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Old May 17, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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Old May 18, 2016 | 01:03 AM
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Looks great. Congrats
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Old May 18, 2016 | 01:41 AM
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"Done after 9 years"

Sounds like like my ex wife. But your results are much more spectacular.

Congrats!
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Old May 18, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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Very well done, great colors. Now the hard question- what are you going to do with yourself now?
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Old May 18, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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Good job. Now go drive it til the wheels fall off so you can have another project
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Old May 18, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement through the years. You're right--these things are never really done
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Old May 18, 2016 | 04:02 PM
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Congrats! Thats got to feel great having it all back together after so long. Definitely not a small accomplishment!
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Old May 18, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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Looks STUNNING!! I appreciate your tenacity to bring it to finish and not giving up! Great encouragement for me and I am sure many others! Now enjoy driving it and showing off and reaping the benefits of all that HARD work!
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I'm sure there were a lot of anxious and frustrating moments from start to finish. Now that it's "done" the results justify the journey. Congratulations. A great accomplishment!
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Old May 19, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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Congratulations!! Nine years well spent.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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Looks great, now to enjoy the rewards of all your hard work.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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Nicely done Enjoy the ride.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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Congratulations, fantastic looking vette.. I really love the side pipes!
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Sharp looking car.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 10:12 AM
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Awesome! Beautiful looking car, enjoy your hard work!
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Old May 19, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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Looks great

I have a lot of respect for you guys that have the patience & knowledge to stick with a project like yours through thick & thin.

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Old May 19, 2016 | 03:59 PM
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Wow great Vette, classic color combo...
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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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VERY sharp!
Congratulations, and enjoy that beauty!

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Old May 21, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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Beautiful car!
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