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Forgotten Dreams

Posted: 1/28/09 5:24pmMessage 1 of 16

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fedexbicman76

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HARROD, OH - USA

Joined: 7/25/2003

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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.

Hello everyone, it has been a while since I posted or participated in any of the topics. My day job along with my art work business has picked up again and I have not had much time for going on line lately. Some of you may know that I work for FedEx Exp as a driver courier and am an artist as well. I carry a camera with me everyday just because you never know what you might see or come across. Well, we had quite a bit of snow a week ago and while on my route I passed a sight I have seen too many times before. Over the past 15 years I have gone by this one home many times over and it makes me upset everytime. I just had to stop and take a photo and post it here this time. I'll call the photo "Forgotten Dreams". It's a 1973 Stingray that the owner has parked and let set for at least 15 years now. I stopped 15 years ago to see if he would sell her and he said NO ! then I stopped 5 years ago and the answer was still NO ! and a DON'T Ask Again thrown in for good measure. The poor thing is just falling apart around herself. Sad to have to see such lack of care toward such a care. There are 3 more on my route in the shape condition, the other two are a 1970 and a 1982. Makes me sick... Here is a web-link to the photo I posted on my www.flickr.com file [IMG]http://tinyurl.com/dcjymy
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/fedexbicman/3234637919/
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Forgotten Dreams

Posted: 1/28/09 5:47pmMessage 2 of 16

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Hillsboro, TX - USA

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Vette(s): 1981 beige/bronze

It's a shame. Looks like it is in pretty good shape. I know from experience that if you let one sit you will pay and pay and pay in the future

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Forgotten Dreams

Posted: 1/28/09 6:09pmMessage 3 of 16

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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA

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there's a little corner in h e l l for people like that

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Forgotten Dreams

Posted: 1/28/09 6:11pmMessage 4 of 16

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

So sad to see those Corvettes & other beauties that just get left sitting.

Most times this doesn't bother the owner at all. It's the folks like us that feel tortured.

Go figure!

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Forgotten Dreams

Posted: 1/28/09 6:36pmMessage 5 of 16

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North Charleston, SC - USA

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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top

I truly hate it that this things sits like that slowly wasting away. It's a shame that the current owner won't pass it on to someone that would truly appreciate it.

Scott

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Posted: 1/28/09 6:50pmMessage 6 of 16

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Gloucester, VA - USA

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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

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Posted: 1/28/09 7:27pmMessage 7 of 16

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Irving, TX - USA

Joined: 8/21/2004

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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

Man, that is a shame! I thought I saw that car shivering from the cold in the picture.............

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Posted: 1/28/09 8:58pmMessage 8 of 16

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Duncanville, TX - USA

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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

It's sad, but this can be seen just about anywhere, on any given day...

What really sux, tho, is that the more someone asks about the car, the more the jerks think it must be worth some $$$, so they'll just keep it, and let it rot to h ell....then it will REALLY be worth a lot of $$$

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