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Old 09-22-2019, 11:00 AM   #9
Bob Bidonde
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Default Re: Did you restore the car yourself?

I restored my 45B Coupe in total except for the metal plating, and welding-in of cowl patch panels. Purchased in 1962, the restoration was completed in 1980. Since then, I have driven the Coupe 50,000 miles.

Unfortunately, during the restoration of my 190A a battle with lymphoma interrupted the process. As my white blood cells are not working properly, the doctor said my car painting days are over, so I had it painted by a friend. Otherwise, I did all but the nickle and chrome plating.
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File Type: jpg 190A Restoration Progress (8).jpg (79.4 KB, 49 views)
File Type: jpg 2014-07(4) Paint By Tom Murphy.jpg (66.7 KB, 47 views)
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