IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

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Posted: 3/12/12 7:10am Message 1 of 16

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68vet427

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macedon, NY - USA

Joined: 7/20/2006

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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!

Well I got the monster started tonite!!!!
I have waited a long time for this.
Had the family over to root me on.
Here's some pics and and go to my web site here or at bottom of post to see video of the start up.

http://community.webshots.com/user/68vet427

Turn up the sound !!!!!!!

|UPDATED|3/12/2012 7:10:08 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Posted: 3/9/12 8:16pm Message 2 of 16

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Adams' Apple

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Vette(s): #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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Posted: 3/10/12 6:45am Message 3 of 16

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ceastham1

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greer, SC - USA

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Vette(s): C(6-5+2)VR - 1964 convertible 327/365 & 2003 convertible - 50th Anniversary Edition & 2010 3LT Coupe

AWESOME

congratulations !!!!

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Posted: 3/10/12 6:49am Message 4 of 16

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lukesvette

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 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.

Joe,

Congrats brother!! Clap

I have been waiting for signs of life from this Motion inspired beauty!! Clap

Simply awesome!!!!! Clap

I did happen to notice a giant SH&% EATING GRIN that usually accompanies the start up of a fresh motor!!! Clap

Enjoy,

Paul

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Posted: 3/10/12 7:39am Message 5 of 16

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2tone82vette

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Newton, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car. All original. A true survivor. 2nd owner Only 300 miles.

That is so Sweet!

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Posted: 3/10/12 9:32am Message 6 of 16

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danascar

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Germansville, PA - USA

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Vette(s): 1974 Coupe 358ci 4 speed Black w/Medium Saddle interior w/79 custom leather seats. . 1999 C5 Convertible, 6 speed, Atomic orange, Oak interior.

Outstanding....I'm jealous!!!!

DanT

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Posted: 3/10/12 11:15am Message 7 of 16

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aceinthehole

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Manteca, CA - USA

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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Beautiful ! Just rewards for your efforts and perseverance. TOO COOL.

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

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