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They didn't come from the factory that nice.
Great Work!
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"Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." Robert E. Howard
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Thanks guys, I really do need to get the buffing figured out for this clear though. I'll pick up some stuff tomorrow that should help me get the mirror gloss.
Buffing the sides of an 18' long car, after wet sanding it... will kick a man's ass.
lol.
Something clever here.
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ND - your photography skills (use of reflections) are almost as well developed as your body repair skills! GREAT job!
Mark
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Simply awesome Dave. You have impressive skills. (and patience)
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damn we've done a helluva job
if I do say so myself
you followed our instructions to a tee Dave! and look where it's gotten you!
don't you feel good now about the minor role you've played in the 24hour hotrod? (grin)
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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oh and she's mine from July 20th to Aug. 1st
then I think I send it off to fishhead
better get on the list if you want your turn fellas
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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lol!
Something clever here.
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Did you use a base /clear system?
One man with courage makes a majority....
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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oh and she's mine from July 20th to Aug. 1st
then I think I send it off to fishhead
better get on the list if you want your turn fellas Anybody that wants to drive it after I'm done needs to start taking collections for a new a set of rear tires.
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Did you use a base /clear system? Yes, but it's my first time shooting this particular system. "Metalux" brand.
Something clever here.
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After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use?
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After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use? As good as that car looks, he better stock up on Mr. Zogs.!
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I believe I squirted that color on a Super Bee!! The white or the brown?
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto
There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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Dave,
Absolutely fantastic job on that old bird! She is turning out to be a real beauty!!
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto
There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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After it's cured what kind of wax are you going to use? As good as that car looks, he better stock up on Mr. Zogs.!
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I believe I squirted that color on a Super Bee!! The white or the brown? LOL! Nice one! John
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Nice..... Looking good....
de 73's Archie - W7ACT
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