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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 07:07 PM
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Finally after Covid, grandmas death, mother in law death, I’m back working on my 79


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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 10:01 PM
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Yes sometimes life gets in the way. Sometimes we just lack inspiration.
But glad to hear your back at it.
Not certain how far out from driving you are, but best of luck to you!
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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 11:25 PM
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Sorry for your losses and glad you're back at it.
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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 11:26 PM
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Sorry to hear about your loved ones...I learned to believe in Heaven/similar situation.
Glad you didn;t sell the car...that happens a lot after extreme life changes.
Keep us updated.
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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 07:43 AM
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Sorry to hear of your loss, do what makes you happy, life is short.
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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 09:09 AM
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Glad you're back at it.
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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 01:26 PM
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Congrats on being able to get back to something as soothing (and sometimes unnerving) as your ‘Vette hobby. Looks like you are making it really nice!
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Thank you guys.
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Little more progress started to s
et up borgeson I had in storage for a while

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New alternator and steering pump in.
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