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Old 11-09-2016, 07:00 PM   #1
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This is my third and I think I'm getting the hang of this restoration thing. I did all the mechanical and paint myself and it turned out pretty good. It is kind of a rare body. Standard Blindbacks with a plain interior and no cowl lights were built the first three months of 1930 to a total of about 5200 cars. Next up is a '31 Roadster Pickup, but my bank account has to recover first.
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:07 PM   #2
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Well done sir!
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Beautiful! What a great looking car and one of my favorite color combos!
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:08 PM   #4
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Very nice!
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:13 PM   #5
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Are they ever really finished?

Gorgeous car!
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:23 PM   #6
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:32 PM   #7
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She's a bute Clarke..
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Old 11-09-2016, 07:35 PM   #8
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Wowzer !!
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Old 11-09-2016, 08:04 PM   #9
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Stunning, nice work.
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Old 11-09-2016, 08:12 PM   #10
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Awesome job, well done!!!
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Old 11-09-2016, 08:12 PM   #11
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Nice job! looks great!
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Old 11-09-2016, 08:20 PM   #12
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Very pretty, Greg. When you say "all the mechanicals" did you do the all the engine work too?
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Old 11-09-2016, 09:27 PM   #13
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Very impressive!
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Old 11-09-2016, 11:45 PM   #14
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Well done, Greg. She is really looking great.
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Awesome !!
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Old 11-10-2016, 05:10 AM   #16
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Real nice job and love the color combination
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Old 11-10-2016, 07:02 AM   #17
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Very nice ! Good luck
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Old 11-10-2016, 07:40 AM   #18
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Beautiful car, and now go out and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Old 11-10-2016, 08:11 AM   #19
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Great looking car !!! Sounds like I should be working on my third car instead of my first. Just like they say your first million dollars is the hardest to earn, so I quit working on the first million and have started working on earning the second million because they say it is easier to earn. This first car is a slow go. But you give me the inspiration that it can be done. Looking forward to restoring my third some day. Thanks for the pictures !!!

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Lots of hard work there, looks outstanding!! Well done!

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