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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Nice to put an end to that chapter, freeing up thoughts and efforts for your present priorities.
I'll be waiting/watching patiently for any further work on your '68 project.
Good luck.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
"Ya know you've been side-tracked when you have to use the search function to find your own thread!"

I use the user CP function to find my own threads
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 12:36 PM
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The house is sold/The new owner has the keys! We took a weekend trip to the Gulf Coast and saw this at IHOP.... it was "buffed and fluffed....(the camera angle distorted the chrome bumper)....


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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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Cool '58! I love that body style!
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 12:20 PM
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Cool '58! I love that body style!
It was refreshing to see after the last few weeks of boxing up/moving.

Now I need to pull a RVZIO.....and find my boxes filled with body filler/electric sanders/fiberglass cloth so I can continue the rear chrome bumper conversion.....I'm glad I went into more detail than just labeling them "Garage Stuff"!

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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah Im sure the detailed labeling will pay off! Glad you are getting the urge to get back at it.
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
"Ya know you've been side-tracked when you have to use the search function to find your own thread!"

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ROTFL! Good luck!
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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DG, you going to be down in Gulfport for cruising the coast this week end??
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Kubs
Yeah Im sure the detailed labeling will pay off! Glad you are getting the urge to get back at it.
I ALMOST removed the Hurricane Katrina tarp today!




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DG, you going to be down in Gulfport for cruising the coast this week end??
Maybe I could persuade my wife to go there......in the SSSSSScalade.....right now I'm trying to line-up a paint shop in case I finally get the rear bumper mod completed this month.

What will you be driving?
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
I ALMOST removed the Hurricane Katrina tarp today!
Don't do that just yet. There is another one brewing out there
Supposed to be up this way around next Tuesday.
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:44 PM
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Don't do that just yet. There is another one brewing out there
Supposed to be up this way around next Tuesday.
"Say it ain't so!" I'd better check the Whether-or-Not Channel!

I need to finish filling in the clip before the Humidity reaches 104%.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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I got some pics around the New Orleans area this weekend.........




























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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks for the pics Tony, never been there but maybe I'll make it some day...
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AirborneSilva
Thanks for the pics Tony, never been there but maybe I'll make it some day...
Everyone should see New Orleans....it's another world.....

just don't do it in June/July/August!!!!!!!!

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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
Everyone should see New Orleans....it's another world.....

just don't do it in June/July/August!!!!!!!!

I was in New Orleans right after Katrina. My team was detailed tdy to work alongside the NOL PD. Your pics look a lot better than what I remember. We slept in the lobby of the hotel because they wouldn't open up the rooms for anybody. No power, no water. No fun!
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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I was in New Orleans right after Katrina. My team was detailed tdy to work alongside the NOL PD. Your pics look a lot better than what I remember. We slept in the lobby of the hotel because they wouldn't open up the rooms for anybody. No power, no water. No fun!
I think the local landfill looked better than downtown New Orleans that week!

As for my project......ANOTHER postponement.....my jaw surgery was rough last Friday---had to get stitches removed and pick up a new bottle of inflammatory meds to day. Will try again next week.

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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
I think the local landfill looked better than downtown New Orleans that week!

As for my project......ANOTHER postponement.....my jaw surgery was rough last Friday---had to get stitches removed and pick up a new bottle of inflammatory meds to day. Will try again next week.

Its alright, the car will be there when you get there... we will be here too.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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I found my thread again..............

I'm still dealing with the PTSD daily/not making any progress.....but the good news is-------I'm not in reverse (I picked up that saying from another member)!

Ohhhhhhh Well..................


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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Love the pix bro
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 03:42 AM
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Never seen N'leans before. Now I can say I have! Good to see you found your thread and got some pics up. Now you don't need your jaw for moddin that Vette so let's get a move on it there! I did SOMETHING now it is your turn! LOL! Take care my friend.
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