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IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

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IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/12/12 7:10amMessage 1 of 16
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68vet427
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macedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
Well I  got  the  monster  started  tonite!!!!
I have  waited  a  long  time  for  this.
Had  the  family  over  to  root  me  on.
Here's some  pics  and and go  to  my  web  site  here or  at  bottom  of post  to  see  video  of  the  start  up.

http://community.webshots.com/user/68vet427


Turn  up  the  sound  !!!!!!!

 


















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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/9/12 8:16pmMessage 2 of 16
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Adams' Apple
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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
    

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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 6:45amMessage 3 of 16
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greer, SC - USA
Joined: 10/15/2007
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Vette(s): C(6-5+2)VR - 1964 convertible 327/365 & 2003 convertible - 50th Anniversary Edition & 2010 3LT Coupe
AWESOME

congratulations !!!!
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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 6:49amMessage 4 of 16
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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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.
Joe,

    Congrats brother!!Clap  I have been waiting for signs of life from this Motion inspired beauty!! Clap   Simply awesome!!!!! Clap

   I did happen to notice a giant SH&% EATING GRIN that usually accompanies the start up of a fresh motor!!! Clap

Enjoy,

Paul

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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 7:39amMessage 5 of 16
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Newton, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/26/2010
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car. All original. A true survivor. 2nd owner Only 300 miles.
That is so Sweet!

   

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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 9:32amMessage 6 of 16
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Germansville, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Coupe 358ci 4 speed Black w/Medium Saddle interior w/79 custom leather seats. . 1999 C5 Convertible, 6 speed, Atomic orange, Oak interior.
Outstanding....I'm jealous!!!!   Clap
   

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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 11:15amMessage 7 of 16
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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
Beautiful ! Just rewards for your efforts and perseverance. TOO COOL.

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 5:47pmMessage 8 of 16
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Very cool indeed. Congrates

Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/10/12 6:44pmMessage 9 of 16
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Sykesville, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
That's great! You should be driving soon!
 
Barry
 
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"Down on the Boardwalk...

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Re: IT'S STARTED !!! Finally after 5 1/2 yrs!

Posted: 3/11/12 9:57amMessage 10 of 16
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Don't you just love that sound?Thumbs Up

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