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Old 04-30-2004, 02:45 PM
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I have wanted a red vette convertible since I was 16 yr old. Now, at 54, I have my first...a 1976 red convertible, all original with 32,000 original miles. I know nobody else really cares, but it thrills the hell outta me! New to this forum, so havnt figured out how to post the pics yet!!! I will be asking advice from you experts often, I am sure!
Old 04-30-2004, 02:48 PM
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kinda hard to be all original when they stopped making convertables in 75
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Old 04-30-2004, 02:50 PM
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:party: :party: :party: :party:

That's great to hear! and Welcome to the forum!! The way to post pictures to to host the picture online somewhere, the Corvette Forum givves you a free web page to do this.

Then you can post the picture in the thread.

I can't wiat to see it.

What is it's story, why so few miles?

~Jay
Old 04-30-2004, 02:52 PM
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typo....it is a 75!
Old 04-30-2004, 02:53 PM
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nice can't wait to see pictures :thumbs: welcome
Old 04-30-2004, 02:55 PM
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Dont really know...best I can tell, 1st owner had it until 97. I can track the mileage at 9200 in 97...there have been 2 owners since. Oh, and it is a 75 Vette...typo on my first post
Old 04-30-2004, 02:56 PM
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Congrats!!!! Enjoy the hell out of it!!
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Old 04-30-2004, 03:02 PM
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Welcome to our nightmare, buddy. Now there's no escape for you.

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Welcome .......... from another 75 vert!
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Start memorizing these words and you'll get along here

AirFlowResearch...........Steeroids..... ........Hydroboost..........Dynomax
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Congradulations....my story is much the same as yours. I got my first, and only, Corvette when I was 51-52. It too is a red convertible...1973. You are going to have a lot of fun with it.
Old 04-30-2004, 03:15 PM
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Congratulations! I hope you get many years of pleasure from it. :cheers:
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Thanks...hit the big Double Nickle on Thurs....Pick up the car on Wed!
Old 04-30-2004, 03:17 PM
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congrads.... & enjoy!

Red Verts are sharp....

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Old 04-30-2004, 03:24 PM
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Congrats, it's hard to beat a red Vette convertible. :cheers:
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A big Congrats to you! :)

Now you can start thinking about all things GM left for us to improve upon. :hurray:
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