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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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The club went to a show this weekend and I joined them. IT was the first time I had a car IN a show. No prizes or judging but a chance to show off the car for a good cause. Pamlico County was hit hard last year my Hurricane Irene and they were holding a Jobs and Services fair so they asked us to come out hoping we could draw in the locals.

Here is my baby.




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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Its the 1975 Dark Red (first pict).
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Nice.
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Thanks, I love the Meguires Ultimate Wax. Two coats and she looked great! Not bad for 37 year old paint. LOL
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Looking good! Sounds like a great cause as well.

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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Car looks great!
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Thanks everyone. Have another show in 2 weeks....time to work on getting rid of the 37 yr old wax in the vents... what a pain. I have been working myself to death with detailer spray and a toothbrush trying to get it out. I think I am going to have to carefully pull the vents and soak them.
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Very Nice..."SHINY".
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Good job!

Your car looks great. How original is it?
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Its about 99% factory original. The only parts that have been changed out are:

1) both bumper covers (however the letters on the back are the original)
2) all 4 calipers
3) Front brake flex lines
4) fuel filter
5) tach filter
6) tach circuit board
7) carb gaskets
8) tires

Its sitting on 6,678 original miles at the moment.
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Very nice! Congrats on your first show!
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Looks like a very neat original vette.

You might want to consider it having it NCRS judged.....I think it would do very well.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 05:16 AM
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Thanks, I am thinking of taking her to Bloomington for survivor status. I kept the hood closed as I have some paint chipping under the hood. Not really sure how that would effect me on the judging.
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