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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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What do you guys think? I am pleased with it. I started this frame off project over a year ago and I think it is almost come to an end. I want to thank those of you who have helped me out along the way.








I will post some of the interior and engine later.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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She's a dream ! :eek: :eek: That burgady with a cream top is wonderful. I dont think it gets much better than that.
Great job.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Beautifulllll! :thumbs:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Very nice; love the wheels and paint. :cheers:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Awesome! :cheers: Gives some of the rest of us hope. :yesnod:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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WOW :eek:

That looks incredible! I'm stoked for you!!!
:thumbs: (I love that little thumbs up guy!)
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Very nice! :cool:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Very nice! :cool:
Indeed. Love the color.
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:cool: :cool: :cheers: Awesome!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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VERY Nice.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

OMG that car takes my breath away, it is soooo beautiful. I've been following your resto from day 1 and all I can say is that that is amazing looking machine you've got there. Job well done! :cheers:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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B-U-T-FUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As someone said earlier, inspiration for all of us.
Congrats!

Enjoy :steering: 1stCHIRP! 2ndCHIRP! 3rdchirp etc.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Very nice work . . . I had no idea what color your car was going to be. VERY, VERY nice choice! :cool: :cool: :cool:

Now we need a ride along video. :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Gorgeous car! I just checked out your website, which makes the transformation to what you have now even more amazing! :) MJ
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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Very kind words guys! Thanks for all your compliments. Believe it or not I had alot of fun doing this, but it did have its moments! :lol: I have alot more pics to post, but I didn't want to start boring everybody!
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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Wow Steve. Looks great!! Very quick work too! :thumbs:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Looks fantastic, I'll be there one day!
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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I have alot more pics to post, but I didn't want to start boring everybody!
I don't think that's going to happen. Your car is absolutely GOOOORRRRGEOUS!!!
Your car has now made it into my Top 5 of CF list.
I really like the way those colors compliment each other. And the wheels are awesome. :thumbs:
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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<drooling & speechless>

Thanks, I'll take it.

Looks great...And hey it's true you can finish a project...though I noticed he said he's "almost Done"... :steering: lookin good buddy
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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My totally impartial opnion is...
Larry Likey!

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