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[valhallan]

I'm buying an 11 special from a shop thats going out of business, they aren't sure if its a 79 or 80 (maybe part of why they are out of business!) I think its a 79, but how can i be sure? its going to be a restoration project, so I'd like to nail down the year. its black and gold, the side cover has the gold 11 special logo (special in a fancier script). I'll be bringing it home in a few days, so I was hoping you could tell me what to look for to figure out the year. I currently have an '81 400 special that I also restored, though it didn't need near as much work as this 11 will.

[John]

Just read the "Specifications' link on the left of this pge. It describeds the differences between the models, but if the serial number starts with a 3J6, then it is an 80 SG or a Special model.