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  1. losi 55

    losi 55 Member

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    Thanks, No major rust and only 34,000 miles on her!
    Been buying stuff to do some upgrades. She going to be a cruiser and car show ride.
    losi 55
     
  2. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    :Welcome:from Ocala,Florida.....
     
  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Glad to hear that.

    Love the ginger interior.
     
  4. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    That's a real nice car- where did u find it? Is that a cruise control mechinisim on the drivers side tower. Never seen that on a car!
     
  5. losi 55

    losi 55 Member

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    Yes, that is a cruise control! And it does work. Picked her up a car show in Morris, Ill. last fall.
     
  6. losi 55

    losi 55 Member

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    Wanted to post some updates. Got my rims and tires on. Took her out for a bath and oil change.
     

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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! and those pictures look pretty sweet! Nice ride!!
     
  8. schroensr

    schroensr knight Runner

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    Welcome to the forum from West Virginia.:Welcome:
     
  9. dan gregory

    dan gregory Member

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    Welcome from VA.You`ll enjoy your self here,lots of good info.
     
  10. olerodder

    olerodder Member

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    Welcome from California.
    Looks like you've got a very nice looking car there, I like the color contrast between the car and vinyl roof.
     
  11. losi 55

    losi 55 Member

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    Thanks, At first I was thinking of changing the color to white. But changed my mind and will be staying with the stock color!
     
  12. MSmithPDX

    MSmithPDX Member

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    Welcome from Oregon!

    That color grows on you I found. When I first got my '71 I was kind of like man this color... than after a while I was like I LOVE this color...
     
  13. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    Welcome! Where in IL are you from? I'm from the Edwardsville area.
     
  14. losi 55

    losi 55 Member

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