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New guy from Albuquerque
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February 1, 2013 - 6:39 pm
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I'm letting all the paint sit for a couple days while I deal with one of our rentals going vacant, bummer we have to work for a few days.
But I did find the time to apply the decals we bought from http://www.freakdecals.com/
Here are some pictures. http://sdrv.ms/X0blgg
Thanks for looking
Dick

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February 1, 2013 - 8:45 pm
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That just keeps getting better and better! At least you won't have to stand around and watch the paint dry as you work on your rental.  :tease:

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February 1, 2013 - 10:04 pm
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[quote author=GA Judy link=topic=2169.msg20371#msg20371 date=1359769551]
That just keeps getting better and better! At least you won't have to stand around and watch the paint dry as you work on your rental.  :tease:

It works out pretty well in fact. My friend I met on http://www.myrvtalk.com/ will come over Tue. and we'll put the lift arms back on.

This is going to be one of a kind for sure, we won't see ourselves coming down the road.  :thumbsup:

Dick

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February 2, 2013 - 10:14 am
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Before you know it, you'll be out on the road and enjoying your work. Very cool. 8)

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February 3, 2013 - 6:05 pm
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We installed the Diamond Plate today. There was a change in the process but it all worked out for the best. The lights are installed but I can't wire them until the lift arms are back on and I can drop the canvas for access. Lift arms are set for Tuesday when my friend Tom will come over to help. The hub caps required modification but I got them fitted.

Here are the Pictures (32 of them) http://sdrv.ms/Wj0yP0

Thanks for looking.

Dick

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February 3, 2013 - 8:04 pm
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Great looking work.

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February 3, 2013 - 8:28 pm
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it Is really looking great! I bet you can't wait to take it out to show off!

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February 3, 2013 - 9:20 pm
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Very nice. I caught a peak at another "project" in your garage. That looks very interesting too. Is the car already restored and rnnable or are you working on that as well?  8)

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February 3, 2013 - 10:03 pm
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It is Berry Nice 8)

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February 3, 2013 - 10:49 pm
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[quote author=GA Judy link=topic=2169.msg20414#msg20414 date=1359944437]
Very nice. I caught a peak at another "project" in your garage. That looks very interesting too. Is the car already restored and rnnable or are you working on that as well?  8)

We drove the MG TD away from our wedding 30 some years ago. It's a 1953 and has been in that shape since then.

Dick

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February 3, 2013 - 11:07 pm
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Sweeet!

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February 5, 2013 - 9:42 pm
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Today my buddy Tom came over and we installed the lift arms. We had some problems but nothing we didn't overcome. After the Arms were on I was able to drop the canvas and wire the running lights and install the porch light. Then I fit the stabilizers and they really help a lot.
Here are some pictures http://sdrv.ms/14QDpIK
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Dick

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February 5, 2013 - 10:07 pm
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The Berry's have a new Used PUP! Job well done! I would be very proud!

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February 6, 2013 - 10:26 pm
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Today we worked on getting the canvas back up.
There were several minor tasks to do to accomplish this.
Here are some pictures. http://sdrv.ms/14TEeR1
Thanks for looking
Dick

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February 7, 2013 - 6:03 pm
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We started this project on 10/20/2012 and today we're calling it completed. What an adventure! We had no idea how many different disciplines would be required to do this project. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun in the process. Now we're ready to camp. Of course there is always something more to do, but none of it except the awning will be very interesting. The Awning Material is still on back-order and as soon as DW gets it and sews the awning I'll post some pictures. I still have caulking to do and haven't wired the rear-view camera yet so there's always something.

I have included a PDF file of seven pages itemizing the costs of the project for those who wonder about those things. The final cost is around $6700.00 We could have had a newer and probably nicer PUP for the money, but it was the project we wanted as much as the PUP and Vintage is never a cheap way to go, especially when so much was purchased online and included shipping and handling to get it here.

Anyway here is a link to the final Before and After Pictures and the PDF file. http://sdrv.ms/14W75nC

We want to thank all you folks that have been looking in and all the comments. So far this thread has had over 660 views and we were really encouraged by your continued interest.

Thanks for looking. Now we're going to Disney World!

Dick

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February 7, 2013 - 8:32 pm
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Here is a link to the .PDF file with the costs.

http://sdrv.ms/124h3iu

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February 8, 2013 - 7:52 pm
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Can't open link?

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February 8, 2013 - 10:12 pm
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[quote author=fmbhappycamper link=topic=2169.msg20524#msg20524 date=1360371124]
Can't open link?

Go here and try double-clicking the PDF file.
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=ae67fff392766057#cid=AE67FFF392766057&id=AE67FFF392766057%214746

Dick

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February 8, 2013 - 10:20 pm
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Wow. You did make a story out of the project!
Fantastic!

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February 8, 2013 - 11:42 pm
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Nice job!

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