Refurb to Optimus 8r..as finished as im able to !!

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  1. Jack Ryan United Kingdom

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    I posted in December i think it was about finding a badly damaged 8 R among other stuff in a burnt out tent in the Knoyadrt on an extened solo trip with my old dog. ( she passed away on 2nd of January by the by)
    Well here for anyo0ne at all interested is my effort.The colour by the way is VHT OLDSMOBILE BLUE
    and as far as i can tell is a perfect match for the original. Its the only thing I've had to buy.
    Here it is now......... OPTIMUS REFURB 012.JPG OPTIMUS REFURB 012.JPG OPTIMUS REFURB 014.JPG OPTIMUS REFURB 013.JPG
     

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    God,,,,im telling lies already,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    It is NOT oldsmobile blue .......its ..SP 122PONTIAC BLUE.. doh!

    Must be my senility kicking in AGAIN......... apologies.
     
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    Old? Join the club. Looks great now.
    Duane
     
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    Sorry about your dog.
    Nice resto.
     
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    Well done! So good to see another one saved. Good for you.
     
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