Got my new roof today

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  1. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I set out at 7:30 for the 2 1/2 hour run up to BoisD"Ark, MO. I met Robert about noon at his house. He has a GREAT shop. He got out his trusty sawzall and we commenced to take the topp of Matt's old car. Here are some pics
     

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    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    it took us about an hour to lop it off. It only weighs about 75 or 100 pounds so no big deal there. There was no noticable movement in either the body or the roof when we lifted the top off. More pics
     

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    one more pic
     

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    Thanks to Robert for the help and especially Matt Willliams for the roof. I really appretiate it.

    Bob___
     
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    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Then you had a great day!!! Robert is the man!!
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    wardf Ward Frahler

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    That is great Bob. That is a great placeto cut one, gives you plenty of trim room, and below that lead seam in the back.
    It probably would have taken a half hour if you could get Robert to put the phone down.:p People helping people, that is cool!(y)
     
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  7. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    you
    and there was a transmission cooling line that you could have spliced a couple of times and made it part of a still or something
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    did Matt know of this...:huh:

    ...:Handshake...
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    great work! :thumbs2:
     
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    congrats Bob....I guess Matt's ole car will live on forever :drive:
     
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    You know, the fact that Matt's old car will live on forever,, that just is cool.
    Dan
     
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    He was on the other end of the phone:rofl2::rofl2::rofl:
     
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    so you are saying he found out "after" it was too late to say no :biglaugh:
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    WTG. I was going to say, lets not tell him.:) Glad you got a solution to the problem.
     
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    Glad you got a new roof!
     
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