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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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Got all lights working on dash, new film installed on every panel, except my RPM panel....Seem "Bubba" was in there to...Cleaned old film off, Found big "ol" crack in my glass RPM panel....Mo money, Mo money....I knew I was in to somebody known as "Bubba" When tab was broke off mounting tab, 3 screws holding it to dash...
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 10:39 PM
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He has been everywhere!

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He's been in my corvette too!
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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I know ....Like Rick in other post got from dealing with idiot "wrenches" I'll fix it ...Starting to warm up, I' ll be ready....One more check on the "LIST"...I'm looking for panel.......It runs without dash, Be like running the "OL" 54 Pan with no speedo....Yea at 60yr ....Maybe later
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Really like the "Coke" can...Being from WV, ,Mine are road safe to 100 mph....But being the old fart I am , breaking wind at 60 -70 mph is fine .thanks for getting me back on track.......To some a car...To us an enjoyable money pit
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He has been everywhere!

Your supposed to use a soup can made of steel. The aluminum pop cans eventually succumb to the heat and fail.
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Got a slightly used dash coming from Alto Loma. Should be good by next weekend...Got me a new $125 Beer coaster
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