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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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'79 is out!!!

I got the '79 out of storage today, just had to pump up a couple of tires and drove her out of the compound. Gave her a oil change, checked all fluids and gave her a bath! She seems to be running pretty good, left a couple of black marks on the road though!!!!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Good stuff, at least your getting it done.
Next is Sherm when he recovers, then Ryan and hopefully maybe even mine some time this summer.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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That is awesome Marlon, I betcha it made your day to get it out and moving.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Good to hear, you already have it all shined up for next saturday. With the ran the other day mine is not so shinny any more and the outer door handle broke today.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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way to go marlon!!!! i hope i can pull a few long evenings this week and get her ready for the regina road trip, but i'll make no promises... more likely than not it'll take a little longer.

i remember those black strips...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Here is some pic's of her all cleaned up and ready to go!!!


 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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oh man... she's a beaut!!!! thanks for the pics!!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Oh that is very nice, looks real sharp all cleaned up and shinny.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Had her out again this afternoon, got a few looks. Still getting those black marks behind me!! I just need to get the rust fixed and give her a paint job and she would look totally awesome!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Good stuff gettin er out and ready looks good all shined up too
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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lol...time for headers and duals Marlon... then more black marks...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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She looks really good Marlon. a little bit of rust repair and she will be mint!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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I know!!! With all the yard and house work planed for this year, I don't think there will be money left for any projects!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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wrong, wrong, wrong... its supposed to go like this... "Honey, after all the cash i spent on my truck, i don't think we'll be touching the yard or house... " right... i know... pipe dream...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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I noticed you have yard work to do too. You should see my yard though!
 
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