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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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So I ran out of new stuff to install. And I ran out of excuses not to sand. I finished the trunk lid and just got lazy.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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looking good rydeer lots of progress,keep at it,its looking great.so u had to cut the bottom section off drop it 1 inch then weld it back together,wow thats big job hope it cools alot better,300 hp to the wheels is about perfect really,give u good power,
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Redid the rear shackles and bushings. That kicked my A$$! Too many times up and down on concrete. I used to do this stuff in gravel 30 years ago. Used three of these torch blades. They are tough! Maybe I didn't really need to repair this! LOL
Those Milwaukie Torch blades are the best! Not cheap, but I love them!
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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So I ran out of new stuff to install. And I ran out of excuses not to sand. I finished the trunk lid and just got lazy.
Sounds like time to go shopping again!
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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I don't need a lot of stuff now. I need to sand prime,block and prime etc. Then paint. I'll have to buy stuff at assy but not too much.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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so now comes the fun part,LOL.
 
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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So I'm still plugging away. Sanding I only have the pass door and 1/3 of the roof left to remove paint. Then prime and block.Who would have thought feb 1 and 60 deg at 10:30 . I can push the car out and move it over. I can only access 1 side at a time in my shop.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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yeah i think its awesome yesterday here it was 55 degrees,u must be getting the weather we had yesterday,keep up the good work,soon it will be ready for paint.
 
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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It is real nice out 68 in the shade!! Last year we had 20" snow
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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in all her glory in the sun
 
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