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EUREKA, I found it!! (1/7)
 1/5/11 8:22pm
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Lodi, WI - USA

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1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust


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The build sheet, that is.

 

We could see it by using a mirror and a light.  We didn’t have to drop the tank all the way down.  Just enough the reach in and pull it out.  Fortunately it wasn’t stuck very tight, kind of crumpled up.  It was very brittle and we did tear the lower left corner, but no harm.  It is in very good condition as you can read all the letters and numbers. 

 
It does appear that someone has written the number 109 and below it a P1 in ink or grease pencil.  Anyone have an idea of what that would mean?  Also, where is zone 11 and who is dealer 071?  Since taking these pictures, I have laminated it.

 

I have taken a few more pictures in the link below.  The new fender is ready to be installed and all of the metal trim pieces are ready for paint.  Still have to work on all the seams.  Progress seems slow as Gordy is working on two other Vetts.

 http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd495/TargaBlue72/Progress%20TargaBlue72/

 



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EUREKA, I found it!! (2/7)
 1/5/11 8:35pm
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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops


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Dean, glad to see the car making progress! Its really neat when you find the build sheet! Its like solving a mystery! I know it was cool finding mine. Looking good, I know you can't wait!
 
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EUREKA, I found it!! (3/7)
 1/5/11 9:07pm
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.


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Pretty neat to find the build sheet. and it is in really good condition. Nice documentation to have for the car. Found mine for the Pace Car.
Progress looks like it's coming along good.Thumbs Up
EUREKA, I found it!! (4/7)
 1/5/11 10:35pm
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1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic


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glad to see you found the build sheet.I bet that fells great! Congrats! As for the body even though it may seem slow, think about the feeling in the spring once its back and your driving down the road! Whoaaaaaaaa what a feeling that will be! Keep it going.
Rodney


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EUREKA, I found it!! (5/7)
 1/5/11 11:30pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Congratz!!!Clap
The 102 is prolly the "job number". I have no idear what the P1 might be.
Zones, and dealer numbers changed quite a few times over the years, but there is a database at NCRS that may have those numbers...I'm looking at it now. If I find them, I re-post.
Feels good to find it(the build sheet), don't it?


Zone 11 Dealer 071
Brigance Chevrolet Sales Inc.
15 North Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois
60030
No Longer in business, but this info was accurate from at least 1966 to at least 1971.

I just looked at the sheet...notice at the bottom where it says "Trim and color over-ride"!?!? The top says Targa Blue...what color is the interior? Blue and blk were the "recommended" colors. Anything else would have had to be a special order, and then it would have to be "approved" for production. That makes the car a little bit "special". KEWL! Star
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EUREKA, I found it!! (6/7)
 1/6/11 12:23am
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Lodi, WI - USA

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1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust


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Thanks for the info Joel.Thumbs Up  It makes sense that it was originaly sold in Oak Brook, IL.  I bought it in Belvidere, IL (Just West of Chicago) in 1973.Wink
 
I also noticed the "Trim and color over ride".  The interior is 421 Saddle Leather.  The suggested int. colors for Targa Blue were black or blue.  I guess that does make it special.Smile
 
Thanks for the positive comments, guys.  I am pretty excited!!
 
Dean


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EUREKA, I found it!! (7/7)
 1/6/11 12:42am
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Lodi, WI - USA

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1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust


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Joel.....I forgot to mention that Gordy (the guy painting it) is a member of NCRS and he is going to try and get as much info as he can about the car.  Thanks for your input.Wink
 
Dean


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