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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Just joined after reading a lot of posts over the past few weeks. Gearing up to start the restoration of my '68 convertible... more like the pile of parts I have than a whole car... I'll post pics when I figure that out. but for the time being Hello All.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Lots of knowledgeable guys here ready to help.
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Welcome aboard! You'll get a lot of help here if you need it. Pics are always welcome, even if they're only of a box of parts. Good luck with the project.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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I will definitely need some guidance, especially when it comes to the birdcage..
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Where are you from ? Your profile is not filled out. Welcome aboard.
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Welcome. Is it a 427 as your avatar reflects?
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I filled it out, from TN... and yes she's a body-less 427
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Hi v427,
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I enjoyed seeing the pictures in your other thread!
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 540 vette
Welcome to the forum. Lots of knowledgeable guys here ready to help.

Congratulation!!
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Awesome! I'm glad i stumbled across this place, google is a hell of a drug... I'm going to need some opinions on how to proceed, I have a burned up body shell and birdcage. I'll post pics once I get it back home, keep an eye out! So i've got my work cut out for me... just hope my old dead friends (Benjamin and Jackson) don't leave before I get her back on the road..
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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welcome aboard - I always admire the ones who take on lost (but worthy) causes. When you run out of dead presidents, most suppliers take their new, plastic friends.
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as far as birdcages, if talented with welding that is a good route and perhaps an even better well to do repairs are patches with high end body panel adhesives, there was a thread on it somewhere as I had mentioned it and others chimed in with thier positive experiences with such...

wecome aboard, maybe start a restoration thread?
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Welcome! This forum is a great resource, there are lots of people willing to help.
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