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Old 01-08-2009, 11:44 PM
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They sure can rust

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Old 01-09-2009, 12:01 AM
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All that needs is some POR-15 and some Meguiars wax.
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Old 01-09-2009, 08:30 AM
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Oh yeah, that'll buff right out!
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Old 01-09-2009, 10:07 AM
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Wow restoring that will make a 6.3 resto comparatively cheap
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Old 01-09-2009, 10:25 AM
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Sure has some cool looking head-lights and bumpers though....always looking for a positive
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Old 01-09-2009, 07:48 PM
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Obviously, it rains salt in the UK. The rust doesn't appear to be too deep yet, so it could probably be restored. It just might be worth it.
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Old 01-09-2009, 07:50 PM
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It reminds me of my 250CE which wHas not much better then this when i bought it.
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..and is probably covered in Moss by now Al.

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Old 01-09-2009, 09:56 PM
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A bit like my 250CE back home after 10 years of sitting outside my father's house.
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Matching cleaning cloth too
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i take it that's not your father polishing it?
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Old 01-10-2009, 01:39 AM
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i take it that's not your father polishing it?
You kidding? my father hates this thing. He has no garage at the house and he has to stare at this thing every day.

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