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Old 06-08-2017, 11:11 AM
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Meh........it's ok I guess.


Seriously tho, it came out great! Darn thing looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Great write up Mike. Thanks!
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As stated in that other place, you sure have knack for bringing these pieces of history back to life. Well done, sir!
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Great workmanship! Beautiful result.
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Beautiful work Mike!
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I love these restoration posts of yours. I am in awe of the attention to detail, and the inventiveness shown. Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing it, and keep em coming.
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Very well done! You certainly have a touch.
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Great work! After we get settled I have a couple pieces that I may try to restore. I will deffinatly need to pick your brain! Rust bluing scares me until the very end.
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Great work! After we get settled I have a couple pieces that I may try to restore. I will deffinatly need to pick your brain! Rust bluing scares me until the very end.
Give me a shout when you are ready. It is kind of like painting a car: 90% of the work is in the planning and prep. Get those right and the actual "work" is easy.
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