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Old May 18, 2020 | 07:00 PM
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car looks amazing nice job!
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Old May 18, 2020 | 08:44 PM
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THats incredible. Very impressive, congrats on the top notch job
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Old May 18, 2020 | 10:21 PM
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Looks very nice. Love the color too.

I'm surprised you didn't drop a new piece of glass in it? I see a big wiper sweep worn in the glass. Are you going to have it rubbed out? Not picking apart your work (it's great), just curious what you were planning to do there?

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Old May 19, 2020 | 02:29 AM
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Nailed it! 👍🏻👏🏻
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Old May 19, 2020 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by hicswa
Very nice! Is that a new gas tank or did you paint it? If so, what did you use? Its looks great!


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Yes the gas tank is new but I also did paint it with Eastwood's "Tank Tone" paint in an effort to protect it.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Vibguy
Nice work! The engine looks great. So how was the first drive? I am years into a frame off and never have driven a C3. I can only imagine the thrill of the first trip.
thank for your comment.. The first drive was nerve racking. After touching every nut and bolt you never know. It has been so long sense driving a totally manual car, you are so connected . All in all it got me home. I did a total of 3.4 miles. Never got out of second gear. The steering needs attention. It's has an appointment this Thursday at an alignment shop. Should feel different after.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 05:38 AM
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Looks very nice. Love the color too.

I'm surprised you didn't drop a new piece of glass in it? I see a big wiper sweep worn in the glass. Are you going to have it rubbed out? Not picking apart your work (it's great), just curious what you were planning to do there?
Windshield is replaced. No streaks.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 11:51 AM
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Beautiful car, and you should be very proud. Now you can start to enjoy, knowing that you'll never really be 'done'.

Thanks for sharing - keep us posted. And thanks for saving another great C3!! Paul
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Very Nice Peter. You really did a great job, good for you.
thanks Gary. I could not have completed without your help. Truly appreciate it.
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