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Old 01-29-2023, 04:39 PM
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Some even say they’re allergic to the snow and rain.
I say otherwise. I won a TV from a work party and improvised.



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01-30-2023, 10:59 AM
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I dig seeing this C8 being used as a car. Not pampered, just used.

Sure, you could rent a truck for $20 or $80 or whatever, but that's a pain. And it's a hassle. Picking up the truck, returning it, topping off the gas tank, blah blah blah. All of which takes time. Respect to Amoreloba for putting the damn thing in the car and driving home. Done.
Old 01-29-2023, 04:53 PM
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20 years ago you would have needed a pick up truck.
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Is that a 75" TV in a Corvette? I'm horrified and impressed at the same time.
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I actually transported a sauna from Florida to Michigan with my C7. It was a small electric one that side panels are designed for easy take down and I stacked them on my trailer.
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WOW! I hope you put all season tires on the Z51! 😉

I barely fit a small grocery load from Costco in the frunk last week!
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Originally Posted by Amoreloba
Some even say they’re allergic to the snow and rain.
I say otherwise. I won a TV from a work party and improvised.


Just curious, did you drive by any LEO's?
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Looks like it'll work...if it's all left turns going home....
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Originally Posted by Amoreloba
Some even say they’re allergic to the snow and rain.
I say otherwise. I won a TV from a work party and improvised.



You are definitely my kind of Vette owner!
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Impressive! I used to do a lot of stuff like that but figured the potential for damage to the car (or the cargo) was a lot more than the cost of a rental truck (maybe $80 the last I checked). Plus, rental trucks can be fun if you get a good one.
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Samsung. Well done. They make the best TVs, even their poverty models.
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$19.99 U-Haul pick up or a case a beer to friend LOL Kudos though, very impressive and congrats on the new TV
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This is a case where having the rearview camera is an absolute necessity!
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Well it worked for you but I think I would have found another way to transport it home.
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I dig seeing this C8 being used as a car. Not pampered, just used.

Sure, you could rent a truck for $20 or $80 or whatever, but that's a pain. And it's a hassle. Picking up the truck, returning it, topping off the gas tank, blah blah blah. All of which takes time. Respect to Amoreloba for putting the damn thing in the car and driving home. Done.
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Love this the C5 could handle an entire self propelled lawnmower and I was still able to close the rear hatch!
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Love this the C5 could handle an entire self propelled lawnmower and I was still able to close the rear hatch!
I got a full size MTB in the back of my C5Z. take off the wheels & do some maneuvering, it'll fit.

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Old 01-30-2023, 11:08 AM
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I love it!!!
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Where's the thrill in life if you don't take chances.
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License, registration and proof of insurance please. How much have you had to drink today mam? Please crawl out from under that cargo and exit the vehicle for me......................
FYI, that was a perfect opportunity to make use of the spoiler / ladder rack. Hang out at Home Depot for pro tips in hauling.


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