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Title: My 1980 T/A (COMPLETED)
Post by: onenadrag on June 07, 2009, 09:44:58 AM
Here is the 1980 T/A that I bought about 8 months ago. I am restoring it just because. No rust, perfect interior. Just a few dings that I can't live with. Besides I own a restoration business and I want my car to look great at the shows and show my work (calling card). I am replacing the 301 with a 76 T/A 400 with mild build. Under the hood will be basecoat/clearcoat black and all stainless body bolts. New suspension etc.  All of the panels that are off of the car in the photo have been blasted,body work done and painted. I should have it done by winter.

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Post by: bobspacin80ta on June 07, 2009, 10:24:16 AM
Looks good! Keep us posted with pics!
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Post by: jphillips3333 on June 07, 2009, 12:37:02 PM
Nice car ... and floor.
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Post by: RainMan on June 07, 2009, 12:50:33 PM
Welcome to the site . Sounds like it's going to be one sweet looking T/A when it's complete. I like your engine swap idea alot
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Post by: ih8z28s on June 08, 2009, 09:37:06 PM
How about some more pics?
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Post by: y88rick on June 08, 2009, 09:47:31 PM
hmmm i'll take the car and your shop thank you very much.
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Post by: SoonerTA on June 14, 2009, 04:26:05 PM
Are you going to keep it the same color?  I am a huge fan of the white car and blue bird!  If you can't tell!  :)

We all can't wait to see more pictures!
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Post by: onenadrag on June 18, 2009, 07:59:30 AM
Yes it is going back white, but I haven't decided if I am going to put the blue bird back on or do something different (my wife likes the 70's stripe up the hood,roof and trunk in blue). Also the picture was taken in my garage not the shop. I will post more as I procede. Thanks for the compliments.
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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on June 18, 2009, 12:35:37 PM
very sweet. welcome to the cite.  what kind of rims are on it now? you going to put the snowflakes back on it
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Post by: onenadrag on June 18, 2009, 06:04:49 PM
They are 17 inch torque thrust. I haven't decided what wheels I am going to yet.
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Post by: onenadrag on June 28, 2009, 05:59:23 PM
Here are a couple of more pics. I have decided to forgo the hood bird and paint the 70's 2 tone blue and black stripe on the car. So far I have painted the trunk and hood scoop. The hood is next.

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Post by: T/A Tommy on June 28, 2009, 08:34:10 PM
Dang shes looking sweet onenadrag! Keep us updated with pics!
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Post by: Rarebird on June 28, 2009, 10:23:23 PM
Looking really nice... Can't wait to see the finished product. By The Way.. welcom to the show.
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Post by: onenadrag on August 14, 2009, 06:39:58 PM
Well I have been busy at the shop restoration shop(not my car) so I havent done anything on the T/A in weeks. But I did manage to paint the hood this week. Plan on bring the car to the shop next week to tear down the suspension.

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Post by: TAZ on August 14, 2009, 10:53:53 PM
Sharp looking - can't wait to see it all put together and finished up!

What type of door cover do you have over your garage entrance in the first pic?
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Post by: onenadrag on August 15, 2009, 05:01:17 PM
They are sliding screen doors. Most of the houses in pasco county have them.
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Post by: onenadrag on August 15, 2009, 07:17:32 PM
Just delivered this 57 Bel Air to the owner last week after a 10 month frame of restoration. Now restoring a 57 nomad for the same owner. Check out my website for more cars that I have done.   http://www.classicautorestore.com

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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on August 16, 2009, 12:06:14 AM
Good choice with the paint scheme. im thinking about doing that to my bird next time. looks the meanest in my opnion. great job on it.
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Post by: onenadrag on August 22, 2009, 08:42:13 AM
Here is a 73 T/A clone I had I sold 4 years ago. Frame off restore with a 400 engine. Boy do I miss that car. Also here is a 71 Buick GS clone I built and sold 5 years ago. BUILT Buick 455 with Lunati "HEMI KILLER" cam and 150 NOS. Boy do I miss that car.

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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on August 22, 2009, 12:41:08 PM
both are very  sweet lookin cars.
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Post by: Thomasmoto on August 22, 2009, 08:46:59 PM
Both are very nice, but I LOVE the Buick.
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Post by: onenadrag on September 28, 2009, 05:59:16 PM
OK sorry I haven't posted my progress lately. I have painted the roof , both quarters and cowl. I have also pulled the rear suspension, fuel tank and subframe. Everything have been sandblasted and painted with por 15. The underside was cleaned ( 1 week of scraping) and painted base coat clearcoat black. I have installed the subframe back in the car with all new energy suspension components (front and rear). The rear end and fuel tank will be installed by wed. Waiting on the 400 engine to get finished soon.

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Post by: onenadrag on September 28, 2009, 06:28:07 PM
opps I forgot to add what would the stripes be without the bird on the edge of the front bumper.

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Post by: RainMan on September 28, 2009, 08:03:48 PM
I have a feeling your T/A is going to look awesome!  Good idea for the paint scheme

Wow  have yiou had some killer looking cars in the past :o
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Post by: onenadrag on October 05, 2009, 05:06:00 PM
Well I finally got the TA rolling again. Need to do the final buff. The engine should be ready by the end of the month.
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Post by: onenadrag on October 05, 2009, 05:07:24 PM
Here are some pics.

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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on October 05, 2009, 06:07:45 PM
wow she looks great. i love the single stripe. now that i have seen yours i think ill def be going with something like that on my car when she is ready for paint again.  what did you do for your stripe. is it solid or do you have a thin small stripe boardering the big stripe. if you know what im tryin to say.
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Post by: Stavvy on October 05, 2009, 07:17:40 PM
Awesome looking bird sir! If it looks like that now, cant wait to see it finished!
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Post by: transam dave on October 05, 2009, 11:57:43 PM
hey onenadrag, I keep forgetting to call you at the shop.I got your msg about the 301 mtr.
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Post by: onenadrag on October 06, 2009, 05:31:06 PM
The stripe is midnight blue in the middle and black surrounding it. I got the rear bumper, tailights and rear fender flares installed today.
Dave are you going to the BOP in old town on the 24th?
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Post by: SoonerTA on October 06, 2009, 05:32:15 PM
Quote from: onenadrag on October 05, 2009, 05:07:24 PM
Here are some pics.

Your car is looking amazing!  I can't wait to see the finished product. 
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Post by: transam dave on October 07, 2009, 12:06:50 AM

Dave are you going to the BOP in old town on the 24th?
[/quote]Yes if all goes i will,need to stop by your place.check out this auction in homasassa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/ctd/1409613444.html
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Post by: Nexus on October 07, 2009, 10:35:15 AM
Keep the pics rolling in would ya  :) :) :)
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Post by: onenadrag on October 09, 2009, 07:55:47 AM
Well I buffed it out and have started to reassemble it.

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Post by: onenadrag on October 11, 2009, 08:45:37 AM
If anyone is interested in having any bodywork or paint work done on their cars, let me know. It's what I do. I can even come and pick the car up on a trailer. I don't care if you don't live in Florida. Check out my website for more info.
Thanks Tom
http://www.classicautorestore.com/
Title: Re: My 1980 T/A
Post by: onenadrag on October 12, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Well after looking at the stripes I painted I decided to make them stand out more. So I put a silver stripe between the midnight blue and black. Then I outlined the black.

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Post by: onenadrag on October 12, 2009, 07:07:18 PM
hood after

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Post by: onenadrag on October 12, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
Trunk before and after

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Post by: onenadrag on October 12, 2009, 07:09:36 PM
still need to do the roof

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Post by: Nexus on October 12, 2009, 07:11:34 PM
wow...that is awsome
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Post by: ih8z28s on October 12, 2009, 08:46:25 PM
Very nice!  looks much better with the accent
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Post by: SoonerTA on October 12, 2009, 09:03:33 PM
onenadrag...One word...AWESOME!  You are doing an amazing job!  Thanks for the update.
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Post by: RainMan on October 12, 2009, 10:59:18 PM
Quote from: ih8z28s on October 12, 2009, 08:46:25 PM
Very nice!  looks much better with the accent

I agree the accent really makes it work .Thats a very interesting paint scheme ,good job
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Post by: ZachAttack77TA on October 12, 2009, 11:34:33 PM
Hey, Man, really enjoying the pics. Very unique paint scheme you've got going there. I always liked the one strip look of the early T/A's and it looks like you've pulled off your own rendition quite nicely. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Post by: transam dave on October 17, 2009, 10:53:43 PM
Quote from: onenadrag on October 11, 2009, 08:45:37 AM
If anyone is interested in having any bodywork or paint work done on their cars, let me know. It's what I do. I can even come and pick the car up on a trailer. I don't care if you don't live in Florida. Check out my website for more info.
Thanks Tom
http://www.classicautorestore.com/
THIS TA/TA needs your touch to be the way i want it. I cant wait to start this great ride. 
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Post by: onenadrag on October 26, 2009, 07:09:01 PM
Well I got the roof done today. I am running out of things to do until I get my engine. I should have it within the next 2 weeks. Here is the roof done and I also painted the center caps of my wheels with the blue I used on my stripe.

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Post by: SoonerTA on October 26, 2009, 09:36:29 PM
Your car is looking Amazing!  Awesome paint job! 
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Post by: onenadrag on November 18, 2009, 08:38:48 PM
Well here are some pics of the engine. It will be put on the dyno this week and broken in. Then I will bring it to the shop and paint the engine before the install. Also I installed the new aluminum radiator and fan setup on the car. My metal fab guy at work made the radiator support for the car. Of course I will pull off the core support to drop the engine in.

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Post by: RainMan on November 18, 2009, 11:52:17 PM
Wow things are really progressing with your project . I actually like the color of the engine the way it is lol .
I am with everyone else here ,can't wait to see her when shes done

I was wondering what you have done to the engine ,is it stock or did you mod it a bit .And what are you expecting for HP and TQ
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Post by: onenadrag on November 19, 2009, 06:37:57 PM
76 T/A engine, 60 over, forged piston,  double row chain, Ram Air III cam, 1.5 roller rockers,eldelbrock intake and carb and Hooker headers. Stock bottom end. All ARP bolts. I will see what it has after the dyno runs.
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Post by: onenadrag on November 23, 2009, 08:38:50 PM
Lookie what I did on sunday!
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Post by: onenadrag on November 23, 2009, 08:40:03 PM
Should have it running by wed.

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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on November 23, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
very sweet congrats you must be pumped.
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Post by: Nexus on November 24, 2009, 03:08:08 AM
Looks perty!!!
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Post by: Frode_skj on November 24, 2009, 03:45:56 AM
Good luck with the car :) It's always a blast to take the car out, and the project seems nice :)
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Post by: transam dave on November 25, 2009, 02:29:59 AM
Bring your toy by when it's done to fit it for the shaker,great work tom let's celabrate.
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Post by: onenadrag on November 28, 2009, 05:52:37 PM
Well we got the motor broken in on wed. so now I am putting the rest of the car togther. Got the driver fender on today. Will do the rest this week and put the exhaust on also. I sure hope after driving it the suspension will settle. Otherwise I will have to lower it 2 inches.

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Post by: HOMER on November 28, 2009, 06:00:54 PM
i got the same problem redid all the susp and now it looks like a 4x4
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Post by: onenadrag on December 01, 2009, 06:12:40 PM
Almost there. I will be putting the front facia on wed. OK Dave it also looks like I will need a different shaker. Mine is sitting about a 1/2 inch to far forward.

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Post by: transam dave on December 02, 2009, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: onenadrag on December 01, 2009, 06:12:40 PM
Almost there. I will be putting the front facia on wed. OK Dave it also looks like I will need a different shaker. Mine is sitting about a 1/2 inch to far forward.
  O'k tom we will get it to fit as good as we can.I have alot of air cleaners,and shakers  to try.
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Post by: onenadrag on December 02, 2009, 06:54:57 PM
Well it's all together. I just need to detail it over the weekend. Also here it a 57 nomad I am restoring for a customer. Also have a 66 mustang fastback and a 40 chevy coupe to do. I also have a 1974 Firebird superduty coming in january along with a 1964 GTO.

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Post by: Nexus on December 02, 2009, 08:55:16 PM
All I have to say is wow. It looks great!!

Nice work on getting it together so quickly

Pretty busy guy apparently
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Post by: PA Formula 78 on December 03, 2009, 07:47:11 AM
Yeah I love how the car came out.  It is nice to see someone do something different for once.  Everyone on here is in love with doing the factory look.
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Post by: Anderson0741 on December 03, 2009, 01:23:21 PM
It looks great, I really like it.
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Post by: SoonerTA on December 03, 2009, 03:04:05 PM
Your car is coming together amazing!  I love it!!!
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Post by: onenadrag on December 04, 2009, 07:14:01 AM
Thanks Guys. I fiinally got it out of the shop today. I have to get with transam dave to find a scoop assembly for the car.

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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on December 04, 2009, 08:21:55 AM
wow that looks great. totally worth the wait.  love the wheels.
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Post by: KellzBird on December 04, 2009, 09:21:30 AM
looks good,

don't shoot me.....  but, I'm really liking the mustang in the background as well, one of my favorite body styles, the early fastbacks, is it yours as well?
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Post by: blue81ta on December 04, 2009, 09:55:55 AM
Great looking T/A. I like it. 8)

Nice 57 Nomad. Please post up some more pics as the work progresses. Thanks for the pics.
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Post by: kjkjkcjkcj on December 04, 2009, 10:03:10 AM


don't shoot me.....  but, I'm really liking the mustang in the background as well, one of my favorite body styles, the early fastbacks, is it yours as well?
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You better wash your mouth out with soap right now MR.  ;)
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Post by: jsevans12 on December 04, 2009, 12:03:55 PM
That car is sweet if I dont end up getting rid of my yellow ta I am wanting to paint it like this its pretty freakin sweet. Has anyone seen a silver TA done like this but with red stripes I think it would like killer!
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Post by: tony1980 on December 04, 2009, 03:11:12 PM
really.... bad a**
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Post by: onenadrag on December 04, 2009, 05:36:10 PM
The mustang and nomad are customer cars. I will post pics of the 74 Firebird SD when it comes in.
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Post by: transam dave on December 05, 2009, 12:43:10 AM
Quote from: onenadrag on December 04, 2009, 07:14:01 AM
Thanks Guys. I fiinally got it out of the shop today. I have to get with transam dave to find a scoop assembly for the car.
I will see you soon tom on the shaker.I will be here this weekend dave.
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Post by: onenadrag on December 08, 2009, 06:38:43 PM
Well I got here done and ready to start driving. Here are a couple of pics.

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Post by: onenadrag on December 08, 2009, 06:50:05 PM
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Post by: jsevans12 on December 08, 2009, 06:50:47 PM
The car is stunning very nice, that pro touring look is real nice on this car!
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Post by: onenadrag on December 08, 2009, 06:51:34 PM
ok 1 more

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Post by: Blue Knight on December 08, 2009, 06:54:30 PM
sweet looking lady ;D
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Post by: blue81ta on December 08, 2009, 06:56:33 PM
Definitely a head turner. 8) Very nice.
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Post by: Mongo on December 08, 2009, 09:04:43 PM
Very Very nice. Hope mine looks that good when Im done.
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Post by: Nexus on December 08, 2009, 09:17:34 PM
I would settle for mine to look half that nice.

Very well done!!!

I say December or January car of the month

hint hint Hitman...you reading this   ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: SoonerTA on December 08, 2009, 09:45:35 PM
WOW...Your car looks AWESOME!  Great job.  Thanks for the pictures.
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Post by: RainMan on December 08, 2009, 11:16:33 PM
Wow that looks very cool ! I have never seen that paint combo done before ,kuddos to you for being the first .
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Post by: Kevin on December 08, 2009, 11:18:01 PM
That striping reminds me of the guy who painted my car's 67 camaro.
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Post by: Rarebird on December 08, 2009, 11:19:17 PM
Congradulations on a job well done.. nothing more satifing to see you hard work appreciated by so many enthusiast and friends.  Looks great... nice blend of old school with the graphics... a definate head turner...
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Post by: Jonnyscotti on December 08, 2009, 11:39:48 PM
You know, I am usually an all stock kinda person but your car is absolutely GORGEOUS! Way to take a chance and pulling it off very nicely. That is the way you do a restomod/protourer.

Pssst, we need pics of the interior!  ;D
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Post by: Frode_skj on December 09, 2009, 05:19:18 AM
Very nice car :) Good to see an Old bird done so well:) Love to see them restored:)
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Post by: y88rick on December 09, 2009, 06:32:47 AM
very nice.
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Post by: LilSki on December 09, 2009, 11:17:16 AM
That is one sweet looking bird! I really like the early gen scheme on the later gen car!
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Post by: onenadrag on December 14, 2009, 06:38:54 PM
pics from today

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Post by: onenadrag on December 14, 2009, 06:41:38 PM
interior

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Post by: onenadrag on December 14, 2009, 06:43:46 PM
Did anyone notice I installed the early model rear spoiler corners on

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Post by: onenadrag on December 14, 2009, 06:44:11 PM
Trunk

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Post by: Mongo on December 14, 2009, 08:52:47 PM
I did
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Post by: Nexus on December 14, 2009, 09:57:00 PM
Me too, me too,...only because that is what I will be installing on mine so yes it did catch my attention  ;D
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Post by: transam dave on December 15, 2009, 12:13:16 AM
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