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Old Jul 22, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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My plan from day one as always been to drive the car
That is why I went with radial tires
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 01:32 PM
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Hi all
More photos soon moving to the interior of the car
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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 01:46 PM
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Having a hard time posting photos .What gives??
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Old Aug 1, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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trying again

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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 01:03 PM
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Cotter pins are in went with the same copper
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Old Aug 6, 2021 | 12:54 PM
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Getting closer to the door
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Old Aug 6, 2021 | 01:40 PM
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Starting the interior tomorrow the light at the end of the tunnel??
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Old Aug 7, 2021 | 05:54 AM
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Fantastic job Alain! Beautiful car.
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 01:45 PM
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Some people are saying we are over restoring these cars .Maybe?
To me it is the challenge of trying to make as original as possible.
And driving it that is the reward
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by alain
Some people are saying we are over restoring these cars .Maybe?
To me it is the challenge of trying to make as original as possible.
And driving it that is the reward
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They may be right in some sense. I think many of our restorations are way more detailed and flawless than the factory did, but I am with you. I like the research in the manuals and original cars of what should have been in place. These details also make for great stories and conversations. I like the research involved.
Old Aug 16, 2021 | 01:06 PM
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More progress waiting for the seats
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 02:30 PM
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I love it. Do you sit in the car and make motor noises? 🤣
Great job.
Old Aug 20, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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Latest news the U S Canada border is closed for another month
No Adirondack Nationals for us Canadiens will rebook for 2022
To bad so sad
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 11:59 AM
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WOW!! Came out awesome.....
Old Aug 26, 2021 | 05:49 AM
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Getting closer to the road
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Old Aug 27, 2021 | 10:51 AM
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Looking great Alain
Old Aug 27, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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Looking great Alain
Boy it really is. Beautiful car. Awesome job.

I must have missed that it is a column shift car. I dig unusual things like that. It's a bucket seat car? I will go read thru your posts.
Old Aug 27, 2021 | 11:34 AM
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It is a bench seat car different
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 01:32 PM
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big day today lots of progress
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 06:58 PM
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Amazing car and amazing job on your part! Can't wait to see the final pics and hear it run.
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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 02:11 PM
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Very close to first drive


Old Sep 7, 2021 | 01:44 PM
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Took the W-31 out today I highly recommend the Firestone reproduction tires car drove like a modern car
Car is in for paint touchups and front suspension alignment getting close
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Old Sep 11, 2021 | 03:29 AM
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The fact is even paint professionals deal with paint result imperfections. Can you share why you had to return your car to the painter since "paint touchup" is such a general term?
Old Sep 11, 2021 | 04:11 AM
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The fact is I scratched the car myself during reassembly
As they say sh-t happens
Going for the finish line
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Old Sep 11, 2021 | 06:46 AM
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WOW! I have not been paying enough attention to the threads on this forum for the past year or two. Somehow I missed this entire build! Very nice work!
Old Sep 11, 2021 | 06:49 AM
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Thank You for the nice words
Just doing the best I can
Almost done
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 07:20 AM
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Super nice work. Love the red and white color combo.
Old Sep 12, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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Again Thank You
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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 01:13 PM
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Almost all done more photos soon
First showing this week end weather permitting
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 01:33 PM
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A couple of days of detailing and good to go
Happy Happy Joy Joy
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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Amazing job, better than new!! I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for the thread, I've been following it and been continually amazed at your progress.
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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Will be signing it soon
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Old Sep 17, 2021 | 06:22 AM
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Great work and a stunning car!
Old Sep 17, 2021 | 06:56 AM
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Awesome job man! Beautiful car!
Old Sep 18, 2021 | 09:01 AM
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A little bit of detailing Alain



Old Sep 19, 2021 | 05:18 AM
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WOW, I never would have thought all the little stickers, markings, and tags, etc. were there. Must have been some work getting them or having them made. You're really going to drive this around? Almost seems to perfect. You've done an amazing job, beyond amazing!
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Old Sep 19, 2021 | 02:18 PM
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Yes I will drive this car .Went to a local show today
Fun time
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Old Sep 19, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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You must have gotten a lot of comments. I would imagine your car would stand out and get a lot of attention. Deservedly so!
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Old Sep 19, 2021 | 04:56 PM
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great day and great time
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