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Offline Total BS

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Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« on: August 31, 2009 - 10:41:02 PM »
I thought i would share some pics of my pride and joy.  Oh what a long 5 years it has been. From the rusted hulk that I originally saw the hidden potential of a great 71 Cuda to actually seeing her outside glistening in the setting sun, the throaty rumble of the dual exhaust purring, the long hours of blood, sweat and an occasional tear all seem so worth it now. All that is left is some minor adjustments and a lot of "test driving"...you mean i actually get to drive it too, Woo Hoo  :bananasmi Enjoy, Ed
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009 - 10:44:10 PM »
Congrats on a job well done..........Great........now don't speed.........drive slow so everyone can get a good look.......... :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009 - 10:54:49 PM »
Wow thats a beautiful color, and I vote hammer on it and if people want to see it they can catch up at the next light. :burnout: (one ticket wont be that bad) ;D
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009 - 11:24:48 PM »
Gorgeous car! I love the luggage rack. I love the gunmetal colors and your car looks sweet in it. Have fun with it and congratulations on a job well done   :clapping:
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009 - 11:26:13 PM »
 :thumbsup: Very Nice!  :thumbsup:

Looks like there might be some buildup in the exhaust tips, might need to take her out and runner to blow out the carbon.   :bigsmile:
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2009 - 11:29:05 PM »
Awesome car!  Now go let it out!!!
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2009 - 11:51:24 PM »
Congrats, I can hardly wait to taste the seemingly distant future of my own victory. :)

Enjoy it!
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2009 - 12:16:49 AM »
what does "done" mean?    :misbehaving:


WoW is that N I C E !!!! :woo:      You should be proud. Where's a shot of that big  :bigsmile: on yer face?    Time to enjoy!!   It's hard to get used to sometimes. Now just maintain her. And have FUN!!!!    :cooldancing:    Feel free to post more pics! ::) R/T
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2009 - 12:36:50 AM »
Thanks gang,

Yes i have a smile from ear to ear tonite and even with all the BS I had with my body shop, time heals all and I have a beautiful car to show for it.

I do have billboard stripes for her and I am still debating about it.  The car is all original and didnt come with them but I always loved the look.  Best part is they can always be removed.
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2009 - 12:46:29 AM »
Not even a question... :grinno:



PUT THEM BILLBOARDS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    :grinyes:

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'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2009 - 01:03:35 AM »
That turned out very nice!!! :cheers:  It's a beautiful car now! :drool:
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2009 - 01:15:09 AM »
The car come out amazing! I really like the color you picked :2thumbs:
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2009 - 01:14:44 PM »
   That is way nice----you should be proud of the way it turned out.   :2thumbs:    I bet it draws a lot of attention.   I would also go with the billboards.  I am going to add them to mine even tho it did'nt come with them.

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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2009 - 01:37:09 PM »
I just want to say bravo on your color choice!  We don't see many of these earth tones and you have given the rest of us something to consider when it comes paint time.
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Re: Finally Done! 71 Cuda GA4 Winchester Gunmetal Named "Betty"
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2009 - 01:39:42 PM »
Real nice, looks great!
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