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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 10/31/08 8:23pm Message 1 of 13
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Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 1/23/2002
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
... into storage 'til sometime in late April.  Loaded her up on the trailer afterwork and headed to the storage place with Patty and Bailey along to provide moral support.  Already miss the familiar shape in the garage.  I'm afraid it's going to be a long winter.


Jim Olson 

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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 10/31/08 8:50pm Message 2 of 13
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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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
Alright youse guys...enough wif the dang scary topic titles!!!! Yer all gonna give me a heart attact (if in fact, I have one...)!!!

Glad to hear the "Toy" is only going for a winter nap, Jim!!! Cheer up....Ya still got ol Smokey Bandit there to keep ya company, eh?


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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 9:14am Message 3 of 13
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You also got me on that title................


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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 9:24am Message 4 of 13
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Me too. My reaction was WHAT???? Say it ain't so. He must have driven her into a lake or something wierd like that.
 
Jim, you are EBO!



 
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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 9:51am Message 5 of 13
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

I put mine away too.Cry I guess we will have to dream of the time when we can get back on the road with our toysWink




Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 10:10am Message 6 of 13
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Apache Junction, AZ - USA
Joined: 10/15/2006
Posts: 285
Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
Not to make anyone feel bad.... but here in Arizona its the start of vert/t-top weather!  We cannot go topless in the summer because of heat stroke, skin cancer, melted plastic, dehydration etc.  We LIVE for this time of year AND we deserve it in this God forsaken city!!
May it be a quick winter for you guys!Thumbs%20Up 



Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 11:23am Message 7 of 13
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Dorr, MI - USA
Joined: 8/21/2002
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Man I agree!!! So far I thought we lost The Blackray, then The Poopmobile, now its The Toy. Enuff a this scary stuff!! Shocked
 
I was gonna put My Girl under the blanket this week, but looks like it might hit 70. Looks like a lil more crusin yet.Big%20smile "T"



Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 6:07pm Message 8 of 13
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I have not driven mine all year.  It' s been in the shop at the college.   But it's worth it!!!
 
It may not come out until spring, but that would keep it warm and dry inside.   That would be okay.



Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/1/08 6:24pm Message 9 of 13
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Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
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Vette(s): #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.
I know, Jim.....it's a sad day to have to put your "TOY" in hybernation......CryCryCry....but it will be back out in the Spring....Big%20smile


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Hate to say it, but "The Toy" is gone...

Posted: 11/2/08 5:22am Message 10 of 13
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Greensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Hmph.... I liked the title...... soooo Jim how did you make the decision to banish "The Toy" to a storage unit? Round here all none Chevrolet and then none Vette vehicles must go first!


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