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Old 06-06-2023, 11:26 AM   #41
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Man, you are really zipping through this restoration. The paint looks great.
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Old 06-10-2023, 09:07 AM   #42
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Starting to reassemble and guarding the parts until I need them
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Old 06-10-2023, 09:38 AM   #43
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Boy, you sure are moving along on that thing! Looks great!.
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Old 06-10-2023, 10:18 AM   #44
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This is about the fastest work I've seen in awhile . . . great job on all fronts!
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Old 06-10-2023, 11:01 AM   #45
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Old 06-13-2023, 06:59 PM   #46
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Old 06-13-2023, 09:24 PM   #47
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Great job nice colour too. what's it called?

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Old 06-14-2023, 08:22 AM   #48
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The paint is called Meadowlark Yellow
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Old 06-14-2023, 11:44 PM   #49
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The paint is called Meadowlark Yellow
Thanks. Knew is wasn't Maize Yellow, its a 68 Mustang colour option and looks better on you your car in my opinion. This will be a stunning car when done. please keep posting progress photos.

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Old 06-16-2023, 08:39 AM   #50
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Dash all rewired and new gauges. Rear fenders, trunk, tail lights and bumper
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Old 06-16-2023, 09:27 AM   #51
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Impressive on many levels. Love it!
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Old 06-16-2023, 09:32 AM   #52
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Superman without the cape, great job in what must be record time. It is a beauty.
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Old 06-16-2023, 11:32 AM   #53
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Dash all rewired and new gauges. Rear fenders, trunk, tail lights and bumper


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Old 06-16-2023, 01:20 PM   #54
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This is very nice work...well done!



Over what period of time have you made this progress? I ask because no human could have done all this in a couple months....



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Old 06-17-2023, 08:49 AM   #55
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I drug this home in the last of October. But I am 76 and retired, so I can work on it every day. Luckily I am able to do it all myself, so I don't need to wait on outside sources except for parts. Both of my garages are heated and air condition so that helps.
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Old 06-17-2023, 12:13 PM   #56
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I drug this home in the last of October. But I am 76 and retired, so I can work on it every day. Luckily I am able to do it all myself, so I don't need to wait on outside sources except for parts. Both of my garages are heated and air condition so that helps.

Very impressive indeed! Well done...nice work.


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Old 07-09-2023, 08:52 PM   #57
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Wife said I had to take a break and help her, but now I am back at it. Notice how I solved the amp gauge issue. Also you can see how I mounted my fuel reg and gauge. I also relocated the oil filter behind the battery box.
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Old 07-09-2023, 10:16 PM   #58
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Looks great, and I can't believe how fast you work. You'll be driving around in a week or so (unless you already are).
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Old 07-09-2023, 11:13 PM   #59
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Notice how I solved the amp gauge issue. Also you can see how I mounted my fuel reg and gauge. I also relocated the oil filter behind the battery box.




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Old 07-10-2023, 08:54 AM   #60
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Amazing progress, looks great. I'm retired too but no way do i have that much get up and go
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