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I know it’s a long shot but the last piece I’m looking for to finish a show restoration of a 1911 Torpedo Roadster is a driver’s side engine splash pan. Looking specifically for the one that has the cup over the commutator lever at the bottom up by the radiator. I’ll fix a rougher one to keep it ori...

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My first trip was in 1972. The show field was on the football field if I remember correctly. I remember holding a Kingston 5 ball carb with a price tag on it for 150.00. Walking in the mud up to my ankles and pushing a 1914 motor on a cart for what seemed like miles. Those were some fine times etche...

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Phil Eyre
Battle Creek Michigan
I’ll have what you need.
269-964-9248

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I always read with interest on this topic of open cars in 1915. I have a pretty early one, a roadster with a casting date of 10-7-14 and I bought it in a barn in Flint, Michigan in about 1980. It had a 12 rivet rear end in it. A splash apron with a carbide line hole and a running board with the hole...

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I would like to buy this please. Please Email Mark Eyre meyre14t@yahoo.com. Please let me know a total on shipping to Battle Creek Mi 49014.

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I think Gail Rodda pointed that kind of switch as used early in starter production in 1919 back when I was a kid. I wish I had written everything down those older guys said back in my teens.

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Hi Jerry, I own the 13 touring now. I restored that in 2004 for him. It was in pretty poor shape when I started restoring it. I always refused to crank the speedster. He and I were very close. I’m on the mend now about 35 days since having my arm and shoulder surgically repaired. I miss a lot of the...

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Hi Tom call me tomorrow at 269-719-7542 and I’ll get you all the measurements you want. By the way we have something else in common now. I messed up my arm and shoulder cranking a model T. I remember you cranking Doc Wallace’s Model T on the Jamboree when you hurt yours.
Mark Eyre

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Welcome to Michigan Ron. I’m in Battle Creek Michigan and an always restoring Ts here in my shop. So if you get bored drive down and I’ll show you a large Model T collect between my place and my dad’s place. I’m just finishing a 11 Torpedo and beginning a 14 Touring and wrapping up an Australian 20 ...

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Do you text? My cell number is 269-719-7542 send me a text and I’ll take a picture and text it back to you. Or email at meyre14t@yahoo.com. I probably have an extra. They are made in two pieces.

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So I have a 14 with a 13 build date. It has one 14 front-fender on it and one 13 front fender on it. The rears are the 14 style. This question is for original smith. What front fenders would you use? Hate to hijack the thread but it seemed as good a place as any to ask the question. It an original c...

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Beautiful 15 ford engine compartment. One question is the bolt that holds the fan arm on missing the cotter pin behind the timing gear cover? I have seen those bolts back out and destroy a brass radiator. Just trying to save a catastrophe.

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We have 2152 which is a water pump three pedal car. I restored it in 2003.

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Between my dad and I there are 3 14 roadsters and two have the tool box and one doesn’t. I rewooded the one I’m restoring with a tool box because it had one.

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I may have 2 but they are cracked at the threads. Email me at meyre14t@yahoo.com and I’ll look today and send you pictures. Mark Eyre

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Did you sell these? If you haven’t get me a shipping price to Battle Creek Mi 49014 and I’ll get you a check. Mark Eyre contact info meyre14t@yahoo.com. I just had surgery yesterday but I can write you a check.

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I’m planning on following the doctors orders to the letter. It ended but being a torn labrum and frayed bicep muscle tissue. She said the bursa in my shoulder was well inflamed and that was drained and significantly trimmed. Although damage in the shoulder was less damage in the arm was more. Glad t...

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Surgery went well and for the most part it was a torn tendon and a frayed bicep muscle. Now time to heal and rehab. I got home about an hour ago. Please learn from my mistake only crank with the spark up and never wrap your thumb around the starting crank. This isn’t meant to scare anyone just think...

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I always thought 12’s were cast iron.

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On a US car a late 13 frame doesn’t have that little step up on the cross member where the hole is for the body bracket. They are completely smooth. In the US that is the standard issue 14 style frame. It has been my experience that Canada used some parts that we didn’t get in the US till just a lit...

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I’m in Battle Creek and would normally be interested but not since my cranking incident. Andrew Larder Auto Upholstery in Homer Michigan does beautiful work.

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I simply got lazy. I know better....feel pretty stupid about the whole thing. I won’t ever make that mistake again and I’ll keep a clear head and not get distracted. If you know myself or my family we are big promoters of the hobby and will always be. I tell everyone the correct way but didn’t pract...

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This was not posted to scare anyone off from Model T Fords in fact I’m not going anywhere and still will drive and restore Model Ts till the end of my days. I was me just saying think, do things correctly, or live with the decisions that you make like I currently have to. I left the spark down shame...

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Spark down. I had it kind of running but couldn’t get to the spark in time to keep it running. It had stopped before by the time I had pulled the spark down. It has about 10 min of run time in it. It’s a complete rebuild and is tight to begin with. It’s coils on a battery....I usually can start out ...

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It just hurts. The pain meds really don’t touch the pain but have let me sleep a little better. I don’t even remember pushing down either. I just put the crank in and straightened my elbow. It must have just about been ready to fire. I’m a bit freaked out to have to go into the hospital during this ...

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I knew better and just simply got lazy. I have noticed as I have aged I can’t do all the things I did when I was in my 20s although my mind thinks I can. I have been in this hobby my entire life. My dad has had Model Ts for about 15 years longer than he has had me. I want younger folks to learn from...

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Thanks for the advice, everyone I have talked to said to do everything the doctors tell yo to do. I said to the doctor when she walked into the room Monday that I was ready for her to fix it or cut it off. This has been the worst pain I have ever experienced. They are very apologetic about the the t...

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It has been about 75 days since I was kicked trying to start an newly rebuilt 1911 Torpedo. The end is near and the pain still is horrible. I have learned to manage it and have worked some with it on projects in the shop. Surgery is scheduled September 18 to repair a torn bicep tendon and a fragment...

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Welcome, I’m 50 and grew up in the hobby and have extensive experience restoring Model T Fords. Ever have any kind of technical question drop me an email at meyre14t@yahoo.com. My name is Mark.

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Model A Spartan horn. It was on my 1925 Tudor when I bought it. Not hooked up. Not pitted. 125.00 plus shipping.
Mark Eyre. Email at meyre14t@yahoo.com

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Fixed. Like I said it was a new tank that they ground through. Filled the tank with co2 and one tinny shot with my mig welder. I tried to buy a new one and I was told that they are being discontinued which if that is the case we will be fixing a lot of original torpedo tanks. Thanks for everyone tha...

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It was new like 25-30 years ago and then they shrunk it to do the bodywork on it they ground through it. I’m assuming that they beat the curve it on a lead shot bag. Then they leaded it and missed it. They come primed so I painted it and it started leaking right away. I won’t put a torch on it. That...

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Trying to finish up this 11 torpedo roadster I have a new gas tank bought 25 years ago. Right in the center of the the end it has a pin hole or maybe a little bit bigger than a pin hole leak. It is about 1/16 in diameter. I found it when I have removed the paint. The gas has been out of the tank now...

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The Model T World lost a great one. He will be greatly missed by the Eyre family. Steve always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Gone way too soon! The Model T hobby was a better place with him in it.

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Sold! Thank you MTFCA!

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I have used this welder for years restoring Model T Fords it is a Century 160, 220 volts. Could stand a liner. Comes with cart and gas gauges. 250.00 pick up hear. Mark Eyre 269-719-7542. Battle Creek Michigan.

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Should it have man hole Oilers on the tie rod bolts and spindle bolts, steel ones?

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1925 Tudor. I can email a picture.

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I’m trying to find three window cranks that attach with a screw in the center of the window regulators with threads. Trying to collect up the parts to keep an original car basically original. meyre14t@yahoo.com Mark Eyre

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WTB 1925 Tudor Driver’s side rear window regulator.
please contact me at meyre14t@yahoo.com or text to 269-719-7542. Thanks Mark Eyre Battle Creek, Michigan.

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One of the best. He will be missed!

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Should have domed nickel plated bolts on manifold clamps water inlet on head and block and valve cover to. I made mine out of stainless and buffed them.

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I painted this car and Eric and I are childhood friends. Our dads were in the hobby and that is the way our friendship started. Hated to see it go and it’s not even mine. The smile and the thumbs up makes me think it found a good home. Stay safe out there!

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I have a hand brake quadrant with four holes that mount to the frame good teeth. Yours for the cost of shipping.
meyre14t@yahoo.com

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Oversized rivets didn’t take care of mine I took the cut off wheel and made one cut in the tube on the side about 3 inches long. Then tapped it together with a body hammer wire welded it and ground it flushed. Then reinstalled the quadrant, case and then reriveted it. Little bit of bodywork and done...

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Does anybody have a 1911 torpedo gas tank(a new one) that they bought for a project and haven’t gotten around to using it? I have one ordered and have checked all suppliers to see if somebody had one in stock. They are saying 6 weeks to however many months. My repo that I bought like 17 years ago is...

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I’m surprised how fast the strength left it. It was difficult to even eat with it. Made the muscles in my neck sore even. The frustrating thing for me is how long it is taking to get this process started in this Covid19 era. Freaks me out a bit to even go in these doctors offices right now. I have b...

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Be careful with the crank. Three weeks ago starting the freshly restored 11 torpedo which is very tight to crank I decided to after cranking for a bit to stop and pull the choke and give it a good priming. Someone talked to me for a bit and I want back to turning the crank with the choke on. Was wai...

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Cut it off, drill it out get a piece of brazing rod and solder it in place. I went a bit longer on mine and filed it to fit. Wasn’t very difficult but in took two tries before I was happy.

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Do you still have the 09-11 plate? If so I’ll take it send me an email at meyre14t@yahoo.com and I’ll get you a check. Mark Eyre

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Thanks I’m missing that in my stuff. I somehow managed to cross thread that on my torpedo shut off this past weekend. I hate doing dumb stuff.

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What is the thread size of the carb. Elbow and sediment bulb at the gas line connection? It seems to be between two sizes on my thread gauge.

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From years of studying 12’s I believe the T 202 dB markings where towards the inside of the axle near the hump where the perch goes through. I probably can yet you a picture if you email me at meyre14t@yahoo.com. This may not be the only location.

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Should say with not smith. I hate auto correct.

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Do you have a single 1913 Headlamp Smith the steel chimney that is the a Victor? I’d buy a how lamp but would be happy with just a chimney.
Mark Eyre

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Yes it is. It is the same one that I painted for Gordon Koll 26 non starter roadster a few years back. It is a rare bird.

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Always trying to send work your way. Thanks for what you do for the hobby!

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Posting for a friend. Dave Krill would like you to Please call him 805-748-5538 possible haul .

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20’s Centerdor Body for sale. This body is apart with a lot of wood for patterns. Doors together, includes seats and garnish moldings. Has most of its black paint on it. I’m sure there may be a couple of things missing. Would make a good body for somebody capable of doing wood work. $1000.00 obo. Al...

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Dad and I have a two cylinder plan car. It’s about half restored. They are very interesting little cars. I’d have it done but Model T projects seem to get in the way.

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I measured our front window opening it’s the same at the bottom as it is at the top. 39 inches and our top wind folds out and the bottom one in.

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Dad and I have a late 16 with a lot of early features on it if you want to drive to Battle Creek to check it out. Great job.

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Email me your phone number and I’ll text you a photo of the c cab panel. meyre14t@yahoo.com

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I have one side panel but I’m in Michigan. Email me at meyre14t@yahoo.com and I’ll send you a picture this week.

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Oddly I have a pair of repo 15-16 rear center door fenders available to provided I can find them. Mark Eyre meyre14t@yahoo.com.

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I can help with a lot of the chassis stuff when your ready. Rear end steering column and such appropriate for a 15. We are not that far away from you. Mark and Phil Eyre

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I’m in need of 1911 closed door torpedo side curtain patterns. Any information would be appreciated.
meyre14t@yahoo.com

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I will bring a right side perch for you look for a red 09 touring in the show car area. Blasted new bushing with a good nut. Yours if you want it I’ll throw it in for the cause! Mark and Phil Eyre dad talked to you at the auction. We will probably only be there Sunday.

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I grew up in the hobby as my dad had one three years before he had me. I’ll be 50 in February this year. Between my farther and I there are about 30 of them in various states of repair. Now my son and daughter have their own and really enjoy them. They are the third generation of my family to be in ...

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I to am looking for the washer and small nut for the swivel. I would try have some made if I could find one of each for a pattern. The small gear is available repo at Lang’s. I may have a second wheel gear just like the one in Russ’ book I’d have to find it though. My email meyre14t@yahoo.com.

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My dad Phil Eyre would like to purchase this from you if it is still available. Please email me your contact info at meyre14t@yahoo.com. He is a long time collector past MTFCI president but doesn’t do the computer thing.

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Wow I’m user Name Model T Mark with spaces. This is going to be confusing keeping us apart.

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1923 Centerdor knocked down doors still have most of the wood. Sheetmetal is solid little rust here and there. All seats included. This was a complete body that has been in storage a longe time. 85-90% complete will need a complete rewooding. 800.00 you pick up her or will ship for expenses. Phil Ey...

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I believe this is a Canadian head. The 12 style US has a distinctive smaller or more crisp Ford Script.

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Good luck to all the participants! We did it in 2009 and it was the ride of a life time! Anybody Driving through Michigan that needs pars, tools, pieces or ...... post here on the forum we have a large amount of parts on hand and are near your route in Southern Michigan.

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I’ll take it. Get me a price of shipping to 49014. Here is my email meyre14t@yahoo.com and I’ll get you a check. Mark Eyre

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It was just posted the 1911 roadster got its senior grand national award and Eric won what he was up for. The last time we have had the 11 out was in 2011. It was restored in 2001 I did a lot more work on it to make it pretty in 2006-2007.

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I don’t know yet. My son is a senior and was playing in a district baseball game at noon. If they won they were saving him to pitch in the championship game. They won and I left at 3. They lost but he pitched a complete game again. They lost 8-9 after 4 delays for lightning. It was one of the best d...

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I’ll be there with a 1911 Commercial Roadster provided I can make it run tonight and polish all the brass which we half about half done. Making it run is should be no big deal. The last time ours was at an aaca meet was around 2011.

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The owner of the restoration shop would always say “Slow down and think, don’t work like your killing snakes”. Another one he would say “If it was easy everybody would do it” or “It’s like your making a career out of it”. He was a true believer in that your life’s work needs to mean something. In hi...

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It’s very possible to restore a car in a pole barn. I do have some experience restoring cars. I worked as a restoration tech. for Beckley Auto Restorations for ten years. Then a stint for Bud Hicks Buick restoration service. Now I teach grade school but do restoration for others in the Summer. That ...

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Yes that is how it will be. Wheels fenders and springs and axles yet to go. It was too cold to do it when we did the body. Thanks for the good comments.

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The body number is b 6433 and it doesn’t have the biscuit joint just a screw like in one of the pictures on Trents website. Is post pictures but I’m not as tech savvy as my buddy Eric.

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I has a b and then a number under the seat. I’d have to go look at it to see the exact number. It’s in the early 60000 and I do have the build sheet. We have it all including the pedals. It’s pretty much as it’s invoiced but I can’t read the carbide tank maker. It should have brown side lamps and a ...

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This is an interior kit in leather that was installed and very lightly used. Includes kick panels covered in leather and all trim. Taken out carefully can text pictures. 450.00 plus actual shipping, good condition over all. Phil Eyre 269-964-9248. Michigan.

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torpedo dash and filler. Old reproduction needs to be refinished. 75.00 plus actual shipping. Phil Eyre 269-964-9248.

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Eric is correct on the 11 torpedo in the above post it has been apart since 1987. We took it apart to store it when I was 17. Next year I’ll be 50 and it was time to get it done. Life certainly gets in the way of the hobby sometimes. I’m not too computer savvy so Eric has been posting pictures as I ...

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I’m a little further away but have 30 plus years of restoration experience. Mainly Model Ts if your interested, I’m in southern Michigan. I have experience with partial restoration to complete restorations. You may contact me at meyre14t@yahoo.com.

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I’m going need a copy of that if your are willing. Dad and I don’t have one of those. We have the latest 12 manual. It’s great that copy number four is almost in my back yard. Thanks for sharing. It’s one thing to have a lot of knowledge and even better when your willing to share it with the rest of...

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I have a 13 touring also. Dark green in color probably assembled in a branch assembly plant. I restored it in 2004 for a friend who passed and I ended up with it. It’s my car I like it green. In my friends honor I probably would never change it. 13-14 in my opinion are the most fun to drive. Enjoy!

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Everything Eric does is first class! It’s a car that has been used but maintained over the years. I was talking with him last Thursday night and he has the correct rear axle housings and front wheels to change to. He has the actual housings that are original to this car. So as far as homework I’m su...

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