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Old 10-16-2018, 04:23 PM
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Old 10-16-2018, 04:39 PM
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Bill,

Congratulations!!! It has been a long time coming. So great to see the car running. Sounds nice. The exhaust was a little close to the hump in the driveway, but it made it. You must be sooo happy.

It is so nice to see you get to this point.

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Old 10-16-2018, 05:04 PM
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Very cool Bill! I have enjoyed watching your build. It’s going to be a great car and I hope you have a blast in it.
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very cool!
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Old 10-17-2018, 03:39 AM
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Bill,

Congratulations, it has been a long time coming. The car sounds great and all of that frustration and hard work are really paying off. When I get mine back running I will come over and visit.

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Old 10-17-2018, 06:59 AM
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Fantastic Bill!
Did you ever think this day would finally be here?
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I knew you would get there, long road
Even longer road ahead, Congrats

That DOG !!
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Old 10-17-2018, 11:39 AM
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Fantastic Bill!
Did you ever think this day would finally be here?
I was beginning to have my doubts
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Congratulations! Now, 90% complete and 90% remaining.
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No worries - once you are done and on the road with it you will understand why
we do this to ourselves. The fun begins shortly!
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Congratulations! Now, 90% complete and 90% remaining.

No sense in leading someone on with a false sense of optimism. I mean, are these things ever really done?
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Old 10-17-2018, 03:33 PM
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You are correct - there is always room for improvement or something needs
fixing. I was referring to his getting it completed enough to get it inspected,
insured, and on the road - now that is a good beginning! LOL
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Old 10-18-2018, 01:45 AM
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Great stuff Bill!
The dog looks like he's thinking "What? Bill's Cobra? I don't believe it!"

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Bill,

Do you have a date for the finishing of the body yet? That first drive is always a great thrill and I am really happy that you finally got it to this point. Sorry that I haven't been in contact with you but the last three months have been a mess for me and I feel as if I have been going in circles. And I did post over on our site that you had taken the first drive but not the video as I wasn't sure if you wanted it there or not.

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Probably a year away
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Congratulations on the running roller...

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Bill,

Congratulations she looks good and sounds sweet great job !!
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Kick a$$, Bill! I'm really glad you stuck with it.
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