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You look just like your mother. 
Nice rig man. Now you just need some skinny tires for it. I'll bet a 40 roof would come close to fitting on that thing. Maybe a cut down 60 roof.
Todd and I are sittin' here with a rum and reminising. It's like well below 0F and the rum takes off the edge you know. Good to see you guys are keeping busy.
I guess your not coming to the River Shiver this year, maybe next. Too bad, you'll miss out on the Landcruiser curling.
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02-09-08, 06:44 PM
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My neighbor came over and looked through your thread. Here are his comments. He is helping your restore it back to original, not bashing you in any way at all.
"Steve nice model A!
Toudoos are fairly easy to come by you should be able to get a top for.
the battery box goes under the floor boards which are not there.
the coil does on the firewall.
the nob on the insterment panel is were the pop out switch goes.
at lest you are driving it.
Congrats
Tim"
Last edited by D'Animal; 02-09-08 at 11:46 PM.
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02-12-08, 08:05 PM
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Very fun! I really enjoyed the pics and story. See you at BHCC this year.
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03-03-08, 11:52 AM
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Poser,
That is awesome. The car is nice, but the fact that you have the history and how it brings the family together makes it one of a kind!
See you this weekend!
Casey
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03-20-08, 07:59 AM
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Cool deal....reallly like the family connection too!
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03-20-08, 09:34 AM
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Steve you need to leave it as is. That is just too cool of a car to change. Maybe just fix the floor and other things to get it where it runs well and brakes well and leave the rest alone. Could you just put a sealer coat on it?
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08-12-08, 09:09 PM
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great reading, there isn't anything more meaningful then "where we come from", and having good times to look back on.
This is what life is all about, creating memories that put smiles on our faces  . 
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09-19-08, 04:08 PM
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Glad I finally discovered this section of the site. This is the coolest thread I've seen in my 6 months on mud. I don't think it even needs a sealer coat, just keep it in a shed. ... Awesome Car!!! and how cool that your folks are involved.
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10-02-08, 06:10 AM
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Poser, You are a lucky man!!
You have no idea how much I would love to have a family hertiage vehicle.
I have been looking for a '67 Buick Sport Wagon for a dozen years and even if I found one it wouldn't be "the one".
Great story, Thanks for sharing, keep us posted on any progress or cool pics.
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12-21-08, 03:53 PM
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You have to take this on a Chrsitmas Day Tour with the family.
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12-22-08, 03:31 PM
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what he said
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Dress warm when ya do lol
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03-04-09, 05:56 PM
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Steve
thanks for the link. I also know someone(father in law) who has some buddies in Model A/T clubs. They go to Iola every year, and one guy has a schitload of parts for those cars(barn find).
That thing is awesome, and I think you should do a frame off
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03-11-09, 01:14 PM
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awesome. i was thinking i was going to read a ground up resto thread and it turned out even better. enjoy it!
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Great thread.......what does it say or used to say on the rear?
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11-09-09, 10:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texican
Great thread.......what does it say or used to say on the rear?
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I though about you when I drove by this rig this morning. It is up in the mountains near my place.
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11-09-09, 05:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D'Animal
I though about you when I drove by this rig this morning. It is up in the mountains near my place.
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I wish I could have that. its not in bad shape at all
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