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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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My first Vette...

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The truck arrives in Michigan from Sarasota

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Just off the truck to find out the water pump is leaking

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In her new home before the snow started (you can see the snow just starting outside)

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Hmmmm....how much trouble can this cause me? (Not the original 350/350 from Jasper)

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Interior shot while still in Florida

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Back home tonight off the flat bed after havig the water pump and a front caliper replaced.

Despite the dealer in Florida being less than truthful about this being an original yellow car and the mileage that was on it, I'm still excited.
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Congratulations. Enjoy the new ride.
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That's a beautiful 'Vette. That Freightliner Argosy that delivered your car is exactly the same model I drive everyday,too funny and deja vu.
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That is a beauty!! Congratulations on your first Vette and welcome to the forums!

If that is a '77 (suspect it is because of the flags on the fender and nose), it's a very early '77 car with the alarm key in the fender.

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Originally Posted by AdamMeh
That is a beauty!! Congratulations on your first Vette and welcome to the forums!

If that is a '77 (suspect it is because of the flags on the fender and nose), it's a very early '77 car with the alarm key in the fender.
Yep it is. I was number 14,075 I can't recall the date of manufacture off the top of my head
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Thanks everyone! Now if spring would just get here and I could drive it....

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