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Nothing special
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Nothing special to anyone else but special to me. I got my first welding helmet today. So I'm committed to learn this stuff. Now to save for a welder. Should take a while but that's OK. I have lots to do. I put two coats of paint on the rod today and a final tomorrow if the weather is right. Sure is handy...
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Cuddles
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Sticker Renewals
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I took a chance on the moratorium on plate renewals and participated in a surprise birthday parade for a car crazey kid last week. My plates were due in Feb but I just got the Ventura out this week and the offices were closed. Parade went fine ,kid was smiling from ear to ear and I wore the winter flatspots o...
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flatblack55delivery
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getting parts from USA
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Anybody got any ideas on how to get parts from the US. I have a PO box at My US Address but it is closed right now. I put a wish list together at MidFifty. Truck glass, power window kits, extra reinforcing plates I need and a bunch of fasteners. They have free shipping in the US when the order is over $1000...
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Marten
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Charity Draw
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One of my best friends son was killed last year-he was 22-great person-I miss him everyday-he was a gearhead and a volunteer firefighter-his dads shop built a LS engine worth about 23K to be used as a draw to raise money for The Bright Volunteer Fire Dept and Ronald McDonald house more info [url]https...
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Northernforce
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Welding forum
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A shameless plug for a welding site my friend just started......... https://weldingsite.com
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poncho62
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Opinions please or is there a science to this ?
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A friend recently gave me a steel table 2 1/2' x 5'. It seems perfect for welding and stuff I think. It was built in 1955 and it is on wheels that lock if I want and is heavy as sin. So my question is, if I want to mount a vise on it, where is the most appropriate place ? Is it just a question of personal choice o...
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Cuddles
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Virus
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One of my son's and I dropped a big old Manitoba Maple at his place yesterday, before it fell and squashed his shop. As I was brushing, my mind wandered ( happens a lot at my age ) and I got to thinking about the effect of the virus on the stock market. Then I got to wondering about the prices of cars. trucks a...
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Iwannagofast
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Banger Racing
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So I have been caught up in watching these races from England and Holland. I understand demolition derby's, I understand stock car racing but I can't figure out banger racing. How do you win, last car running or laps completed. If you do win a heat ,what car would you drive in the final? How does anyone su...
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flatblack55delivery
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Transmissions
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Does anyone remember a fellow named Jack ( nick name Fat Jack) who worked at Mr Transmission , St Catharines back in the 80's? Last I heard he was in the Niagara -on-the-Lake area. If you have any info I'm trying to reach him. Thanks, Randy
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Iwannagofast
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Down Time
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With all that is going on in the world today, it seems like a good time to stay home, clean the shop, work on the project and stay safe. Take care everyone Warren
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wuga
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tucking fork
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For any other novices to shaping metal in the group, I can't sing the praises of a tucking fork enough. A great tool. Sure the hammers worked fine but for me, not precise enough and the fork makes such a perfect tuck. I found I could make a tuck without flattening it and test fit to the buck to ensure I was...
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Cuddles
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Free Shipping
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I'm sure some of you would like to know that Princess Auto is currently offering free shipping because of the virus. I tried it and it went smoothly so check out those flyers in your mailbox or check it out on-line. I hope this helps somebody.
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Cuddles
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Pick up truck box question
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Hey all , this is for a later model truck a 1985 ford pick up . Buddy wanted to redo his truck . Basically stock f150 4x4 . The box was not great so he put on a flat deck he found at a great price . Drives truck a few years comes time to change ins co,s and they want pictures etc becaue of the age . This ins co says oh oh...
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Who Remembers These?
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When I was about 18, you had to buy 4 Cragar rims to get the beer mug. Amazing how many are now available on E bay?? Not sure about the long term affects of drinking from 4 Lbs of aluminum but they still look cool.
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Livetodrive
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English wheel
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If anyone needs an English wheel, Busy Bee is selling a bench top model for $157.07 Cdn.. And the shipping is free. Cool. The model is Craftex CX 819. I hope this helps someone.
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Cuddles
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Coming to Milton's Kelsey's Restaurant July 26th, 2020.
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Bring out yer Maverick's and Comet's. All years , types and styles wanted.
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comrick317
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FormulaE
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So I just saw the last bit of the coverage of the Mexican formulaE race. Thought great a car race. Couldn't figure out what was so odd,then it hit me ,formulaE must mean electric or I have the sound muted. If this gets popular does that mean mufflers won't be necessary at local tracks and the locals won't b...
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flatblack55delivery
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Ok, Dodge /Chrysler guru's, here's one for you.
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We have a 51 Dodge pickup in the shop being restored, and the engine (Flathead inline 6) needs a bit of a freshing up. Pulled the head and during the cleaning up of the combustion chambers a hole of about 3/16th of and inch was uncovered in # 6 cylinder. No others, just #6. Turned the head over and there is a 1...
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Sniper
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66 mustang
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I recently acquired a 66 mustang notch back that needs the usual floors and quarters, having done a lot of armchair searching I found a supplier with good prices but also says the fastback quarters, with a little fabbin, will work on the notchback body,has anyone done this? Randy
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v8deuce
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Can anyone help this guy?
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1388665426
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Ground Pounder
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"Head" light
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When working on my cars, tractors or whatever, I am always short of light. So I ordered this little guy, straps to your forehead. Hence the name Headlight.......It was on eBay, about $6, free shipping from China....Took about a month to come....LED light. Will give it a try and see how it works. When w...
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poncho62
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Today's joke
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3261470427259937/
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jarvis1
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early 60's v.i.n. codes
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Can anyone here explain to me how to de-code this information? I've tried about 20 online sites with no luck. Thanks
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Iwannagofast
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One of this winters projects - I hope
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Hi everyone. I'm hoping to change over the front end on our Falcon( Comet next) to the "Granada/Comet disc brake" front suspension. I know there are lots of sites online and lots of posts on H.A.M.B. regarding what spindle/ rotor/ caliper/ etc to use but I was really hoping someone here has first hand...
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Iwannagofast
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Route 66
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All, Not normally one to bore everyone with "home movies", in my retirement I recently took a job in Nevada, bringing back vehicles to Toronto. Got to help do some work in the desert and although it was not the end of the work, I think I could see it from where we were. They used to test nukes underground i...
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Livetodrive
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Barrie
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Anyone hear that Barrie swap meet is now staying where it is for 5 more years?
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Smokin Joe
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you got some spair time
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5tx-ntJEXw&feature=youtu.be
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Smokin Joe
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we're being targeted again....
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I saw a blurb on the news couple nights ago. Seem's some part of Toronto is pushing a noise by-law and they said they are specifically targeting noisy cars. Some azz-hat do-gooder, lives in a sterile box, rides their bike to work( not that there's anything at all wrong with that if you live close enough)...
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Iwannagofast
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St Thomas Dragway
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Whats the story on the closure?
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FX64 WAGON
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Things parked out here
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jarvis1
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The Buddy Deal
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Hi all, how do you guys deal with selling parts to a friend. Im upgrading the transmission in my car and a friend wants my transmission, it is a m-21 muncie that could use 2nd gear synchronizes, pops out of second gear once in a while other then that it works fine. It comes with a lakewood scatter shield a...
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Hotrodron
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PELHAM SUMMERFEST
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The Pelham Summerfest car show is back! For those who don’t know about Summerfest, it runs over the 3rd weekend of July each year, and this year it’s from Thursday July 18th to Sunday the 21st. If you’ve never been to this area it’s in the lovely little town of Fonthill in the Niagara Region just sout...
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TIME TRAVELLER
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Safety
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Anyone here that we no longer need a safety sticker for truck and trailer if you are non commercial???
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Smokin Joe
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pointless ignition
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looking for anyone that has installed a hall effect trigger on a stock distributor.NOT an MSD type just looking to eliminate the points through a hall effect trigger without other changes.I am not looking for theoretical ideas just someone who has done it.thanks P.S. it is for my stock 239 engine it i...
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54vicky
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ELTA Weekend
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Hi: Does anyone know if the ELTA is having there annual weekend in August?
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Hot Rod 123
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Pictures to Share
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All, I'm not normally much of a photog but I grabbed these pictures at a friends property today. Most of the cars are past the point of saving but some very cool scenes! I don't think I've ever seen a Fury wagon with the hide away lights. -- Edited by Livetodrive on Sunday 21st of July 2019 05:45:38 PM
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Livetodrive
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Met Pugsy tonight (and a 57 Chev LS swap)
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Was chatting with someone tonight at the Ajax cruise night, started chatting about an LS swap, his in an el camino and mine in a 57 chev. Anyway, turns out it was Pugsy, seen him on here for years, never met em. Well met! Here are some pics of my swap: Intake: And now I realize I really need to get better...
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Keeper
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Phone No. needed
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Does anyone have a current phone number for Wayne Young the 'Lug Nut' guy. Thanks.
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Bob T
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I May Need to Get a Recore
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Something tells me I need a recore. Anyone got a guy in the GTA? I found these guys online but referrals are usually the best. https://www.yorkdaleradiator.com/contact-us
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123pugsy
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Driveshaft Cutting GTA
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Anyone know a place in the GTA to get a driveshaft cut? Thanks.
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123pugsy
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NEWS FLASH
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Seeing Lindsay Swap Meet has had bad weather the past few years and the Barrie yard sale moving to its new home by North Bay there is a new date change. The AACA Lindsay Swap Meet is going to move its date to the end of May 22 to 25 after the long weekend. This way they are hoping for better weather an...
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Smokin Joe
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Opinions please
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Correct me if I’m wrong but I am beginning to suspect that there may be a dark side to being a hot rod enthusiast. I have been out in the garage all day installing a kick plate that I fabricated for the passenger side of my ride. It took the better part of the day surprisingly but that seems to be the case eve...
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Cuddles
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New Plates
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Hello: If anyone is interested in acquiring some new personalized license plates before the new Ontario plates come into production (if it isn't too late), perhaps some ideas on this site would be helpful, like: OBSESHIN - MISCHIF - PLAN B - MAYHEM - SUICYD - MATTEL - STOLEN Just a thought.
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Cuddles
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Updating our old car radios
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is there anyone on this site that fools around with car audio? I am trying to figure out how the upgrades are done to vintage car radios to bring them into the new era. I know there are companies out there that do these converskins, but I have had a hand in every aspect of this reincarnation and would like to...
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pistinbroke
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Richmond Green??? WTF?
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What's up, drove down, doors locked. Their website shows todays date.
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2drpost
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Preparation
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Hello: As someone without a winterized garage, I thought I might add this thought, as obvious as it is. If your garage is a mess, now is the time to get out and prepare it for a great summer ahead. My workbench is a mess and it is still too cold for me to work on the car so I go out and clean the bench until my fi...
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Cuddles
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Racing junk dot
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R J dot Com . Does any body go on that site buying selling . I,m trying to get on there and keep getting blocked . Has any one registered on there and had these problems ?? , Likely I will have to third party contact the site for site help . Trying to list my drag car on there and my gasser project also . Thanks for...
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classic car sales sites
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Ok - so I have googled my poor eyes and brain to death looking for Canadian car sale sites for hot rods and such and not much except Kijiji , and Old autotrader. Tons of US sites but I do not want to be bothered with a car I cant drive to see or have someone look at for me - never mind the border crap I am still on the...
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Seeker1056
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Happy Anniversary!!
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Feb 22, 1986 I bought my Black Dodge Omni Turbo. Happily it's still in my garage!! Thanks Randy -- Edited by GLHS60 on Friday 22nd of February 2019 11:39:14 PM
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GLHS60
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morning smile
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.Sub.Taking a wee break from the golf course, golfer Rory McIlroy drove his new Mercedes into an Irish gas station. An attendant greeted him in typical Irish manner, unaware who the golf pro was. "Top o' the mornin' to ya!" As Rory got out of the car, two tees fell out of his pocket. "What are thos...
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