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Posted: 6/24/07 8:49pm Message 1 of 14
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Well we have a new member in our family. Michele bought on '04 GTO.
 
 I know a lot of folks don't really care for them for various reasons. We didn't really care for the bland styling when they first came out. But she liked this one. It came with the dealer installed SAP grills, hood, rear spoiler package which really "spiff's" it up.
 The color is Cosmos purple, it has the 6 speed trans., LS1 V8 350HP, 3.46 posi. power everything. 43k on the clock. Runs and handles very well. Quite surprizing actually for a 3700 lbs. car. Holden (GM Australia) built a very solid car IMO, compared to most of the GM tin cans over here.
 
 So soon as I get the camera out I'll post pics on my cardomain site.
 
I'm so happy the hunt for her toy is over. I sick and tired of dealing with people that must have been watching to much of the Barrett Jackson auction. A lot of cars we looked at were overpriced junk.




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TKO500 5 spd.
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'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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Posted: 6/24/07 8:56pm Message 2 of 14
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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
Congrats to Michele, Darryl!! Hope she enjoys it!


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Posted: 6/25/07 7:22pm Message 3 of 14
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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!
It really is a very good car.   But keep an eye on the inside edge of the front tires.  They have a habit of rubbing the struts and blowing the tires out.  GM is working on a solution.
 
But congrats,  she should enjoy it!   Pics man, we needs pics!



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Posted: 6/25/07 10:07pm Message 4 of 14
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Port Orchard, WA - USA
Joined: 6/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
Sounds like a beauty, congratz to Michele, she must be happy with her new toy Thumbs%20Up


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Posted: 6/26/07 1:30pm Message 5 of 14
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Well..... It is made by GM, and it has a vette motor and a 6 spd tranny,....interesting Big%20smile.


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Posted: 6/26/07 1:33pm Message 6 of 14
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Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
Awww....when do we get to see pictures of the new baby?

How much does it weigh?  How long is it?  Is it a boy or girl?

But most importantly, Where are the cigars!?!?
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Posted: 6/26/07 4:12pm Message 7 of 14
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Congrats.  A buddy of mine waited quite a while to get his Goat.  He also got the SAP, and I know he's been very happy with it - especially when he's taken it to the drag strip!


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Posted: 6/26/07 4:23pm Message 8 of 14
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Gloucester, VA - USA
Joined: 1/29/2005
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Vette(s): 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
Congrats....sounds like it'll be fun !


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Posted: 7/24/07 8:06pm Message 9 of 14
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Well I finally got time to take some pics of Michele's GTO.
It has some vette DNA it in. The distinct LS1 engine proves that. LOL
 
Click here to veiw them. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2721877
 
Enjoy Thumbs%20Up




GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975




Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.


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Posted: 7/24/07 11:09pm Message 10 of 14
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
OOOOOOOOH Mod's. Can ya make it look like a C3 sarge. LS1,....6 speed,... got my blood goin'.


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