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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812
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.
Great to hear from you Ken! You and your family will continue to be in our prayers and I'm glad to hear that the family is doing as well as possible. 
Can't wait to see the artice and your car painted - have you decided on a color? The last article on the engine was great!!
Keep in touch whenever you can! We're here for you.
PS- I should be dropping in the engine in the Vette over in Butler, Pa in October - I'll reach out for you - maybe we can meet up for some grub!
All the best,
Paul 
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Lifetime MemberDeBerry, TX - USA
Joined: 2/27/2002
Posts: 1006
Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
Hey Ken. Good to hear from you again. Glad to know the wife is holding her own. She's still in our prayers. Sounds like your running yourself ragged. Like Adam said, try to get some rest occasionally. And, finally getting you Vette painted!
It IS going to be RED, right? 
Keep us posted and stay well. Dwain
It IS going to be RED, right? Keep us posted and stay well. Dwain I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas... 
Lifetime MemberPhoenix, AZ - USA
Joined: 3/13/2004
Posts: 537
Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Nomad Wagon, with Daytona front, custom hood scoop, dual side vents; 420HP 350; Doug Nash 5 speed; 1980 rear end W/4:11 gears; Cherry Red metallic paint.
Great to hear from you, thanks for the update. Sure am glad that Debbie is doing well.
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Ken - glad to hear things are going ok for you. People like you never cease to amaze me with your strong work ethic and commitment to family. 
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2430
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.
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Great to have you back again Ken. With all the adversity in your life, it's great to hear about your positive outlook on life. It helps the rest of us look at each day a little more clearly.
Congrats on finally getting the car painted. Sounds like your "someday" is in sight!!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Great to hear from you Ken. You are a great family man, a fine title to hold...none better. It is very exciting about your upcoming paint project. I know it has to be exciting for you. It will be like owning a "new" C3. We always think about you here. Thanks for checking in with the "other" family.
Regards,
Scott ranger3 2007-09-02 19:39:38
Man it's great to get that kind of respose. Nothing like family!
kstyer 2007-09-01 15:01:05
Of course it is going to be BRIGHT RED!!! And it will have a bit of custom paint as well. I am planning on realistic flames ( not fake looking ones ) on the raised cowl section of the hood, and the "Corvette" name airbrushed on the rear bumper to look like water drops. A chrome luggage rack is also planned. (it's in the basement)
The custom paint instructor at the college has some things in mind he has not yet shared. Those guys do great work but I won't let them get carried away. I want a Vette, not a circus wagon. He said to keep an open mind. Okay, but only to a point. I will listen to his suggestions, but may stick to my first plan.
Heck, then I can put the interior back. I have most of it and it's only in fair shape, but it will do fine for now. This is gonna be fun.
Barry, actually a waxed smooth car will get better mileage and have a greater top speed than a rough finish. Less drag. Go figure.
Paul, Butler PA is not that far away a bit over an hour. I think we can make that work. I will send you an IM with my info.
Hey Ken, glad to hear your wife is making progress even if it's slow going. We need more people like yourself in this world.
Also congrats on the body work .
.I would also like to thank you for your help thru Stingray Jim when I was stuck out in Nevada in July.
Take care & take a break once in a while.
DaveM
Lifetime Member #116
Dave's '82 
Ken,
Thanks for the update on the family and your C3.
You must sleep good at night.
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