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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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It runs great, What I have driven it. but there is no way I am bringing it to Ohio.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Hell that's a short trip. Next month I'll be trailering the shell to Canada. How's that for customer service for other forum members? Painful part is the 9 mpg that the 1 ton box gets.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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HEHE, My 2500 CTD gets right at 13 - 14 but that is a lot longer drive then I like to make anymore.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Going to tape it up tonight and prime it tuesday night

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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Taped it up last night and will prime tonight.


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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Nice.

I cant wait to see it painted. How much are you looking for when it's done?

I have been fortunate enough to have two of these tender blue SE's come out of the paint booth with fresh paint. Unfourtunately both were wrecked by other people. One will be repaired and repainted by summer though.

Good luck.

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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I will be looking for $1600 or so once it is painted, Just increasing the price by the cost of primer and paint.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Thats a damn good deal for a running GSL-SE, much less for one with fresh paint.

I may have to been interested in obtaining my third tender blue SE.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Looking very good so far. Personally, I prefer to remove the bumpers for painting. One gets better coverage and if there is any sanding dust hiding behind them, it doesn't get blown out and in the wet paint, that's very frustrating when it happens.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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Looking very good so far. Personally, I prefer to remove the bumpers for painting. One gets better coverage and if there is any sanding dust hiding behind them, it doesn't get blown out and in the wet paint, that's very frustrating when it happens.
I did Two blow downs then a wash then a blow down in the booth with the air on. So I hope I had gotten all the dust, Did not see any come out when priming the car.

But I will remember that and pay extra attention to them before the paint.


We tinted a car last night and I forgot to get any pics of it with the primer, hope to remember to tonight. I have a few touch up places before sanding for the paint.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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I am currently sanding the primer, 220 and then 400, scheduled for paint on may 1.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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lol... i wounder how i missed this whole thread. .. looking good. What color are you painting it anyways?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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The stock blue.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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What color is the interior?

My tender blue is getting a little too modified it seems.

My Dad is semi-retired and might like one of these to run around in considering he has to share a car with my Mom. His B-Day is May 3rd. That would be a nice suprise.

-Greg

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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It has the Brown Interior

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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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It has the Brown Interior

Burgundy interior. I have the spare burgundy seats for it in both fabric and leather, but I think I need them.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Looking very nice! Good work!
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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looks good, i need to do this soon but i have no where to do it, anyways good luck with the rest of the job.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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Matt shes lookin good i wish i never sold her to you now! naw j/k im working on one right now. cant wait too how she will with fresh paint!
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Prep room tonight for blow down, Wash, and Tape, Paint tomorrow night.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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HEHE, My 2500 CTD gets right at 13 - 14 but that is a lot longer drive then I like to make anymore.
I drive from Ontario to Georgia in a day, once or twice a week. The mountains are a blast. 70 MPH hauling 35000LBs in an 18 wheeler is quite the adrenaline rush. Although it gets kinda rough through Michigan. It would be nice to take the 7 for a cruise down there. Would be alot more comfortable.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I drive from Ontario to Georgia in a day, once or twice a week. The mountains are a blast. 70 MPH hauling 35000LBs in an 18 wheeler is quite the adrenaline rush. Although it gets kinda rough through Michigan. It would be nice to take the 7 for a cruise down there. Would be alot more comfortable.

the mountians in West Va. are really nice too!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Mmmm Nice.....
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