many building materials have taken 40% hikes in the last year. things that have been stable about forever. certain electrical items have tripled.

a hidden cost of the iraq war.

a big part of the inflation we are now experiencing, along with the increase in fuel costs.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.