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Old 07-24-2016, 04:11 PM
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After 2 1/2 years we're here at this point. We called it officially finished on June 6th.That's the day we put the plates on, On my Fathers birthday. Runs great although I still have to break in the engine. Heres a few pic and a lil video I put together...










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Looks great. What a great 1st day out.
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Nice! Great song too! Judas Priest
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Nice Vette and taste in music
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Congratulations!! I'm sure it feels great to finally take her out for the first cars & coffee meet!
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I see the beast got the attention of the people at the meet.
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Thanks guys!! It was a great first day!!
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I see the beast got the attention of the people at the meet.
I noticed that Too!! Thanks!!!!
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That is just so freakin' AWESOME!!!! Been watching a long time for you to be finished. Just seeing the paint some time ago your car was one of my favorites on the forum!!! Fantastic! Congrats!

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That is just so freakin' AWESOME!!!! Been watching a long time for you to be finished. Just seeing the paint some time ago your car was one of my favorites on the forum!!! Fantastic! Congrats!


Thank You for that rastafford. 2 1/2 years certainly went by fast. looking forward to see more projects and Ideas from fellow forum members. Here is brief Chronological slide show of the complete process I forgot to post earlier in this post.


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Originally Posted by redcruz1120
Thank You for that rastafford. 2 1/2 years certainly went by fast. looking forward to see more projects and Ideas from fellow forum members. Here is brief Chronological slide show of the complete process I forgot to post earlier in this post.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ntOAcZTmzw
A terrific video! Enjoy the heck out of that thing the rest of the summer!


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How cool to see the car out on the road and in perfect condition. The pride of completion and the joy of driving must be overwhelming. Good stuff! Have fun
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