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It seems that I’ve run out of things to do to the old car. I guess it’s time to drive it and enjoy it. Goin g to hit a few car shows, and a mountain drive or two with my beloved. 12 years ago I bought this car for $1000.00. It sat under a magnolia tree for 8 or 9 years and was covered in bird crap and black mold. The brakes and clutch were seized and the interior was dried out. Dash was cracked from the sun. This is how it looked after a couple of days of cleaning. Had to spray it with a 50/50 mix of water and bleach to kill the mold and then pressure wash it. Fast forward to yesterday. Lots of time and money spent, complete refresh, mechanical and cosmetic, and some coin spent on engine upgrades, and this is how she looks. Oh, and 313hp to the wheels in a 3300lb car feels pretty snappy too.......
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Beautiful, not surprised at all that it turned out that way.
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Alan, tell me again what engine is in that beauty.
Sam......
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Alan, tell me again what engine is in that beauty. Sam, it is a twin cam in-line 6. Stroked to 3.6L. Quite a few “improvements” made including a stand alone Megasquirt MS3 Pro engine management system.
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thanks. I know you have mentioned that before, but you know how old guys are with memory. lol
Sam......
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Beautiful car nice work I hope you have some good times rolling in it I’d love a ride like that.
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Very nicely done... Congrats!!
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Its time to drive it and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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What else to do with it? Remove the tags and slip another wreck between them. Then keep working and drive this one to death in your spare time. GOOD looking car.
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That is a gorgeous car. Classy ride..
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The fun department:
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Beautiful Badger. Big M fan here. My dad had an E34 M5. The engine bay in yours reminds me of his?
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Beautiful job. Now get out and enjoy it!
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Where do you put the baseball bat? You will have to have one to keep the women beat off of you, when they see you driving that~!
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