R50/53 Nittany wins "Best in Show"
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Wow
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Thanks everyone! I thought I was nuts still worrying about cleaning her up so much after the only other car in my class backed out, but getting the highest overall score made me feel better.
The eyes are something I made myself.
The eyes are something I made myself.
Put me down for a pair of eyes when you start selling them :smile:
Earl
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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Tips:
1. Find something to sit on. If you're not uncomfortable and bent over the engine all the time, you'll probably be willing to spend a bit more time cleaning. I have an adjustable rolling stool I found in the automotive section of Sam's Club.
2. Allow plenty of time. I started working on my engine around 4pm when I got home from work and finished up that night around 8 or 9. It's slow and tedious but when you step back at the end, I'm sure you'll like the results.
Good luck!!!
1. Find something to sit on. If you're not uncomfortable and bent over the engine all the time, you'll probably be willing to spend a bit more time cleaning. I have an adjustable rolling stool I found in the automotive section of Sam's Club.
2. Allow plenty of time. I started working on my engine around 4pm when I got home from work and finished up that night around 8 or 9. It's slow and tedious but when you step back at the end, I'm sure you'll like the results.
Good luck!!!
Robyn, thanks so much for the technique and tips! I'll have to get one of those scooting stool-thingies before attempting to spend that amount of time on the engine bay detailing. Must protect my back! 
Clo/Wanda
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Congratulations.........your car looks terrific, I especially like the wheels, the classic look is very nice.
I won a trophy and $100 a couple of weeks ago with my MINI. The trophy was best, "special interest", and the $100 was a drawing. Made for a great day.
R.E.
I won a trophy and $100 a couple of weeks ago with my MINI. The trophy was best, "special interest", and the $100 was a drawing. Made for a great day.
R.E.
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Originally Posted by resmini
I won a trophy and $100 a couple of weeks ago with my MINI. The trophy was best, "special interest", and the $100 was a drawing. Made for a great day.
R.E.
R.E.
No money involved in this show. Can't really complain though. It killed several hours of an otherwise dull day at the office.
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