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Well I sold the 97.... (1/27)
8/6/09 10:19pm

JimG

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Gloucester, VA - USA

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1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

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But I'm buying something better.... I pick it up tomorrow...

Ray,

Don't tell the secret.... Wink

JimG2009-08-09 07:50:06

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Well I sold the 97.... (2/27)
8/6/09 10:36pm

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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

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Ok, so you sold your C4....................what are you buying?

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Well I sold the 97.... (3/27)
8/6/09 11:38pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

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I'm glad it wasn't the C3 that went.

Sooooo, what you got hidin' up your sleeve?

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Well I sold the 97.... (4/27)
8/6/09 11:44pm

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Valley Springs, CA - USA

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1978 metalic rootbeer/gold,275hp, 350ci/th350

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ok tell us we wont tell. what have you done Shocked

[QUOTE=JimG] But I'm buying something better.... I pick it up tomorrow...

Ray,

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[/QUOTE] JimG2009-08-09 07:50:53

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Well I sold the 97.... (5/27)
8/7/09 4:11pm

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Wadga git? Wadga git?

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Well I sold the 97.... (6/27)
8/8/09 12:07am

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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

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Dang Jim! Now ya got us goin'. Whatever it is, I'm envious already .

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Well I sold the 97.... (7/27)
8/9/09 10:47am

JimG

I'll take pics today and post'em up.JimG2009-08-09 07:50:30

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Well I sold the 97.... (8/27)
8/9/09 5:43pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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Pics of what???

Now c'mon buddy! Do tell!! We're all waitin' here, ya know.

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Well I sold the 97.... (9/27)
8/9/09 6:19pm

JimG

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Sorry about the spot on the lense

JimG2009-08-09 16:07:25

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Well I sold the 97.... (10/27)
8/9/09 6:30pm

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

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Oh Jimmy,

That be sa-weet...... Now ah know sumbody wit one o dem fast carz....

Jimmies new car......

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Well I sold the 97.... (11/27)
8/9/09 7:08pm

JimG

Limited edition...#767 of 2025

My grin has been like this since Friday Big smile

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Well I sold the 97.... (12/27)
8/9/09 9:09pm

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

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OoooooooooH, could that be one of those Z06s? I'm thinkin that was probably one of those decisions that any of us would make. $ allowing. What I wouldn't give my brother . Congratulations buddy. Now, will you take me for a ride in it?

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Well I sold the 97.... (13/27)
8/9/09 9:33pm

JimG

[QUOTE=aceinthehole]OoooooooooH, could that be one of those Z06s? I'm thinkin that was probably one of those decisions that any of us would make. $ allowing. What I wouldn't give my brother . Congratulations buddy. Now, will you take me for a ride in it?[/QUOTE]

I got a great deal that I couldn't pass up. 21K miles on it. Yep Z06. Sure, hop in !

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Well I sold the 97.... (14/27)
8/9/09 9:58pm

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Holy Cow, Batman.................it's a Z06! So SAAAA-WEEEET! I'ld have a big grin on my face too........congrats!

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Well I sold the 97.... (15/27)
8/9/09 10:52pm

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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Yeeesh, Jim...ya couldn't find a RED one?!?!? Shocked

Sweet Ride!!! btw..that little "smudge" is just Zora givn ya a big ol Thumbs Up!!

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Well I sold the 97.... (16/27)
8/9/09 11:15pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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Holy Moly!

Nice ride there, JimG! Thumbs Up

Enjoy the ride thanks for givin' us all a look!

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Well I sold the 97.... (17/27)
8/10/09 10:06am

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Elma, WA - USA

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Red 1973 Convertible. L-48 Auto #'s matching Red 1970 LT-1 Convertible #'s matching

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I must say that is WAY COOL!!! Thumbs Up

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Well I sold the 97.... (18/27)
8/10/09 4:47pm

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Dorr, MI - USA

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71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

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Very, Very nice Jimmy. Congrats!!!

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Well I sold the 97.... (19/27)
8/10/09 8:34pm

lukesvette

Z-oh my God-06!! Congrats Jim!!

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Well I sold the 97.... (20/27)
8/10/09 9:49pm

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Valley Springs, CA - USA

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That car is Star

perrrrrrty Star

nice. Got a name for it? Cause a car like that needs a name Clap

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Well I sold the 97.... (21/27)
8/19/09 6:39pm

JimG

Hmmm...a name......hmmmmm.....suggestions? It's is number 767 of 2025.

I guess I could go with Boeing...

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Well I sold the 97.... (22/27)
8/20/09 1:06am

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[QUOTE=JimG]Hmmm...a name......hmmmmm.....suggestions? It's is number 767 of 2025.

I guess I could go with Boeing...

[/QUOTE] Now your think'in. PERRRRfect. BOEING it is. Star

Now lets git BOEING in the ole signature

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Well I sold the 97.... (23/27)
8/21/09 1:56pm

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1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

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NICE ACQUISITION. ENKOY THE RIDE. Thumbs Up

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Well I sold the 97.... (24/27)
8/21/09 9:40pm

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73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

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Ok.. I didn't spoil your surprise.. now come by like you said... I gotta get a ride man... you takin' it to Carlisle?

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Well I sold the 97.... (25/27)
8/21/09 11:15pm

JimG

[QUOTE=2 cruzn]Ok.. I didn't spoil your surprise.. now come by like you said... I gotta get a ride man... you takin' it to Carlisle?[/QUOTE]

I'll call you tomorrow(Saturday).I have to go to Ft lee next weeek. I leave on Sunday night back on Wednesday. I'm still considering Carlisle. Too much work not enough fun...

Sometimes the money ain't worth it..

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Well I sold the 97.... (26/27)
8/22/09 12:51pm

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[QUOTE=JimG] Too much work not enough fun... Sometimes the money ain't worth it..[/QUOTE]

Funny....that's what I used to say Jim. And suddenly, I don't have any options anymore Cry

. Boy, the quality of life sure does depend on your income Confused

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Well I sold the 97.... (27/27)
8/23/09 2:04pm

JimG

[QUOTE=2 cruzn]Ok.. I didn't spoil your surprise.. now come by like you said... I gotta get a ride man... you takin' it to Carlisle?[/QUOTE]

I decided to take the pilgrimage to Carlisle. I'm gonna leave on Thursday at some point. Friend of mine lives in New Freedom. Gonna sleep at his place.

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