Newb from WA

It's not the vin tag, it's the cowl tag, so hopefully not as big a deal. Still very odd.

 

Congratulations on getting the car!

 

Thanks Jim! I grew up in Albert Lea...

 

Found this in the docs...

 

The original owner was an Air Force member at Blytheville AFB... Coincidentally, I'm retired Air Force...

 

Congrats! It looks absolutely impressive.

 

I'd like to say welcome from WA but I'm in the UK.

However, I did spend most of 2018 between Auburn and Kent moving two aerospace factories into one.

Nice car BTW

 

I bit of research indicates the Norwood plant did start fastening cowl tags with screws, but in mid/late 1973.

 

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed your time in the Puget Sound area. I live on the other side of the hills, the SE corner... high desert and brown. I did attend a funeral in Rye, East Sussex a few years ago... Speckled Hen Beer!!!

 

Old Speckled Hen, a worthy brew. Maybe next time you're over you can try anything from the Wychwood brewery https://www.wychwood.co.uk/beers/

Their slogan used to be "Whats up lager boy, frightened you might taste something!"

And yes, the Puget Sound area is stunning. Wish I could get back for a visit as a friend of mine (a fellow Brit) lives in Issaquah.

 

Nice piece to find & answers a lot of questions.

 

Good luck with your new ride. I'm sure it will be a ton of fun.