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July 22nd, 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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July 27th, 2021, 01:32 PM

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Hi all
More photos soon moving to the interior of the car
Trying my best
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July 28th, 2021, 01:46 PM

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Having a hard time posting photos .What gives??
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August 1st, 2021, 01:36 PM

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trying again

August 1st, 2021, 01:37 PM

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August 2nd, 2021, 01:03 PM

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Cotter pins are in went with the same copper

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August 6th, 2021, 12:54 PM

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Getting closer to the door
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August 6th, 2021, 01:40 PM

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Starting the interior tomorrow the light at the end of the tunnel??

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August 7th, 2021, 05:54 AM

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Fantastic job Alain! Beautiful car.
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August 12th, 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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August 12th, 2021, 03:07 PM

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Quote:

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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
Alain

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.

August 16th, 2021, 01:06 PM

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More progress waiting for the seats
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August 16th, 2021, 02:30 PM

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I love it. Do you sit in the car and make motor noises? 🤣
Great job.

August 20th, 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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August 20th, 2021, 11:59 AM

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WOW!! Came out awesome.....

August 26th, 2021, 05:49 AM

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Getting closer to the road
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August 27th, 2021, 10:51 AM

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Looking great Alain

August 27th, 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.

August 27th, 2021, 11:34 AM

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It is a bench seat car different
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August 31st, 2021, 01:32 PM

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big day today lots of progress
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August 31st, 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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September 3rd, 2021, 02:11 PM

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Very close to first drive

September 7th, 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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September 11th, 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?

September 11th, 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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September 11th, 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!

September 11th, 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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September 12th, 2021, 07:20 AM

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Super nice work. Love the red and white color combo.

September 12th, 2021, 09:06 AM

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Again Thank You
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September 15th, 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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September 16th, 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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September 16th, 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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September 16th, 2021, 04:27 PM

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Will be signing it soon
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September 17th, 2021, 06:22 AM

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Great work and a stunning car!

September 17th, 2021, 06:56 AM

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Awesome job man! Beautiful car!

September 18th, 2021, 09:01 AM

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A little bit of detailing Alain

September 19th, 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!
Steve