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Old 05-23-2016, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bradc6
That looks ridiculous.
... that's saying it in a nicely manner.

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Old 05-23-2016, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ChattanoogaJSB
Yes GTO, the bra is right up there in ugly terms. If it didn't harm the paint whatsoever I would still find it hard to be happy knowing my car looked so revolting in public...
I'd rather drive a Rambler than a Corvette with a bra. How cheesy.
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Old 05-23-2016, 10:14 PM
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Old 05-24-2016, 08:59 AM
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I prefer to drive my Vett. commando!

Damn the torpedoes!, full speed ahead!
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Old 05-24-2016, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluestripe67
With about 125K miles of all kinds of highway driving since my '67 was last painted, it has 4-5 stone chips. Nothing on my front end but paint and a few bug splatters.

I guess you see we are up front about things. Dennis
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:18 PM
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Reminds me of the "Field Car" expression from American Graffiti. "Whats a Field Car" "It rides around a field and spreads manure"
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:29 PM
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This thread reminds me of redneck car repairs.
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Old 05-25-2016, 05:02 PM
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I keep them locked up in my Barn!!!!
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Old 05-25-2016, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DZAUTO
Now there is a man who knows how to protect the things that belong to him. I do the same thing only I carry 2
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Old 05-26-2016, 10:19 AM
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Here is what I do when there are going to be severe thundershowers and I don't want to sit in a wet seat in the morning.

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Old 05-26-2016, 10:38 AM
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Having them washed and waxed by a pro is the best way to protect the finish.
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Old 05-26-2016, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Swept57
Here is what I do when there are going to be severe thundershowers and I don't want to sit in a wet seat in the morning.

I applaud this wholeheartedly - THAT is a man who doesn't put his car on a pedestal but is using it for a car! Rock on.
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