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Old 02-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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Thanks Jive, may take you up on that, or at least get your secrets!

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Old 02-25-2010, 11:49 PM
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Nice job, melted!

Mine's not getting nominated for anything anytime soon... That dash that you sent me (Christ, it was you, wasn't it???) is still in the box sitting on the trunk.

I hope to have that resolved this summer, but still nothing like yours. (Sooo jealous....)
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Old 02-26-2010, 10:53 AM
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Thanks for the props, Hmmm I think I sent you a center console , but I have a dash if you need one!! (lol)
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2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
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Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
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Old 02-26-2010, 11:08 AM
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lol. I meant console. I am no where NEAR pulling the dash... lol.

What's the build date on yours anyway? My build date is in '71, but the car is titled as a '73 for some damn reason...
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Old 02-26-2010, 05:20 PM
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late 71 , so its a 72. I have heard others say the same, I think because the early ones were 350's in Europe and over here , there was no reference to them and then rebadged in 73 with the 450
Just a guess
Wish I were closer I would come over and help you get yours out of hibernation. I kinda have mine to the point were I dont need to work on her, although she has developed a miss at idle and needs the oil changed
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72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
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71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
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Old 03-01-2010, 04:56 PM
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Congratulations, Ron, you've obviously been doing something very right...hats off...for your efforts and for their wisdom in seeing the merit in your car.

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Old 03-02-2010, 07:40 AM
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Hi Melted. I was looking at your pics. The interior looks great. Is that a new dash you have or is it a dash cap?
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Old 03-02-2010, 09:32 PM
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I contemplated a new dash,actually removed one from a parts car to see if I could do it. Decided cap was a good thing. Looks fine and when done properly , you cannot tell ..
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72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:57 AM
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Good to know a cap is acceptable for a Concours d'Elegance. I guess they are being realistic. Where did you get the cap from?
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Old 03-03-2010, 02:20 PM
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remember I am in the sports classic division - "drivers" So no I am FAAAAR from concours correct. Mine is a period correct concours quality driver

IIRC - it came from K&K vintage parts
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72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
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Old 03-03-2010, 08:51 PM
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remember I am in the sports classic division - "drivers" So no I am FAAAAR from concours correct. Mine is a period correct concours quality driver
That's the way I like them. Garage queens are not for me.
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Old 03-03-2010, 09:13 PM
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gotta admit, some of the drivers out there scare me, but I am careful, and much more so when I am in this car, does not keep me from using the HP
The car is a blast to drive, especially top down!
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2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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Old 07-16-2010, 11:39 AM
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so tomorrow is the big day, weather is iffy , but it is held rain or shine. I am goign no matter what. My ol SL has not seen rain in 3-4 years. Better check the wiper motor
I dont really have a snowballs chance in my class, but an honor to be picked.

http://www.kentucky.com/2010/07/15/1350308/ferraris-featured-at-this-years.html
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2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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Old 07-16-2010, 05:10 PM
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Give em hell, and enjoy the day....
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Old 07-16-2010, 05:52 PM
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lol - will do , I found out tonight there is a corvette in my class, no issue there haha

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2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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