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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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But, she needed a face lift and some other stuff. She went to the body shop on Sunday but, she should be home for the 4th of July. I can not wait the driveway looks so empty. The 77 will live again. :)
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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good luck I hope it turns out well
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:53 AM
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have to post pics what color is she gonna be ?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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going single stage red wa8774 off a 87 vette color.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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First I thought shes gone for good :( , but gladly just for awhile to get better :) !
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:35 AM
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I saw the title and ever since I've had this Hall & Oates song in my head. :crazy: "I'd pay the Devil to replace her."
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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hang in there....maybe we can find a forum member close to you to help ease the suffering with some rides !!! :yesnod:
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Old May 20, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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I know the feeling mine has been gone for body and paint for about 45 days. I've grumpy ever since. Seperation aniexty can be a bear. Good luck!!!!
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I know what you mean....I put mine in the sgop over the winter to have everything done....this way I missed no driving time and I got storage to boot.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Just curious. Why would paint take so long?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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First I thought shes gone for good :( , but gladly just for awhile to get better :) !
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Old May 21, 2002 | 08:40 AM
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The guy does body and paint on the side. He works for a friend of mine.
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