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Old 09-19-2004, 08:59 AM
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New member to the board, and this is my first Corvette. Looks like a great board, with tons of information.

Just yesterday I picked up my 1973 Stingray, T-top, 4-speed stick, 350. Looks all original with matching numbers. Appears to be in great condition, and drives great too. She has 43,000 miles, and I don't believe it clocked over. Think I got a good deal for $10,000? Had never driven a Vette in my life, and was only given a ride in one once when I was a kid. I had a great time yesterday cruising around, and with a big grin on my face. Felt like I was a celebrity with everyone looking at me. Got so many compliments on the car, everyone from friends, family, strangers, and even my ex-wife! My ex said "I don't get too excited about cars, but this is really awesome." And these two teenagers at the pizza shop were just going nuts over the car.

Today will be picture day. I'll try to post a few pictures within this thread later.

Glad I can be part of this board. I'm sure I'll have some questions, and hopefully I can contribute something as I learn more about them.
Old 09-19-2004, 09:11 AM
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Congrats on the new car. Sounds like you have been bitten by the bug. Make sure to wave when you pass a vette. Looking forward to seeing the pics of your new vette.
Old 09-19-2004, 09:12 AM
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Welcome aboard. Jump on into the shark infested waters. 73's rule!! What color? Waiting on pics.
Old 09-19-2004, 09:16 AM
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Welcome That was a great deal. Don't forget to wave.
Old 09-19-2004, 09:19 AM
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Congrats on the 73, You'll love having it. Lots of 73's on here


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Old 09-19-2004, 09:28 AM
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I remember being bitten by the bug almost 30 years ago, a lady took me for a ride it a c3 bumper car at a race track in a heavily preped race car, then took my drivers test in a 1965,and have been hooked since that day, and I still have a vette today,dont drive it much,but whenever I have the need ,I go for a drive,and that calms me down for awhile.

Have fun with it ,be careful
Old 09-19-2004, 09:42 AM
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welcome here!!
sounds like a nice car,great deal also!
now hurry up with the pics!!
Old 09-19-2004, 09:45 AM
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Congrats on the car. Looking forward to seeing pics. Welcome to the forum.
Old 09-19-2004, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Budman78
Welcome That was a great deal. Don't forget to wave.
Old 09-19-2004, 10:18 AM
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Welcome to the party.
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Sounds like a nice purchase. Welcome to the Forum.
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Congrats on the purchase Welcome to the forum, you'll find lots of great people and excellant help, and answers to all your questions, and then some.
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congrats on your purchase on a fine year of corvette!-carl a----
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Congrats on the find.
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Welcome aboard.
Lots of fun and lots of crazy people here
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Yaaayyyy!! Another '73!!

Congrats!
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Originally Posted by 73sbvert
Yaaayyyy!! Another '73!!

Congrats!
My favorite year, sounds like a good deal, too. Joe

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Old 09-19-2004, 02:04 PM
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Man, these 73's are getting as common as fleas on this board.
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Welcome aboard. Have fun with your new toy. Can't wait for pics.
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Originally Posted by olouieo
Welcome aboard. Have fun with your new toy. Can't wait for pics.
Welcome and get those pics up


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