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sam z

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Ok...I've waited for an R4 runner since the early 90's.
Took the car in last night to the paint shop. Pouring rain, miserable
weather that we've had around here, I was tired of waiting. Some guy
in my storage facility refused for around 2 weeks to move his car. Finally
got his a** out of the way and now my team has it.

Here's the deal:
Engine out
Doors off
Fenders off
Deck lid off
Hood off
Vinyl top off
(No, it's not rotisserie. I'll live).

Soup-ta-nuts, car is getting done.
Estimated date of completion: 6/15/11. Keep your fingers crossed that
I don't have too many crap, unwelcome, expensive surprises.

As it goes, pictures will go up. Holy cow, it's finally happening.
 

abodybill

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Sounds like a winner :thumbsup:

Good luck with the body/paint work :banana:
 

69hemibeep

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Good luck Sam, you don't want to rush it but you don't need it in paint jail either. :popcorn:
 

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good luck...take plenty of :red2: for the pic whores...I can't wait to start on mine, but not eager to find any surprises.
 

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I beginning to think that the red's are taking over the color war. :acme: :leave: :beep:
 

ACME A12

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Way to go, Sam!!! :thumbsup:

Very happy for you. Like everyone said, take lots of pics and enjoy the ride! :cheers:

:jester:
 

sam z

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Not doing the hood stripes.
-but-
I am thinking of putting the black hood patch
on like a '68. What can I say? I like how it looks.
And as far as originality goes, not too worried about
it. Chrysler Corp. doesn't own the car anymore.
 

69hemibeep

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sam z said:
Not doing the hood stripes.
-but-
I am thinking of putting the black hood patch
on like a '68. What can I say? I like how it looks.
And as far as originality goes, not too worried about
it. Chrysler Corp. doesn't own the car anymore.
Its your car and your choice but I like a plain hood or the 69 stripes. Just sayin :cents:
 

ACME A12

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sam z said:
And as far as originality goes, not too worried about
it. Chrysler Corp. doesn't own the car anymore.


I'd call that an open invite to upgrade to B5... :D

:jester:
 
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