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Old 12-02-2017, 09:08 AM   #1691
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Only thing crazier are current 2009 GXP prices. Maybe I should buy a new SS while they’re still out there...
I condone that emotion. There are only a fingerful of modern cars that still appeal to me and the SS is on that short list.
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Old 12-05-2017, 09:51 PM   #1692
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This E36 is beautiful. Man best looking Vader’s I’ve seen in eons.

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Old 12-06-2017, 12:35 AM   #1693
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This is very nice...
My E9 will be this same color - but with black interior and M90 motor.

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Old 12-06-2017, 07:19 AM   #1694
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Love the red. How are things going with your restoration project?
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Old 12-06-2017, 08:14 AM   #1695
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That's beautiful.
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Old 12-06-2017, 10:31 AM   #1696
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Love the red. How are things going with your restoration project?
Going ok - so far. I will be down in SF this weekend and will see the car -
After then, I'll get you guys an update. Right now, lots of questions, not too firm on all the answers. Should be in better shape to provide a more complete story by the end of next week.

Short list for now though -

Both front fenders had been replaced at some point in the past
Wiring under fuse box had been shorted out earlier (many wires affected) - had been repaired, but... not good.
Basic body and chassis good shape - actually Don is real happy in general with how little work he will have to do (compared to what he first thought).

I need to make some decisions for a variety of items - but have some time to do so.
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Old 12-06-2017, 11:00 AM   #1697
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Going ok - so far. I will be down in SF this weekend and will see the car -
After then, I'll get you guys an update. Right now, lots of questions, not too firm on all the answers. Should be in better shape to provide a more complete story by the end of next week.

Short list for now though -

Both front fenders had been replaced at some point in the past
Wiring under fuse box had been shorted out earlier (many wires affected) - had been repaired, but... not good.
Basic body and chassis good shape - actually Don is real happy in general with how little work he will have to do (compared to what he first thought).

I need to make some decisions for a variety of items - but have some time to do so.
Whoa that’s a shitload of work! Can’t wait to see the results.

How long are you in the bay for?
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Old 12-06-2017, 11:10 AM   #1698
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Down in MRY for the weekend then SF for 3 days... Heading north Weds.
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Old 12-06-2017, 11:17 AM   #1699
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Down in MRY for the weekend then SF for 3 days... Heading north Weds.
Driving home in an e39 M5?
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Old 12-06-2017, 11:31 AM   #1700
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Driving home in an e39 M5?
Nope - between the Escalade and E23... and the work going on with the E9... (and I just did the VANOS on the E38) - I am sitting on my hands for a bit now.
But - if the right opportunity comes across - you never know (as in if you told me 3 months ago I would own an E23 - I would have asked what drugs you were taking - )
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