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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Default Frame Off vs Frame Up Restorations
Of course, we all know what "frame off" means, but I sometimes see the term "frame up" which seems a little vague.

So, what would you consider to be the difference?
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Frame Off - Body came off the the frame

Frame Up - Body stayed on

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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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About $10,000!!! :eek:

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