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My '68 is done.. and on the streets!

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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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wow that things amazing! great work
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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the picture of your car in the warehouse you posted today is a unbelievable, simpliy amazing car man, doesn't get much better than that.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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awesome car man, my friends 69 just got sent away and he should be getting it back at end of summer roughly, will post picks when it happens
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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YOU r my Heroo!!! holy crap bro..
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Wow, having seen your cars over the years, I'd say this one is definitely my favorite.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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I couldnt believe it when you got rid of the 69 after all you did to that. That was probably one of the hottest cars Ive ever seen - but this?

GREAT JOB Steve! Bad Penny is deserving of her name in every aspect.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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I'm impressed...that is very, very nice. Gotta show my dad this...he is a fan of the older camaros
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Wow..just wow.
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Thanks guys!

Up to over 400 miles on her now.. lol
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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Thats A Nice *** Car!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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wooooooooow thank you for the new background!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TXws6
wooooooooow thank you for the new background!
What he said!!!

Your car is so amazing, everytime I see a new picture of your car I can only speak four letter words!

Have fun driving her! And we need more pictures!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Nice!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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skeeeeet......... that is the most amazing 1st gen ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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just freaking awesome.
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yea i bet ur one happy man that thing. Congrats she's gorgeous
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Dang man, that car is freaking amazing.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks..

I weighed the car.. it was:

3,340 with a full take of gas (20 gallons)

1700 lbs on the front axle
1640 lbs on the rear axle

Not too shabby
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Cool, may be a dumb question but where would one go to weigh their car?
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