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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

Is it just a matter of reassembling it when they're finished? You've some time yet, and a thing is pretty simple, even more so than a beetle. Two weeks seems reasonable if you get it back (it sounds like a lot of fun too). Do they not have an estimate when they'll be finished?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:07 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

We finally got some paint on some of the part today. Looks real nice so far but not sure if they will get the rest of the car done in time. Still have my fingers crossed to make it to Tipp City.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

Looking good!!!

You've got another 4wks, for assembly, no problem!! Wink
You can Do IT!! Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:05 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

That looks really nice, is that original orange or something different? Hope you can make it to KTE, are you planning to drive it there or haul it?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:14 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

It is supposed to be the original color but with a nice shine to it. If it is done I will drive. I only live about 30 miles away.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:33 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

gblair wrote:
It is supposed to be the original color but with a nice shine to it. If it is done I will drive. I only live about 30 miles away.

If it Isn't done, y'all better at least tow it in! 30 miles away?? Engine, brakes, gas tank, seats, and minor electrical is all ya need to get that far!! Drive that sucker in!! Wink Laughing Cool

I've just realized I've got some work to get done myself in the next few weeks.... Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:52 am    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

I have thought about driving it with just the parts that are done. Smile

The rear seat are assembled. I will try and get my hands on the doors and get them assembled and just hang around with the rest of the parts. Try to get as much done so I can just pop it together when it is finished.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:19 am    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

We have had cars come as rolling pans, in primer towed in with a golf cart, bare metal , everyone likes to look at projects. Please bring what you have.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:21 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

The paint is on and assembly will begin tomorrow. I have 2 weeks off work and should be able to get some things done.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:16 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

It looks like your luck has changed for the better!

See you in Tipp.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:33 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

cool!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:53 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

Woo woo!!
Looking good, 2wks and she'll be better than new! Looking great, I've never seen one in Orange! Rolling Eyes Lol.... Laughing Laughing Laughing

Can't wait to see it at KTE!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:31 am    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

What paint did you use?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:46 am    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

looks real good man!

Yall don't yell at me but I'm going to offer some "sage" advice.

Show, or No Show, Don't rush the put-together.
Do it slow and right, and you will be fine.

Shows will come and go, but scratches in new paint from a rush
reassemble job stay there, thru many mumbles grunts and cusses over a LONG period of time.

Unless money is no object, then you repaint and rock on! Very Happy

Good luck with it, I hope you do make the show but don't let it force you to make snap decisions to make a date, get it right.

We want you to be happy when you're playing with your THING! LOL

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:07 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

sound advice. the wife and I are off work for 2 weeks and I am being very cautious or trying to. Was able to get the fenders and tail light on today and it is home in the garage. So far so good. It felt so good to drive it after 9 months or so.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:34 am    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

Man that thing looks sweet! stay on it!

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

My luck has changed for the better. Only have a few small things to do like the antenna, adjust the head lights. I am very happy tonight! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:56 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

And you thought you wouldn't have time!! She looks Great! Y'all are doing a great job on reassembly! Wink
Can't wait to see it in person in a few weeks!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 8:16 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

That is fantastic!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:07 pm    Post subject: Re: A little Story about my luck Reply with quote

Sweet, Looks just like it did in 1974
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