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Offline Moparal

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From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« on: August 12, 2008 - 02:00:31 PM »
Since this is my 5000 post. I thought I would show my achievements here since being on the site.  I went from a shell that had set in the desert in lower Ca since 1973 to me purchasing the car in 2006 and driving it in 2008, and the cover for COTM on cc.c. Many long lonesome knights in my shop, a lot of dollars spent, parts swapped and sold,  but I finally have my car almost to where it is extremely fun to drive. I always see challengers, but no barracudas.

I spent 12k for the rust free car and 2k having it and all the peices delivered 2500 miles to my house.  Total investment under 25k from nothing to driving





























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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2008 - 02:10:23 PM »
SCHWEET!!  That's awesome AL!  Great work!  :cheers:
Bob

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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2008 - 02:20:56 PM »
Al,

Congratulations on the car and the 5000 posts.  It has been a joy watching the car come together as well as reading most of your posts.

Oh, yeah ------ congrats on COTM!!!!!!!!
Mike

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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008 - 02:26:18 PM »
Nice work Al!! :ylsuper:

enjoy the ride man!
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008 - 02:52:45 PM »
 :woohoo: :clapping:

Congrats on the 5000 mark.  I glad you are a member here because any group would be lucky to have you involved.  :2thumbs:

Your Barracuda looks great, but even better in person.   :burnout:
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008 - 04:56:50 PM »
Way to go Al.   :2thumbs:


...By the way, it says right now you have 4999 posts.  :dunno:

I guess you are hopelessly optimistic you will make 5000?   :lol:


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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008 - 05:05:22 PM »
Your barracuda looks so much meaner than the camaro.  It just looks like its going to eat that chebbies lunch. 

  Great car Al.  I can say I am very glad I got to watch the car come together from the beginning.  I have learned alot from your restoration project and very much appreciate you sharing all the pictures and information to everyone here. 
 
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2008 - 05:11:35 PM »
Alan, I love your car. Congradulations on the accomplishment. Not only have you acheived some personal goals, you have made this a warm and fuzzy place for all of us as well. I am so glad that I stumbled across this when i did. 

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You the man!  :clapping:
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2008 - 05:48:46 PM »
Very nice to see it all come together. :clapping:  :woo:

Enjoy driving it in good health. :2thumbs:

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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2008 - 07:51:59 PM »
Great achievment from a great Freind, i can not wait until i see you and your M46 in person old mate. :jumping: :2thumbs: Congatulations :woo:
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2008 - 07:54:52 PM »
 :2thumbs: Nice Job, I'm going on 6 years or is it 7, I'm close but money has become an issue so it will wait, gonna at least try & get the touch ups on the paint done this fall, I have all the stuff. Just need the interior & some new tires, so close but yet so far. Anyway it's good to see another cuda done & on the road, have a Ball driving it!  Rich.

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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2008 - 09:56:47 PM »
 :clueless:  I had like 5003 at lunchtime today or just after I posted this. But it doesnt matter. Thanks for the comps guys. I enjoy everyone on this site. So many friends to help me along. I couldnt think of a better place to share the internet with :2thumbs:

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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2008 - 10:16:40 PM »
Great Job!

Al, You have brought your car a long ways and it looks great.

Tom :2thumbs:
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2008 - 10:22:06 PM »
Thanks for posting the pics. Damn that car has come a long way. Great job!!! :2thumbs:
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Re: From this to this as a cc.c member Start 2 finish
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2008 - 10:25:41 PM »
Congrats to a great friend. I can't wait to meet you and thank you in person. The Cuda looks fantastic.  :cheers: Besides it's my fav 1970 Plum Crazy Cuda.  :2thumbs:  Thanks for all you do for everyone on here. I'm proud to call you my friend.  :-*