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Old 12-31-2006, 06:14 AM
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Default So what if it's slow....It's PIMP

I drove 2600 miles in 3 days to inpsect and purchase my new 'baby'. I'm having her shipped to Tampa this coming week. So what if she is slow...she's PIMP. Now I need to finally change my screenname...

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Old 12-31-2006, 06:17 AM
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congrats, I am sure you and your son will enjoy it!
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i almost bought one of those when i was around 21. it needed a lot of work but the body was 100% rust and dent free. it had clear AC tubes running above the side windows. i like where they put the gas cap
Old 12-31-2006, 08:32 AM
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OO can you take dash shots? i love the way the interior looks of those older cars.
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Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
OO can you take dash shots? i love the way the interior looks of those older cars.
The car is still in Kansas City, and won't be in Tampa till probably friday, but here is a dash shot that I took...

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she's beautiful! great find.
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OO i love how the old speedos wrap around the steering wheel like that. What do all the knobs on the sides do?
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OO that is nice

But really, that thing is fucking pristine... I'd love to own one of these babies...

If you don't mind me asking, what's the neighborhood price you had to spend to get one of these mint?
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Congrats Charles. Looks cool. Love the white walls.
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Damn man that is one pimp mother fuking ride. Congrats. I bet it must be very fun to drive around in that. Does it have power steering?
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