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ANOTHER 701 RESTORATION from trailer trash to trailer queen

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I have not taken many picture's this time seems like I keep forgetting to bring the camera with me

engine's done and bolted in

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got the wiring done yesterday

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fenders and tool box on

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dash's done

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hopefully she'll be done in time for the big show I have to repaint the gas tank

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Brian

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Jake Kuhn

Looks amazing!!! :bow-blue:

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welderman85

that looks great you do awesome work

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Zeek

Freakin awesome job!!  Love the details :music-deathmetal:

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Ken B

Over the top! Another beauty by the Master.

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stevebo

Looking forward to seeing it in person. Your work is always WAY over the top. Love it !!

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dclarke

Looks good, Brian..... REALLY, REALLY GOOD!!! :bow-blue:  Love all the subtle little color changes.

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rmaynard

Another masterpiece Brian. I never cease to be amazed at the awesome work you do. :)

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buckrancher

thanks guy's I rigged up a temp. gas tank today she's alive and running now i just need to get the gas tank repainted in time :banghead:

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Lars

Jeeees... that is AWESOME.... really nice cant wait to se it done...

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rmaynard

thanks guy's I rigged up a temp. gas tank today she's alive and running now i just need to get the gas tank repainted in time :banghead:

My tank needs repainting as well, but I'm letting it go until after the show.

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rwilson

I really expected to see a stainless dash tower and console. it looks great Brian. Looking forward to seeing the next one!

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Vinylguy

If that is the 701 your bringing to sell then I better buy a lottery ticket on the way out. :handgestures-fingerscrossed:

 

Amazing simply beautiful Brian can not wait to see it. 

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buckrancher

If that is the 701 your bringing to sell then I better buy a lottery ticket on the way out. :handgestures-fingerscrossed:

 

Amazing simply beautiful Brian can not wait to see it. 

No this one's not for sale / at the moment anyway

Brian

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HorseFixer

WoW  :jaw:  is all I can say Brian! Your Craftsmanship as always is TOP NOTCH bar none! :notworthy:  I was hoping for a close up pic of the

Starter Generator. :dance:  You and Jo drive safe and have a great time, MJ and I will be thinking about you, wishin we were there. :crying-yellow: 

 

~Duke

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stevasaurus

Excellent Brian...do you know how good it feels to say...:See ya in a couple of days?".. :)

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Vinylguy

WoW  :jaw:  is all I can say Brian! Your Craftsmanship as always is TOP NOTCH bar none! :notworthy:  I was hoping for a close up pic of the

Starter Generator. :dance:  You and Jo drive safe and have a great time, MJ and I will be thinking about you, wishin we were there. :crying-yellow: 

 

~Duke

what? Your not going?  :(  :(

 

Sorry to hear that Duke.

 the good news is we will be attending more shows in the coming year so

we might get a chance to meet you in the future.

 

Terry

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Wishin4a416

Beautiful Work!! It will be a real eyecatcher at the show.

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buckrancher

well here she is done

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Brian

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AMC RULES

Love the stainless bits Brian. 

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dclarke

Excellent work, Brian.  :bow-blue:  I'd sure like to see that in person.

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stevebo

Brian-

It looks decent but do yourself a favor and do not park it next to mine at the show if you want anyone to look at it-lol. Perfection !! Can't wait to see it up close. 

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rmaynard

Can't wait to see it on Thursday.

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Vinylguy

 

If that is the 701 your bringing to sell then I better buy a lottery ticket on the way out. :handgestures-fingerscrossed:

 

Amazing simply beautiful Brian can not wait to see it. 

No this one's not for sale / at the moment anyway

Brian

 

I am still picking up a lotto ticket Brian.

Everything is for sale if you have enough money. :text-lol:

 

Hoping you will let me at least sit on it once so Lola can get a picture of me on something like that.

 

Cecil is smiling.

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Anglo Traction

What a perfectly executed and finished Job you've done on that 701 Brian !  :eusa-clap: . I would love to see that and many others over there 'In the Tin'.

...........Also envious of your access to a Bridgeport Miller   .....Model 9BRJ by chance?. Well done  

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