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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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This may have been done before but...how about seeing a few before and after shots. And I don't mean giving us the whole nut and bolt history of your work, just a shot the day you bought it and what it looks like today, limit 2 photos each, (1 before and 1 after).

I'll start, and luckly, I didn't have to do too much to it, re-paint, new wheels and tires, and a few under the hood items.


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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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what's the matter can't count?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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A LONG LONG time before:



After MANY MANY long hours:



This after pic was from a year ago, but I haven't done much since then ... that is visible.

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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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When I got it.

Now
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Before.....


After... Not much a difference but new shoes and cleaner!!!

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The infamous red hood.


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That is an awesome pic Eddie
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
The infamous red hood.

Man that looks nice! I remember you as the guy I always thought was copying my multi colored car look!
You've done a great job!
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Nice pics guys
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Before (showing remnants of Bubba red):



After (original code 28 dark blue metallic):

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Took a few months and a few hundred bucks!
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Neat pics.
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