"
Rod has a sticker on his winshield to brag to and I believe a trophy /plaque.
Evil Smileebo


Thanks, Evil Smileebo! 

That............is OUTSTANDING!!!  Way to go Rod.Clap

Still would like to see pics of the "PEOPLES CHOICE."

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (14/21)
 8/29/13 11:03pm
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Here ya go, Dean....Rodney has a slew of pics on his Photobucket page.....gorgeous car!  Thumbs Up

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (15/21)
 8/30/13 12:09pm
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Adams' Apple said: Here ya go, Dean....Rodney has a slew of pics on his Photobucket page.....gorgeous car!  Thumbs Up


Thanks Joel.Wink  You're right gorgeous car and a well deserved award.Clap
What I like is that Rodney is the first to give credit to all of you that helped.  Great group of guys and gals we have here at C3VR!



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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (16/21)
 8/31/13 7:25am
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Rodney,

I love the paint!
Looks like it is wet with detailer.
Great looking wheel and brakes too.

Super pictures in the morning light.


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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (17/21)
 8/31/13 12:17pm
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Congrats on the well deserved award! You did a truly fantastic job.  I can only wish that mine could ever look half as nice.  Great pictures as to boot.  I wish all my pictures were digital but way back, when I bought the car, I had a 35mm slr, no digital phones 13 yrs ago.

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Re: Thanks to so Many C3VR Members (18/21)
 8/31/13 1:51pm
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I gotta tell ya it was what they called a celebrity pick. I was sittin at the car around 4 PM saturday afternoon and this guy and girlfriend came over and started to ask questions about the car. He knew his cars and talked for 10 - 12 minutes with me. He kept telling me he like it because it combined the old look of the body and interior with the new wheels and engine look. Then he turns to me and says he is from the cruise control/radio group and he wants to pick my car for the celebrity choice. I was shocked! Didnt know what to say. almost brought tears to my eyes I was so happy. I never thought about winning an award because Im not really into that but I can say it means the world to me to have been so fortunate.
Again I just want to thank this group as they help to keep us all on track when we get discouraged, when we need technical help or we just need to talk to relieve the stress of things not going right.
Also thanks to everyone for your kind words of congrats for the award.

Thanks again, Rodney

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 8/31/13 5:03pm
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Rod, Congratulations.............Super well deserved (tried to match paint color, but it's not the same). Lots of workHeart and patienceHeart paid off.Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up 

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 9/1/13 12:40pm
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rod7515 said: I'd like to say "Thanks to so Many C3VR Members" for helping me get to the completion of the 72. During the past 3 years there have been so many members that have given advise and words of wisdom that have kept me going on this project. From technical advise to words of encouragement when the project became overwhelming! A special thanks to, "Rich" for giving me a helping hand in the final steps of completion, Joel for all his knowledge whenever I needed a question answered, and for my friend Ebo, who would make sure I didnt forget I would fall asleep on the group during chat night because I was out of gas! There were so many others that would help as well, and I thank everyone. This past weekend was the exclamation point on the project for me. I was blessed with an award that means so much to me. Thanks to everyone in the C3VR family for your encouragement as this project moved forward. This is the reason I fly the C3VR emblem in the Front window, the large sewn patch across the console, and the Lifetime member badges on the dash and I couldnt be prouder to be a member of this group! Thank You, Rodney.



Rodney,  I'm late to the party, had a hard drive crash!  However,  as I have been working on my car I had the same observations that you so eloquently made above regarding all the help from the forum members...INCLUDING YOU!  One example - the pics you posted when I was asking about checking my rear axle yokes.  I guess thats what folks mean when they say "pay it forward".  I was at Carlisle Friday and Saturday and at the dinner too, but didnt have the pleasure of seeing you or your car, maybe next time! Congrats!

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 9/6/13 12:41pm
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Rod ,
Congrats !!! That is awesome you getting the award!
Efforts payed off !
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