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Old 01-17-2011, 07:55 AM   #1
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Default Re: Any 100% original restorations, past or present?

I have fords 100 percent stock, and hot rodded. I like them both ways, but I enjoy driving them and they do get bug splatters, stone chips, and dirty. To keep a car in perfect show condition is almost a full time job, only to go to a show and have someone leave fingerprints, and foot prints on the running boards. Personally I would rather have bugs on my windshield, than a trophy on a shelf.
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:52 PM   #2
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I have fords 100 percent stock, and hot rodded. I like them both ways, but I enjoy driving them and they do get bug splatters, stone chips, and dirty. To keep a car in perfect show condition is almost a full time job, only to go to a show and have someone leave fingerprints, and foot prints on the running boards. Personally I would rather have bugs on my windshield, than a trophy on a shelf.
Well said Chuck, I couldn't agree more. Vic
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Personally I would rather have bugs on my windshield, than a trophy on a shelf.
I will add my amen to that as well.

I took a "white nuckle" run up the canyon last night in heavy rain and some fog, nursing the vacuum wipers all the way. Could only stay on the road using my spotlight on the white stripe at the edge of the road. Otherwise could see virtually nothing. What fun. (My wife didn't think so. She was glad she stayed home when I told her about the drive.)
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