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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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well at least he didn't paint the intake!.
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Oh my Gawd, Archie!!!!!
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well at least he didn't paint the intake!.
Probably painted the lifter valley though
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PLEASE tell me you just found this picture we've got a bad enough reputation down here in Alabama,without taking credit for this. By the way the intake looks nice.
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Not me I have I have a question....... WHY???
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Probably painted the lifter valley though
Just.....wow!
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Ah, what the heck, the valve covers will cover the overspray, and the oil filter will catch any loose paint. It couldn't possibly find its way to any of the rod or main bearings, right Bubba?
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OMG When all else fails use spray paint
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ok maybe he had his Wife paint it? Or maybe he was drunk when he did it> I bet there is a good reason for this. LMFAO.
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well, if your gonna screw up, screw up BIG!!!
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Maybe he's gonna use transparent valve covers!!!

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i cant stand it when people half *** things, i bet that car is full of loose fasteners, ill fitting panels, bubba wiring, and all the usual half assery
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Asshattery at it's best!
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At least it matches the color of the car!!!!
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PLEASE tell me you just found this picture we've got a bad enough reputation down here in Alabama,without taking credit for this. By the way the intake looks nice.
Yes, The car is from Winder, Georgia - NOT Alabama!

I attached the e$ay auction link under the photo, so you can bid on the car, if you like.

The car actually looks good in the photos. I would be interested, if he hadn't included that shot of the engine...I guess it is the good Lord watching out for me.
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Hey Dudes!!! It's OIL based paint!

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Perhaps it was gonna be a trailer queen!
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