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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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I bought an 01 SOM WS6 while i was in iraq and its the first LS1 i have ever owned.

I have been waiting to drive it for months now and i am in LOVE

here are some pics if you wanna see the car

https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedi...w-som-ws6.html
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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well welcome back bro, im in the middle of and afgan tour irght now. where were u? I was based out of talil but we ran all the way up to bahgdad. U are brave buyin a heavily modded car, but damn its pretty, sweet find.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Welcome home and welcome to Tech.
Thank you for your service to this country, and enjoy your sharp new ride!
--Glenn
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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welcome back. gorgeous car!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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Welcome back I couldn't imagine being away from my love for months at a time
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Welcome back. I hate to think that when I go over there I have to leave my car here.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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thanks for serving bro. congrats on the purchase. very nice looking low mileage car.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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Welcome and thanks for your service you deserve such an awsome car
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