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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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I just got myself an 1977 L-82 and Auto Trans. Its all original with 36,000 miles, in Ex. Cond. I'm picking it up on Saturday.
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Woohoo!

These are the best looking vehicles in the universe as far as I'm concerned!

Post some pics?!
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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I will post photos when I get it home on Saturday.....
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Lots of luck with it. Looking forward to those pics.
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Welcome to the 1977 club !


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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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'77s are cool cars! What color is it?
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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Its Tan with Dark Brown
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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My first Vette was a '77 - red w/Tan....VERY

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pics, pics, pics !!!!!
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Congrats on your new ride....enjoy!!
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Congrats on your 77
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Congrats and welcome to C3 heaven (or misery, depending on your level of patience...)

Really, good luck and post some pictures soon.
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Congrats!!!
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