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Importing from USA
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I'm importing a 69 from USA. I assume there is no date of manufacture date, or numbers on this. How have others dealt with this? I remember them looking for and finding this on another purchase, but kind of doubt this has such a tag. This is a British motorcycle, but I assume the same rules apply as an old...
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62 or 63 Acadian parts Anyone ?
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Was in a wrecking yard today and spotted a 62-63 ? Acadian 4 door sedan. It's got most of the trim parts from what I could see. Thought I'd mention it as I think they're kind of rare, and someone might need parts. It's in the Chatham-Kent area, if anyone is interested let me know and I'll give you the info...
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johnod
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Looking for some Kind People to Help out
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If you wish to meet up and drop off donations for yard sale Here is a list of places and dates were you can meet up with me Doing a pick up on Thursday June 1st Picton Canadian Tire From 5:30pm to 6:30 pm ( Picton Car Cruse ) Sunday June 4th Belleville Lions Club 7th Annual Show & Shine Car Show. Zwick's Par...
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Moon Doll
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Lost and Found at Rockton
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I was at the Rockton swap meet Sunday morning (May 28th). As I was driving away, I came across some gaskets lying on the road that someone had lost. Likely, they were left on the roof of the car or on the edge of the box of a pickup and forgotten. They made it about a quarter mile down the road before falling of...
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Sniper
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Exporting a classic car to the US
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A guy in New York State is looking to buy my 61 Pontiac but he's having a hard time getting an answer on what the border duties and taxes would be. US customs more or less says, bring the car, fill out the paperwork, then we'll let you know how much it'll be. (one agent said it could be 13%) I'm wondering if any...
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jim_ss409
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Seeking trustworthy shop within 1hr of Milton for prep and paint.
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I am looking for a respectable shop for prep and paint for my 1948 Ford truck. The rust repair is done, and most of it is in epoxy primer, and the truck will be disassembled for prep and paint. I am not looking for a cheap bargain, just a fair price for timely work. Any help appreciated. Thanks Chris -- E...
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chriscris
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The Lindsay Swap Meet
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Good morning: Well I went to my very first swap meet. Or was it mud wrestling? Hard to tell. A lady I met there told me it was the worst one she had been to in 21 years, referring to the weather. At least I hope that is what she meant. It looked like a lot of vendors didn't come but I managed to acquire abou...
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Cuddles
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Ratrod in Ennismore!?!
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Hey Ya'll! Been a while since ive been on, but life as a family man tends to not leave you with much "free" time. But I write today to find out who owns the ratrod truck I saw touring around Ennismore/Bridgenorth this wk? I wanna get to know more about the truck, the owner, and hopefully make a connec...
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Chance
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The lindsay Swap Meet
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Hello: I am going to my very first swap meet in Lindsay soon. Should I just load up my truck with all my spare parts and hope I come home with all new (old) ones? Is there anything I should know before stepping into the ring? Do people actually 'swap' or is it just a buy and sell?
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Cuddles
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Another old car guy gone
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John MacDougall from east end Hamilton went to the big car show n the sky last night.
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jarvis1
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Looking for Red Ford T Flatbed Street Rod
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The Barbayanis Family trying to find His Truck. He passed away several years ago. The Truck was a Red '26 T on an F100 Frame. It had Black front fenders, The rack on the flat bed was made of Hockey stick shafts. The rear window was oval and had a stained glass replica of Tom Thomson's Lake Superior paint...
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Gwillyville Kid
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Stirling Flea Market
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Who is going to Stirling ?
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RWW
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Superlift store Oakville
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Any one buy one of their lifts? I am considering them as I am currently looking for a 2 post lift. Interested in the good, bad or ugly. LOL Thanks Rich
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slab
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BACK ON THE ROAD FOR THIS SUMMER
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Hi, Was wondering when everyone is bringing their Hot Rods out for this summer? Thanks, Elliott
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Elliott Prentice
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Classic/Vintage car insurance coverage
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My 17 year old daughter would like to drive our 1931 Ford Coupe streetrod (glass car) once in awhile. Do any Classic/Vintage insurance companies cover newer drivers?
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Hyper Henry
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Sprayable chrome
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yah yah - I know - spray chrome never looks like chrome. however - I want to be able to do black chrome on all my trim and bumpers on my Beaumont as I can not do it in black chrome vinyl as I had originally hoped Who in Ontario does chrome spray painting and can do black chrome? Something I could buy and do m...
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Seeker1056
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Video of a very cool build.
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http://www.racingjunk.com/news/2017/02/01/video-this-1959-800-hp-hulk-camino-is-out-of-a-nightmare/
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Ground Pounder
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Brokers?
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So - I wish to import a vehicle from Michigan into Canada. Us tells me I need a broker to input the vehicle info into their AES system 72 hours before I go to pick the vehicle up. The border agent says I can not do it in any way shape or form. Anyone here recently imported a vehicle from the US - and if so how did yo...
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Seeker1056
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What's it worth
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Hey guys. Not even remotely a hotrod. My sister's mother-in-law passed away and they have a car to sell but what's it worth? 2002 Subaru outback limited 4 cyl 24000 km. Yes 24000 km. She never drove anywhere. Any idea what they can get for it?
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GP CUTLASS
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Attention: Fordy Acres Car Farm
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You most likely already know this but your Ranchero is in the Fall / Winter Performance Improvement magazine near the back of the mag in the Unfinished Nationals section. The picture is at the bottom of the page. I'm pretty sure it's your car. I have a copy of the magazine that i can sell you for $75.........
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comrick317
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Superbirds --- daytonas
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Back in the day ,, were there any superbirds or Daytonas around where you lived , or maybe charger 500 69 s .....
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hemikev
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Run To The Sun Myrtle Beach 2017
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Another Great Show in Myrtle Beach...3500 Cars
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Bradshaw
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Flex plate wobble
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I bought a rebuild 350 and the numbers on it say it came out of a 76 corvette. Which is what the seller said it came out of. I put it on my run/test stand and when I start it the flex plate has a severe wobble. It is a brand new B&M flex plate 168 teeth. If I lay it on my Table saw table (Flattest surface I have) i...
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old school
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I'm a movie star! Well,maybe my car is...
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My car was used in the background of a new movie that came out yesterday at Walmart. You only get to see it during the last 10 minutes but at least it got to be onscreen! Movie is called Country Crush starring Madeline Merlo. -- Edited by Ratmotor on Wednesday 15th of March 2017 06:34:09 PM
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Ratmotor
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J&B Street Rods
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John McGuire, from J&B Street Rods Caledon East, Ontario, passed away Yesterday. Godspeed.
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Gwillyville Kid
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Random pics from summer 2016
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bluechev
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Cheap bearings
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Fake parts destroyed as concerns grow SKF recently destroyed 1 million euros worth of fake parts in Greece after court battle that started in 2009.And you thought handbags and sunglasses were the only knockoffs you might find in your neighbor’s house.Turns out, ball bearings are also quite popu...
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Does anyone recognize these stars?
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I had these chrome, pot metal 3D stars on my '37.... about 3"..... I found them on a toolbox at a scrap yard....They had one threaded stud in the center on the back..... I would really like to find some more of them.... Does anyone have any clue what they might be off of? Any help appreciated
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Axles
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Is there a place on this side of the border to order 'cut to length' axles for a 9" Ford? I need 31 spline axles, I don't need extreme 3000hp duty axles, these are for a hot rod. So I'm cheap and don't want to spend money on something I don't need. Thanks for any direction.
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Takata Airbag Recall: A list of cars
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Takata Airbag Recall: A list of cars New York Daily News Kyle Campbell 3 days agoSHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL50th Anniversary Mustang Super Snake Gets Affordable 670 HP PackageThe 650S is one of several McLaren models outfitted with Takata air bags. - Daimler AG - Global Communicatio1/31 SLIDES ©...
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Ground Pounder
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steering wheel wrap
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Looking for the old school steering wheel wrap. Anyone know a place that still has it? Trying to avoid ebay for this! -- Edited by gkent on Wednesday 14th of December 2016 09:42:51 AM
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Neat Video about the first Mustang buyer
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http://driving.ca/ford/mustang/auto-news/entertainment/say-hello-to-the-first-mustang-ever-sold/
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teejay99
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Carl Edwards leaving NASCAR for 2017
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I heard this on Tuesday but wanted to get more info on it . My interest in Nascar has gone from watching every race to no races this past year . Carl Edwards was one of my favourite drivers especially when he and Kenseth were at Roush , driving Fords . With Toyota ....not so much . Edwards said that racing c...
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teejay99
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looking for bodyman or bodyshop
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Preferably someone who specializes in resto work and will "get it done" - not a shop that takes 2 years to do 40 hours of work. 1) will do panel replacement 2) will do custom sheet metal work (smooth firewall, mini-tubs) 3) doesn't pad their hours 4) quality workmanship
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gkent
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Lug Nut King
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Does any body know where Wayne Young, The Lug Nut King from Crystal Beach is. I tried calling him and his phone has no service. I tried emailing him and it was returned. I thought I saw him last summer at the Moncton Nationals. Warren
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wuga
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Gear ratio change on newer trucks.
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I just installed a higher ratio gear set on a newer GM truck, and now the ABS computer is not happy because the transmission VSS is spinning faster than what it's used to. I called GM this morning, but they're telling me that they need to call head office to find out how to fix it. BS if you ask me. I'm sure I'm...
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Petebil
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S10 5 speed
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I'm looking to put a s10 5 speed in my 34 ford roadster and was wondering what position is right for the shifter? Is it the one with the shifter close to the case or at the rear of the extention housing? Randy
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v8deuce
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Unhitch Yer Wagon !
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I will admit that for many , many years I wouldn't be caught dead in a four -door , much less a station wagon ......then in the 80's I had a son playing hockey and a daughter going to dance classes soooooo , I bought a beautiful ( ?!? ) 76 Pinto wagon , 4 speed no air , for $ 225 , . I've noticed a growing number...
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teejay99
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Detroit Autorama Feb 24 , 25 , 26 th
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https://autorama.com/attend/detroit/ A great show , anyone going ? T
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teejay99
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Noel Hamer, Odessa Ont, Passing One Week Ago !
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For those who were familiar with Noel, he had an act for seaching out pre-48 Ford parts and great fella' to purchase parts from. Last week I reveived a call from his wife Alice, who advised Noel became sick very quick and lost his short one month battle, due to complications of cancer. I spoke to Noe...
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Candy-Man
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Just Heard Pete Chapouris has passed ...
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....he of Pete and Jakes fame and a car builder etc . Geez we've lost a lot of car guys recently . RIP , Pete . T
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teejay99
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For your viewing pleasure
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ttp://www.kidston.com/kidston-movie-item/52/Rosso-Campari:-An-Intoxic
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jarvis1
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Happy New Year
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPfgUVOjYMI#t=27.904
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Iwannagofast
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Dirty Lowdown
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When I bought the Boz Scaggs record " Lowdown " back in the day , I couldn't help but think about all the cool lowered car and trucks I'd seen over the years at car shows and in magazines . The song has nothing to do with that , of course . I don't mean the goofy low riders that bounce up and down , but the down in th...
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teejay99
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All car guys are not ment for house work
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A retired guy sits around the house all day, so one day his wife says, “Bill, you could do something useful, like vacuum the house once a week."Bill gives it a moment’s thought and says: “Sure! Why not. Where’s the vacuum ?" Half an hour later, Bill comes into the kitchen to get some coffee. His w...
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Smokin Joe
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Do You Still Enjoy Driving ?
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From the time I got my drivers licence and was able to drive the family flivver ( once a week , Friday night ) ....to getting my own car ( FREEDOM !! ) , to owning a variety of cars over the years (a Vette , a Mustang convert , many other Mustangs , a Camaro etc. ) ...I've always enjoyed driving . I would think no...
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teejay99
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Recent Jay Leno's Garage Episode
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I caught a couple of episodes last night and one of them featured a new craze , I guess , unrestored and untouched classics . The 69 Dodge Daytona threw me for a loop In the discussion they were talking about auctions and shows that cater to these types and they offered a $150-250 K estimate on the Daytona...
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teejay99
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RE: Want to buy Closed Cell Foam
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Can any one tell where I could buy some 1/4 " closed cell foam around London to be used for door panel upholstery .
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Bryan
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shipping from summit
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I had occasion to order from Summit something I could not source anywhere else. Hate spending in the US these days with the wicked dollar. It was shipped FedEx, a company I have always loathed. It was a pleasant surprise when the delivery driver dropped off the parcel without his hand out. Summit g...
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wuga
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Scammer?
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Advertised my Monte for sale, Had a call from a person? who wanted to handle the sale for me, he would provide financing for the buyer and supposedly do this for a small fee. I do not know about the fee as he sounded like a scam to me and I hung up. Anybody else had any of this kind of contact?
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