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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Looking good Reed. The MII is gonna be good. What product did you use on your frame?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I first just wire brushed it cleaned it off, put "Rust Bullet" on it, then sprayed Rustoleum primer, then Rustoleum Hammered Black
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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looks great! keep us posted
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Just saw your progress update....good work. I was in the same situation awhile back. I learned from an"Old Timer", my Dad, to mix diesel fuel and graphite, put it on rusted bolts for over night, let it soak....saved some busted knuckles.. I miss my Dad.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Glad this one got bumped back up! Missed it some how before. I really enjoyed your progress pictures and videos! Well done Reed.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys! heres an update pic:

 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Everything's looking good....keep the pics coming.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Wow lots of progress, and Looks GREAT!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Very nice looking color scheme. What did you use to paint the MII and rear axle?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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lovin the blue! great progress keep it up
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks guys, I used rustoleum metallic blue on the crossmember and rear axle. Hammered black on the frame
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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It looks great!! That CE crossmember looks good too. I'm glad we got those setup rods.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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sweet

Way cool REED . like the blue. its same color as my fastback. Motor sounds good.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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Whahoo! Finally got the engine back.

 
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