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Old 01-28-2008, 01:21 AM
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he has like 3 or 4 gallons of bondo on that thing.

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Old 01-28-2008, 03:15 AM
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You silly, all that bondo in place of steel helps keep the car light, improving acceleration, handling, and economy
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Old 01-28-2008, 06:02 AM
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Actually I would bet the bondo is usually heavier than steel.....because of the thickness.

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Old 01-28-2008, 10:46 AM
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And what about the rear window? It looks like it might be set up for a Pella!

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Yeah, kind of lost me there. Very odd shape choice.
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Old 01-28-2008, 11:16 AM
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Yeah, kind of lost me there. Very odd shape choice.
Kindof loyalist to make the back window a mercedes star emblem

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