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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Thumbs up 1963 fintail x-mas gift


so this is my new to me 63 fintail that my wife purchased for me for x-mas. she had know that i had looked at it some time ago and wanted to surprise me.
it need's some minor touches but it allready has a rebiult motor and trans and a new cluch, shox's, springs and a really nice body job and paint. since the sale of my delorean 2 yrs ago, i have been toyless and i'm looking forward to getting back out to the garage
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congrats on the new toy! Love it! Anymore pics? I have never seen one in person or even one for sale.
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thanks, no more pictures yet. too cold and too much snow outside. as soon as it's warm and clean i'll post lots...
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Stunning car and it sound like you have an awesome wife!
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wow, that's cool! your wife is awesome!
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yup, i'm a lucky guy.......

i think she only really did it to get me out of the house...lol
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