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Old 12-10-2018, 11:12 PM   #1
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Default Bot a new A

Don't know where to start
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:15 PM   #2
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Jack up the radiator cap, replace everything underneath, then install new cap.
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:20 PM   #3
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Should take much to be back on the road
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:31 PM   #4
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That’s similar to mine
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:33 PM   #5
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Cut-n-buff
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:41 PM   #6
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Start by cleaning all the bricks and sell enough used bricks to buy an A400
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Old 12-11-2018, 02:29 AM   #7
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Must have cost a pretty penny! I'd keep the patina.

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Old 12-11-2018, 04:04 AM   #8
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chuck
it still has one good head light and a perfect steering wheel. I would like that here just for yard art.
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Old 12-11-2018, 06:03 AM   #9
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consider it a clean canvas, to do as you like...............
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But "It was running when parked!"
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Old 12-11-2018, 09:13 AM   #11
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I'd start by finishing the stone wall so that I could put a roof on it to protect the car.
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Old 12-11-2018, 09:31 AM   #12
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Might be a useable frame under there somewhere. Maybe. Possibly.
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Old 12-11-2018, 09:50 AM   #13
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Why is the front bumper Vd in the middle, and extended out from the front of the car?
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Old 12-11-2018, 11:45 AM   #14
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Looks like the aftermath of the bombings somewhere in Europe.
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Old 12-11-2018, 11:55 AM   #15
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I'd start by finishing the stone wall so that I could put a roof on it to protect the car.
Looks like the roof or the wall collapsed on it or both.

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Old 12-11-2018, 01:16 PM   #16
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First flush the radiator. Then flush the rest of the car piece by piece.
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Old 12-11-2018, 06:40 PM   #17
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Dammit, I guess all the smart a$$ answers are taken.......
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Old 12-11-2018, 06:58 PM   #18
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Old 12-11-2018, 08:45 PM   #19
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Looks all original
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Hey I have an idea, join AAA Road Service and tell them you broke down and need a tow!
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