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  July 2, 2010 5:16 p.m. RandyS Reader

  Are you ready for a Miata restoration?

  Started with a pile of cr@p painted with thick and crusty truck bed liner as purchased on GRM $2009 classifieds. Built April 1989. It was amazingly original, from the underhood power connector cover, the no crack dash, to the unbroken dipstick handle, right down to the 4/7/89 dated shocks.

  
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  July 2, 2010 5:42 p.m. TJ Dork

  Can't see your pics - looks like you have to register at miata.net

  "Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms just like NASCAR drivers so we could identify their corporate sponsors."

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  July 2, 2010 5:54 p.m. RandyS Reader

  In reply to TJ:

  okay. I'll fix it.

  now?

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  July 2, 2010 7:18 p.m. Andy Reid Auction Editor

  Very nice. Well done!

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  July 2, 2010 8:13 p.m. TJ Dork

  Nice work Randy. Looks great.

  "Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms just like NASCAR drivers so we could identify their corporate sponsors."

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  July 2, 2010 8:36 p.m. RandyS Reader

  TJ wrote: Nice work Randy. Looks great.

  Thanks. I can't claim credit for the bodywork though.
  

  While I funded the operation, sourced parts, did some repairs and R&R to the PS, AC, seats, and an alignment and also helped with some reassembly, the bodywork labor and skill credit goes to my cousin in FL.

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  July 4, 2010 12:37 p.m. Rupert New Reader

  Who says Japanese cars aren't classics!? I can think of at least half a dozen makes and models that were and still are so far superior to anything in their price range at the time of production.

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  July 5, 2010 12:18 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

  Yep, looks nice.

  Yes, we now have signatures.

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  July 5, 2010 3:10 p.m. Nitroracer Dork

  Its hard to believe that is even the same car. Great work bringing it back to its former glory.

  1968 Fairlane 500 / 1998 Camaro Z/28

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  July 6, 2010 2:49 p.m. Tom Heath Webmaster

  It still impresses me how much the hardtop does to improve the looks on these cars. Nice job!

  I tried drag racing, but kept blowing the apex for turn 2... Xbox Live gamertag— GRM Tom

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  July 7, 2010 9:14 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

  Great job! Great work in saving this car!

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