StorminNormans Fairmont Squire resto

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  1. HandyAndy

    HandyAndy Well-Known Member

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    We went to a local bodyshop supply barbecue today, and I snapped this shot of Norm and his pride and joy!
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    Yeah you can just see the grin on his face.He should be very proud he has done in one year what take most 5 years or more to do and did it all with commonsense while being frugal. just goes to show that you don't have to spend a fortune to have a restored car.
     
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    Ain't she cute!? I just came back with the trailer loaded with 3 boxes of vinyl siding, all the facias and roof vent sheets, 10- 94 lb bags of Portland Cement, and the materials for my own awning design. 5-star-car!

    Thanks for letting me know about that. Neat stuff.
     
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    Lookin' like a proud owner... Congratulations Norm. :)
     
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    to quote the Tubes..(80's reference)....SHES A BEAUTY!!
    way to go Normin(y)
     
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    Even the SWMBO likes it! My ears got warmed over a few times. She'd be on my case about the painting in my workshop, then that I didn't eat enough, then 'that old interior was fine', and then I took her to the Airport - "So when will you start on your car?" :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:
     
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    Better get busy Norman she wants her own car.(y)
     
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    No! She wants this one! And Automatic too! She hates automatics! Didn't help that I plugged in her favourite Mexican Heart-throb's music, I guess... :rofl2: Over-sold just a tad, huh?
     
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    Yep every time I get a car or truck I like the SWMBO takes it now you're in my shoes. :rofl2:
     
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    Is that why they call them 'keepers'? :rofl2: We aren't losers, we're suckers for attention! :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:
     
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    Yeah that's about right.:rofl2:
     
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    That's ok. I'll get my garage done and do the next one without a rain dance, swatting mosquitoes and cranking the Jazz on! And just to wind her up, I'll put a 4-speed stick in it! :rofl2:
     
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    I'm out man! Monday rain. Ciao! Thanks for the intermission! :D:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:
     
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    I found her limit. One metric tonne (2,200 lbs.) of concrete gravel mix (sand and small stones) and a 400 lb trailer can do that. The front end wanted to go wild at 40 MPH (70 KPH). Backed her down to 60 K and happy. Not a power issue, just weight. Lot's of go, just to-and-fro limits. :) That's just 145 lbs less than the car itself, I weigh 165. Very light balancing act. :biglaugh:
     
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    Was you able to get started on your side walk?
     
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