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Old 10-25-2016, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
Only if you're not going to paint it. If you're going to paint it, then it doesn't matter. (Actually, some of us think glass is easier to take care of than aluminum).
Paint, schmaint. Even if you do paint your alloy body, it DOES matter. Just look underneath.

Conversation at the local car show...

Owner: "Yes siree, it's the most accurate replica in the world, right down to the fuse box, switches, gauges, knobs, wiring, a 1965 427 side-oiler (no faux FE like a 428) block, medium riser heads, with the OEM carb and fuel lines and fuel log, original Sunburst wheels. Etc., etc."

Car Show Attendee: "Is the body aluminum?"

Owner: "Er, uh, um, no."

Car Show Attendee: "Oy vey."
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