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Long time getting here
Hi All,
Saw my first Vette while working next door to the factory in Flint, Michigan. They were rolling off the final assembly (1953). Said I was going to get me one some day. Fifty three years later I acquire a 77 fixer-upper. Had a stroke, recovered and traded for 95 coupe ready to drive. Age caught up with me, I could get in but getting out of the coupe was tough. Traded for a 95 convertible and hopefully can have a couple more years of fun. Looking forward to getting some help
from the forum. Happy to be here. JRS
Saw my first Vette while working next door to the factory in Flint, Michigan. They were rolling off the final assembly (1953). Said I was going to get me one some day. Fifty three years later I acquire a 77 fixer-upper. Had a stroke, recovered and traded for 95 coupe ready to drive. Age caught up with me, I could get in but getting out of the coupe was tough. Traded for a 95 convertible and hopefully can have a couple more years of fun. Looking forward to getting some help
from the forum. Happy to be here. JRS
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