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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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Getting so close!!
Finally got the body all together. Have to install windows, wipers and finish the wiring to get it registered . At this point I'm 6 yrs 4 mos into the build but the end is thankfully in sight.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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That's beautiful! You're lightning fast by comparison to me.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Nice to have the patience and drive to see it through. Looks good and now when its done the driving begins.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Way to go. I'm at something like 12 to 15 years now, id have to look it up (But I don't plan on ever being done). So at 6 years you are doing great and she looks great too boot. Nice job, I love Panels.
 
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Almost 5 yrs. and it is AACA correct .
 
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Are they really ever done? Thirty nine years and counting...

1977:


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July 2016:
 
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Thats bloody gorgeous. they all are, actually.
 
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looking good
 
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That paint sure pops in the sunlight, congrats on a great job and you'll be seeing lots of these..
 
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Awesome job
The before and after says it all! You'll be done real soon !
 
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Awesome job
I was going to get around to it when I had it on the road

Thanks for the compliments, it has turned out better than I had ever hoped.
 
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A true resurrection from the dead! Nice work.

Later!
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Really looks great. Keep going the finish line is in sight
 
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Very nice job. Have you picked out the wheels / tires you will be using ?
 
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