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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 03:27 PM
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I知 back.
Been away from the 7 for the past 10 years. Time to get her road worthy.



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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 03:45 PM
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Hell yeah, welcome back!!

Where did you get that hood!!!?
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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 04:11 PM
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Hell yeah, welcome back!!

Where did you get that hood!!!?
got it when I was stationed in Japan. Off of yahoo auctions.
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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 05:18 PM
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 07:32 AM
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Wow, that's some engine bay!

I'd like to hear it when you get it running.
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 07:45 AM
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It'll be like coming out of Jumanji when you realize parts aren't as easy to find as they were and more expensive.
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Old Oct 4, 2023 | 03:22 PM
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I remember you! Welcome back!

Also yes, things have... changed...
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welcome back. i remember you, too.
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Old Oct 6, 2023 | 01:48 AM
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I remember you and your car (along with some of the other names in here). Welcome back!
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 12:42 AM
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I知 suffering from holy hell that痴 expensive now!!!! Looked on eBay for the plastic clam shell for the steering column. Guess I will live with the exposed wire look.

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It'll be like coming out of Jumanji when you realize parts aren't as easy to find as they were and more expensive.
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 12:44 AM
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first start up in 10 years. Popped an intercooler pipe. (Forgot to tighten it so many years ago.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8hnD359/


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Wow, that's some engine bay!

I'd like to hear it when you get it running.
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 05:57 AM
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Welcome back to the forum!! The car still looks great!
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 06:15 PM
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Painted the bumper today. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8h3hJK1/
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Originally Posted by seanrot
Been away from the 7 for the past 10 years. Time to get her road worthy.
I know this guy from TikTok 🤣
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