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02-25-2003, 02:36 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
Posts: 1,147
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Austin '03 - Impressions from an Out of Towner...
Wow....what can I say, guys? Whatta good time I had...despite the drive down there. Like I said Friday PM when I pulled in....I turned on my wipers in the Navigator when I left Memphis at 0504 AM on Friday and turned them off when I pulled in to the Marriott parking lot at 1635 PM! I think I passed Noah and his boat just outside Dallas on the way down...and even HE was complainin' about the rain!
Impressions of the weekend...from an Out of Towner's point of view....
Friday Day... Damn! Damn! Double Damn (  )...can it rain anyMORE? Figures...the first Cobra trip of the new year and it's raining like a cow on a flat rock...what else would you have expected. Hope the gang in Austin is nice and the weather gets better the closer I get to Austin... Hell...I was supposed to turn off there...where's the damn sign 'LBJ Freeway'...is that I-20...? Crap....gimme the Atlas....screw the damned hotel website instructions...! 
Friday PM... Okay, yeah, there it is....Marriott...looks like a lot of trailers in the parking lot....nice turnout even in the rain! These guys must be serious about theur fun. Richard Price told me I'd have to go some to keep up with these guys! Yeah...there's everyone...Wow...what a greeting party. Sure, I'll have a pull off that Llagavulin, Jim....you sure? I'd rather have a little glass with some ice....hell, why not? Heeeey...that's good. Lemme park and get out so I can enjoy this more.
Friday Nite... Mmmmmmmmm....Jambalaya smells goooood! That damn Ronnie Reed can cook some jambalaya, can't he? You wanna beer...? Yeah, I got some in my truck....c'mere. Richard wanted a vodka-tonic, too...sounds good to me....lemme make a couple. Mmmmm-mmmm....now THASS what ahm talkin' 'bout...! Met Dennis Mosley, John Russell, Steve Parks, Boudy.....and Lil' Boudy, too, Ryan Logan, His Royal Highness Tom, Dick Flesher, Dave Shelton, Tony Menendez...(nice talking with you about David, Tony...!), and more...can't remember them all.....not after those three vodka-tonics...whew!
Doug and Ronnie Reed and company....Don and Donald....helped Donald Ducotes dry his car after the ride in from Louisianna...there was at least 3" of water in the floor boards! Extended the awning on my trailer to let him park under it overnight and lent him my Noah car cover....now I know why they call it a 'Noah' cover...  Went to the indoor go kart track with Doug, John, Ronnie, Don and Donald....and others....good thing I didn't have to pass a sobriety test....I'da failed miserably...snockered.  ...drove like a madman....got the snot beat out of me by almost everyone....still had fun.
Saturday AM... Man...is it still raining...? WOOWEEE! Lookit that blue sky....bet it's cold....better dress for it. I'm goin' drivin' one way or the frickin' other! Unload the car....damn Holley 750HP w/ no choke...! Had to keep my foot on the pedal to let it warm up. Lessgo....! Richard and I off to Origins Parking Garage....following a buncha locals. Nice place....lotsa cars already here. Wow...what a nice buncha people...! INCREDIBLE WEATHER...getting warmer...need to shed this jacket. Okay, time to boogey....let's go, Richard.
Saturday PM... Great drive....had to stop for some gas, but nice plan to include several places to stop along the way. Gruen's nice....had to search for a place to park but found a nice one...nice enough anyway. Walked to the Gristmill...(what the hell is 'Grist' anyway and why do you always have to mill it?) Had to call to find out where everyone was...turns out they were already there looking for a place to park, too. Ate with Doug, Ronnie, Don, and Donald, Richard and Drew....good food, would have liked to stay longer, but need to get back before dark...don't wanna be runnin' around after dark in the middle of Nowhere, TX.... Man...why do these instructions say 'from New Braunfels take...." when we're in Gruen...? Hey, Doug's got his GPS with him....naw, man...you're turning the wrong way...! We need to head Northeast not West...the sun should be at our backs not in our eyes. DOUG! Gimme that damned GPS....! Okay...I-35 all the way into Austin...wait...aren't we in Round Rock...did we miss a turn off...? Okay...next time better instructions from Gruen back to the hotel...where the hell's 'MOPAC' anyway...? Never saw that sign....never.
Saturday Nite... Oh....MOPAC is Austinese for Loop 1...? Well, why in hell didn't they say 'Loop 1' instead of 'MOPAC'...? Next time I'm bringin' a 'shonuff' map...of my own. We gonna go to dinner somewhere...? Oh...okay....yeah, I'll help you load up. Great day, huh...? Yeah, we got lost on the way back, too. Still, it was fun....but a little hectic gettin' back to the hotel....saw half of Texas Hill Country along the way. Everyone else did, too? Okay, I don't feel so bad now. Hey, I bought these FRS radios and no one ever used them...wouldn't that have been a nice way to contact everyone in Gruen to let them know a convoy was heading back to the hotel...? Hell, I'll use them at DVSF in June. What....another vodka-tonic? Okay, no prob....let's go eat. Okay...first the door prizes. Okay...c'mon...c'mon...c'mon....940, not 939, not 942....NINE-FOUR-ZERO! Hey....Clois? Yeah....Flyin-Freddie...nice to meet ya! Yo...Doug....thanks for the extra doorprizes....! Whatta guy...! Okay...9-4-0....what? Okay, maybe next year. Blake's gonna do whaaaaa?  With hot sauce....? Why? Okay...must be a Texas thing....Wow....lookit his face....he's tryin' not to scream....okay, there's the Bud Lite....shoulda brought some milk. Bet he'll pay the price for this little incident in the morning....ooooooweeeeee!  C'mon ice cream!
Sunday AM... Hmmmm....only a few up this early. Some kids in the parking lot looking at all the cars....talked to them for a few minutes. They came in and looked at my car in the trailer. Nice, polite, and appropriately inquisitive. Answered all their questions. Pulled out about 0650....turned on to I-35 about 0654...reset my trip computer for the ride home. Nice weather all the way just about to Texarkanna....ran back into the rain I had left on Friday...all the way into Memphis....damn, damn, double damn!
Must write note on Club Cobra to document my trip and the wonderful people I met in Austin. Must make plans to go back next year.
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"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
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02-25-2003, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR3200, Carbed 351W, IRS, TKO600 RR
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Damn, I'm out of breath just reading it....good to see you and you better come back next year!  |
02-25-2003, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Murphy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar classic, blue w/ white,Keith Craft 418 ( 606 HP ) pump gas motor
Posts: 148
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Ryan,
Try reading it outloud. Read it to Alan while he was in the other room. Whooweee.
Colleen (Mrs. 66 snake)
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02-25-2003, 04:24 PM
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The Royal Rhubarb
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Tioga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #495,427SO, Stroked
Posts: 973
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Flyin Freddie
It is always GREAT to meet other Cobra Freeks! 
We(texacans) just like to have fun and hope that you come back!! 
Try to make Tulsa, it's a lot of fun also, we really party in Tulsa!!
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02-25-2003, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Right in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country - Boerne, Texas,
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Ice Cream
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"They're lining up on both sides of the ocean..
and nobody's willing to compromise
in the search for the smoking gun..."
"Charlie Don't Surf!"
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02-25-2003, 06:05 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kountze,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CMC, 351 Cleveland, Dual Quads, C6
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Freddie, it was great meeting you and others. Glad your trip was safe. We need to continue the party at DVSFIII! 
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Lone Star Gashole!
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02-25-2003, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lockhart,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Custom Built Classic Motor Carriage T 5 Z tranny still in the making ..
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Flying Freddie
Very nice to meet you glad you made the trip .Super talking to you !
Blake  does it really hurt ?We made the front page !
T
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ALL IT TAKES IS TIME AND MONEY !!!
God Bless us All
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02-26-2003, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Neverland,
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Freddie
You tell the story like you were actually there. Thats cool. I kinda figured that you wouldn't remember some of that. You must take good notes! Happy to have met you and look forward to next year.
Hey Blake............ you ok buddy? May want to go outside and sit in the snow for a bit. I can't believe you actually did that.
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02-26-2003, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX33849 (currently 460)
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Freddie,
It was great to have you come over and party with us!
I look forward to seeing you next year. I will let you know if I find myself in your neck of the woods.
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02-26-2003, 10:00 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #586, 535hp.460
Posts: 1,160
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Fredie, I'm glad you came!!
Freddie,
I am really glad you made it down to join us this year, and I promise to bring some glasses with me next year! I tend to agree that good Scotch(and the recipient) deserve better treatment than " an out of the bottle experience", but you must remember I drive my car to these events. You know what constraints the trunk of the Cobra put on us, and besides, I forgot!
I DO EXPECT you to be back next year, especially if you read one of the other threads that touches upon some of the other "little tricks" we play on our first time out of state visitors.
It was fun to meet you, and we expect you back!
John Russell
SPF#586
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02-26-2003, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Ditto the above. Good to meet you sir. As I promised, here are your part numbers:
M-1827-A1 28"x68" Ford Racing Banner $14.95
M-1820-B1 25 Asst Sizes Ford Racing Decals $19.95
1 3/4"x6", 3 3/4"x7", and 5 3/8"x9 3/8"
E-mail me if you want some.
Boudy
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02-26-2003, 12:46 PM
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Location: Neverland,
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Robert
Post some pics of these would ya
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02-26-2003, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Sure, tell me how. I can't seem to be able to paste a pic in the message box. What is the trick?
Boudy
I did manage to get this link in though....
http://www.fordracing.com/parts/sear...umber=1&item=1
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02-26-2003, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner: JCF 289 slabside, ERA #329 and 424, GTD "Essex Wire" GT40; currently enjoying Hi-Tech 427 #147
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Boudy, here are some instructions on putting a picture in your post. They are courtesy of Ron (Computerworks), who posted these in a thread in the "Nostalgia" forum portion of CC recently. The instructions assume you've already placed the photo in your Club Cobra photo gallery:
"To include a picture in a post, first go and view that picture in full size in the Gallery. Point to the desired full-sized picture and right-click, then select Properties. Note in the middle of the Properties Window there is Address (URL). Highlight the entire address, right-click on the highlight and select Copy.
Then, when you start a post that you would like to include that photo..at the point you want the photo to appear, depress the IMG button in the control panel area above the big gray Reply Box... a pop-up will appear with "http://" in blue. Just point to that phrase, right-click and select paste. That will insert the URL of your image. Say OK and the photo is now imbedded in your post."
Thanks to Computerworks for the instructions. Hope this helps.
Bob
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02-26-2003, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Thanks Bob. Ron did it for me last time so the directions should help me to stop being a pain in the........... You know the sayin' bout teachin' a man to fish...... He stops showin' up for work or somthin' like that.
Boudy
Tah Daaahhhhh!!! Who's da daddy!!?
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02-26-2003, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner: JCF 289 slabside, ERA #329 and 424, GTD "Essex Wire" GT40; currently enjoying Hi-Tech 427 #147
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No problem. BTW, that's a nice lookin' Cobra in red & silver!
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02-26-2003, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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BTW: The Oval is blue/white and the Racing is red.
Bob: Thanks, I like it too. However, I'm a Dallas guy so it'll be for sale soon.
Boudy
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02-26-2003, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Yo..Boudy....
...I piggy backed off the link you included, then backtracked from that page to the Ford Performance website. Then I searched the catalog for 'Decals' and found the part numbers you listed. THEN...I searched for a dealer in my area and found a couple just over the stateline in Mississippi.
So....unless you get a commission from the sale, or you get recompenced in some other manner, I'll order from these guys locally. You okay with that..? If you profit from the sale, then I'll order from you, though. Don't want to mess with anyone's income...it ain't right.
I appreciate your effort to send the part numbers...
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Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
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02-26-2003, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Don't worry about it Freddie. I'm a dealer but for $20 we'll spend more in shipping than any profit, do what's easiest for you. Now if you want parts, please call me first.
Thanks,
Boudy
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